Elder care - resources

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Resources - elder care

Information

The following organizations are good resources for information on aging and elder care:

US Department of Health & Human Services -- www.hhs.gov/aging/long-term-care/index.html
Eldercare locator -- eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Resources/Index.aspx
National Institute on Aging -- www.nia.nih.gov
American Geriatrics Society, HealthinAging.org -- www.healthinaging.org/age-friendly-healthcare-you/care-settings

Review Date: 2/5/2023
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