AgingPro. An interactive (AKA searchable) national online eldercare directory, with growing emphasis on local resources. Designed right here in Long Beach by Dr. Cheryl Mathieu. Click on “Eldercare Directory.”
Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib or AF, is a type of irregular heartbeat. AFib and Stroke are closely connected. Learn about the connection between AFib and stroke. AFib and Stroke Fact Sheet
Alzheimer’s and Related Diseases Association
Aphasia Apps
The National Council on the Aging (NCOA) supports the website that identifies medication, housing and other benefit programs for older adults at federal, state and local levels.
Brain Attack Fact Sheet (pdf)
Center for an Accessible Society
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
“Durable Medical Equipment.” Go to annual Abilities Expo
Enable Me – Free online resource of stroke information, videos, tools and conversation for survivors and carers to manage our own recovery and grow stronger after stroke.
Explaining Stroke (pdf)
Finances: Managing Finances Post-Stroke
Fraud – To find out whether an online, mail, phone or door-to-door pitch is fraudulent, go first to: www.snopes.com.
HRSA Family Care Navigator Tool is designed to help families in all 50 states locate government, non-profit, and private caregiver support programs.
Legal Issues. Go to: www.help4srs.org
Knowledge is Power – Understand Your Risk Factors and Prevent Stroke (pdf)
Personalized recommendations can be downloaded after taking the survey at www.livingto100.com It addresses physical, social and financial indicators. Users do not need to provide the requested demographic information.
Meals on Wheels – Long Beach chapter provides a service of home delivered nutritionally balanced meals for individuals who are unable to shop and cook for themselves and who live alone. $8.00 per day for two meals; under certain circumstances, subsidized.
National Institute of Mental Health
“Medicare Basics for Caregivers” is now available
National Adaptive Info 800-900-8086
National Aphasia Association (NAA) 800-922-4622
National Policy & Resource Center on Nutrition & Aging
National Rehabilitation Info. Center
ScienceDaily – Your source for the latest research news
Social Security Administration
Stroke 101: Fast Facts on Stroke (pdf)
Surviving Stroke (pdf)
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