CAREGIVING RESOURCES
Medications
...
LOCAL
OFFICES FOR THE AGING
Here is a great resource for information of all types concerning the care
of your aging loved one. Your state & local OFA can answer all of
the questions that plague you from Medicare/Medicaid issues to in-home
and adult day care services. Give them a call. They'll be glad to help!
NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR
THE AGING (NYSOFA)
The New York State OFA aids older New Yorkers in retaining their independence
for as long as possible through advocacy and the development of cost-effective
programs and services that empower the elderly and their families. See
their Pharmacy
section.
AARP
Let the AARP help you find out more about Medicare and prescription drug
coverage.
DRUG DIGEST.ORG
DrugDigest is a noncommercial, evidence-based, consumer health and drug
information site dedicated to empowering consumers to make informed choices
about drugs and treatment options.
FAMILY CAREGIVER
ALLIANCE: National Center on Caregiving
Often described as a "one-stop shopping center for caregivers,"
the FCA has developed a wide array of services based on consumer needs.
See their excellent Caregiver's
Guide to Medications and Aging.
HARVARD MEDICAL
SCHOOL FAMILY HEALTH GUIDE
A site that provides consistently updated and revised health information.
HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION
COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
New York State's OFA page of links dedicated to helping you and your care
recipient find the help you need now. Check out the EPIC
program that helps aging New Yorkers who are not eligible for Medicaid
pay for their prescription drugs.
HEALTHSQUARE.COM
A great search engine for drug information that includes a 'Condition
Index' that allows you to choose medications by their commonly prescribed
indications.
MAYO CLINIC.COM
This website is a natural extension of Mayo's long-standing commitment
to provide health education to the general public. See their Senior
Health Center and search for prescription drug information from the
Micromedex
database.
MEDICAID
Medicaid is health insurance that helps many people who can't afford medical
care and prescription drugs pay for some or all of their medical care
and prescription costs. A state administered program, each state sets
its own guidelines regarding eligibility and services. See
if you're eligible.
MEDICARE
This link to Medicare's Prescription Drug and Other Assistance Programs
(PDAP); including Medicare-Approved Drug Discount Cards, will help you
sort out what your care recipient needs and how to get it. Check out their
helpful FAQ
sheet!
MED Line Plus
MEDLINE Plus is a resource of good health information from the world's
largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine. You can depend
on it for information that is authoritative and up to date. Check out
their comprehensive
drug encyclopedia.
NEEDY MEDS.COM
Listed here are the pharmaceutical companies that offer patient assistance
programs for those unable to buy necessary medicines.
WEB
MD.COM
With up-to-the-minute content, WebMD provides valuable information, tools
and support for managing your health and that of your care recipient.
Take a look at their Medical
Library featuring sections on Medications
as well as Drugs
& Herbs.
Disclaimer : Mid-York Library System does not endorse the commercial products or services available through several links on this website and is in no way responsible for dissatisfaction of service or injury resulting from the misuse of any product. These links are provided solely in the interest of educating the public on the availability of products and services that may be helpful in the daily routine of caregiving.
State
& Local Offices for the Aging
The best help you can find .
. .
Advanced
Directive Forms
Power
of Attorney, Living
Will, DNR
. . .
What's
the Patient's Code Status?
Guide to Advanced Directives and Code Status Designations
. . .
Hospice
Hospice & Palliative Care Links
. . .
MedLine Plus
Drug
Information, Medical
Encyclopedia . . .