Helpful Websites for Older Adults, those with Disabilities and their Caregiver Support System
Alzheimer’s Association
www.alz.org
Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation
http://www.alzinfo.org/
One of the leading scientific facilities in the world dedicated to solving the puzzle of Alzheimer’s disease.
Lewy Body Dementia
www.lbda.org
Because LBD symptoms can closely resemble other more commonly known diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, it is currently widely underdiagnosed.
The Arc of the United States
www.thearc.org
A wealth of information about national public policy issues, including federal legislative priorities and position statements. Key federal laws can be found here.
American Society on Aging
http://www.asaging.org/
Strengthen the skills of those who work with, or on behalf of Older Adults.
FBI
http://www.fbi.gov/scams-and-safety/common-fraud-schemes/seniors
Scams documented by the FBI targeting Seniors
Medicare Interactive
http://www.medicareinteractive.org/
Medicare Rights Center has designed a website to help older adults and people with disabilities navigate the complex world of health insurance.
National Alliance for Caregiving
http://www.caregiving.org
National Alliance for Caregiving is a non-profit coalition of national organizations focusing on advancing family caregiving through research, innovation, and advocacy.
Senior Resource Connect – A Service of AJFCA Network
http://www.ajfca.org/senior-resource-connect
Senior Resource Connect provides a connection to information and resources of local service providers in communities in the United States and Canada by the Association of Jewish Family and Children Agencies.
