Geriatric Care / Resources for Seniors
Ad-Tech Hearing
http://www.hearinghelpinhuntsville.com
Ad-Tech provides the latest in hearing aid technology. They can repair
your current hearing aids or fit you
with new ones. Hearing tests are free
and so are repairs if they can be
performed in the office. Financing plans
are available.
The National Association of
Professional Geriatric Care Managers
http://www.caremanager.org/
GCM is a non-profit, professional
organization of practitioners whose goal
is the advancement of dignified care for
the elderly and their families. With
more than 1,500 members, GCM is
committed to maximizing the independence
and autonomy of elders while striving to
ensure that the highest quality and most
cost-effective health and human services
are used when and where appropriate.
The Midwest Chapter of the
Professional GCM
http://www.midwestgcm.org/
We are an association of private
practitioners whose purpose is the
development, advancement and promotion
of humane and dignified social,
psychological, and health care for the
elderly and their families. The
association is committed to working
towards the highest quality of care for
the elderly and their families through
education, advocacy, and high standards
of practice.
American Society on Aging
http://www.asaging.org/
ASA, a nonprofit organization committed
to enhancing the knowledge and skills of
those working with older adults and
their families.
The National Council on the Aging
http://ncoa.org/
Founded in 1950, The National Council on
the Aging is a national network of
organizations and individuals dedicated
to improving the health and independence
of older persons; increasing their
continuing contributions to communities,
society and future generations; and
building caring communities.
Social Security Disability Secrets
http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/
This site helps you apply for benefits
with the Social Security Administration
and know how the system works, what you
can do to help your case, and what you
should never do that might potentially
harm your case.
Access to Benefits Coalition
http://www.accesstobenefits.org/
This collaboration of more than 70
non-profit organizations helps Medicare
beneficiaries, and those who care for
and serve them, find prescription
savings programs. Their online guide
covers Medicare-approved cards, state
initiative sand manufacturers’ programs.
HealthCareCoach.org
http://www.healthcarecoach.org/
This site helps you help yourself with
facts and do-it-yourself tips on
everything from health insurance to
patient care. Popular articles cover
affording care, being your own advocate
and things to do before you begin a new
treatment.
Living to 100
http://www.livingto100.com/
The Living to 100 Life Expectancy
calculator applies volumes of studies of
centenarians and other longevity
research to a confidential questionnaire
about your longevity potential. The
tool’s results give helpful personalized
tips for living a longer, healthier
life.
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