Articles on Geriatric Care

• Geriatric Care Managers: A Profile of an Emerging Profession - AARP Research Report
• “Ten Ways to Be a Healthier Caregiver” Brochure - Alzheimer’s Association
• Why Hire a Geriatric Care Manager? - New York Times Blog Post

National Agencies/Organizations

• Alzheimer’s Association - National Website
• Elder Care Locator - Department of Health & Human Services
• Medicare - The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare
• Social Security Administration - Prescription Help

Florida Agencies/Organizations

• Benefits Check Up - Florida Council on Aging
• Department of Elder Affairs, Florida
• Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
• Florida Facility Locator
• Long Term Care and Other Options for Seniors: A Guide for Consumers - Published by Florida Department of Financial Services
• Medicaid Services
• SHINE - Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders - The state health insurance assistance program for elder Floridians.

Lakeland, Polk County & Surrounding Area Agencies/Organizations

• Alzheimer’s Association - Florida Gulf Coast Chapter (includes Polk County)
• Better Living for Seniors Coalition of Polk County
• Polk County Elderly Services
• Polk County Family Caregivers, Inc.
• Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (Viste)
• West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging

Important Documents

• SSI-Related Programs Fact Sheet (Medicaid)
• Living Will, Health Care Surrogate Designation and an Anatomical Donation

Videos

• Brian Williams feature on Geriatric Care Management (12/20/2007) - NBC Nightly News
• Lending Mom a Hand - SmartMoney.com
• Mom: It’s Time to Talk - SmartMoney.com
• Additional Videos from National Association of Geriatric Care Managers can be found below.  To play the video click on the play button in the middle of the screen.