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Resources for Seniors
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Addictioncenter.com provides resources for seniors who struggle with substance abuse.
AddictionGuide.com is one of the only educational websites founded by a recovering addict, an addict’s spouse, and a board-certified addiction doctor.
AgingWithCare.com provides resources to help seniors and their families make informed decisions about nursing care, assisted living and more.
Annuity.org offers resources to create awareness among seniors of financial scams that target them.
- annuity.org/financial-literacy/seniors-guide-to-financial-scams/
- https://www.annuity.org/financial-literacy/financial-abuse/
- https://www.annuity.org/scams/
Arkbh.com's recovery experts (Ark Behavioral Health provide trusted resources and relevant information for individuals and their families struggling with substance abuse. Learn more about addiction in the elderly.
Caring.com. Seniors often face unique challenges when it comes to finding appropriate care and housing. Ensuring that they have access to adequate support, services, and living arrangements is crucial for their well-being and overall quality of life.
- https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/
- https://www.caring.com/senior-living/memory-care-facilities/
- https://www.caring.com/senior-care/in-home-care/
- https://www.caring.com/caregivers/
DrugDangers.com was made to help keep the public informed of defective drugs and medical devices that are currently on the market today. Pharmaceutical companies are trusted to put safe products on the shelves, yet thousands of people lose their lives each year due to adverse side effects.
Innerbody.com notes the high instance of malnutrition among older adults and offers these links that provide more information.
- https://www.innerbody.com/healthy-eating-for-older-adults
- https://www.innerbody.com/managing-malnutrition-in-older-populations.
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) created Resources and Support for Older Adults Living Alone, a guide which includes practical tips and resource recommendations from geriatric health experts and advocates, such as PACE programs, which use Medicare and Medicaid to help older adults attain nursing home-level care; HealthFinder, a resource with easy-to-understand articles, videos, and interactive tools to help older adults make informed decisions about their health; NCOA’s Benefits Check Up tool which helps older adults identify their potential eligibility for benefits and programs
Resume.io recently published an article outlining 30+ jobs that are especially great for seniors after noticing that a number of their users are retired folks who may be either looking for a fulfilling part time job just to spend some free time, or for extra spending money. The article can be accessed at:
They also developed a resource to helping people avoid or combat age discrimination when searching for a job.
RetireGuide.com provides the following guides with information about Medicare and senior benefits.
SeniorHousingNet.com created the free resource guides below in its mission to help families caring for aging adults to have an accessible online directory to navigate the nearby assisted living facilities in Pennsylvania, along with articles related to different types of senior care.
- https://www.seniorhousingnet.com/seniors/senior-living-us/pennsylvania
- https://www.seniorhousingnet.com/care-types/assisted-living
- https://www.seniorhousingnet.com/care-types/home-care
- https://www.seniorhousingnet.com/care-types/independent-living
- https://www.seniorhousingnet.com/care-types/alzheimers
- https://www.seniorhousingnet.com/care-types/nursing
Seniors' Guide to Fentanyl
The Seniors' Guide to Fentanyl, published by ecdol.org, a seniors' advocacy website, offers clear explanations, practical advice, and thoughtful insights on this sensitive subject. It includes what Fentanyl is, why it is a threat, tips for talking to adult children/grandchildren, helpful articles and interactive drug education videos, and a printable 3-Fold Pamphlet for easy distribution.StorageUnits.com
Because seniors often have unique needs, including those relating to their storage unit requirements, StorageUnits.com has created a guide about everything people need to know about storage facilities for aging adults. You can view the guide here: