Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Best Official US Government Website on Medicare:
Part of the US Department of Health & Human Services: provides Medicare and Medicaid coordination and oversight:
https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare
US Dept. of Health & Human Services (HHS) : Programs for Seniors: Social Services, health Insurance, Wellness. Extensive and helpful information on any HHS program for seniors. Enter Programs for Seniors on the search window.
Administration for Community Living or ACL: Good website for community based organizations and free help for the underserved.
National Area Agency on Aging: Resources and referrals for home and community based services, caregiver support, healthy aging, transportation issues, livable communities, disability resources and more:
National Institute on Aging: Search for “What is a Geriatric Case Manager”:
National Academy of Certified Case Managers: Information on services they provide and locator feature:
PACE or Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly for PACE locations in US, State by State and PACE Service Lists: https://www.npaonline.org/ or call 1-800-633-4227
Patient Advocate Foundation: Helping patients with healthcare disparities, health insurance claims and issues, and accessing quality healthcare:
(http://www.patientadvocate.org/)
The National Council on Aging was founded in 1950 as the first charitable organization in the U.S. that would provide a national voice for older Americans and act as their advocates in dealing with service providers and policymakers.
National Elder Abuse Website: The NCEA provides the latest information regarding research, training, best practices, news and resources on elder abuse, neglect and exploitation to professionals and the public.
The SAMHSA website, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: excellent website on finding treatment for drug abuse in seniors and mental health, suicide prevention, and more. National Hotline: 1-800-662 HELP (4357)