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Resources for Seniors
- Advance Directives / Living Wills
- Information about Advance Directives (Durable Power of Attorney) and Living Wills. Includes sample Durable Power of Attorney and Living Will forms.
- Administration on Aging
- Information on Aging from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
- AgeLine Database
- Find detailed summaries of books, articles, and videos on hundreds of topics related to life after 50.
- All About Arthritis
- A comprehensive arthritis database with educational information different types of arthritis, pain management, treatment options and FAQ's.
- Benefits Checkup
- Identifies federal and state assistance programs for older Americans.
- California Department of Aging
- Information on home and community based services throughout California.
- California Nursing Home Search Web Site
- Comprehensive guide to more than 1,400 nursing homes.
- California Registry
- A state licensed free referral agency for seniors and their families with a searchable database of more than 7,500 licensed retirement homes, life care communities, residential care homes, and nursing homes in California.
- Caring Connections
- Information about issues related to the end-of-life. Includes state specific Durable Power of Attorney (Advance Directives) and Living Will forms.
- Elder Abuse
- Information provided by the Los Angeles County District Attorney to help senior citizens recognize and protest themselves form elder abuse.
- FirstGov for Seniors
- Government information and services of interest to seniors.
- Geriatrics, Gerontology, & Geriatric Health
- A list of directories covering geriatrics and senior health information.
- LA4 Seniors
- Guide to senior centers and resources for elders in Los Angeles County.
- Los Angeles City Department of Aging
- L.A. City network of care website - community based senior programs.
- Medi-Cal (California’s Health Insurance for Low Income Elderly)
- This California Registry site explains California’s Medicaid health insurance program coverage and eligibility requirements. Provides links to other senior resources and services.
- Nursing Home Companion
- Provides information about every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country.
- Nursing Home Guide
- searchable website to help search for a nursing home in , a project of the California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR).
- Senior Corps
- Information on the national service program for seniors.
- Senior Net
- Online community and computer instruction for adults 50 and older.
- Senior Resource Directory
- Local resources for older adults and caregivers.
- Senior Sites
- Includes a directory of national & state associations. Provides information about senior housing, healthcare and services.
- UCLA Center on Aging
- Information on senior health and living better longer.
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