Senior Citizen Resources

Senior Citizens

Anxiety & Depression in Older Adults Facts and tips for older adults and their families concerning the management of anxiety and depression.

Canine Caregivers for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Patients Information about and resources for finding a local provider of dogs trained specifically for the care of dementia patients.

Elder Abuse Injury Claim Coach A website that will take you step-by-step through the claims process, giving useful insider tips and "how-to" information to help with your claim.

Elder Care Directory Guide to government assistance programs and services for senior citizens and caregivers, provided by the U.S. Administration on Aging.

Health Insurance Marketplace Federal access point for information on health insurance options under the Affordable Care Act.

How to prepare for a doctor's appointment Advice from the National Institute on Aging.

https://www.drugwatch.com/health/seniorsDrug and device recalls Information about senior drug and medical device recalls and any related class action lawsuits.

Pet Adoption & Seniors American Humane Association discussion of the benefits of having a pet when you are a senior.

Pets for the Elderly Foundation Helps pay the fees for senior citizens (age 60 and over) who adopt a companion dog or cat from a participating animal shelter throughout the United States.

Senior Health Risk Calculators Risk calculators for various ailments that sometimes confront aging individuals.

State-Specific Advance Directives and Living Wills Planning materials to designate the type of care you would like to receive at the end of your life that must be respected by the State.

Stop Elder Fraud & Financial Exploitation Resources for reporting fraud and avoiding financial exploitation.

Downloads Available:

Best Practices in Senior Care -
Best Practices in Care Management for Senior Populations (.pdf) as determined by the Center for Healthcare Research and Transformation, April 2014.
Psychogeriatric Assessment Scales -
Tool for assessing cognitive and behavioral changes in the elderly. Includes scripts for client and informant interviews.

Senior Citizen Resources

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