Mobile Nurse San Diego
Mobile Nurse San Diego, PC
San Diego, CA 92108
ph: 619-688-0999 or 619-501-3000
fax: 619-501-7519 or 619-296-1617
alt: MOBILE 619-306-0627
Links To Valuable Resources and Information
Links to Resources and Valuable Information
What is Alzheimer's Disease?
How can I find help for Diabetic Care?
What questions should I ask when hiring a Caregiver?
When is Hospice Care available?
Who pays for Long Term Care?
Information for these and other frequently asked questions can be found on the following links:
WEB SITES)
HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS
www.securehorizons.com www.arthritis.org
www.nhpco.org National Hospice Organization
www.sdchip.org www.nei.nih.gov
www.niddk.nih.gov Natl Inst of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Disease
www.nih.gov National Institutes of Health
www.nihseniorhealth.gov Nat’l Institutes of Health – Senior information
www.nia.nih.gov National Institute on Aging (Age Page)
www.nhlbi.nih.gov National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute
www.clinicaltrials.gov NIH sponsored clinical trials
www.hopkinsmedicine.org Johns Hopkins Medicine
CAREGIVER SITES
www.sandiegoeldercare.com San Diego Eldercare Directory online
www.caregiver.org Family Caregiver Alliance
www.caregiver.com Caregiver resources and links
www.nfcacares.org National Family Caregivers Association
www.caregivercenter.org Southern Caregiver Resource Center
www.californiacrc.org California Caregiver Resource Center
www.link2care.net Caregiver Resource Ctr. site for caregivers
www.ec-online.net ElderCare
www.naela.com Legal information, elder law attorney locator
http://www.atyourhomefamilycare.com/learning.html
Online caregiver education classeswww.caregivingtoday.com Caregiver magazine
SENIOR (GENERAL INFO)
.aarp.org AARP website
www.agenet.com Senior resources, caregiver info, more.
www.cyberseniors.org Computer education for seniors
www.GrandmaBetty.com Links to many webs sites for seniors plus more.
www.seniornet.org Senior computer classes
www.thirdage.com Senior lifestyle resources
www.seniors.com Senior services and resources
www.benefitscheckup.org Benefits available for seniors
www.networkofcare.org wwwReferences for seniors, caregivers, providers
www.elderweb.com Housing, law, finances, long term care.
www.eldercare.gov Eldercare Locator-Connects with aging agencies
http://www.adaride.com Apply for ADA transportation certification on line
LOCAL SITES
www.lungsandiego.org San Diego Lung Assoc. & Better Breathers
www.seniorlaw-sd.org Elder Law & Advocacy
www.sanalz.org San Diego Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association
www.meals-on-wheels.org Meals on Wheels Greater San Diego
www.pdasd.org Parkinson’s Disease Assoc. of San Diego
www.mypillbox.org Sharp MD designed site for medication mgmt
www.jfssd.org Jewish Family Services of San Diego
www.elderhelpofsandiego.org Elderhelp of San Diego
www.stridesd.org Transportation options in San Diego Co.
www.dcsofsd.org Deaf Community Services of San Diego, Inc.
CANCER SITES
www.cancer.org American Cancer Society
www.cancernavigator.org San Diego County Cancer Navigator
www.gillettecancerconnect.org Support for women
www.canceradvocacy.org National Coalition on Cancer Survivorship
www.cancereducation.com Educational programs on oncology-related topics
www.acor.org Extensive cancer information & links
www.cancersource.com Cancer Information and Services
GOVERNMENT SITES
www.ssa.gov Social Security
www.disabilityinfo.gov Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov Comparison of quality outcomes for hospitals
www.healthfinder.gov Health & Human Svcs - links to health resources
www.medicare.gov Information on Medicare
www.usa.gov Official federal, state & local government info
www.aoa.dhhs.gov Administration on Aging
www.ca.gov State of California
www.co.san-diego.ca.us County of San Diego
www.sannet.gov City of San Diego
www.fda.gov Federal Drug Administration
www.dhs.ca.gov California Dept of Health Services
www.cslb.ca.gov California State Labor Board (licenses contractors)
www.aging.ca.gov California Department on Aging
FITNESS
www.fitnessonline.com Offers training tips, equipment & nutrition news
www.acsm.org American College of Sports Medicine
www.acefitness.org American Council on Exercise
www.letsmovetogether.org Arthritis Foundation
www.justkeepmoving.com Tylenol
www.agingwell.state.ny.us/fitness/motion/
Offers joint mobility exerciseshttp://www.ncpad.org/ National Center on Activity and Disability
www.sitandbefit.org Exercise videos, CDs etc.
http://www.dads.state.tx.us/services/agingtexaswell/texercise/publications/texercise_handbook.pdf
Exercise handbook from State of Texas
NUTRITION
www.eatright.org American Dietetic Assoc.
www.nutrition.gov Link to nutrition sites
www.mypyramid.gov Government’s New Food Pyramid
http://www.infoaging.org American Federation for Aging Research
www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov CDC & NIH sponsored site
EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES
www.sdge.com SDG&E community center info
www.ddtp.org Calif. Telephone Access Program
www.comfortbath.com One step bathing products
www.abledata.com Adaptive aids & equipment
www.youcantoocan.com Adaptive aids & equipment
www.alzstore.com Products for Alzheimer’s patients
www.agelessdesign.com Products for Alzheimer’s patients
www.lifelinesystems.com Personal emergency response system
www.responselink.com Personal emergency response system
www.zoombak.com Personal GPS system
MEDICAL
www.pdrhealth.com Physician Desk Reference – Drug information
www.intelihealth.com Information on diseases, medication, wellness
www.rxassist.org Public & private resources to assist buying meds
www.needymeds.com Companies that offer drug purchase programs
www.medlineplus.com National Library of Medicine
www.disabilityresources.org Disability related programs & information
www.familydoctor.org American Academy of Family Physicians
www.ama-assn.org American Medical Association
www.ada.org American Dental Association
www.nmha.org National Mental Health Association
www.webmd.com Information on diseases, medication, wellness
www.yourdiseaserisk.harvard.edu Risk assessments for various illnesses
www.calhospitalcompare.org Comparisons of California Hospitals
www.lumetra.com Agency that reviews quality of hospital care & more
www.pparx.org Partnership for Prescription Assistance
HOUSING
www.NewLifeStyles.com Guide to senior residences & care options
www.seniorresource.com Senior housing options, retirement, finance, etc
www.calregistry.com Housing options for older adults
www.calnhs.org California Nursing Home Search
www.medicare.gov Nursing home information & inspection results
www.nursinghomeguide.org Nursing home checklist
www.sdhcd.org Co. of SD Dept. of Housing & Community Dev.
www.sdhc.org City of SD Housing Commission
www.sandiego.gov/housing City of SD Affordable Housing Information
www.hud.gov/apps/section8/step2.cfm?cfm?state=CA,CaliforniaHUD) US Dept. of Housing & Urban Dev.
www.housingcollaborative.org How to apply for Section 8 & HUD housing
FRAUD/HOAXES
www.urbanlegends.about.com Urban Legends & Folklore
www.hoaxbusters.org Hoax Busters
www.vmyths.com Specializes in info on hoax emails
www.bbb.org Better Business Bureau
www.annualcreditreport.com Free report from 3 reporting agencies
INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMS
www.gu.org Generations United Program
http://www.ccfc.ca.gov/ First Five Commission
www.elderssharethearts.org Elders Share the Arts-New York
www.creativeaging.org Resources to foster creativity
http://www2.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programservices.asp?ProgramID=2
Aging and Independence Services.
http://www.gt.pitt.edu/ Generations Together Program
http://www.temple.edu/CIL/TrainingICSP.html Temple University IP Planning Info
INFO FOR PROFESSIONALS
www.asaging.org American Society on Aging
www.safeaging.org Fall Prevention Information & Links
http://www.stopfalls.org/advocacy/ Fall Info & Tool Kit
http://www.miahonline.org/tools/falls/index.html Merck Institute Fall Prevention Kit
http://www.fallprevention.ri.gov/ Rhode Island Prevention Program
http://www.healthyagingprograms.org/ National Council on Aging Program
www.healthfinder.gov/nho/ National Health Observances
http://www.dorotusa.org Caregiving & Intergenerational Resources
Alzheimers
Diabetes
Care Giving
Hospice Care
Long Term Care
Other local helpful sites include:
Additionally, The San Diego Eldercare Directory offers extended resources for all Senior Care needs. Call our office, 619-501-3000 for a free copy of the directory or for any remaining questions you may have.
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Mobile Nurse San Diego, PC
San Diego, CA 92108
ph: 619-688-0999 or 619-501-3000
fax: 619-501-7519 or 619-296-1617
alt: MOBILE 619-306-0627
