Resources

National Resources

Category Name Link Description
Caregiving Caring.com http://www.caring.com/ Resources for caregivers
American Health Assistance Foundation http://www.ahaf.org/ Dedicated to finding cures for degenerative diseases
Caring Connections from the National Hospice Foundation http://www.caringinfo.org/ Provides information and support for those coping with loss or illness
National Eldercare Locator (US Dept of H&HS) http://www.eldercare.gov Nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with information on senior services
National Family Caregivers Association http://www.thefamilycaregiver.org/index.cfm Educates and supports those who care for loved ones with a chronic illness, disabilities or old age.
Finance Personal Finance Guide for Seniors http://www.medicaresupplementalinsurance.com/personal-finance-guide.html Financial guide for seniors
Government Centers for Disease Control http://www.cdc.gov/ Official website on disease and illness information
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Us Dept of Health & Human Services) http://www.cms.gov/ Official website on Medicare and Medicaid
Dept of Veterans Affairs http://www.va.gov/ Official website on veterans affairs
Healthfinder.gov (US Dept of H&HS) http://www.healthfinder.gov/ A guide to healthy living
Medicare http://www.medicare.gov Official website on Medicare
National Cancer Institute http://www.cancer.gov/ Official website on cancer information, research and treatment
National Center on Elder Abuse http://www.ncea.aoa.gov Official website to ensure seniors live equally and without exploitation or prejudice
National Institutes of Health http://www.nih.gov/ Official website of the nation’s medical research agency
Social Security Administration http://www.ssa.gov/ Official website of Social Security
US Dept of Health & Human Services http://www.hhs.gov/ Official website of the national agency for health protection and human services
US Government Senior Portal http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors.shtml Official listing of senior resources
Health Alzheimer’s Association http://www.alz.org/index.asp Information on Alzheimer’s disease
American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry http://www.aagpgpa.org/ Information on Geriatric Psychiatry
American Diabetes Association http://www.diabetes.org Information on diabetes
American Heart Association http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/ Heart Health
Benefits CheckUp http://www.benefitscheckup.org/ Comprehensive Web-based service to screen for benefits programs
Center for Medicare Advocacy http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/ Official website for the Center for Medicare Advocacy
Familydoctor.org http://familydoctor.org Health info for entire family
HealthGrades http://www.healthgrades.com/ Independent healthcare ratings organization
My Pill Box http://www.mypillbox.org Create medicine schedules
National Breast Cancer Foundation http://nationalbreastcancer.org/ Information on breast cancer
National Osteoporosis Foundation http://www.nof.org/ Information on osteoporosis
National Red Cross http://www.redcross.org/ Emergency response organization
NIH medline plus http://medlineplus.gov/ Trusted health information
Housing and Recreation American Association of Homes & Services for the Aging http://www.aahsa.org/ Information on housing and services
Elderhostel http://www.roadscholar.org/default.asp Senior travel
Mortgage Guide http://www.refinancemortgagerates.org/mortgage-guide-for-senior-citizens/ Mortgage and Refinancing Guide
Oasis.com http://www.oasisnet.org/ Lifelong learning
SeniorDecision http://www.seniordecision.com/ Ratings & reviews for senior care & housing
Seniors.com http://www.seniors.com/ Dating & relationships
Third Age http://www.thirdage.com/ Baby Boomer website
Legal National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys http://www.naela.com/ Association of attorneys dedicated to improving the quality of legal services provided to seniors
National Senior Citizens Law Center http://www.nsclc.org/ Nonprofit organization to protect the rights of low-income older adults.
Retirement Calculator http://www.bloomberg.com/personal-finance/calculators/retirement/ Calculator to help plan your retirement
Organizations on Aging Administration on Aging http://www.aoa.gov/ National organization
American Association of Retired Persons http://www.aarp.org/ American Association of Retired Persons
American Federation for Aging Research http://www.infoaging.org Official website for the American Federation for Aging Research
American Society on Aging http://www.asaging.org/index.cfm Official website for the American Society on Aging
Gray Panthers http://www.graypanthers.org/ National Association of Intergenerational Activists
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging http://www.n4a.org/ Network of area agencies on aging
National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse http://www.preventelderabuse.org/ Association dedicated to protecting the safety and dignity of America’s seniors
National Council on Aging http://www.ncoa.org/ Official website for National Council on Aging


Florida Resources

Category Name Link Description
Caregiving A Bridge For Independence http://www.abridgeforindependence.com/ Companion and home-making service company
Acanthus Health & Wellness http://www.acanthushealth.com/ Alternative and complementary medicine and spas in Sarasota
AHCA Nursing Home Guide/Locator Florida http://apps.ahca.myflorida.com/NHCGUIDE/ A guide to nursing homes in Florida
Bay Village http://www.bayvillage.org/ Religious-based retirement community in Sarasota
DeSoto Palms http://www.desotopalms.com/ Assisted-living community in Sarasota
Florida Elder Care, Senior Services & Healthcare http://www.seniorpro.com/ Senior-care directory
Florida Geriatric Care Managers Association http://www.fgcma.org/ Not-for-profit organization for geriatric care managers
Freedom Village Bradenton http://www.brookdaleliving.com/ Listings for assisted-living communities in your area
Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Sarasota-Manatee, Inc. http://www.jfcs-cares.org/ Services for seniors and geriatric care management for families
Manatee County Meals on Wheels http://www.mealsonwheelsplus.org/ Meals on Wheels program for Manatee County
Manatee River Assisted Living http://www.manateeriverassistedliving.com/ Assisted-living community on Manatee River
Pines of Sarasota http://www.pinesofsarasota.com/ Nursing and assisted-living homes in Sarasota
Gainesville Meals on Wheels http://www.mealcall.org/meals-on-wheels/fl/gainesville.htm Gainesville-based Meals on Wheels
Ocala Meals on Wheels http://www.mealcall.org/meals-on-wheels/fl/ocala.htm Ocala-based Meals on Wheels
Sarasota Meals on Wheels http://www.mealcall.org/meals-on-wheels/fl/sarasota.htm Sarasota-based Meals on Wheels
Tampa Meals on Wheels http://www.mealcall.org/meals-on-wheels/fl/tampa.htm Tampa-based Meals on Wheels
Springwood Care & Rehabilitation Center http://www.sunbridgehealthcare.com/ Offers short-stay, in-home care, rehabilitation and other services
Government Florida Dept of Health http://www.doh.state.fl.us/ Official state department of health website
Florida Dept of Veterans Affairs http://www.floridavets.org/ Official state department of veterans affairs website
Florida Health Finder http://www.floridahealthfinder.gov/ Official state website for health-care related locations
Health Canada Med Services Pharmacy located at 4119 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota, 34233
Center for Hearing http://www.thecenterforhearing.com/ Sarasota-based hearing-loss doctors
Danee Barnett, AP, DOM (Acupuncture Physician/Oriental Medicine) http://www.daneebarnett.com/ Acupuncture- and nutrition-centric doctor in Sarasota
Dattoli Cancer Center http://www.dattoli.com/ Cancer and research center with a location in Sarasota
Edward J Huggett, Jr., O.D., P.A. http://www.ialvs.com/ International Academy of Low Vision Specialists
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration http://www.fdhc.state.fl.us/ Organization responsible for Medicaid administration and health-care based regulations
Gulf Coast Alzheimer’s Association http://www.alz.org/FLGulfCoast/ Gulf Coast regional location for the Alzheimer’s Association
Orlando Alzheimer’s Association http://www.alzorlando.org/ Orlando regional location for the Alzheimer’s Association
Florida Hosptial Association http://www.fha.org/ Organization overseeing Florida hospitals
Florida Urology Specialists http://www.4urologycare.com/ Urology care on the Gulf Coast
Freedom Health http://www.freedomhealth.com/ Health-care plans in the Tampa Bay area
Khoury Medical Institute http://www.bonelungheartdoctorsarasota.com/ Osteoporosis doctor in Sarasota
Medical Department Store http://www.medicaldepartmentstore.com/ Medical supplies
Moffitt Cancer Center http://www.insidemoffitt.com A cancer center in Tampa
Neutronic Ear http://www.neutronicear.com A simple and affordable way to amplify sounds
Sarasota Cataract & Laser Institute http://www.sarasotacataract.com/ An eye health center in Sarasota
Sarasota County Health Dept & Human Services http://www.sarasotahealth.org/ Official website for the Sarasota County Health Dept. & Human Services
SHINE – Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (Florida) http://www.floridashine.org/ State health insurance assistance program
UF AlzOnline: Caregiver Support Online http://alzonline.phhp.ufl.edu/ Support website for care givers
Venice Regional Medical Center http://www.veniceregional.com A hospital in Venice
Housing and Recreation Elysian Fields http://www.elysianfieldsonline.com/ Spiritual- and alternative-medicine shop in Sarasota
FL Disaster Planning (FL Division of Emergency Management) http://www.floridadisaster.org/ Information on disaster planning and preparedness
FL state parks http://www.dep.state.fl.us/parks/ Official website for Florida State Parks
Florida Senior Citizens recreation http://www.floridaseniorcitizens.com/ Recreation directory for seniors
Grab Bars http://www.grabbarguy.com/ Grab-Bar instillation in Sarasota
Import Auto Service of Venice http://www.importautoserviceofvenice.com/ Automobile importer in Venice
Ritz-Carlton Members Club http://www.rcmcsarasota.com Hotel and member’s club that offers golf, spa and dining.
Senior Friendship Centers, Sarasota, FL http://www.friendshipcenters.org/ Nonprofit network of senior centers in Southwest Florida
Senior Relocations http://www.seniorrelocations.com/ A Sarasota company that helps seniors move
State of Florida Seniors Guide http://www.stateofflorida.com/Portal/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=55 Information for Florida seniors
The Sarasota YMCA http://www.sarasota-ymca.org/ Official website for the Sarasota YMCA
Wheelchair Vans of Florida http://www.wheelchairvansofflorida.com/ Mobility equipment retailer for Florida
WEDU Caregiving Town Hall http://www.wedu.org/caregiving WEDU television program that highlights caregivers
Legal An Affordable Attorney http://www.gerlinglawgroup.com/ A law group in Bradenton
Boyer & Jackson P.A. http://www.boyerjackson.com/ Sarasota law firm dedicated to the needs of people who are aging,
FL dept of financial services http://www.myfloridacfo.com/ Official website for Florida’s department of Financial Services
Florida Law Help http://www.floridalawhelp.org/FL/index.cfm Directory of legal services providers Florida
Mary Jo Frederick Reverse Mortgage http://www.reversemortgageaffiliates.com/ Reverse Mortgage Specialist in Sarasota
Organizations on Aging AARP Florida http://www.aarp.org/states/fl/ Official website for AARP Florida
All Florida Areas on Aging http://www.seniorpro.com/aaa.asp Directory of Florida Area Agencies on Aging
Florida Dept of Elder Affairs http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/index.php Official website for Florida Dept of Elder Affairs
Florida’s Aging Resource Centers http://www.agingresourcecentersofflorida.org/ Directory of agencies and services for seniors
Mid-Florida Area Agency on Aging http://www.agingresources.org/ Official website for Mid-Florida Area Agency on Aging
Perfect Solutions for Seniors http://www.perfectsolutionsforseniors.com/ Private Duty Home Health Care for seniors in west Florida
Sarasota County Aging Network http://www.scandirectory.org/ Directory of senior services in Sarasota
Senior Resource Alliance (Central FL Area on Aging) http://www.seniorresourcealliance.org/home.aspx Online resource for older adults in Central Florida
West Central Florida Area on Aging http://www.agingflorida.com/ West Florida not-for-profit corporation dedicated to helping people age at home with dignity
Retirement and Assisted Living Bay Village http://www.bayvillage.org/ Religious-based retirement community in Sarasota
Jacaranda Trace http://www.jacarandatrace.com/ A luxury retirement community in Venice
Plymouth Harbor http://www.plymouthharbor.org/ Retirement community in Sarasota
Sarasota Bay Club http://www.sarasotabayclub.net/ Luxury retirement living in Sarasota
Sunnyside Village http://www.sunnysidevillage.org/ Nonprofit retirement, assisted-living community and health center in Sarasota
The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch http://www.theglenridge.com/ Life fulfilling community in Sarasota
Village On The Isle http://www.villageontheisle.com/ A not-for-profit faith based retirement community in Venice

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