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LINKS Caregiving The Family Caregiver Alliance http://www.caregiver.org Public voice for caregivers. The Rosalynn Carter Institute http://rci.gsw.edu/home.htm Heathcare and Disease-Specific Resources Alzheimer's Association www.alz.org Provides information of Individuals with Alzheimer's disease. National Institute on Aging www.nia.nih.gov Information on national and state-level organizations on topics such as aging, talking to your doctor, and more. Living Arrangements/Estate Planning www.help4srs.org Resource for senior and their advocates with a special emphasis on estate planning. http://www.medicare.gov/NHCompare/Home.asp Information about the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in country. Medicare/Medicaid/ Federal Benefits/Medical Resources www.medicare.gov The official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare www.ssa.gov Official site of the Social Security Administration www.benefitscheckup.org Find programs for people ages 55 and over that may pay for some of their costs of prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential items or services. www.healthlaw.org Medicare/Medicaid information and advocacy. www.rxassist.org References all RX brands, generic, drug class, and company. General Aging Issues www.aarp.org A consumer-oriented site providing useful information on a wide variety of information on issues. www.aoa.gov The best place to start for information on any issue related to aging. www.asaging.org Network of professions in the field of aging. www.brookdale.org Resource on aging issues, related legal issues, and grandparent's rights. www.elderabusecenter.org Site for information and research resources on elder abuse. www.eldercare.gov Community assistance for older adults and caregivers. www.ncoa.org The nation's first association of organization and professions dedicated to promoting the dignity, self-determination, well-being, and contributions of older person. www.aging.senate.gov The Senate's website providing up to date information on issues before the committee. Frequently Requested Phone Numbers