Brown University - Worthwhile Links

I feel passionately about the impending long-term crisis in our nation, and thought I would share with you web sites which I have found to be powerful and/or informative. Best of luck!

Craig Davis
President, RetirementGuard

• Compare Cost of Care across the nation. Roll over the Genworth Financial interative map to compare your state with others in the country. Cost of Care Map




• A powerful, sometimes searing, overview of the need for long-term care reform in America. Overview of LTC Need




• Alzheimer's Association, the world leader in research and support.
  http://www.alz.org




• The Web's most visited site for financial and legal information pertaining to seniors. Includes excellent information on Medicaid, Medicare, and long-term care planning.
  http://www.elderlawanswers.com




• Provides details about any nursing home in your area. Includes inspection results, and information about staff and residents.
  www.medicare.gov/nhcompare/home.asp




• A big decision for women - should I buy? From the National Center on Women and Aging.
  www.heller.brandeis.edu/national/ltc.html




• Are you or other family members eligibile for public programs and benefits you are not receiving? A service from the National Council on Aging.
  http://www.benefitscheckup.org




• A wonderful resource for caregivers and those in need of care. Statistics, fact sheets, research and diagnoses. The Family Caregiver Alliance website.
  www.caregiver.org




• The Novartis Foundation for Gerontology, devoted to the promotion of healthy aging.
  www.healthandage.com




• Primary mission is to improve the health of older people. From the National Institute on Health.
  www.nih.gov/nia




• National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
  www.naela.org




• Appointing your Health Care Proxy in New York.
  http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/hospital/healthcareproxy/intro.htm