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Resources for Older Adults
Listed below are links to many helpful organizations and resources for seniors, their families and caregivers. These listings are for informational purposes only and do not represent an endorsement by Heritage Care Advocates of West Texas. If you would like more information about our different care offerings, see our Care Services page.
Aging Life Care Professionals Association
Aging Life Care™, also known as geriatric care management, is a holistic, client- centered approach to caring for older adults or others facing ongoing health challenges. Working with families, the expertise of Aging Life Care Professionals provides the answers at a time of uncertainty. Learn More »
Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Their mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected. Learn More »
Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support, and research. Their mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected. Learn More »
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America strives to provide optimal care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers and families—through member organizations dedicated to improving quality of life. Learn More »
American Association For Geriatric Psychiatry
Since 1978 American Association For Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP) has been working to improve the lives of our members’ patients, their families, train the next generation of geriatric mental health clinicians, and advance the research agenda for the mental health of older people. The American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry is a membership association of more than 1,000 geriatric psychiatrists and other health care professionals in the United States, Canada, and abroad, dedicated to the mental well-being of older adults. Learn More »
American Cancer Society
This nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization provides extensive information on preventing cancer and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. Learn More »
American Geriatrics Society
AGS is a nationwide, not-for-profit society of geriatrics healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health, independence, and quality of life of older people. AGS works across patient care, research, professional and public education, and public policy to improve the health, independence, and quality of life of all older people. Learn More »
American Heart Association’s Delicious Decisions
This AHA Web site provides a healthy selection of nutrition tips, menu suggestions, heart-wise supermarket shopping tips, and even advice on healthier dining out. Learn More »
Area Agency on Aging of the Permian Basin
AAAPB is a nationwide, not-for-profit society of geriatrics healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health, independence, and quality of life of older people. AGS works across patient care, research, professional and public education, and public policy to improve the health, independence, and quality of life of all older people. Learn More »
Blue Zones
Dan Buettner, Blue Zones founder, is an explorer, National Geographic Fellow, award-winning journalist and producer, and New York Times bestselling author. He identified the five original blue zones–the places in the world with the healthiest, longest-living populations, including Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece; and Loma Linda, California. Learn More»
GetElderLaw.com
Elder Law Firms.com is an exclusive legal website dedicated to educating the public on Elder Law and guiding the public to legal representation in your area. They also provide news articles from around the nation and an informative resource center geared toward anyone looking for in-depth information on Elder Law. Learn More »
HealthinAging.org
HealthinAging.org is a trusted source for up-to-date information and advice on health and aging, created by the American Geriatrics Society’s Health in Aging Foundation. Learn More »
HelpGuide.org
HelpGuide.org is an independent nonprofit that runs one of the world’s leading mental health websites. Each month, millions of people from all around the world turn to us for trustworthy information they can use to improve their mental health and make healthy changes. Learn More»
Home Care Association Of America
As the industry’s leading trade organization representing home care agencies and their suppliers across the country, the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) strives to provide member agencies with practical resources to enhance operations, margins, and improve training and quality within our industry. Our association advocates to help ensure caregivers have safe and secure environments in which to work and the industry continues to innovate care in our communities. Finally, our association brings together innovators and suppliers to help sustain families as they age, helping build independence and choice. Learn More »
Meals On Wheels TEXAS
Meals on Wheels Texas, is a 501(c)(3) association of home-delivered and congregate meal programs established to ensure every older person and individual with a disability in Texas is well nourished and has the social supports they need to age in place with dignity. The association provides education, advocacy, and connection to create a unified voice for nutrition providers that improve the lives of older Texans and individuals with disabilities. Learn More »
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) is dedicated to improving the quality of legal services provided to older adults and people with disabilities. Learn More »
National Alliance for Caregiving
The National Alliance for Caregiving is a non-profit coalition of national organizations who share a vision of a society that values, supports and empowers family caregivers to thrive at home, work and life. Its mission is to build partnerships in research, advocacy, and innovation to make life better for family caregivers. Learn More »
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
Why a Name Change? Why Now? By 2012 it became clear that the term “caremanager” and even “geriatric care manager” no longer adequately communicated the profession as practiced by members of our Association. We took a critical look at where we were as a profession. We studied family and caregiving statistics, aging demographics, services, and trends as well as our own members’ practices and the families they serve. Learn More »
National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) conducts and supports research and training and disseminates health information regarding the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and their families. Learn More »
National Council On Aging
We will deliver the resources, tools, best practices, and advocacy our nation needs to ensure that every person can age with health and financial security. Because aging well for all is a matter of equity. A matter of dignity. And a matter of justice. We believe every person deserves to age well. That’s why we’re on a path to improve the lives of 40 million older adults by 2030. Learn More »
National Elder Law Foundation
The National Elder Law Foundation (NELF) is the only national organization accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) to certify practitioners of elder and special needs law. NELF’s Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) designation represents confirmation of a lawyer’s exceptional expertise in the practice of elder and special needs law. Learn More »
National Institute On Aging
The Leader in Aging Research. NIA, one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of NIH, leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. NIA is the primary Federal agency supporting and conducting Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias research. Learn More »
NLS -Resources for Aging Adults & Their Families
The National Library Service provides resources for aging adults and their Families listed in this reference guide. It is designed to assist adults over the age of 55 with disabilities, as well as their caregivers, in handling new physical, psychological, and financial challenges. Learn More»
National Placement & Referral Alliance
National Placement & Referral Alliance helps families navigate the senior living industry to find personalized senior care and housing options they can trust. NPRA are experts in the senior living industry, providing peace of mind. NPRA members and CPRS-certified agents are dedicated to helping families and their aging loved ones navigate the complex senior placement industry. They are committed to sharing knowledge and expertise and providing families with senior housing options to make the best choice for their senior adults. Learn More»
ParentGiving.com
This is a complete online resource for getting smart about caring for your aging parents, with hundreds of articles, experts on demand and a store with over 3200 of the most often needed home care products and medical supplies. Learn More »
Society of Certified Senior Advisors (SCSA)
The Society of Certified Senior Advisors (SCSA) educates and certifies professionals who work with seniors. The Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)® credential applies to professionals who are able to demonstrate their competence and knowledge of working with older adults into their professional practices. By creating a network of qualified professionals, SCSA strives to create a strong and safe environment for seniors and those working with them. Learn More»
US Aging At Home
USAging is the national association representing and supporting the network of Area Agencies on Aging and advocating for the Title VI Native American Aging Programs. Our members help older adults and people with disabilities throughout the United States live with optimal health, well-being, independence and dignity in their homes and communities. Learn More»
