Elder Care Management Resources

211
http://www.211communityresources.org

2-1-1 is a public utility providing simple and free access to information and referrals to health and human resources for local residents in need of these services.

AARP
http://www.aarp.org

Alzheimer Resource Center
http://www.alzheimerresourcecenter.org

Resources for the Brain Bank Program, Caregiver Tips and Information, Education, Support, and Wellness Programs, as well as Referrals. Alzheimer Resource Center is a United Way Agency, serving Central Florida since 1984.

American Academy of Home Care Physicians
http://www.aahcp.org

Website has information regarding the American Academy of Home Care physicians who make house calls, care for homebound patients, act as home health agency medical directors, or who refer patients to home care agencies.

American Health Care Association
http://www.longtermcareliving.com/resources

Consumer Information about Long Term Care.

Association for Death Education and Counseling, Central Florida Chapter
http://www.adec.org

The Association for Death Education and Counseling is an international professional organization dedicated to promoting excellence in death education, care of the dying, and bereavement counseling and support.

Care Service Provider Network
http://careserviceprovider.com

Florida Elder Care Resources and Service Providers. An online community of Senior Service Organizations publishing elder care news and information for Florida Seniors and their Caregivers.

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE) and VNA
http://www.ccecares.com/about.php

VNA of Central Florida, Inc./Community Care for the Elderly provides in-home services that contribute to the well being of individuals as well as the community we serve.

Discount Mobility USA
http://www.discountmobilityusa.com

A full service medical equipment provider, including wheelchair accessible van sales and rentals for people with special needs.

Elder Care Community Resource locator
http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare/Public/Home.asp

The Eldercare Locator connects those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers.

Evercare
http://www.evercareonline.com

Evercare is a leading provider of health plans for aging, vulnerable, disabled and chronically ill individuals.

Florida Affordable Assisted Living
http://www.floridaaffordableassistedliving.org

Florida Affordable Assisted Living Website, a project of the Department of Elder Affairs’, is intended to serve as a comprehensive clearinghouse of information for assisted living consumers, operators, and developers.

Florida Association of Aging Service Providers
http://www.fasp.net

The Florida Association of Aging Services Providers (FASP) is an association of public and non-profit organizations that provide services to Florida's elders

Florida Dept. of Elder Affairs
http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us

Website about the Aging Resource Centers, Public Guardianship Office, Consumer Resource Guide, Communities for a Lifetime, as well as numerous other links for information and referrals for older adults.

Florida Geriatric Care Managers Association
http://www.fgcma.org/index.htm

The Florida Geriatric Care Managers Association, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization of practitioners whose goal is to advance the dignified care for Florida seniors, the elderly, and their families. FGCMA is dedicated to promoting the professional field of geriatric care management by training, assisting, regulating, educating, and supporting qualified care managers who provide a full range of services to aging individuals, their families, and caregivers.

Florida Health Care Association
http://www.fhca.org

Contains information and links to assist consumers about selecting a nursing home or assisted living facility and in managing the transition to a new living arrangement 

Gentiva Health Services
http://www.gentiva.com/services/default.asp

Gentiva is a single source for skilled nursing; physical, occupational, speech and neurorehabilitation services; social work; nutrition; disease management education; and help with daily living activities, as well as other therapies and services.

Geriatric Mental Health Foundation
http://www.aagponline.org

A website devoted to raising awareness of psychiatric and mental health disorders affecting the elderly, to eliminate the stigma of mental illness and treatment, promote healthy aging strategies, and increase access to quality mental health care for the elderly

International Cemetery and Funeral Association
http://www.icfa.org

Medicare
http://www.medicare.gov

Interim Healthcare
http://www.interimhealthcare.com

Home Care includes both skilled care and supportive services provided by home health aides, personal care aides, companions or homemakers and include assistance with a variety of activities of daily living including shopping, bathing, light housekeeping and companionship.

National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
http://www.caremanager.org

Links to finding information about and locations on Geriatric Care Managers. Geriatric care managers work privately with older adults and their families to create a plan of care that meets the needs of the older adult.  They will meet with you to help you understand your loved one's needs and to learn what resources and options are available to meet those needs.

National Council on Aging
http://www.ncoa.org/index.cfm

A national network of organizations and individuals dedicated to improving the health and independence of older persons and increasing their continuing contributions to communities, society and future generations.

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
http://www.nhpco.org/templates/1/homepage.cfm

Information and Education on Palliative Care and Hospice.

National Institute on Aging
http://www.nia.nih.gov

Federal information on Aging Research through the National Institute of Health.

National Kidney Foundation
http://www.kidney.org

A major voluntary health organization, seeks to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation.

National Parkinson Foundation
http://www.parkinson.org

Information to educate persons with Parkinson, their caregivers, healthcare professionals, and the general public about Parkinson disease and its treatment.

National Osteoporosis Foundation
http://www.nof.org

The nation’s leading voluntary health organization solely dedicated to osteoporosis and bone health.

Orange County Health Dept.
http://www.orchd.com

Links to health services, flu season information, as well as other community resources.

Resource Directory
www.myflorida.com

State of Florida Information Portal. Includes information for visitors, Floridians, businesse/licenses, and government.

Share the Care
http://www.helpforcaregivers.org

SHARE the CARE, Inc. is a non-profit agency in Orlando, FL that provides services and support to family caregivers, enabling them to maintain their family member at home and delay or eliminate the need for nursing home care.

Today’s Caregiver Magazine
http://www.caregiver.com

The first national magazine dedicated to caregivers, the "Sharing Wisdom Caregivers Conferences", and web site, caregiver.com which includes topic specific newsletters, online discussion lists, back issue articles of Today's Caregiver magazine, chat rooms and an online store. Caregiver Media Group and all of its products are developed for caregivers, about caregivers and by caregivers

Veterans Administration
http://www.va.gov