Senior Care and Caregiver Resources
Finding and securing the very best for your loved ones.
Forefront Living is a valuable resource, not only for living options that suit your needs and preferences today, but for information and referrals to other resources in senior living. Whether for yourself or someone you love, we can help steer you toward the help you need. Start with these useful links.
A Guide for Family Caregivers
Your role as a caregiver is important to the well-being of your loved one, and we understand there’s a lot to manage. We’re here to help equip and support you in your caregiving journey.
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AARP
The nation’s leading organization for people age 50 and older.
www.aarp.org
Administration on Aging
Site provides an overview on a variety of topics, programs and services related to aging.
www.aoa.gov
Alzheimer's Association
The world leader in Alzheimer’s research and support. The first and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to finding prevention methods, treatments and an eventual cure for Alzheimer’s.
www.alz.org
American Geriatrics Society
The premier professional organization of healthcare providers dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all older adults.
www.americangeriatrics.org
BrightFocus Foundation
A charitable organization dedicated to funding research on age-related and degenerative diseases, providing public education and emergency financial assistance to persons with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers.
www.brightfocus.org
Care Manager
Referral site to locate geriatric care managers who assess needs, identify and coordinate care resources. www.caremanager.org
Care Pathways
Site created and maintained by RNs to provide older adults and their families access to quality healthcare information, products and services.
www.carepathways.com
Children’s Hospice International
CHI provides education, training and technical assistance to providers who care for children with life-threatening conditions and their families.
www.chionline.org
FDA Information for Older People
Articles, brochures and other publications with information on a wide range of health issues.
www.fda.gov/Drugs/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/TipsforSeniors
Healthfinder
A government website with links to health-related information resources on the Internet.
www.healthfinder.gov
HospiceNet
Provides information and support to patients and families facing life-threatening illnesses.
www.hospicenet.org
LeadingAge
An association of 6,000 organizations working together to enable and empower people to live fully as they age. www.leadingage.org
Long-Term Care
Site developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to provide information and resources to help you and your family plan for future long-term care needs.
www.longtermcare.gov
Medicare
Official U.S. government Medicare site.
www.medicare.gov
Medicare Cards
Provides details to help you with the new Medicare Cards.
www.cms.gov/medicare/new-medicare-card/nmc-home
Medicare Enrollment & State Eligibility
Provides 2018-2019 Medicare Enrollment Dates & State Eligibility.
www.medicareadvantage.com/medicare-enrollment
Medicare Rights Center
The largest independent source of healthcare information and assistance in the United States for people with Medicare.
www.medicarerights.org
Medicare Senior Fraud Patrol
Protect yourself and your loved ones from medicare fraud.
www.smpresource.org
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
The largest nonprofit membership organization representing hospice and palliative care programs in the United States.
www.nhpco.org
National Institute on Aging
The National Institute on Aging leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging to extend the healthy, active years of life.
www.nih.gov/nia
RetirementHomes.com
North America’s largest senior living directory that offers the most up-to-date detailed listing information on many types of senior housing options, covering the continuum of care and beyond.
www.retirementhomes.com
WebMD
The leading provider of online information, research, educational services and communities for physicians and consumers.
www.webmd.com