Administration on Aging
This site includes information and elder law resources designed for older Americans and their families, as well as those concerned about providing opportunities and services to enrich the lives of older people and support their independence.
ALS Association
The ALS Association (ALSA) is the only national not-for-profit voluntary health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (often called Lou Gehrig’s disease). The mission of The ALS Association is to find a cure for and improve living with ALS.
Alzheimer’s Association
The oldest and largest national voluntary health organization dedicated to research for the causes, cure, and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease and to providing education and support services to Alzheimer’s patients, their families and caregivers.
American Cancer Society
A nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices.
American Geriatrics Society
The premier professional organization of health care providers dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all older adults. With an active membership of over 6,000 health care professionals, the AGS has a long history of effecting change in the provision of health care for older adults.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), formerly known as The Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), is the federal agency responsible for administering Medicaid, Medicare, HIPAA, and several other health-related programs. They now have an increased emphasis on responsiveness to beneficiaries and providers, and quality improvement. An experienced Ohio elder law attorney can help you navigate these programs, provide medicare and medicaid information, and ensure your rights and benefits are protected.
Medicare.gov
The official U.S. Government website for people on Medicare. This website gives up-to-date information regarding nursing homes, including the address, and if they are Medicare and Medicaid approved. They also offer information on prescription drug programs, hospital comparisons, and how to apply for benefits.
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
Zimmer Law Firm is a non-profit, association of professional practitioners whose purpose is the development, advancement, and promotion of humane and dignified social, psychological, and health care for the elderly and their families through counseling, treatment, and the delivery of concrete services by qualified, certified providers. GCM has more than 1,500 nationwide.
Pro-Seniors and Council On Aging
https://www.proseniors.org/
Pro Seniors is a nonprofit organization that offers free legal assistance to Ohioans aged 60 and older, covering issues like benefits, housing, and consumer rights. They also provide long-term care advocacy, pension dispute help, and Medicare fraud prevention through statewide education and support programs.
https://www.help4seniors.org/
Council on Aging serves as the Area Agency on Aging for parts of southwestern Ohio, connecting older adults with services such as home care, meals, and transportation.
They coordinate federal, state, and local funding to support seniors’ independence and quality of life in the community.
Social Security Administration
The official website of the Social Security Administration.
Transportation Resources for Older Adults
Selling a Home with Modifications for Older Adults
Fall Prevention
Assistive Technology Buying Guide
Home Organization for Newly Disabled Seniors
Special Needs Seniors: Planning for the Future of this Vulnerable Population
Legal Guide for Newly Disabled Seniors