HELPFUL WEBSITES
www.ssa.gov - Social Security Administration
www.ahca.org - American Health Care Association – will provide
“A Consumer’s Guide to Nursing Facilities” upon request as well as
“Having the Conversation About Long Term Care”
www.alz.org - Alzheimer’s Association – to register for the “Safe RETURN” program,
a nationwide identification, support and registration program.
$40 registration fee –1-888-572-8566
www.alzstl.org -the Alzheimer's Association, St. Louis Chapter
Free Safe Return Enrollment at Family Caregiver Workshop May 15, 2007
Registration is typically $40. But on May 15th, the Alzheimer's Association will be
available for free registration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Families may also register by calling the St. Louis Chapter office at 800-980-9080.
www.ncal.org - National Center for Assisted Living – “Having the Conversation about
Long Term Care – A Consumer’s Guide” is available.
Works with the American Health Care Association
www.aoa.dhhs.gov - Administration on Aging
www.caregiversmarketplace.com - The Caregivers Marketplace gives rebates and
discounts of 5-15% to people taking care of ill relatives. The savings is available on a
range of products from nutrition supplements and bathing supplies to home
modification equipment. Caregivers can join the program free of charge by enrolling
online or by calling toll free 1-800-888-0889
www.medicare.gov - Medicare – Official US Government Site
www.aarp.org - American Association of Retired Persons
www.elderweb.com - ElderWeb – An award winning online eldercare source
www.ncoa.org - National Council on Aging or www.benefitscheckup.org for program
eligibility and availability for seniors
www.caregiver.org - National Alliance for Caregiving
www.nfcacares.org - National Family Caregivers Association is a non-profit
organization dedicated to supporting and improving the lives of America’s family
caregivers. 1-800-896-3650
www.caps4caregivers.org - Children of Aging Parents is a membership organization
founded in 1977 to assist caregivers of the elderly with reliable information and
referrals. 1-800-227-7294
www.wellspouse.org - A membership organization which provides support of partners
of the chronically ill and/or disabled. 1-800-838-0879
www.usps.com/postalinspectors - If you have lost money to fraud or want more
information, call the Federal Trade Commission, toll free. 1-877-987-3728.
www.eldercare.gov - A national service that directs an individual to local agencies in
the community. 1-800-677-1116 weekdays 9:AM to 8 PM EST
www.nahc.org - National Association for Home Care. Provides consumer information
to assist families in finding services and care that enable loved ones to receive health
care, hospice and social services in their own homes. 202-547-7424
www.homemods.org - The National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and
Home Modification. Offers suggestions for home modifications that may allow a
person to stay in their own home
www.caregiving.org - National Alliance for Caregiving
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| Thank You Janet L. Heitzig, CLU, ChFC, CLTC for this list of helpful websites. Janet L Heitzig, CLU, ChFC, CLTC Principal Financial Group 14755 N Outer 40-Ste 110 Chesterfield, MO 63017 Phone 636-449-0734 Fax 1-866-488-0903 Securities and advisory products offered through Princor Financial Services Corporation, 800/247-4123, member SIPC, Des Moines, IA 50392. Senior Strategies, L.L.C. is not an affiliate of Princor. e-mail Heitzig.Janet@principal.com Princor Registered Representative, Financial Advisor, Financial Representative, Principal Life Insurance Company. |