Useful Links
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) - http://www.aahsa.org
The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging is AzAHA’s national affiliate, based in Washington, D.C.
Arizona Association of Retired Persons (AARP) - http://www.aarp.org
Area Agency on Aging: Information for Older Persons and their Families - http://www.aaaphx.org
Arizona Department of Economic Security - http://www.de.state.az.us/tp/portal.asp
The Arizona Department of Economic Security promotes the safety, well-being, and self-sufficiency of children, adults, and families.
Arizona Department of Health Services - http://www.azdhs.gov/
Community health, safety, prevention and health preparedness.
Families can use these links to learn about skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities that are regulated by the State of Arizona, as well as other helpful information for families searching for a facility for their loved one.
Skilled Nursing: http://www.azdhs.gov/als/ltc/index.htm
Assisted Living: http://www.azdhs.gov/als/hcb/hcb_index.htm
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) formerly (HCFA) - http://www.cms.gov/
Federal agency that administers Medicare and Medicaid, and many aspects of health care regulation.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - http://www.hud.gov/
Federal agency that provides assistance in the development and operation of subsidized housing.
Hospice of Arizona - http://www.hospiceaz.com/
Providing the highest quality physical, emotional, spiritual, and medical care for terminally ill patients and their families.
Hospice of the Southwest - West Valley - http://www.hospiceofthesouthwest.com
Our mission is to provide a team based approach of quality care for our patients who are faced with a life limiting illness. This is accomplished by improving the quality of a person’s life through pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support. We believe this is best fulfilled when the care starts with the concerns and needs of the patient, their family, loved ones, doctor(s) and caregivers.
Hospice of the Valley - http://www.hospiceofthevalley.org
Bringing comfort and dignity as life nears its end.
HUD Clips - http://www.hudclips.org
HUD's Client Information and Policy System.
Institute For the Future of Aging Services (IFAS) - http://www.futureofaging.org
Bridging Research, Practice and Policy
Nursing Home Information - http://www.nursinghomeinfo.com
Office of the US Surgeon General - http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/
Office of Disability, Aging, and Long Term Care Policy - http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/daltcp/home.htm
Ovations Hospice -- 602-749-5900
We are committed to creating the environment where patients and families receive support and understanding during this very sensitive time.
Senior Housing Alternatives - http://www.seniorhousingnet.com/seniors/
Helps evaluate your needs so that you can make informed decision about your health.
U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration - http://www.osha.gov/
Federal agency that regulates the workplace.
U.S. Government Printing Office - http://www.access.gpo.gov/
For access to a host of governmental publications.
U.S. Office of the Inspector General, Health and Human Services - http://www.hhs.gov/
Federal oversight agency for all activities under the Department of Health and Human Services.
U.S. Treasury Department - http://www.fms.treas.gov/eft/
Federal agency that regulates banking and oversees electronic funds transfer. The nation's largest association offers a wealth of information on senior's issues from day-to-day news to policy research.
The American Heart Association - http://www.americanheart.org/
The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Currently, the American Heart Association wants to alert older adults about Peripheral Artery Disease, or PAD, which affects 12-20 percent of Americans ages 65 or older.
RESEARCH
American Geriatrics Society - http://www.americangeriatrics.org/
HRS/AHEAD study - http://www.umich.edu/~hrswww/index.html
Last Acts - http://www.lastacts.org/
Policy.com - http://www.policy.com/
Please let us know when you find web sites that may be of interest to other AzAHA members.
