Links
Alzheimers
Alzheimer's Association Aloha Chapter
(808) 591-2771
http://www.alz.org
Cemetaries
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl)
(808) 532-3720
Elder Care: Facilities and Home Care
American Hospice Foundation
(202) 223-0204
http://www.americanhospice.orgAttention Plus Care
http://www.attentionplus.com
Service and attention in the comfort and familiar surroundings of your own home.Caregivers4Seniors
Grecia Hill
grecia@hawaii.rr.com
(808) 923-5918
http://www.caregivers4seniors.com
Helping families find the resources to care for their seniors.Medicare: Nursing Home Compare
http://www.medicare.gov/nhcompare/home.asp
"Provides detailed information about the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country."
General
AARP
(800) 424-3410
http://www.aarp.org
”AARP is the nation's leading organization for people age 50 and older. It serves their needs and interests through information and education, advocacy, and community services which are provided by a network of local chapters and experienced volunteers throughout the country. The organization also offers members a wide range of special benefits and services, including AARP The Magazine and the monthly AARP Bulletin”.Ask Aloha United Way
211 or (877) 275-2000
http://www.ask2000.org
Database search for Hawaii agencies in a wide variety of areas.Eldercare locator
(800) 677-1116
http://www.eldercare.gov
Helps people find local services for seniors. The website offers resources in three areas: Information and Referral - provides information about services and resources in the locality requested; Area Agency on Aging - agency designated to support programs at the regional and local levels; State Unit on Aging - an agency designated by the Governor to provide statewide direction for aging programs. Call the toll-free number for more extensive listings.Eldercare Resources Inc.
(808) 988-6576
Care management for the elderly.National Alliance for Caregiving
http://www.caregiving.org
”Providing support to family caregivers and the professionals who help them and to increasing public awareness of issues facing family caregivers.”SenoirClix.com
http://www.SeniorClix.com
Information and resource pool for seniors, caregivers, and the senior service community.Senior Solutions
(808) 454-0541
A provider of information and services for seniors and families.Senior World Online
http://www.seniorworld.com
”Resources for your mature adult; health, money, travel and recreation, life, leisure, sports and more. Articles and editorials by Mr. Modem, Dr. David Demko and other professionals in all fields. News and information for mature adults”.
Governmental Agencies
Administration on Aging
(800) 677-1116
http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov
The U.S. Administration on Aging is an agency in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is one of the nation's largest providers of home- and community-based care for older persons and their caregivers.Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
(410) 786-3000
http://cms.hhs.gov
Governmental website for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), a federal agency, providing information on Medicare and Medicaid.Eldercare locator
(800) 677-1116
http://www.eldercare.gov
Helps people find local services for seniors. The website offers resources in three areas: Information and Referral - provides information about services and resources in the locality requested; Area Agency on Aging - agency designated to support programs at the regional and local levels; State Unit on Aging - an agency designated by the Governor to provide statewide direction for aging programs. Call the toll-free number for more extensive listings.Legal Services Corporation
http://www.rin.lsc.gov/rinboard/rguide/pdir1.htm
"The United States Congress established the Legal Services Corporation to provide low-income Americans access to civil legal aid. To carry out this responsibility, the Corporation provides grants to approximately 179 local legal aid programs, which serve every county in the nation. These local programs offer legal assistance to financially eligible clients."Medicare: Nursing Home Compare
http://www.medicare.gov/nhcompare/home.asp
"Provides detail ed information about the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country."Social Security Administration
(800) 772-1213
http://www.ssa.gov/State of Hawaii Adult Protective Services
(808) 832-5115State of Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center
(808) 587-3100
http://www.state.hi.us/hcjdc
Lists office hours, location and provides application forms for Criminal History Record Check, Expungement of a criminal record and State ID.State of Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Consumer Resource Center
(808) 587-3295
http://www.state.hi.us/dccaState of Hawaii Executive Office on Aging/Long-Term Care Ombudsman
(808) 596-0100
http://www2.state.hi.us/eoaVeteran's Administration
(800) 827-1000
http://www.va.gov
”The home page for the Department of Veterans Affairs provides links to veterans benefits and services, as well as information and resources for other Departmental programs and offices.”
Legal Assistance
The AARP Legal Services Network
http://www.aarp.org/lsn/home.html
"Member benefit providing easy access to attorneys across the country who reduce their fees for AARP members and their spouses."ABA- Consumer's Guide to Legal Help on the Internet
http://www.abanet.org/legalservices/public.html
"Do You Have a Legal Problem? This web page will help you find legal help from a lawyer or other source if you need to resolve a legal matter."Elder Law Answers
http://www.elderlawanswers.com
The purpose of this site is to provide consumers with clear information on issues of concern to seniors and their families and to help them find the most appropriate attorneys for their situations.Legal Services Corporation
http://www.rin.lsc.gov/rinboard/rguide/pdir1.htm
"The United States Congress established the Legal Services Corporation to provide low-income Americans access to civil legal aid. To carry out this responsibility, the Corporation provides grants to approximately 179 local legal aid programs, which serve every county in the nation. These local programs offer legal assistance to financially eligible clients."National Senior Citizens Law Center
http://www.nsclc.org/
"The National Senior Citizens Law Center advocates nationwide to promote the independence and well-being of low-income elderly individuals, as well as persons with disabilities, with particular emphasis on women and racial and ethnic minorities."University of Hawaii Elder Law Program
(808) 956-6544
http://www.hawaii.edu/uhelp
Provides a summary of the Uniform Health Care Decisions Act and a sample Advance Health-Care Directive Form.
Legal Associations
American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
http://www.aaepa.comHawai'i State Bar Association
(808) 537-1868
http://www.hsba.orgNational Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc
(520) 326-2467
http://www.naela.com
Medicare and Medicaid Resources
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
(410) 786-3000
http://cms.hhs.gov
Governmental website for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), a federal agency, providing information on Medicare and Medicaid.
Medicine
BenefitsCheckUp
http://www.benefitscheckup.org/
"Helps thousands of people every day to find programs for seniors that may pay for some of their costs of prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential items or services."Free pharmaceuticals available
http://www.themedicineprogram.com
A nonprofit organization that will send you the forms for EACH particular pharmaceutical company that provides free prescription drugs.
Social Security
National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives
http://www.nosscr.org/
"The National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR) is committed to providing the highest quality representation and advocacy on behalf of persons who are seeking Social Security and Supplemental Security Income."Social Security Administration
(800) 772-1213
http://www.ssa.gov/
Legal Disclaimer
This information has been provided for informational purposes only. It does
not constitute legal advice. The receipt of this information does not establish
an attorney-client privilege. Proper legal advice can only be given upon consideration
of all the relevant facts and laws. Therefore you should not act upon any
of the information contained herein without seeking appropriate legal counsel.
Attorneys Judith Sterling and Michelle Tucker are both CPAs and licensed attorneys. They are the first two attorneys in Hawaii to be certified by the American Bar Association (ABA) accredited Estate Law Specialist Board, Inc., as Estate Planning Law Specialists, and are so certified by the Supreme Court of Hawaii. The Supreme Court of Hawaii grants Hawaii certification only to lawyers in good standing who have successfully completed a specialty program accredited by the ABA.
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