HEALTHPATHFINDER

The Health Law & Policy Institute is not responsible for the content or availability of any linked Web sites.

Elder Law

Aging with Dignity
Nonprofit organization dedicated to educating Americans on the impending aging phenomenon, and to advocate for new attitudes and approaches to aging. http://www.agingwithdignity.org/

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
The nation's leading organization for people age 50 and older serves this aging population by providing information and education, advocacy, and community services. http://www.aarp.org/

American Geriatrics Society
Information, publications, and resources relating to geriatric health care delivery. http://www.americangeriatrics.org/

Extended Care Information Network
Resource for extended care assistance, news, and advice. Links to information on over 40,000 health care providers in the United States, which include nursing homes, home health and equipment agencies, hospice retirement communities, and long term nursing care http://www.elderconnect.com/Eldercare/public/main.html

HCFA’s Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home
Step-by-step guide to finding the nursing home right for you or your loved one. http://www.medicare.gov/publications/nursinghome.html

National Council on the Aging
News, reports, policy initiatives, and resources geared towards promoting the dignity, self-determination, well-being and continuing contributions of older persons. http://www.ncoa.org/

The National Institute on Aging
A wide range of topics, from specific disease or health conditions to treatments and research. http://www.nih.gov/nia

National Senior Citizens Law Center
Advocates for quality health care treatment and policy for low-income elderly consumers. Links to organizations and resources in the health industry, government, legal field, and more. http://www.nsclc.org/

Nursing Home Compare
HCFA’s national nursing home database allows searching for nursing homes by location. Includes reports on quality of nursing homes, certification reports, and links to other usable resources. http://www.medicare.gov/nursing/home.asp

The President’s Initiative on Nursing Homes
Learn about the Clinton Administration’s initiative, "Nursing Home Compare," to improve the quality of care in nursing homes and to ensure that all nursing home residents are treated with dignity and compassion. http://www.medicare.gov/nursing.html

Social Security Administration Online
How to apply for social security retirement benefits and other answers to your social security questions.http://www.ssa.gov/retirement.html

U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging
Special Congressional Committee dedicated to studying the problems and opportunities of older people relating to health, adequate income, finding employment, engaging in productive and rewarding activity, and securing proper housing. http://www.senate.gov/~aging/