LifeSpan Services: Caregiving and Health Resources on the Internet

Caregiving

Benefits Checkup : A free, easy-to-use service that identifies federal and state assistance programs for older Americans.
Caregiver.com Magazine : Caregiving links.
Caregiving Supplies : Products for kitchen, bathroom and unique daily living aids that promote a convenient, comfortable & safe home environment for people of all ages
Family Care America : Provides information & tools for family caregivers
National Association of Geriatric Care Managers : a non-profit, professional organization of practitioners whose goal is the advancement of dignified care for the elderly and their families.
National Family Caregiver Alliance : National organization for caregivers.

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. : Assistance with locating an elder law attorney.
Senior Citizens Law Center : Covers legal issues affecting the security and welfare of older persons with limited resources.

Funeral and Memorial Societies of America : Non-profit consumer information societies that answer common questions about funeral practices and help to guide consumers in choosing a meaningful, dignified, affordable funeral.
Funeral Ethics Association : Provides information to consumers about the practice of a funeral service. Also, a variety of information about funeral planning.
Hospice Foundation of America : National organization promoting hospice care and working to educate professionals and the families they serve on issues relating to terminal illness, caregiving, loss and bereavement.
National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization : Represents hospice and palliative care programs and professionals in the United States. The organization is committed to improving end of life care and expanding access to hospice care with the goal of profoundly enhancing quality of life for people dying in America and their loved ones.

American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry : Dedicated to promoting the mental health and well being of older people and improving the care of those with late-life mental disorders.
Health A to Z : Information on health issues.
Healthy Aging : A site sponsored by the Novartis Foundation for Gerontology supporting education and innovation in healthy ageing, geriatrics and in the care of elderly people.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services : Consumer information and news on Medicare and Medicaid programs. Formerly Health Care Financing Administration.
MEDLINEplus : Provides a rich array of evaluated health and disease-related web resources for the consumer.
Prevention Online (PREVLINE) : Research and statistics, resources and referrals, publications that can be downloaded on-line or ordered. National clearinghouse for alcohol and drug information.
National Institute on Aging : Information for older adults and their caregivers, including downloadable information sheets on a variety of topics.

Accessible Home Page : Offers a variety of information about home modification and allows professionals and consumers to share resources and tips about home accessibility for elders.
American Association of Homes & Services for the Aging : Represents not-for-profit organizations dedicated to providing high-quality health care, housing and services to the nation's elderly.
Nursing Home Information : Geographical database/search engine for over 17,500 long-term care facilities throughout the United States.
Homestore : Searchable, comprehensive guide to retirement communities, assisted living residences, Alzheimer's facilities, and nursing homes nationwide.
Senior Sites : Searchable site for non-profit housing & services for seniors.

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) : A non-profit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping older Americans achieve lives of independence, dignity and purpose.
American Society on Aging : A national multi-disciplinary coalition of people committed to enhancing knowledge & skill of professionals in the field of aging.
Association for Gerontology in Higher Education : Fosters research, instructional, and service programs to enhance the capacities of higher education institutions in the field of aging.
Brookdale Center on Aging : The largest educational, non-profit gerontological center in the Northwest.
Centerwatch : Over 41,000 industry and government sponsored clinical trials and new drug therapies.
The Gerontological Society of America : Promotes multi- and interdisciplinary research in aging and disseminates gerontological research knowledge to researchers, practitioners, and to decision and opinion makers.

Medicare : The official U.S. Government website for people with Medicare.
Social Security Administration : The official website of the Social Security Administration.

Elderhostel : A not-for-profit organization with 25 years of experience providing high quality, affordable, educational adventures for adults who are 55 and older.
TheHelpWeb : Navigating the world wide web.

Alzheimer's Association : The Alzheimer’s Association, a national network of chapters, is the largest national voluntary health organization committed to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s and helping those affected by the disease.
Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center at the National Institute on Aging : Information about Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.

American Cancer Society : Information about the nature of cancer, its causes, and risk factors, the latest strategies for prevention and early detection, new diagnostic techniques, and the latest treatment options.
Cancer Center : Cancer treatment centers of America.

Baltimore City Commission on Aging and Retirement Education (CARE)
Baltimore County Department on Aging
Catholic Charities Programs for Seniors
MedBank of Maryland, Inc. : Organization created to provide access to free medications for low-income, underinsured, chronically ill patients. Identifies access to health care programs and benefits in the Central Maryland area.