GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Accessible Transportation Resource Center -Click on “community Transportation Database”, enter your zip code to find Transportation in your area. Page also includes other accessible transportation links. An ACL website
Health Central Check the About page and Editorial Policy page. The” Conditions A-Z” has a very long list of diseases and each link leads to comprehensive explanation and information on different aspects of the disease. “Living Well” section contains blog posts on healthy living. “Resources” section includes self assessments, drug information, calculators, and guides for a number of diseases. There are a number of free newsletters specializing in specific diseases and conditions.
Consumer Finance.gov This page has information for persons who have power of attorney, are a trustee or a court appointed guardian to manage money and financial decisions for someone else. (Also listed under financial help)
Funeral Basics – Comprehensive guide to planning meaningful funerals of all types. Suggestions for readings, rituals, including family and dealing with grief. Information on alternatives such as cremation, donating a body to science, and green burial. Also includes information on VA burials, Social Security Survivor Benefits, prepaying funeral expenses for Medicaid assistance. If cremation is being considered Us Urns Online – https://www.usurnsonline.com/category/funerals/ has information on that topic. They also have a large number of posts around remembrance, grief and sympathy, and many other topics related to funerals. Free Obituary Templates with instructions https://www.lovetoknow.com/life/grief-loss/free-obituary-templates can be found here
Legal Information Institute – An independently-funded project of the Cornell Law School in Ithaca, New York From the website: We are a small not-for-profit group that believes everyone should be able to read and understand the laws that govern them, without cost. We value accuracy and objectivity. We carry out this vision by: Publishing law online, for free, Creating materials that help people understand law. Exploring new technologies that make it easier for people to find the law. Start with the “Legal Section” found in the topics bar at the top, then enter your search. Example: “Medicare Residents Rights” in the search bar returns all the information on patient rights in different types of facilities, long term care and variations in different states, ways communication must take place, and everything else to do with living in a care home. If you have legal questions, this resource may provide the answer.
Senior Advisor – “At SeniorAdvisor.com, our mission is to equip families like yours with the best information available so you can make confident choices about senior care and services. We are paid by our participating communities, therefore our service is offered at no charge to families.”. . . “SeniorAdvisor.com is one of the nation’s largest senior living review sites. Browse photos, ratings, and opinions of assisted living, dementia care, independent living, senior apartments, and more – all by people just like you.” Type in your state or zip code in the search engine for cities other than the major metros listed on the header!
988 SUICIDE AND CRISIS HELPLINE – If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the 988 Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States. Call 988 now. Lifeline is available for everyone, is free, and confidential.
Web MD General information on medical topics. Symptom Checker, Medication Interaction list, a Pill Identifier, First Aid information AND a Find a Doctor in your area menu. There are newsletters on different conditions and health topics. Internet Brand Company.
