Elder Care
Elder Care –
Index and Resources
Government Resources:
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Federal agency that administers Medicaid and Medicare programs. - Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration on Aging)
Welcome to the Eldercare Locator, a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to services for older adults and their families.
Resources (Misc.):
- a Place for Mom
Detroit Senior Living Resources - Caregiverlist’s Standards of Quality for Senior Home Care Agencies (Caregiver List.com)
There are no national licensure requirements for non-medical Senior Home Care Agencies. Caregiverlist requires participating Senior Home Care Agencies to meet a Checklist of standards which industry professionals view as necessary requirements for safety and consistency in care. - LivingSenior.com
LivingSenior provides valuable senior care consulting, information and services to seniors nationwide. LivingSenior matches seniors to residential and care options that fit their own individual needs. - The Ultimate Guide To Senior Nutrition (MinuteWomen)
Many families worry about senior nutrition and making sure their loved one is eating correctly, sitting down to meals full of healthy choices. So we decided to come up with a great guide to senior nutrition and eating.
Misc. Articles Relating to Elder Care
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12 ways to help seniors avoid social isolation
Social isolation can often pose serious health threats to the senior population, and it’s more common than most people may think. It’s important to foster an environment where seniors can stay socially engaged as they get older. -
Caretakers’ Guide to Moving Seniors Into a Facility
Following is a resource guide created for seniors’ caretakers designed to provide moving advice that touches on the unique needs of seniors and their caregivers when moving to a senior living community.
Additional PEKD Advocacy pages about Elder Care:
