senior information links

Senior Information Links

The following web-sites may provide helpful information to seniors and their families.

Websites offered by the Federal Government

FirstGov for Seniors

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Administration on Aging

Federal Trade Commission - Aging Parents and Adult Children (A/PACT)

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services formerly Health Care Financing Administration

Social Security Online

GovBenefits.gov is a partnership of Federal agencies with a shared vision - to provide improved, personalized access to government assistance programs.

"GovBenefits.gov helps citizens access government benefit eligibility information through a free, confidential, and easy-to-use online screening tool. After answering some basic questions, the user receives a customized report listing the benefit programs for which the user, or person for whom he or she is entering information, may be eligible."

National Council on Aging - Benefits Checkup

Veterans Administration - file for benefits online

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corportation - Pension information for a company that has gone out of business.

Websites offered by the State of Alaska

Department of Health and Social Services

Alaska Commission on Aging

Alaska Pioneer Homes

Alaska Mental Health Board

Health Care Services

Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman

Public Assistance

Public Health

Senior and Disabilities Services

Updated “Reading Copy” of the Personal Care Attendant Regulations

Program Memo reinstating the CAT/P-CAT Assessment process and an explanation of Care Coordinator’s Responsibilities

Training opportunity from the UAA Geriatric Education Center

Skilled Care and Nursing Home Information

CarePathways.com Created and maintained by Registered Nurses (RNs) dedicated to providing seniors and their families access to quality information, products and services. (Note: Not all information is provided without a fee.)

Nursing Home Compare On-line access to Inspection Reports of all USA Medicare/Medicaid Nursing Homes and Evaluations of Assisted Living and Retirement homes.

The Nursing Home Abuse Center is an informational website committed to providing comprehensive information on nursing home abuse and neglect for the elderly and their loved ones.

Websites for and about seniors:

American Association of Retired Persons AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people age 50 and over. AARP is dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as we age. We lead positive social change and deliver value to members through information, advocacy and service.

SeniorNet SeniorNet's mission is to provide older adults education for and access to computer technologies to enhance their lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom.

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Established in 1987, the Academy provides a resource of information, education, networking and assistance to those who deal with the many specialized issues involved with legal services to the elderly and people with special needs. The mission of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys is to establish NAELA members as the premier providers of legal advocacy, guidance and services to enhance the lives of people with special needs and people as they age. (This site includes an Elder Law attorney locator)

National Center For Assisted Living (NCAL) A Consumer’s Guide to Assisted Living and Residential Care is designed to help consumers select an assisted living facility that’s right for them. It provides a description of services and includes a checklist and cost calculator. (This site is for providers, but it has valuable consumer information.)

Retirement Living Information Center was established to assist seniors in living out their retirement years. Part of that process involves finding housing that matches the lifestyle or needs of seniors. The Web site offers access to an array of resource materials, including books and online publications, tax information, a guide to state aging agencies, retirement news, shopping for special assistive products and services, and links to online stores.