We understand how difficult and challenging it can be to navigate through the maze of eldercare issues and concerns. We have provided links to several useful resources and support organization websites to help you begin the process.
 Transitions Eldercare Resource Guide
Information On Aging*:
Administration on Aging (AoA) web site is designed to serve an older American, a caregiver, a professional in the field of aging, a member of our national aging network, a representative of the media, or anyone with an interest in our nation’s large and growing aging population.
Ageless Design, Inc., a consulting, education and information company that studies seniors and the age-related conditions they experience.
The Alzheimer's Association is the largest national voluntary health organization supporting Alzheimer's research and care. On this site, you'll find information about the disease, their programs and services, and their advocacy efforts.
AlzheimerSupport.com is the world's largest Alzheimer's site with over 1,000 articles and abstracts.
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people over 50.
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering.
American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fighting for those affected by diabetes.
The American Health Care Association (AHCA) is a federation of state health organizations, together representing nearly 12,000 non-profit and for-profit assisted living, nursing facility, residential services for persons with mental retardation and developmental disabilities, and subacute care providers that care for more than one million elderly and disabled individuals nationally.
American Heart Association
Learn more about the American Heart Association's efforts to reduce death caused by cardiovascular disease.
Family Caregiving Alliance is an information resource on long-term care.
FirstGov for Seniors will empower citizens to obtain valuable health and security information and services at one location via the Internet.
Gerontology.com, in association with Amazon.com, provides a useful listing of books available on the subject of aging.
Healthfinder.gov is a guide to reliable health-care information.
Meals On Wheels
Provides home-delivered meals services to people in need. Includes history, membership benefits, training and conference schedule, and links to partners.
National Elder Law Foundation (NELF), a non-profit organization founded in 1993, and dedicated to the development and improvement of the professional competence of lawyers in the area of elder law.
National MS Society
Information and resources to help people with Multiple Sclerosis.
The New York State Health Facilities Association (NYSHFA) is a statewide, membership organization of over 300 licensed nursing facilities.
New York State Office for the Aging serves older New Yorkers and their families.
NY Connects
Long Term Care resources for all New Yorkers, regardless of age or method of payment.
NYS Department of Social Services
Contact information for Local Departments of Social Services
Well Spouse is a national, not for profit membership organization which gives support to wives, husbands, and partners of the chronically ill and/or disabled.
* ELANT, Inc. does not endorse or have any association with the following web sites.
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