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Virginia Easy Access is a website developed for
seniors, adults with disabilities, their caregivers and the providers that
support them. Virginia Easy Access is full of helpful information
about services and supports that are available across the Commonwealth.
Virginia Easy Access is the gateway to the VirginiaNavigator provider database. The provider database will help
people find local services and supports.
The
National Council on the Aging - NCOA is the nation's first association of
organizations and professionals dedicated to promoting the dignity,
self-determination, well being, and contributions of older persons.
U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services
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The Department of Health and Human Services is the
United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all
Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are
least able to help themselves.
Administration
on Aging - Information designed for Older Americans and their
families as well as those concerned about providing the opportunities and
services to enrich the lives of older persons and support their independence.
American
Association of Retired Persons
- The nation's leading
organization for people age 50 and older. It serves their needs and interests
through information and education, advocacy, and community services, which are
provided by a network of local chapters and experienced volunteers throughout
the country.
Mayo
Health Oasis
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The only Web site that
gives you access to the experience and knowledge of the more than 2,000
physicians and scientists of the Mayo Clinic. Helps
people find the answers and the support they need to manage illness and stay
healthy.
AgeNet
- AgeNet is an information and referral network designed to "Bridge the
Distance" between aging parents and adult children. It provides information
about products and services that are important to enhancing the quality of life
of older adults and their families.
Medicare - The official federal Medicare website, with useful information for people with
Medicare and anyone involved in helping them with their health care decisions.
The site provides customized comparative information about Medicare+Choice
plans, nursing homes, supplemental insurance policies for people with Medicare,
local events where Medicare is the topic, and resources for additional
information.
The
Official U.S. Government Site for Medicare Information -
Medicare.gov is the official U.S. Government Internet site for Medicare consumer
information. It is designed with the beneficiary in mind to provide people with
Medicare with up-to-date health and insurance information. The Health Care
Financing Administration, the agency that administers Medicare, created
Medicare.gov in the spring of 1998.
We
Media - This web site is temporarily off line. Hopefully
it will be back soon. We Media's mission is to empower persons with
disabilities, their families and friends by being a conduit for education,
knowledge, technology, entertainment, and numerous other services in an
exciting, convenient, and accessible fashion.
The
National Resource Center on Aging and Injury - The mission of
The National Resource Center on Aging and Injury is to apply state-of-the-art
technology to increase awareness, and to collect, organize, and evaluate
information about preventing unintentional injuries among older Americans. The
information is provided to older adults, caregivers, health care practitioners,
policy makers, and other people concerned about reducing injuries among older
Americans.
BenefitsCheckUp.org
- BenefitsCheckUp.org is the first of its kind, web-based service designed
to help seniors, their families and caregivers find the right benefits
programs to meet their needs. The site contains a fast, free and confidential
screening tool to determine eligibility for nearly 1,000 unique state and
federal programs and provide detailed instructions on how
to apply for them.
Center
for Medicare Advocacy - The Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc.
is a private, non-profit organization which provides education, advocacy, and
legal assistance to help elders and people with disabilities obtain necessary
healthcare. We focus on the needs of Medicare beneficiaries, people with chronic
conditions, and those in need of long-term care. The organization is involved in
education, training and litigation activities of importance to Medicare
beneficiaries nationwide.
National
Association of Consumer Advocates - NACA is a nationwide
association of more than 600 attorneys and consumer advocates who have a wide
range of experience curbing abusive and predatory business practices and
promoting justice for consumers.
National
Center on Elder Abuse
- This site contains many resources to
help you find the assistance, publications, data, information, and answers you
need.
American
Foundation for the Blind Senior Site
- designed for seniors
losing their vision, their families, and the professionals who serve them. The
site is rich with information-including photos, videos, articles, and resource
links-to enhance the independence of older people beginning to experience vision
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