Resources

 

A list of resources for Seniors, their families, and professional caregivers including family support, the latest in medical advancements, legal assistance, access to the best physicians, government programs, and activities specifically designed for those 55 and better.

Westminster Village would like to provide a list of resources we have found to be helpful for seniors, their families, and professional caregivers. The following resources include family support, the latest in medical advancements, legal assistance, access to the best physicians, government programs, and activities specifically designed for those 55 and better.


American Association of Homes & Services for the Aging helps individuals and their families through mission-driven, not-for-profit organizations dedicated to providing the services that people need, when they need them, in the place they call home.

AARP is a membership organization leading positive social change and delivering value to people age 50 and over through information, advocacy and service.

Administration on Aging provides home and community-based services to millions of older persons through the programs funded under the Older Americans Act.

Alzheimers Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Visit www.alzindiana.org for the local chapter.

Arthritis Foundation provides members with specialists referrals, Arthritis Today magazine, and updates on the newest research.

Caregiver.com is a leading provider of information, support and guidance for family and professional caregivers. Caregiver.com includes topic specific newsletters, online discussion lists, back issue articles of Today's Caregiver magazine, chat rooms and an online store.

CARF-CCAC is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of human service providers in the areas of aging services, behavioral health, child and youth services, DMEPOS, employment and community services, medical rehabilitation, and opioid treatment programs.

Caring Connections is a national consumer and community engagement initiative to improve care at the end of life, supported by a grant from The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

CSA (Certified Senior Advisors) educates professionals to work more effectively with their senior clients.

CICOA helps build communities that enable older persons and those of any age with a disability to live with the greatest possible independence, dignity, and quality of life in central Indiana.

Community Health Network is a leading not-for-profit health system offering convenient access to expert physicians, advanced treatments and leading-edge technology, all focused on getting patients well and back to their lives.

Elder Law Answers supports seniors, their families and their attorneys in achieving their goals.

Elderhostel offers group educational travel adventures especially designed for grandparents (over age 55) and their grandchildren.

Family Caregiver Alliance addresses the needs of families and friends providing long-term care at home.

GuideStar USA, Inc. is an information service specializing in U.S. nonprofit companies. It provides information on more than 1.7 million IRS-recognized nonprofit organizations.

GovBenefits.gov is the official benefits site of the US Government with information on over 1,000 benefit and assistance programs.

Hospice Foundation of America exists to help those who cope personally or professionally with terminal illness, death, and the process of grief and bereavement.

International Council on Aging unifies organizations focused on older adults and provides education, information, resources, and tools.

Ivy Tech Senior Network provides personal enrichment learning opportunities to our community members aged 55 and over.

National Council on Aging is a nonprofit organization with a national network of more than 14,000 organizations and leaders.

Never Too Late grants wishes to Seniors in long-term care facilities in Marion and Hamilton County.

NIFS (The National Institute for Fitness and Sport) is a non-profit organization committed to enhancing human health, physical fitness and athletic performance through research, education and service.

For the last 23 years, the people at Rehab Strategies have delivered the highest quality of physical therapy services to patients, while implementing strategies and methodologies that deliver profitability for our clients.

Senior Care Pharmacy is a provider of pharmacy and consulting services to long term care facilities and retirement centers. Even though we have several locations throughout the United States, we continue to make local decisions in order to provide the best service for our customers.

Suddenly Senior is the daily e-zine for everyone over 50 who feels way too young to be old.


The U.S. Government’s Veterans’ Affairs provides “Aid and Attendance” benefits to assist eligible veterans and dependents with the expense of intermediate or skilled nursing care. Honorably discharged veterans (or their surviving spouses) who served at least 90 days in active duty, with at least one day served during wartime, may qualify. Click here for more information.

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