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West
Virginia Resources
The Hospice Council of West Virginia has a new website. Check it
out at
www.hospicecouncilofwv.org
WVU Center on
Aging Professor R. Turner Goins, PhD, Appointed to National Panel of
Experts on Caregiving and Rural Aging
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WVU
is a membership organization open to anyone age 50 or older regardless of educational background. It was founded in 1993. Our goal is to provide intellectually stimulating classes and discussions with our peers along with an opportunity for social and recreational activities such as field trips to environmental and historic sites and for appreciation and study of the arts.
West Virginia
Caregivers Survey Report A free copy (pdf
format) is now available, click on the title to download at no charge.
2004 West
Virginia Transportation Providers Directory
A free copy (pdf format) is now available, click on the
title to download at no charge.
WV Chapter Alzheimer's
Association
Nearly four million Americans have
Alzheimer's disease. More than 41,000 of them are West Virginians.
Whether you are the person with Alzheimer's disease, a family
member, caregiver, friend, or medical professional, we want you to
know we are here for you.
Jane Marks, Executive Director
1111 Lee Street,
East
Charleston, WV
25301
1-800-491-2717
Consumer
Guide to Extended Care Facilities in West Virginia
Published by the West Virginia Health Care Association, this booklet
can be a useful first step in your search for a long-term care provider
that meets your or your loved one's needs.
West
Virginia Bureau of Senior Services
This state agency acts as the lead entity for programs serving
older West Virginians.
West
Virginia Health Care Association
The West Virginia Health Care Association (WVHCA) is a trade association
for extended care providers of health care in West Virginia. The
WVHCA has 125 member facilities that include nursing homes, personal
care homes, and hospital based skilled nursing facilities.
West
Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources
State agency that is the licensing authority for adult residential
services in West Virginia.
WVU
Center on Aging
Robert C. Byrd
Health Sciences Center Annex PO Box 9127
Morgantown, WV
26506-9127
(304) 293-2968
WV Senior Legal Aid
Hotline: (800)
229-5068
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National
Resources
Caregivers
AARP Caregiving
in the United States Research Report
Caregivers of older adults report that the main problem or
illness of
the person they care for is old age (15%), followed by cancer,
diabetes,
and heart disease (9% each), and Alzheimer's disease (8%).
AARP SPECIAL REPORT ON LIVABLE COMMUNITIES: Livable Communities: An
Evaluation Guide
A
Practical Guide to Caring for Caregivers
Published by The
American Academy of Family Physicians
Because
We Care
Sponsored by the National Cancer Institute
The US Administration on Aging created this website as a guide to
assist America's family caregivers to deal with the day-to-day challenges
associated with caregiving.
Caregivers Count Too!
Family Caregiver Alliance, National Center on Caregiving -Tool
Kit
designed for program administrators and practitioners to help
assess
the needs of family caregivers. It is a step-by-step resource
filled
with practical information and resources.
Home Safety Council
An online resource available to help adults identify common injury dangers throughout the home, including falls. To help caregivers keep family members safe during each phase of life, the website includes special sections targeted to new parents and caregivers of older adults.
Medicare 101
This tutorial provides a concise overview of Medicare, including the
latest information on financing and spending, the new drug benefit, and
discussion of major policy issues.
National
Family Caregiver Support Program Brochure
The National Family Caregiver Support Program brochure provides
background information about the program, highlights examples of
innovative caregiving programs and reviews the "Seven Markers
in the Caregiving Trajectory." The brochure also contains resources
and links that provide support, information and a network of communication
to caregivers.
NIHSeniorHealth
NIHSeniorHealth.gov is a senior-friendly website from the National Institute on Aging and the National Library of Medicine. The simple-to-use website features popular health and wellness topics for older adults from the National Institutes of Health. It has font size and color options, as well as a "talking" function that reads the text out loud. To learn more, please visit: http://www.nihseniorhealth.gov.
Family
Caregiver Alliance
An information resource on long-term care
Partnership
for Caring
A
national nonprofit organization that partners individuals and organizations
in a powerful collaboration to improve how people die in our society.
Partnership for Caring operates the only national crisis and information
hotline dealing with end-of-life issues and provides state-specific
living wills and medical powers of attorney.
Connecting
Caregivers with Services through Physicians: "Making The Link"
A program of the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
(n4a), designed to serve family caregivers through a local, state
and national campaign that will directly involve physicians in identifying
caregivers and referring them to National Family Caregiver Support
Program (NFSCP) services.
Caregiver Radio Archives
Access archived radio programs with Jacqueline Marcell,
nationally recognized author, publisher, radio host, speaker and
eldercare advocate.
Nursing
Homes & Respite Care
Nursing
Home Compare
The primary purpose of this tool is to provide detailed information
about the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified
nursing home in the country. Important Information on Nursing Home Compare and other resources,
including the Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home, and Nursing Home
Checklist are also available to help you with your nursing home
choice. Use these tools, along with the information you gather during
your visits to the nursing homes you are interested in to make your
best choice.
National
Nursing Home Database
The primary purpose of this tool is to provide detailed information
about the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified
nursing home in the country.
American
Health Care Association
The American Health Care Association (AHCA) is a non-profit federation
of affiliated state health organizations, together representing
nearly 12,000 non-profit and for-profit assisted living, nursing
facility, developmentally-disabled, and sub-acute care providers
that care for more than 1.5 million elderly and disabled individuals
nationally
Eldercare
Information
The Rural Route to Active Aging: A Guide for People Who Want to Stay Active as They Age
This guide is for adults living in rural areas who are considering being active or
who want to stay active as they age. If you know that you need to move more
and sit less, this guide is for you.
Eldercare.com
This website provides articles, directories and other tools
for people looking for senior care, including assisted living, nursing
homes, home health providers, and much more.
American
Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
AARP is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to addressing
the needs and interests of persons 50 and older. Through information
and education, advocacy and service, AARP seeks to enhance the quality
of life for all by promoting independence, dignity and purpose.
National
Institute on Aging
Information from the National Institute on Aging regarding a
wide range of topics, from specific diseases or health conditions
to treatments and research. Specific information related to caregiving
is available here.
Resource
Directory for Older People
A Cooperative Effort of the National Institute on Aging and the
Administration on Aging.
Administration
on Aging
Includes information designed for older persons and their families
as well as those concerned about providing the opportunities and
services to older persons.
American
Geriatrics Society
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is a national organization
of health care providers dedicated to improving the health and well-being
of all older adults.
Positive Aging Resource Center (PARC)
The Positive Aging Resource Center (PARC) has launched a unique consumer education website,
http://www.positiveaging.org/. This website
emphasizes that good mental health is a vital aspect of positive aging,
along with maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and staying connected to
one's community. The website addresses the complex needs of older adults
by dealing with difficult issues such as grief, social isolation, and
life changes that can contribute to anxiety, depression, alcoholism and
gambling. The PARC website includes interactive features as well as
personal stories of older adults who have overcome the challenges of
mental illness and aging.
Health
Insurance
Medicare
The Official U.S. Government site for people with Medicare.
Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance
Provides free, confidential, accurate and unbiased health insurance
information, counseling and assistance. Developed by the New York
State Office for Aging.
Medicare Rights
The Medicare Rights Center (MRC) is a national, not-for-profit organization
that helps ensure that older adults and people with disabilities
get good affordable health care.
Medicare Advocacy
The Center for Medicare Advocacy
is an invaluable resource for anyone sorting through the
complexities of Medicare or concerned about this critically
important program's future.
Chronic
Illness
Partnership
for Solutions
Led by Johns Hopkins University and the RWJ Foundation, The
Partnership is working to improve the care and quality of life for
Americans with chronic health conditions.
WHO
CARES: Chronic Illness in America
The Who Cares website is designed to educate and promote awareness
of chronic illness, which will ultimately affect every single individual
either indirectly or directly. The site offers a variety of information
including a description of the television program, national outreach
partners, a list of various chronic illness and ways to become involved
in the campaign.
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Organizations
for Specific Conditions
Alzheimer's
Disease
The
Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer's Association is the National Voluntary Health
Agency dedicated to researching the preventions, cures and treatments
of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, and providing support
and assistance to afflicted patients and their families.
Alzheimer's
Disease Education and Referral Center
Contains information about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
Alzheimer's
Research Exchange
Up-to-date information on Alzheimer's Disease and related dementia
Caring
For Someone with Alzheimer's Disease
Useful information for caregivers taking care of Alzheimer's patient
Arthritis
The Arthritis
Foundation
1-800-750-9078
www.arthritis.org
Cancer
American
Cancer Society
Diabetes
American
Diabetes Association
Epilepsy
Epilepsy
Foundation of America
Heart
American
Heart Association
Incontinence
National
Association for Continence
Mental Health
National
Institute of Mental Health
Multiple
Sclerosis
National
Multiple Sclerosis Society
Parkinson's
Disease
American
Parkinson's Disease Association
Stroke
National
Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
American
Heart Association
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