Web Sites For Seniors

http://www.aahsa.org  
The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, a national non-profit organization representing 5,000 not-for-profit nursing homes and assisted living residences.

http://www.aarp.org  
The American Association of Retired Persons.  Offers a wealth of information on nursing home residents' rights; managed care; wills, probates, living trusts; telemarketing and credit card fraud.

http://www.alternativesforseniors.com  
800-350-0770
Contact them for complimentary resource books

http://www.alz.org  
The Alzheimer's Association.  Features information about diagnosis, treatment and other Alzheimer's-related information that is in the news.

http://www.benefitscheckup.com  
The National Council on Aging has produced this easy to use site to help anyone 55 or older determine their benefits eligibility.

http://www.bestguide-retirementcommunities.com  
This site contains links to retirement areas nationwide.

http://www.calregistry.com  
The California Registry, licensed by the state Department of Health Services, has a senior housing and home care data base, information about elder abuse, and other home health care links.

http://www.careguide.net  
National Child Care Association site that also has information about eldercare, including Medicare and an eldercare forum for caregivers to communicate with each other.

http://www.ccuisine.com 
Vonnie Coover-Stone is a personal chef who has been in business in San Diego for over 11 years. A good portion of her customers (70%) are senior citizens for whom she prepares customized meals.

http://www.dhs.cahnet.gov/org/mcs/cpltc/cpltc.index.html  
California Partnership for Long-Term Care, a partnership between the state Department of Health Services and private insurance companies; provides information about preserving independence and securing lifetime asset protection.

http://www.eldercare.gov
A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging that connects older Americans and their caregivers with information that will help older persons live independently and safely in their homes for as long as possible.

http://www.elderhelpofsandiego.org
ElderHelp of San Diego is a non-profit social service agency dedicated to helping seniors live independently and with dignity.

http://www.estateplanning.com

General information on estate planning with links for free consumer information.

http://www.medi-cal.ca.gov 
Information about California's Medi-Cal program.

http://www.medicare.gov 
Federal government site that explains in great detail Medicare, benefits, and how to recognize Medicare fraud.

http://www.sdhospice.com  
San Diego Hospice, with details about hospice care coverage, grief and loss support, and online brochures.

http://www.seniorjournal.com  
Daily news for senior citizens and baby boomers.

http://www.seniorlaw.com  
Privately run site that provides information about elder law, Medicare, Medicaid, estate planning, trusts and the rights of the elderly and the disabled.

http://www.seniorresource.com  
This privately run site does and excellent job explaining the basics of Social Security, estate planning, trusts, and lists estate planning attorneys in the Southern California area.

http://www.seniorsites.com  
The California Association of Homes and Services, which represents not-for-profit services and facilities for the elderly, has information on housing and healthcare.

http://www.AccessibilityAdvisors.com  
Accessibility Advisors is an occupational therapy practice that specializes in performing home safety and accessibility evaluations for older adults and people with disabilities; as well as stroke and head injury rehabilitation. They also provide consulting for people looking to remodel their homes so that they can improve the comfort, conveinence and accessibility of their home as they age.

Out of Area Communities

55 Plus Community - Golden Spike Estates in Rathdrum, Idaho that maintains and operates the 55+ active adult community, is a member of both the Chambers of Commerce for Coeur d'Alene & Rathdrum.