Miscellaneous Resources

Aging and Special Needs Statistics
See a list of statistics compiled by NAELA. See also Long-Term Care and Health Reform Facts - Alliance for Health Reform Sourcebook and Older Americans Act Facts - Leadership Council of Aging Organizations.

American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare)

From home medical equipment to home health services and from rehab technology to respiratory/infusion therapy, AAHomecare is dedicated to working to advance the value and practice of quality health care services at home.

Caring.com
Founded in 2007, Caring.com is the leading online destination for those seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones.

H.E.L.P.

This website includes extensive information about nursing home costs, medical decision-making and other topics.

Innovation for Seniors
The main purpose of the Innovations for Seniors magazine is to clear up the confusion in seniors’ lives, giving you all the information necessary to make intelligent decisions that concern you or the senior in your life. Current categories are, but not limited to: Medicare, Medical, Natural Alternatives, Financial, Legal, Veterans, Energy Efficiency, Real Estate, Humor, and Games.

International and Comparative Elder Law Resources and Links

Developed by The Elder Law Clinic of Wake Forest University

This site offers a wide array of links to organizations and articles, for scholars and practitioners interested in global developments on law and aging (or law and ageing, as its written in the U.K.). Links include legal organizations, NGOs, academic resource centers, governmental bodies, and issue-specific organizations.


LawHelp.org
LawHelp.org provides referrals to local legal aid and public interest law offices, basic information about legal rights, self-help information, court information, links to social service agencies, and more in your state.

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS)
LLS is the world's largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services.

National Continuing Care Residents Association (NaCCRA)
NaCCRA is dedicated to the promotion of continuing care resident communities as a humane, cost-effective long-term care model for elderly individuals. NaCCRA encourages the development of minimum federal standards for provider performance, allowing ample opportunity for each state to utilize policies, which contribute to the welfare and financial security of their residents.

National Elder Law Foundation (NELF)
NELF was founded by NAELA's Board of Directors in 1993. This non-profit organization is dedicated to the development and improvement of the professional competence of lawyers in the area of Elder law, and provides certification for Elder Law attorneys.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society
The National MS Society is a collective of passionate individuals who want to do something about MS now — to move together toward a world free of multiple sclerosis. The Society helps people affected by MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, and providing programs and services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward.

Not Born Yesterday
Established in 1960 as the California Senior Citizen, this publication is geared towards people over age 50 in Southern California.

Parentgiving.com
Parentgiving.com is a complete online resource for getting smart about caring for your aging parents, with hundreds of articles, experts on demand and a store with over 4,500 of the most often needed home care products and medical supplies.

Senior Living Alternatives

This website is a housing alternative resource. Find nursing home, assisted living, home care agencies, and retirement homes listed by city.

Silver Planet

Silver Planet's Scam Alerts will keep you up-to-date on scams targeting seniors.

Top 100 Special Needs Resources on the Web

This is a collection of sites that highlight both individual and family journeys with special needs. Some of the sites offer advice or links to additional resources that may be useful to those in the special education field.

Veterans' Service Records

This website includes information on how to request military service records, locate pre-WW I records, replace lost medals and awards, and more.

Last updated April 25, 2013


National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
Non-profit association for attorneys specializing in Elder Law and Special Needs Law
Established in 1987
Over 4,200 members nationwide
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National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
1577 Spring Hill Rd., Suite 220
Vienna, VA 22182  
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