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Senior Resources of Guilford
This nonprofit organization aims to promote independent lifestyles for older adults, offering medical transportation, mobile meals, and caregiver information. The listing of "Rural Outreach" is handy when assisting someone living in an outlying area.  

Children of Aging Parents (CAPS) 
CAPS offers reliable information to caregivers and extends its outreach projects via workshops, churches and even on TV. 

Care Planner
This is a decision support tool for seniors and caregivers, family, friends, and professionals. The worksheets are useful, and online advice is provided through the easy 10-step instructions of the "CarePlanner."

FirstGov for Seniors
This is a kaleidoscope of everything you need to know about seniors and taking care of their needs.

Senior Consumer Fraud Task Force
This organization identifies consumer fraud and deceptive trade practices in North Carolina.

Merck Manual of Geriatrics
Click the "Merck Manual" tab. Once the page loads, select the Merck Manual of Geriatrics. Then, click on "Index" or "Search the book." You can find a wide range of topics dealing with geriatrics.

Eldercare Locator
This site links seniors and their caregivers to the sources of information (local area agencies on aging and community-based nonprofit organizations) that serve seniors as well as caregivers.

Resource Directory for Older People
Intended to serve a wide audience including older adults and their families, and health and legal professionals. It takes some time to download because of the size of the document.

National Institute on Aging
Older people are often the targets of con artists. This site explains common traps and ploys used by con artists. Find out how to get help and protect yourself.

Nursing Home Directory
This is a free online guide for finding nursing homes and assisted-living facilities nationwide.

Find Your Local SSA
Apply for Social Security benefits, request a replacement Medicare Card, and learn how to replace, correct or change your name on your SS card, tax and wage indexed charges, and more. You can also download various SSA forms from this site.

ADEAR (Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center)
Provides facts about Alzheimer's disease and its impact on family and friends. Also offers the latest research findings. Speak with a specialist by calling 1-800-438-4380 or request informative publications free of charge.

US Administration on Aging
This US Department of Health and Human Services agency offers one of the largest sites to educate older people and their caregivers about the benefits and services available to help them. Click on the "Elders and Families" tab. You can also find the original text of the Older American Act.

Nursing Home Comparison
This tool provides information on comparing nursing homes, as well as a Nursing Home Checklist and a Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home. This site can assist you in making educated decisions about nursing homes for your loved ones. It has versions in Spanish and Chinese, as well.

Senior Net
This site teaches senior citizens about computer technology. You can find a learning center near you from this site. It offers an introduction to basic computer skills, word processing, spreadsheets, and introduction to HTML online.

North Carolina Division of Aging
This is the site for essential and extensive information about nursing homes, residents’ Bill of Rights, and different housing and long-term care options. The FAQs give information about financial assistance, in-home aides, and even general information on how to start an adult day care program.