Other Helpful Websites and Links

Below are the websites, email addresses or phone numbers of various organizations which provide services to seniors, the disabled and others in need of special care:

A Caring Home Health Care: Home health care, respite care, and companionship. Johnkeysor01@yahoo.com

Alzheimer's Association Northern California and Northern Nevada: The mission of the Alzheimer's Association is to create a world without Alzheimer's disease and enhance the quality of life for those who live with it. Contact: www.alznornev.org

Atlantic Philanthropies: AP is a philanthropical organization that seeks "to bring about lasting changes in the lives of disadvantaged and vulnerable people." www.atlanticphilanthropies.org

AARP Webplace: This site provides an abundance of information for caregivers, including coverage of health topics. www.aarp.org

Administration on Aging: Information on older persons and services for the elderly. www.aoa.gov

AGS for Health in Aging - Aging in the Know: Offers up-to-date information for consumers on aging. Includes facts on common diseases and disorders that affect older adults. www.healthinaging.org/agingintheknow

American Cancer Society: Furnishes information on families, survivors and patients, as well as healthcare professionals. Also offers listings of local resources. www.cancer.org

American Occupational Therapy Association. Provides information and help for special situations involving illnesses and diseases. www.AOTA.org

American Parkinson Disease Association. This site provides information on Parkinson Disease, including referral and support groups. www.apdaparkinson.org

American Physical Therapy Association. This is the "senior" link to the American Physical Therapy Association. The site furnishes information on what physical therapy can offer seniors and includes educational brochures and exercise tips. www.geriatricspt.org

American Red Cross - Northern Nevada Chapter. Provides disaster relief and preparedness. www.nevada.redcross.org

American Speech, Language & Hearing Organization. Furnishes information on issues pertaining to speech, language and balance for all ages. Also provides information on problems impacting older adults, and access to therapist referral services in Nevada. www.asha.org

BenefitsCheckup. This service is provided by the National Council on the Aging to help older adults to quickly identify progbrams that may improve the quality of their lives. www.benefitscheckup.org

Center for Cognitive Aging. Provides comprehensive care and support for families and the adult community living with cognitive impairment. www.unr.edu/med/CCA

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Provides information on Medicare and Medicaid enrollment, services, benefits, resources and education. www.cms.hhs.gov

Children of Aging Parents. Provides information and referrals for care of children and adults. www.caps4caregivers.org

CMP-Captioned Media Program. Funded by the U.S. Dept. of Education, this site offers a wide range of videos with written text for those who have suffered a hearing loss. Videos include classic movies, special interests (travel, hobbies, recreation etc.), and education. www.cfv.org

Consumer Protection. Provides consumers with protection from false and misleading business acts or practices. Also provides legal advice and litigation in cases of collection harassment, inaccurate credit reports, and deceptive bank fees and charges. www.consumercounselgroup.com

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Northern Nevada. Assists individuals and families to reduce debt, improve creditworthiness, and improve their quality of life. Also provides help getting medical treatment, explains SS and/or SSI benefits and assists payee with paperwork and other services. www.nncil.org

Disability Advocates of American. This is a private company that assists people having difficulties with Social Security Disability benefits (SSI or SSDI). www.disability-advocate.com

Division for Aging Services, State of Nevada: Develops, coordinates, and delivers a comprehensive support service system in order for Nevada's senior citizens to lead independent, meaningful, and dignified lives. Contact: www.aging.state.nv.us

Ethnic Elders Care. Provides information on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias among ethnic minority elders. Also presents facts relevant to age related eye disease, eye exams and free eye-care materials. www.eyecareamerica.org

Eyecare America-Seniors Eyecare Program. SEP provides seniors with access to medical eye care and exams. Also raises awareness about age-related eye disease. www.eyecareamerica.org

Home Instead: Provides affordable non-medical companionship and home care for the elderly. Contact: www.homeinsteadreno.com

Hospice Foundation of America. This site explains all aspects of hospice care. www.endoflife.org

Multiple Sclerosis Society. Provides comprehensive information on ultiple Sclerosis. www.nationalmssociety.org

National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers. The goal of this organization is the advancement of dignified care for the elderly, including the autonomy of elders and their reception of the highest quality, most cost-effective health and human services. www.caremanager.org

National Council on the Aging Home Page. Provides numerous articles on caregiving. Includes a Site Visit Survey for Adult Day Care Centers. www.ncoa.org

National Family Caregivers Association. Provides information on all aspects of caregiving from advice to survey results and national events. www.nfcacares.org

National Mental Health Information Center. This site furnishes information on mental health issues as well as a state service locator for local mental health services. Includes facts on Alzheimer's, dementia and depression. www.mentalhealth.org

National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification. This organization promotes independent living for persons of all ages and abilities. Includes information on home safety, modification, resources and products. www.homemods.org

National Stroke Association. This is a commercial site for stroke information and caregiver resources and products. www.stroke.org

Nevada Care Connection (NVCC): The mission of the NVCC is to guide seniors/families through the social services and health care maze, give provider's tools that will assist them in offering quality services, gather data on services being provided, services needed, and services not available, and furnish easy access to information, assistance and referrals. www.nveldercare.org

Nevada Rural Counties RSVP: The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is part of the Corporation for National Service, a federal agency. RSVP provides opportunities for people 55 and older to use their experience from diverse career backgrounds to make aging easier for those elderly persons needing that "little extra" help to stay home. Volunteers perform tasks such as shopping, tidying up, preparing meals, visitation, picking up prescriptions and so on. Volunteers also provide respite care for family caregivers. Contact: www.nevadaruralrsvp.org/about.html

New LifeStyles. This is a commercial site providing care options, area guides and product and service offers to seniors. www.newlifestyles.com

Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living/Fallon. With offices in Sparks, Elko and Fallon, the NNCIL provides support services for individuals with disabilities. Furnishes information, referrals, support, and advice on living skills. www.nncil.org

Northern Nevada Home Care. Provides services to seniors with disabilities, chronic short-term ailments or terminal illnesses. Services include medication reminders, shower/bathing assistance, light housekeeping, errands, doctor appointments, companionship, safety supervision, meal preparation, etc. Staci@thefountainsal.com

Northern Nevada Medical Supply. Offers a free catalog with 100,000 medical supplies, including homecare items, mobility aids, and ostomy and incontinent supplies. www.nnmsi.com

Northern Nevada Respite: Provides respite care for caregivers. http://nevadacareconnection.org

Partnership for Prescription Assistance. This programs offers access to more than 275 public and private assistance programs, including more than 150 programs provided by pharmaceutical companies. Includes information on free or nearly free medicines to those who qualify. www.pparx.org

Saint Mary's Hospice of Northern Nevada. Designed to provide the highest possible quality of life for individuals, keep Nevadans in their homes and ease the burden of both the afflicted and their caregivers. www.saintmarysreno.com

Senior Bridges at Northern Nevada Medical Center. A geriatric psychiatry facility specializing in treatment for seniors with acute mental health issues. Inpatient and outpatient programs. www.northernnvmed.com/p150.html

Senior Connection, A service of the Crisis Call Center. Offers 24-hour support, information and referral for seniors. www.crisiscallcenter.org

Senior Spectrum Newspaper. Contains resource information, editorials, feature stories, and travel tips for individuals 50-plus. www.seniorspectrumnewspaper.com

Social Security Administration. This site discusses all aspects of Social Security, including disability benefits. Individuals may submit personal information to determine specific Social Security benefits. www.ssa.gov

1-800-THERAPIST Network. This program provides confidential information to individuals with mental health problems. Also gives referrals to qualified mental health professionals. www.1-800-therapist.com

University of Maryland Center on Aging: The University of Maryland Center on Aging is an all-university, interdisciplinary institution designed to foster basic, applied and policy research, education and public service in the areas of health promotion, disease prevention and human aging. Philosophically, the Center is dedicated to "healthy and productive" aging. The Center utilizes a multidisciplinary team approach to improve the quality of life and health status of America's elderly population. Contact: www.hhp.umd.edu/AGING/prog_eval2.cfm

VistaCare: Provides hospice care for the terminally ill. Email: ruth.schiller@vistacare.com Web site: www.vistacare.com

Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER). Offers a booklet designed to help caregivers identify financial decisions they may face in a caregiving role. Includes money and retirement information as well as helpful tips of budgeting, planning and employment decisions. www.aoa.gov/prof/aoaprog/caregiver/WISER.pdf