New! Anxiety Disorder Information visit:
https://amfmtreatment.com/types-of-anxiety-disorders/
SENIOR COMMUNITY
- American Health Care Association
- Health Finder
- National Institutes of Health
- National Association for Home Care and Hospice
- National Adult Day Services Association
- New Jersey Adult Day Services Association
- New Jersey Activity Professionals Association
- National Certification Council For Activity Professionals
- The USA Government
- The United States House of Representatives
- The United States Senate
- American Association of Retired Persons
- National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information
- National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities
- United States Department of Health and Human Services
- The Whitehouse
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- United States Social Security Administration
- For People helphing People with Alzheimers
- National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
- Grants.Gov
- Administration on Aging
- HealthCare.Gov
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- My Medicare Matters
- Leadership Council of Aging Organizations
- National Council on Aging
- Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities
- The Help Guide
- National Study of Long Term Care Providers
- National Caregivers Library
- The Henry J Kaiser Family Foundation Medicaid Care Market Tracker
- The Caregiver Action Network
- Metlife Market Study for Adult Day Care
- A Place for Mom
- Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AIDD)
- Center for Disability and Aging Policy (CDAP)
- Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- Information for Disabled Persons
- Information for Senior Citizens
- Non-Elderly Disabled (NED)
- Vouchers
END OF LIFE DECISION MAKING
- AARP: End-of-Life Planning
- Advance Care Planning Day Initiative: Advance Care Planning
- Aging with Dignity: Five Wishes
- American Bar Association: Tool kit for Health Care Advance Planning;
10 Legal Myths about Advance Medical Directive - American Health Lawyers Association: Guide to Legal Issues in Life Limiting Conditions;
Loving Conversations (video) on Advance Care Planning - Hospital Association: Put It In Writing
- Caring Connections: Advance Care Planning; Financial Information;
Planning Ahead Checklist; Free Brochures - Center for Practical Bioethics: Caring Conversations Workbook
- Cancer.net: Advanced Cancer Care Planning Workbook
- National Association of Social Workers: Advance Care Planning;
Psychiatric Advance
DISABILITY COMMUNITY
- Disability.gov—This federal government website provides comprehensive information on disability programs and services in communities nationwide. The site links to more than 14,000 resources from federal, state and local government agencies.
- Centers for Independent Living—The website provides information and links to the Centers for Independent Living (CILS), nonresidential private nonprofit agencies that are designed and operated within a local community by individuals with disabilities and provide an array of independent living services.
- State Councils on Developmental Disabilities—This page provides information and links to the 56 State Councils on Developmental Disabilities, federally funded, self-governing organizations charged with identifying the most pressing needs of people with developmental disabilities in their state or territory.
- Protection and Advocacy Agencies (P&A)—This page provides information and links to the 57 P&As across the United States that are dedicated to the ongoing fight for the personal and civil rights of individuals with developmental disabilities. P&As provide legal support to traditionally underserved or underserved populations to help them navigate the legal system to achieve resolution and encourage systems change.
- University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs)—This page provides information and links to the 68 UCEDDs across the United States. UCEDDs are a nationwide network of independent but interlinked centers, representing an expansive national resource for addressing issues, finding solutions, and advancing research related to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
- Projects of National Significance (PNS)—This page provides information and links to the PNS. PNS focus on the most pressing issues affecting people with developmental disabilities and their families, creating and enhancing opportunities for these individuals to contribute to, and participate in, all facets of community life.
Related Resources
- Allies of Self-Advocacy
- Autism Society of America
- Clearinghouse on Disability Information Disabilities
- Developmental Disabilities Resource Center (DDRC)
- National Association of Secretaries of State (Help America Vote Act Resources)
- National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS)
- National Council on Disability
- National Dissemination Center for Children With Disabilities
- Disclaimers and Comment Policy
- Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
- Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
- Ready.gov: Community Preparedness
- Identifying Vulnerable Older Adults and Legal Options for Increasing Their Protection During All-Hazards Emergencies: A Cross-Sector Guide for States and Communities
- CDC Public Health Preparedness Capabilities: National Standards for State and Local Planning, 2011
- ASPR Healthcare Preparedness Capabilities: National Guidance for Healthcare System Preparedness
- National Health Security Strategy Implementation Plan (2012)
- FEMA Guide to Planning Personal Assistance Services in General Population Shelters
- FEMA Guidance on Planning for Integration of Functional Needs Support Services in General Population Shelters
- Ready.gov: Emergency Management Resources for Seniors
- Disability.gov: Emergency Management Resources for People with Disabilities
- ACL National Family Caregiver Support Program-Just in Case Emergency Readiness for Older Adults and Caregivers
- CDC Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults
- CMS Emergency Preparedness Checklist
- SAMHSA Disaster Distress Hotline(1-800-985-5990)
- FEMA Mobile App for phones and tablets
- Red Cross Disaster Apps for phones and tablets
OTHER RESOURCES
- Age in Place | The National Aging in Place Council
http://www.ageinplace.org/ - Seniors’ Guide to Aging at Home Safely and with Dignity
http://www.mortgagecalculator.org/helpful-advice/aging-with-dignity.php - Aging Life Care Association
https://www.aginglifecare.org/ - Home Accommodation Cost Guide for People with Physical Disabilities
http://www.homeadvisor.com/cost/disability-accommodation/ - Medicare Cost Overview
http://www.medicare.gov/your-medicare-costs/index.html - Guide to Medicare Preventive Services and Screenings
http://medicare.com - ZocDoc Search: Geriatric Care Physicians
https://www.zocdoc.com/specialty - Geriatric Mental Health Foundation
http://www.gmhfonline.org/gmhf/
Guide to Addiction Prevention for Seniors
http://www.newbeginningsdrugrehab.org/guide-to-addiction-prevention-for-seniors/ - Exercise and Fitness Over 50
https://www.helpguide.org/ - Exercise for Seniors
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/exerciseforseniors.html - Benefits of Swimming for Seniors
http://www.backyardocean.com/Swimming-Benefits-Safety-Seniors
http://publichealthcorps.org/
With the site as our platform, we are “Putting the Public Back in Public Health” by finding and sharing quality health : http://www.tsamdcc.com/assisted-living-resources - Drugs, Supplements and Herbal Information
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html - Allergic Reactions to Medications
https://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments - Drug-Nutrient Interactions and Drug-Supplement Interactions | What You Need to Know
https://familydoctor.org/drug-nutrient-interactions-and-drug-supplement-interactions/ - Getting Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Costs
https://www.medicareconsumerguide.com/ - Storing Medicine Safely
https://medlineplus.gov/ - Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs Chart
https://www.drugabuse.gov/drugs-abuse - Prescription Drug Abuse Infographic
https://www.lakeviewhealth.com/ - Taking Medicines – What to Ask Your Doctor
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000535.htm - Tips For Doctor Visits
http://www.idph.state.il.us/idhp/idhp_Dr_Tips.htm - Primary Care Doctor Search by ZocDoc
http://www.zocdoc.com/primary-care-doctors
http://www.worldlaughtertour.com/
http://www.hippocampus-hq.com/
http://www.acpokerentertainment.com/
FRAUD AND ABUSE
- Medicare Learning Network® (MLN) fraud & abuse products
- Fraud prevention toolkit
- Are you ready for the National Physician Payment Transparency program
- Reducing Medicare & Medicaid fraud & abuse: protecting practices & patients
- How CMS is fighting fraud: major program integrity initiatives
Compliance
Activity Resources
- National Certification Counsel for Activity Professionals
- 3015 Upton Drive, Suite 103
Kensington, Maryland, 20895 - Tel: 757-552-0653
- Fax: 757-552-0143
- (Note: $10 fee for faxed applications)
- Email: info@nccap.org
- NAAP – National Association of Activity Professionals
- 3604 Wildon St.
Eau Claire, WI 54703 - Tel: 913-748-7288
- Access New Email
- Advertise with NAAP
- New Jersey Activity Professionals Association
- Joan Marie Granato President
- Tel: 201-736-5301
- Email: Njapapresident@gmail.com