Health Information

• Alzheimer's Association
  Official web site of the world leader in Alzheimer research and support.
• Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services
  All the information you need to know about Medicaid and Medicare Services from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
• FDA Information for Seniors
  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration provides Information for older people on a wide range of health issues, including arthritis, cancer, health fraud, and nutrition, with selected publications in Spanish as well.
• Hospital Compare
  Hospital Compare helps seniors evaluate the quality of care provided in hospitals.
• Medicare
  The official U.S. Government site for people with Medicare.
• NIH Senior Health
  Developed by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the National Library of Medicine (NLM), NIH Senior Health provides access to reliable, easy to understand online health information.
• Help with Prescription Drug Costs
  This Social Security program can help can increase cost savings for Medicare beneficiaries by paying for part of the monthly premiums, annual deductibles and prescription co-payments.

Where to Live

• CareGuide @ Home
  Care Guide provides Information families need to help plan and manage care for an elderly loved one.
• Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
  Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, provided by the Maryland Department of Veterans Affair, is an assisted living and skilled nursing long-term care facility for Maryland veterans and eligible spouses who are unable to care for themselves due to age or disability.
• Eldercare Locator
  A public service of the Administration on Aging, Eldercare Locator, a nationwide web and toll-free service, helps older adults and their care givers find local services for seniors.
• Health Facilities Association of Maryland (HFAM)
  Through its web site, HFAM keeps its members and the public informed about laws and regulations affecting the long-term health care community.
• Maryland Nursing Home Guide
  Sponsored by the Maryland Health Care Commission, the Maryland Nursing Home Guide is a tool for Marylanders to use when choosing a nursing home.
• Nursing Homes: What You Need to Know
  Information from several Maryland agencies and legal organizations helps seniors evaluate nursing homes and alternatives, plan their finances and discuss their wishes with their family.
  

Protecting Seniors From Fraud

• Fraud Target: Senior Citizens
  The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) provides tips for seniors on how to protect themselves from fraud.
• Protecting Seniors
  Maryland’s Attorney General provides a consumer guide for seniors on how to avoid scams and fraud.

A Little Bit of Everything....

• AARP
  AARP (formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons), a nonprofit membership organization, addresses the needs and interests of persons 50 and older.
• Administration on Aging
  The Administration on Aging of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services
  provides home and community-based services to millions of older persons through the programs funded under the Older Americans Act.
• Emmaus Services for the Aging
  With strong ties to other service agencies, the religious community and the private sector,
  Emmaus Services for the Aging provides support, advocacy and services that help seniors remain active, respected, and independent members of the community.
• Meals on Wheels
  Meals On Wheels Association of America provides home-delivered meal services to seniors in need.
• Senior Citizens’ Resources
  The federal government’s official web portal, USA.gov, leads to valuable resources for seniors.
• Senior Corps
  Senior Corps connects people over 55 with the individuals and organizations that need them most.
• Social Security Online
  The official web site of the Social Security Administration provides a full range of information and services, including the ability to apply for benefits online.