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 a endorsement by (or for) GrannyNannies.
For more information, please call us at 1-800-31GRANNY (62669).
AARP Internet Resources
The American Association of Retired Persons Web site provides a frequently updated database of Internet resources, including links to more than 900 of the best sites for people age 50+.
The Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center
The Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center Web site will help you find current, comprehensive Alzheimer's disease (AD) information and resources from the National Institute on Aging (NIA).
The 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.
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.
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.
Caring From a Distance (CFAD)
This nonprofit organization offers assistance, resources and support for men and women providing long distance care.
Elder Law Firms
Elder Law Firms 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.
Family Caregiver Alliance
The FCA provides a wealth of information on care strategies, stress relief, community resources, family issues and hands-on care.
Family Caregiving 101
This site was created for people caring for a loved one who is ill or disabled. It's a great place to find assistance, answers, new ideas and helpful advice for both you and your loved one.
FDA Information for Seniors
The FDA has numerous articles, brochures and other publications with information for older people on a wide range of health issues, including arthritis, cancer, health fraud, and nutrition.
The Geriatric Mental Health Foundation
The GMHF raises awareness of psychiatric and mental health disorders affecting the elderly and helps to promote healthy aging strategies. This Web site provides mental health information for older adults and their families, including assistance in finding a geriatric psychiatrist.
Help Guide
Helpguide provides over 170 non-commercial articles on the topics of Mental Health, Healthy Lifestyles, Families & Relationships and Seniors & Aging.
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.
NIH Senior Health
The National Institute of Health's Senior Health Web site provides an easy-to-navigate menu of articles about aging and health-related topics for seniors and their families.
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
The NAELA deals with legal issues affecting the elderly and disabled, such as public benefits, probate and estate planning, guardianship/conservatorship, and health and long-term care planning. This Web site also provides current news on legal topics related to aging, as well as advice in looking for an elder law attorney.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) is committed to improving end-of-life care and expanding access to hospice care with the goal of profoundly enhancing quality of life for dying people and their loved ones.
Planning for Eldercare
This noncommercial, long term care Web site provides links to 34 in-depth chapters, totaling over 690 printable pages, from 9 experts and covering all areas of long-term/eldercare planning.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
The mission of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), as mandated by Public Law 95-452 (as amended), is to protect the integrity of Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) programs, as well as the health and welfare of the beneficiaries of those programs.
Florida Smart - Web Guide
Explore our state! Information, People, Places, Florida Cities & Counties, Attractions, Beaches, Education, Maps, Weather, Facts, History, Real Estate, and more. Whatever you are looking for, start your search here!
Better Business Bureau Accredited Nurse Registries
BBB issues Reliability Reports on all businesses, whether or not they are BBB accredited. If a business is a BBB Accredited Business, it is stated in this report.
The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is designated as the chief health policy and planning entity for the state and licenses and regulates health care facilities and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) across the state. AHCA also administers the Medicaid program that provides health care to Florida’s low-income and disabled citizens. AHCA’s mission is better health care for all Floridians. To help achieve this mission, AHCA publishes the Consumer Awareness Series, a variety of brochures to help the public in making informed health care decisions.
MyFlorida.com
The official Portal of The State of Florida
Florida Department of Elder Affairs
The Florida Department of Elder Affairs, the primary state agency responsible for administering human services programs to benefit Florida’s large and growing elder population. Whether you are an elder or caregiver, a professional or volunteer who deals with aging issues, or just looking for information related to Florida’s older residents, we hope this website proves to be a valuable tool for you.
Florida Attorney General and the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
The Florida Prescription Drug Price website provides pricing information for the 100 most commonly used prescription drugs in Florida. The prices are the “usual and customary prices,” also known as retail prices, reported monthly by pharmacies. This is the price that an uninsured consumer, with no discount or supplemental plan, would normally pay. Prices at your local pharmacy may change daily, so this website is only meant to help you compare prices at different pharmacies and are not a guaranteed price.
Administration on Aging
The mission of the Administration on Aging (AoA) is to help elderly individuals maintain their dignity and independence in their homes and communities through comprehensive, coordinated, and cost effective systems of long-term care, and livable communities across the U.S.
A Worldwide Resource for Healthcare
A Worldwide Resource for Healthcare Consumers and Professionals Providing links to health Services and Products, Alternative Health, Education, Dental and Medical Resources, Hospitals, Employment, Healthcare Publications, Mental Health and Much More!
The Mesothelioma Center
Asbestos.com is committed to providing the latest, up-to-date information to our visitors in the hopes of spreading awareness about the dangers of asbestos cancer.
Granny Nannies is a home health care nursing agency providing home healthcare nursing services in Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Pennsylvania (PA), Michigan (MI), Kentucky (KY), Ohio (OH) and South Carolina (SC). Certified Nursing Aides (CNA), Home Health Aides (HHA), provide elder care services to seniors, elderly, aging adults, Alzheimer's, and other disabled adults who may need assistance in their home, assisted living facility, or extra attention in a nursing home or other long-term care facility. Home Care Services are provided in following Florida Cities: Boca Raton, Orlando, Bonita, Palm Coast, Clermont, Pensacola, Crystal River, Port Charlotte, Daytona Beach, Port St. Lucie, Ft. Myers, Sarasota, Jacksonville, Spring Hill, Lady Lake, St. Petersburg, Melbourne, Tampa, New Port Richey, Winter Haven, Zephyrhills. Home Care Services are provided in following Georgia Cities: Atlanta, Alpharetta, Roswell, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Norcross, Doraville, Duluth, Buck Head, Chamblee, Decatur, East Point, Hapeville, College Park, Cedar Grove, Gresham Park, Belvedere, Panthersville, Forest Park and Conley. Home Care Services are provided in following Kentucky Cities: New Albany, Oak Park, Lyndon, Middletown, Douglas Hills, Jeffersontown, Buechel, Newburg, Highview, Pleasure Ridge Park, Valley Station, Fairdale, ST. Dennis and Mount Washington. Home Care Services are provided in following Michigan Cities: East Grand Rapids, Wyoming, Hudsonville, Kentwood, Cutlerville, Forest Hills, Comstock Park, Walker and Allendale. Home Care Services are provided in following Ohio Cities: Columbus, Dublin, Upper Arlington, Hillard, Delaware, Lewis Center, Powell, Worthington, Bexley, Reynoldsburg, New Albany, Westerville, Plain City, Grandview, Grove City, Sunbury, Galena, Pickerington, Pataskla, Gahanna, Clintonville and Grandview Heightz. Home Care Services are provided in following Pennsylvania Cities: Monessen, Charleroi, North Belle Vernon, Webster, California, Washington, New Eagle, Courtney, Van Voorhis, Dunlevy, Grove City, Sunbury, Galena, Pickerington, Pataskla, Gahanna, Clintonville and Grandview Heightz. Home Care Services are provided in following South Carolina Cities: Simpsonville, Dunean, Judson, Idlewild, Mauldin, Rustic Estates, Camelot, Dreher Colony, Pine Forest, Belaire Estates, City View, Parker and Sans Souci. Home Healthcare Franchise business opportunities are available with Granny Nannies nation wide.
