Long Term Care Resource Directory
The Washington State long term care resource link directory will assist you in finding long term care information. We will continue to add quality links to our resource directory that will help you make long term care decisions.
Administration on Aging (AOA)
http://www.aoa.gov/
AOA has an on-line Eldercare Locator that links consumers to the information and referral (I&R) services of their state and area agencies on aging. These I&R programs can help you identify appropriate services in the area where you or your family member resides. You can also call Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116 to obtain information about available services in your area.
National Long Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center
http://ltcombudsman.org
Ombudsmen serve over 2 million residents of nursing homes, boarding homes and other care facilities. The Ombudsman Resource Center presents information on a wide variety of issues ombudsmen must address to run their programs efficiently. Whether local or state, ombudsmen are challenged to effectively manage their programs.
Medicare
http://www.medicare.gov/Nursing/ResidentRights.asp
Nursing home residents have patient rights and certain protections under the law. The nursing home must list and give all new residents a copy of these rights. Every resident has the right to be treated with dignity, respect and must be informed in writing about services and fees before you enter the nursing home.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
http://www.hhs.gov/od/about/index.html
The Director of the Office reports to the Secretary and serves as an advisor on HHS activities relating to disabilities. The Office on Disability oversees the implementation and coordination of disability programs, policies and special initiatives for 54 million persons with disabilities.
CareWatchers
http://www.carewatchers.org/home.html
CareWatchers is a non-profit organization that advocates for protecting residents' rights, quality of life and care in nursing homes, boarding homes, and in adult family homes. CareWatchers also advocates for the rights of family in long term care facilities, family rights are important in the care of residents. CareWatchers is supportive of the resident council, family council, and the long term care ombudsman.
Resident Councils of Washington
http://residentcouncil.org
Resident Council of Washington (RCW) assists with keeping facilities accountable to residents and their families. RCW seeks to empower residents to live life to the fullest. We recognize that disability and/or chronic illness does not mean inability. A resident council is one way to create decision making opportunities for residents.
Family Caregivers Alliance
http://www.caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/home.jsp
Information center on long-term care and caregiver resources. FCA offers assistance to caregivers and focuses on education, services, research and advocacy.
National Family Caregivers Association
http://www.nfcacares.org/
NFCA is an organization which supports family caregivers through education and information, support and validation, public awareness and advocacy.
Tender Loving Care in Long-Term Care
http://www.tlcinltc.org/
TLC in LTC is an Illinois coalition of family members and friends of long term care residents. Sponsored by I Care Long Term Care Ombudsman Program; funded by The Retirement Research Foundation; and supported by Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation.
Pioneer Network
http://pioneernetwork.net/
Pioneer Network is a grassroots social movement to change the culture of aging for the 21st century. This site includes information on the Pioneer mission, vision, values, principles, and practices. It includes a list of speakers and trainers for local groups and ideas and steps for those interested in changing the culture of aging in nursing homes or elsewhere.
National Center on Elder Abuse
http://www.elderabusecenter.org/
This site includes fact sheets on elder abuse, abuse reporting information, the latest news and features of the center. It also contains a list serve and information about their clearinghouse and publications.
Alzheimer Disease Education and Referral
http://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers
ADEAR is a service of the National Institute of Aging. This site includes a large amount of information about Alzheimer’s, including reports, research, a health information database, and a clinical trials database. Publications, including fact sheets, resource information, a newsletter, reports, and training materials, are free online.
Center for Health Systems Research and Analysis
http://www.chsra.wisc.edu/
CHSRA conducts research and develops decision support systems to improve long term care and health systems. This site includes information on projects undertaken by CHRSA, including Revision to the Survey Process, OSCAR, Quality Indicators, and the Minimum Data Set.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/
The Fastats A to Z link on this web site will take the user directly to statistics on a wide range of issues, including nursing home care. It also leads the user to more comprehensive data on that particular issue. This site provides access to the statistical information gathered in the National Nursing Home Survey of 1995 and 1997.
CareWatchers
Long Term Care Insurance
http://www.carewatchers.org/longtermcareinsurance.html
Long term care insurance (LTC or LTCI), an insurance product sold in the United States and United Kingdom, helps provide for the cost of long-term care beyond a predetermined period. LTC Insurance covers care generally not covered by health insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid. Find Insurance
CareWatchers
LTC Attorney Directory
http://www.carewatchers.org/ltcattorneydirectory.html
Over the years CareWatchers has been supporing residents and family members in long term care facilities, whether through the resident council, family council or long term care ombudsman. Our ltc attorney directory also supports residents and family members in long term care facilities by providing a long term care directory of attorneys dedicated to protecting their rights and quality of life and care. Find LTC Attorney
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