Family Resource Links

1.     www.medicare.gov: information on Medicare; prescription drug plans and enrollment info; Medicare billing practices; Medicare plan choices; preventative services; nursing home compare; provider information.

2.     www.4elders.org; online assistance for seniors, family member and caregivers in King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish counties; assistance in making good choices about care; volunteer opportunities.

3.     www.PierceADRC.org: Pierce County Aging and Long Term Care site; info on mental health services, family caregiver support services, drug/alcohol treatment; family resources coordination.

4.     www.aarp.org: AARP site with info on member services; senior issues: elections, health care, family/home/legal, money, work, travel.

5.     www.seniorservices.com: a global information resource site dedicated to helping seniors find organizations, products and services that improve their quality of life.

6.     www.nwjustice.org: site is dedicated to providing legal services for people with low incomes.

7.     www.washingtonlawhelp.org: self-help legal information site on family law, housing, government benefits, health, aging and elder law.

8.     www.webofcare.com: online health and medical information.

9.     www.caremanager.org: national Geriatric Care Manager site. Information on finding a GCM; care manager resources.

10.  www.cms.gov: centers for Medicare and Medicaid services site; provides health plans, drug coverage information, low cost health insurance and provider service information.

11.  www.nadsa.org: National site for Adult Day Services Association. Information on Adult Day services in your community; services available, programs and resources.