Links & Resources

It is impossible to include everything here, and this list is in no way complete, but these are a few examples of the many sites on the Web that provide authoritative, indepth information and links.

• U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA)
  The official Web site of the U.S. Administration on Aging
• Eldercare LOCATOR
  (800) 677-1116 Find services anywhere in the US.
• FIRSTGOV for Seniors
  An information service of the Social Security Administration (SSA)
• National HEALTH INFORMATION Center (NHIC)
  Helps the public and health professionals locate health information through identification of health information resources, an information and referral system, and publications. Uses a database containing descriptions of health-related organizations to refer inquirers to the most appropriate resources. Does not diagnose medical conditions or give medical advice. Prepares and distributes publications and directories on health promotion and disease prevention topics.
• MEDLINE Plus (NIH)
  A service of the National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health.
• National Institute of MENTAL HEALTH (NIMH) Information Resources and Inquiries Branch
  The Institute's public inquiries line is staffed with trained information specialists who respond to information requests from the lay public, clinicians, and the scientific community with a variety of publications. On-line ordering of publications is available on the Institute's Web site.
• National Institute on AGING (NIA) Information Center
  (800) 222-2225 (301) 496-1752 (800) 222-4225 (TTY)
  Provides publications on health topics of interest to older adults, doctors, nurses, social activity directors, health educators, and the public.
• ALZHEIMER'S Disease Education & Referral Center (ADEAR)
  Sponsored by the National Institute on Aging, ADEAR provides information and publications on Alzheimer's disease to health and service professionals, patients and their families, caregivers, and the public.
• SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for ALCOHOL and DRUG Information (NCADI)
  Sponsored by the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
• National Library Service for the BLIND and Physically Handicapped
  A network of 57 regional and 79 sub-regional libraries that is administered by the Library of Congress. Provides free library service to anyone who is unable to read or use standard printed materials because of visual or physical disabilities.
• NURSING HOME COMPARE
  A service of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
• National Center for Chronic DISEASE PREVENTION and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  Provides information and referrals to the public and to professionals. Gathers information on chronic disease prevention and health promotion
  
  

• Alliance of INFORMATION and REFERRAL Systems (AIRS)
• Standards for Professional Information and Referral: Requirements for AIRS Accreditation and for Operating 2-1-1 Services
• National Association of AREA AGENCIES on AGING (n4a)
• National Association of STATES United for AGING and DISABILITY(NASUAD)
• National 2-1-1 Initiative
  
  

CMS Guide to Consumer Mailings for 2011-2012 includes information about notices from CMS, Social Security, and Health Plans.

Resources on ELDER ABUSE. Provides information and contacts on dealing with Elder Abuse issues.

Resources on the MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT. Updated resources compiled by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation.