Thursday, May 23, 2013

Health

Finding a Good Home

By Christine Larson
Posted 11/19/06
Page 6 of 6

AT YOUR SERVICE

These websites offer tips and advice for adult children caring for aging parents:

www.eldercare.gov The federal Eldercare Locator can put caregivers in touch with local senior services.

www.familycaregiving101.org Two associations teamed up to help new caregivers learn the ins and outs of their roles.

www.longtermcare.gov This new federal website spells out senior living alternatives and the various payment options.

www.medicare.gov/nhcompare Compare nursing home quality data and find state inspection agencies at this federal website.

www.strengthforcaring.com Connect and chat with other caregivers at this site, sponsored by Johnson & Johnson.

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