Caregiver Support Groups can be scheduled to meet on a monthly basis at a time and place convenient for your organization. Expert facilitators lead on-site groups for those facing the stresses of caring for a loved one. Provide a place to share ideas and gain mutual support during this most trying of times. Help your employees avoid conflicts with work responsibilities caused by their care giving related problems.

CRITICAL LINKS:

The Web is the best place to check for the most updated information available concerning Eldercare, Aging, Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits and eligibility requirements. Use these links to take you directly to the information you need in order to help your parents.

SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE, MEDICAID, IRS,
HEALTH CARE, ELDERCARE LOCATOR

SOCIAL SECURITY ON LINE: Social Security information including current benefits, eligibility requirements. Includes PEBS (personal earnings and benefits statement) section to determine your parent's (or your own), benefits.

CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES (CMS): The "official" government site for Medicare and Medicaid. Look here for the most current information on benefits, eligibility requirements and other vital assistance.

INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE: Income tax forms, instructions, regulations and publications are all available on-line.

MEDICARE NURSING HOME COMPARE: This site provides detailed information about the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country. In addition, to other resources, including the Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home, and Nursing Home Checklist are also available to help you with your nursing home choice. Use these tools, along with the information you gather during your visits to the nursing homes you are interested in to make your best choice.

PUBLICATIONS: MEDICARE & YOU...AND MORE.....Publications everyone who has medicare or who has questions about medicare should research.

MEDICARE GLOSSARY