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58 T H E C A R E G I V E R ’ S T O O L K I T
CHAPTER 5
INFORMATION & RESOURCES
Maryland Relay Equipment Distribution Program:
www.doit.maryland.gov/mdrelay/Pages/equipment.aspx
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Maryland State Bar Association:
Provides information on general legal issues including elder care law,
Medicare and other benefits, choosing an attorney, etc.
Medicare: www.medicare.gov
Information on Medicare, Medicare HMOs, Part D (Pharmacy) and nursing home survey results.
National Alliance for Caregiving:
Conducts research on caregiver issues, advocates for laws which
help caregivers and provides information on resources.
National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information: www.longtermcare.gov
Provides overview of long-term care, planning resources, private financing and public programs.
National Council on Aging:
Provides information on services for which an older adult may be eligible.
National Family Caregivers Association:
Publishes “Take Care” quarterly newsletter for family caregivers.
Provides information on a variety of caregiving topics.
Nursing Homes:
Provides a listing of nursing home facilities as well as local information
and resources through a national online database.
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Office of Health Care Quality:
Publishes nursing home deficiencies and provides information on other health-related issues.
Social Security Administration: www.ssa.gov
Provides general information and handles problems related to
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income.
Taking Care of Mom and Dad:
Provides information for caregivers on understanding choices, options and services.
Veteran’s Helpline: www.va.gov
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From Caregiving from Near and Far, with permission from the Baltimore County Department of Aging.
Online Resources (continued)
Harford County Department
of Community Services
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