Professional Resources

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Activity Resources - - Designed as a resource for activity professionals working primarily in long term care settings.

AgeWiseLiving - - AgeWiseLiving provides coaching and counseling on care for the aging to families and professional care givers.

The American Geriatrics Society - - Membership is primarily for health care professionals. Patient education forum, geriatrics training initiatives, vourses and conferences.

American Medical Directors Association - - National professional association committed to the continuous improvement of the quality of patient care by providing education, advocacy, information, and professional development for medical directors and other physicians who practice in the long term care continuum.

American Society on Aging - - Enhancing the skills and knowledge of those working with older adults and their families. Events, training.

At Health Newsletter - - Newsletter for mental health professionals on aging.

Becky Dorner and Associates - - Nutrtion consulting service focusing on long-term care; also offers professional publications, resources and survey help for long term care facilities in Ohio.

The Canadian Home Care Association - - Information about home care services in Canada. Membership and available brochures information.

The Caregiver Resource Center - - A step by step guide to understanding the aging process and needs of both elders and their care-givers. Services include information, education, consultation, counseling, and support for elders and care-givers.

Caring Connection - - Geriatric care managers helping families deal with the problems associated with caring for an older loved one in the Chicago area.

Chicagoland Caregivers - - Provides non-medical homecare to help older adults and disabled individuals to continue to live in their homes in the Chicago area.

Coalition of Agencies Serving the Elderly - - CASE provides resource information for caregivers, seniors and professionals working with the elderly in San Francisco, California, and the Bay Area.

Golden Care Nurse's Registry, Inc. - - Home health care referral services providing medical and non-medical services. Southern California. Live-in and hourly.

Home Caregivers Accreditation Of America - - Accredits home care giving companies, and non-medical in home companion care givers for seniors and others.

Long Term Care - - Mailing list for people who work in or provide care in long term care facilities.

The National Association of Activity Professionals - - Provides support services to activity professionals through education, advocacy, technical assistance, promotion of standards, fostering of research, and peer and industry relations.

Senior Citizen Consultants - - We are MI based nurses who have years of geriatric and rehabilitation experience in assessing health care needs, developing plans, and accessing community resources to maximize goals of independence.

The Senior Moments Game - - A therapetic board game designed for persons who experience memory loss and for their caretakers.

Therapy Resources - - Activities and products for therapists to use in a variety of settings.