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Links
Disclaimer:
The internet can be a great resource for information. The websites listed below are what we believe could be helpful to residents in the North Bay and their families looking for information and assistance on Long-Term Care issues, Medicare and Insurance. Many of these sites can also provide you with additional links. We have provided these links as a service to our visitors. We do no control these sites and resources. If you find any of these links inoperable, please let us know at info@senioradvocacyservices.org
Alzheimer’s Association
http://www.alz.org
National organization site with good information and convenient links to local chapters.
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
http://www.aarp.org
The Nation’s largest non-profit membership organization dedicated to addressing the needs and interests of persons 50+ through providing information and education. Excellent website for all kinds of information.
CalMedicare.org
http://www.calmedicare.org
Medicare information for Californians. CalMedicare gives you accurate unbiased informatiin about Medicare in California.
California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR)
http://www.canhr.org
A website with consumer information on long-term care, legal services and links to other important long-term care issues.
California Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
http://www.aging.org
Information on health care, services and housing for seniors.
California Dept of Developmental Services (DDS)
http://www.dds.ca.gov
Information on California Dept of Developmental Service which provides services and supports children and adults with developmental disabilities. Site has links to other relevant sites.
Californian Department of Health Services
http://www.dhs.cahwnet.gov
Main site for service administered through the Department of Health Services.
California Dept of Social Services – Community Care Licensing.
http://www.ccld.ca.gov
California Nursing Home Search
http://www.calnhs.org
The website offers detailed information on each of the state’s 1,406 nursing homes, including detailed information on all of the primary quality factors such as complaint and deficiency ratings, staff wages, and clinical performance meaures.
California Health Advocates
http://www.cahealthadvocates.org
California Health Advocates is The California HICAP Association. Fact sheet on Medicare is available at this site.
Catholic Charities – Santa Rosa
http://www.srcharities.org
Catholic Charities offers many types of program including Alzheimer’s Day Care/Respite Program – a service that provides respite as well as training and support for families and professional caregivers.
Council on Aging – Santa Rosa/Sonoma County
http://www.councilonaging.com
The Council on Aging provides multiple services for seniors of Sonoma County. There are descriptions of all programs and the website provides links to local programs including transportation and human services.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
http://www.cms.hhs.gov
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) offical website. Information on Medicare and Medicaid (Medicaid is known as MediCal in California).
County of Sonoma
http://www.sonoma-county.org
Links to county government, laws, agencies, legislature etc.
Department of Managed Health Care
http://www.dmhc.ca.gov
Information on Health plans, information on laws and regulations and FAQ. Links to many insurance related sites.
Elder Care Locator (National)
http://www.eldercare.gov
A nation wide service to help find local services for seniors. Administered through US Administration on Aging..
Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
http://www.caregiver.org
FCA is a public voice for caregivers offering programs at national, state and local levels to support and sustain caregivers. Web site has many printable fact sheets.
Medicare
http://www.medicare.gov
Medicare's offical website. Information on Medicare and the new Medicare Drug discount card program.
Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)
http://www.sonoma-county.org
MSSP coordinates a wide variety of services to help adults age 65 and older remain at home. Participants must be Medi-cal eligible and in frail health or at risk of going to a nursing home. MSSP is a service provided by the Area Aging on Aging (AAA).
National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center
http://www.ltcombudsman.org
Provides information on a wide range of long-term care issues.
Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapters of Alzheimer’s Association
http://www.alznorcal.org
Link to local chapter of Alzheimer’s Association.
Social Security Online (SSA)
http://www.ssa.gov
The official website of the Social Security Administration with information on benefits and how to apply online, research and data, and other services..
Sonoma County Area Agency of Aging (SCAAA)
http://www.socoaaa.org
The website to find out about services available to seniors, adults with disabilities and caregivers in Sonoma County.
Sonoma County Elder Abuse Prevention Council (SCEAPC)
http://www.sceapc.org
The EAPC is a group of concerned citizens, professional, service providers, local and state government representatives, and local law enforcement personnel involved in elder abuse prevention issues.
Veteran’s Administration (VA)
http://www.va.gov
The Department of Veteran’s Affairs website provides a world wide resource that provides information on VA program, veteran’s benefits, VA facilities worldwide and VA medical automation software.
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