New Hampshire Resources
- Aging Resource Center at Dartmouth Hitchcock
- Seniors Count NH
http://www.seniorscountnh.org - ServiceLink (a NH consumer network)
http://www.state.nh.us/servicelink/ - New Hampshire Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Locator
- Home Care Association of New Hampshire
- Northern New England Association of Homes & Services for the Aging
- NH Health Care Association
- NH Hospital Association
- NH Nurses Association
New Hampshire Care Act: A Practical To-Do List For Family Caregivers
National Health Care Associations
American Academy of Home Care Physicians
http://www.aahcp.org
American Nurses Association
http://www.nursingworld.org
National Association for Home Care, (Includes listings for other state associations & agencies), http://www.nahc.org
National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization http://www.nhpco.org
National Patient & Caregiver Resources
Elder Abuse Prevention: Red Flags of Abuse Fact Sheet
Family Caregiver Alliance
http://www.caregiver.org
Healthfinder
http://www.healthfinder.gov/
Hospice Foundation of America
http://www.hospicefoundation.org
Medicare
http://www.medicare.gov
Medicare and Home Care- a consumer’s guide from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare
National Council on Aging Benefits Check-up (Benefits eligibility)
http://www.benefitscheckup.org
National Family Caregivers Association
http://www.nfcacares.org
National Federation of Interfaith Volunteer Caregiver
http://www.fiavolunteers.org
Quality Care Finder
http://www.medicare.gov/quality-care-finder/
Finding Care at the End of Life, National Institutes of Health
http://www.nia.nih.gov/sites/default/files/end_of_life_helping_with_comfort_care_0.pdf
Caregiver Video Series
Alzheimer’s Disease
A Quick Look at Alzheimer’s
Source: Alliance for Aging Research/MetLife
Description: Short orientation films explain the disease, provide guidance for newly diagnosed patients
Alzheimer’s Disease Care Online Videos
Source: The Copper Ridge Institute – Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Description: Free online videos on “Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease,” “Home and Institutional Care,” “Workplace Issues for Caregivers” and more.
Caring for a Spouse Who Has Alzheimer’s
Source: National Institutes of Health
Description: Video discusses the issues of spouse caregivers
Alzheimer’s Treatment Options
Source: Alzheimer’s.gov
Description: Video discusses available ways to manage the disease; medical and care-related options that need to be considered.
Diabetes
Controlling Diabetes
Source: MedlinePlus
Description: Interactive tutorial discusses choices in insulin delivery and monitoring
Diabetes Education
Source: National Diabetes Education Program
Description: Online video format information on a wide variety of diabetes-related topics
Living with Diabetic Retinopathy
Source: National Institutes of Health
Description:Diagnosis and compensatory strategies
Elder Care Videos
Education Center for Family Caregivers
Source: Terra Nova Films
Description: Online instructional films for family caregivers; includes videos about practical issues, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke.
Geriatric Care Management
Source: National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
Description: NAPGCM presents videos on a range eldercare topics
Power Wheelchair Comparisons
Source: Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
Description:Video looks at features of these mobility devices
Senior Health Videos
Source: National Institute on Aging
Description:Extensive collection of videos on healthy aging topics.
Health & Wellness
Helping Elderly Access Free Eye Exam
Source: EyeCare America
Description: Video to help older adults determine if they are eligible for this service
High Blood Pressure Basics
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Description: Animated film explains hypertension in simple terms.
Older Adults and Balance Problems
Source: National Institutes of Health
Description:Video looks at the causes of balance problems
Older Adults & Exercise
Source: National Institutes of Health
Description:Video makes the case that physical activity is the best was to preserve health and independence
Osteoporosis Facts
Source: International Council on Active Aging
Description:Bone health educator discusses the many issues surrounding osteoporosis
Hospice
What Is Hospice Care?
Source: National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Description: An introduction to hospice care.
When to Begin Hospice
Source: National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Description:Video helps patients and families decide when hospice is the best care choice.
Preparedness
How to Spot Health Fraud
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Description:Video helps consumers discriminate between legitimate healthcare practices and fraudulent practices and products.
Ready.gov Instructional Videos
Source: FEMA
Description:Resources to help citizens plan for emergencies, including “Preparing Makes Sense for Older Americans.”