The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
www.caremanager.org

GCM is a non-profit, professional organization of practitioners whose goal is the advancement of dignified care for the elderly and their families. With more than 1,500 members, GCM is committed to maximizing the independence and autonomy of elders while striving to ensure that the highest quality and most cost-effective health and human services are used when and where appropriate.

The Midwest Chapter of the Professional GCM
www.midwestgcm.org

We are an association of private practitioners whose purpose is the development, advancement and promotion of humane and dignified social, psychological, and health care for the elderly and their families. The association is committed to working towards the highest quality of care for the elderly and their families through education, advocacy, and high standards of practice.

Northwest Ohio Gerontological Association
http://www.nogaonline.org/

NOGA is a multidisciplinary professional organization in Northwest Ohio that offers educational and networking opportunities to individuals involved in the care of older adults.

American Society on Aging
www.asaging.org

ASA, a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the knowledge and skills of those working with older adults and their families.

The National Council on the Aging
http://ncoa.org

Founded in 1950, The National Council on the Aging is a national network of organizations and individuals dedicated to improving the health and independence of older persons; increasing their continuing contributions to communities, society and future generations; and building caring communities.

Taoist Tai Chi Society
http://www.taoist.org

The ancient Taoists were renowned for their study of the arts of health and longevity. The gentle movements of Taoist Tai Chi convey the essence of this tradition to the modern world.

Social Security Disability Secrets
http://www.disabilitysecrets.com

This site helps you apply for benefits with the Social Security Administration and know how the system works, what you can do to help your case, and what you should never do that might potentially harm your case.

Access to Benefits Coalition
http://www.accesstobenefits.org

This collaboration of more than 70 non-profit organizations helps Medicare beneficiaries, and those who care for and serve them, find prescription savings programs. Their online guide covers Medicare-approved cards, state initiative sand manufacturers’ programs.

HealthCareCoach.org
http://www.HealthCareCoach.org

This site helps you help yourself with facts and do-it-yourself tips on everything from health insurance to patient care. Popular articles cover affording care, being your own advocate and things to do before you begin a new treatment.

Living to 100
http://www.livingto100.com

The Living to 100 Life Expectancy calculator applies volumes of studies of centenarians and other longevity research to a confidential questionnaire about your longevity potential. The tool’s results give helpful personalized tips for living a longer, healthier life.

 
Medicare Rights Center is the largest independent source of health care information & assistance in the United States for people with Medicare. Founded 1989, MRC helps older adults & people with disabilities get good, affordable health care.

 
This website for older adults was developed by the National Institute on Aging and the National Library of Medicine, both part of the National Institutes of Health.

24-hour health information, a service of the Department of Health and Human Services, the National Institutes of Health and the National Library of Medicine.