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Benefits Checkup
Get all the benefits you deserve. Find and enroll in federal, state, local and private programs that help pay for prescription drugs, utility bills, meals, health care and other needs.
www.benefitscheckup.org
SHIPtalk
The State Health Insurance Assistance Program, or SHIP, is a national program that offers one-on-one counseling and assistance to people with Medicare and their families. Through federal grants directed to states, SHIPs provide free counseling and assistance via telephone and face-to-face interactive sessions, public education presentations and programs, and media activities.
www.shiptalk.org
National Association of Insurance Commissioners
If you have a general complaint or concern regarding insurance, or if you believe that you have information regarding possible fraudulent activities to report to your local state agency, please go to the following link:
www.naic.org
LEGAL
Advance Directives
Free downloadable advance directive documents. Caringinfo.org is not-for-profit and provides different versions for each State in the USA in order to properly take into consideration the local legalities.
Caringinfo.org
Elder Law Answers
Supports seniors, their families and their attorneys by providing the best information on the Internet about crucial legal issues facing seniors.
www.elderlawanswers.com
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (NAELA) is a professional association of over 4,200 attorneys who are dedicated to improving the quality of legal services provided to seniors and people with special needs.
www.naela.org
National Long-Term-Care Ombudsman
Ombudsmen are dedicated to enhancing the lives of long term care residents.
www.ltcombudsman.org
PRESCRIPTIONS
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance helps qualifying patients without prescription drug coverage get the medicines they need through the program that is right for them. Many will get their medications free or nearly free.
www.pparx.org/
Pfizer Helpful Answers
Finding programs that offer Pfizer medicines for free, at a savings, or provide reimbursement support services is easy with our Program Finder Tool. In just a few clicks, you can see which programs may be right for you.
www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com
RxAssist
RxAssist can help you learn about ways to use pharmaceutical company programs and other resources to help reduce your medication costs. Look at our database and frequently asked questions to get started.
www.rxassist.org/patients
PROFESSIONAL CARE
National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA)
NADSA advances the national development, recognition and use of adult day services. Adult day service centers provide a coordinated program of professional and compassionate services for adults in a community-based group setting. Click the following link to locate Adult Day Services near you.
http://www.nadsa.org
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1/17/2012 Welcome Linda333,
Don't know if you have posted to one of the Forums listed under the "FORUM" heading. That is probably where you will get the most help about your concerns. You may want to try "Caregiving Forum with Ann".
My Mom is 89 and just entering the final stages of Alzheimer's. And, you concern is also my concern --- "Will I develop Alzheimer's because my Mom has it?".
Unfortunately, there is no way to predict who will develop Alzheimer's. Lots of research is being done and some possible answers may be coming along. But nothing definite yet. The only thing researchers are finding definitely is if a parent had Early On Set Alzheimer's (before age of 60) then children may have a higher risk of developing the disease.
If you think you are developing Alzheimer's, talk with your doctor. Or go to a specialist for testing. There are some other health problems that in the beginning stages may have similar symptoms to Alzheimer's.
Good luck and please join us at Caregiving Forum with Ann.
Nancy