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AARP Health Guide - Web sites for older adults, searchable by topics like health, work, free time. Care Guide - Describes services and provides links to articles and resources regarding care of elderly. Includes a Care Guide Assessment with relevant information and links. Family Caregiver Alliance National Center on Caring - This organization provides "information, education, services, research and advocacy" programs for caregivers. Growth House - Information and referral services to agencies working with death and dying issues. Health and Wellness on the Internet - Plymouth District Library health links. Hospice Net - Lists of hospices by state, FAQs, and links to related sites. Infoaging - Learn about healthy aging here Medicare - Official government site with up-to-date information on all aspects of Medicare and the prescription plan coverage. MedLine Plus - Search for information (indications, precautions, side effects, storage, et. al.) on prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Merck Manual of Geriatrics - "a comprehensive review of geriatric medicine and care of the elderly" Michigan Consumer Guide to Nursing Homes - This guide from the Health Care Association of Michigan locates and describes nursing home facilities (type, services offered, payments accepted, regulatory information and family satisfaction ratings). Michigan Go Local - a directory of healthcare services, programs and providers covering the entire state. My Senior Care - North Coast SeniorsConnect.org |
Plymouth Community Council on Aging:
(734)453-1234, ext 236
Plymouth Senior Transportation:
(734)459-8888
Senior Focus Hope Program:
(734)455-6620
Senior Alliance:
(734) 722-2830
Elder Law of Michigan:
1-800-347-5297
Low Income Energy Help:
1-800-292-5650
Meals on Wheels:
1-800-851-1454
Medicaid Information:
1-800-292-2550
Medicare Help Line:
1-800-633-4227
Social Security:
1-800-722-1213
Wayne County Weatherizarion Assistance Program:
(734) 727-7297