Worthwhile Links
- A powerful, sometimes searing, overview of the need for long-term care reform in America.
http://www.mrltc.com/articles-jousting-with-dragons.html - The 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 - Medicaid and Medicare limits and eligibility.
www.opm.state.ct.us/pdpd4/ltc/Consumer/Limits.htm#Medicare - 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 - The Mature Market Institute, an excellent resource on issues and data related to aging, long-term care, and the age 50+ demographic. Developed and supported by MetLife.
http://www.metlife.com/Applications/Corporate/ WPS/CDA/PageGenerator/0,1674,P2801,00.html - Appointing your Health Care Proxy in New York.
http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/hospital/healthcareproxy/intro.htm - Nursing Home and Home Health Care Cost Survey, 2006. A detailed national survey conducted by MetLife. See what current costs are in your area.
2006 MetLife Market Survey of Nursing Home and Home Care Costs - Assisted Living Cost Survey, 2006. A detailed national survey conducted by MetLife. See what current costs are in your area.
2006 Market Survey of Assisted Living Costs
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