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RESEARCH & LINKSWhen you want to find out about all things Medicare - what it pays for, what it doesn’t, comparisons of different plans in your state, answers to your questions, etc., etc., etc., click on the following link: For some good information on all kinds of elder law issues, from Medicare and retirement planning to grandchildren, I subscribe to the newsletter from the following site. You may want to as well: http://elderlawanswers.com/elder_info/elderlaw_info.asp The National Care Planning Council, of which I am a member, is a nationwide alliance of eldercare experts, advisers and providers who promote and support long term care planning. Use the following link to access comprehensive information on all aspects of long term care and retirement planning: The National Aging in Place Council (yes, I’m a member of that as well) has some information about ways in which you can promote the independence, safety, and comfort of your home or the home of a loved one. Use this resource when designing your own plan for aging in place or if you are looking for help now. State specific resources:New Hampshire:New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services: Click on this link for connection to all the assistance and information for seniors in the state of New Hampshire: ServiceLink Resource Centers:Established in 2000, ServiceLink is a statewide network of locally administered community-based resources for seniors, adults with disabilities and their families. ServiceLink provides free information, referral, and assistance, with local offices in 13 communities and with many satellite offices throughout New Hampshire. ServiceLink answers questions and connects users to the appropriate services that support healthy and independent living. Maine:Area Agencies on Aging are the central resource for all elder services in your area, including help with Medicare. They can help you either directly or by referring you to the appropriate agency. Call 1-877-353-3771 to contact the Area Agency on Aging in your county, or click on the link below: Massachusetts:This web site will connect you with services and resources available to Massachusetts seniors and their families, including a listing for a local Area Agency on Aging office near you: Connecticut:You lucky people in Connecticut live in one of the few states that are extending themselves to help residents find and pay for long term care. Please check out the following link for more information: |
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