There are a host of national and local government resources to help you understand what is available and to answer some of your questions and concerns. Use these resources to help you make the best decisions regarding services and assistance when placing your loved one in the home best suited to their needs.
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SOCIAL SECURITY – http://www.ssa.gov/
MEDICARE – https://www.medicare.gov/default.aspx
MEDICAID – https://www.cms.gov/MedicaidEligibility/01_Overview.asp
VETERANS AFFAIRS – http://www.va.gov/ See also: Aid & Attendance Benefit
VETERANS “AID & ATTENDANCE” – www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=1265
INTERNAL REVENUE – http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/
ELDER LAW AND OTHER RESOURCES – http://www.elderweb.com/topics/assisted-living
LOCAL SOURCES
GUARDIANSHIPS, CONSERVATORSHIPS, ELDER LAW – www.fitzwatermeyer.com
FUNERALS, CREMATIONS, PLANNING – http://www.threadgillmemorial.com
TRI-MET SPECIAL MOBILITY – http://trimet.org/lift/index.htm
SOCIAL SERVICES:
Clackamas County – http://www.co.clackamas.or.us/socialservices/
Washington County – http://www.co.washington.or.us/HHS
Multnomah County – http://web.multco.us/ads
Clark County – http://www.aasa.dshs.wa.gov/default.htm
Marion County – http://www.co.marion.or.us
LOAVES & FISHES CENTERS – http://feedseniors.org/
SPECIFIC HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS
AMERICAN STROKE ASSOCIATION – http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION – http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/
NATIONAL PARKINSON FOUNDATION – http://www.parkinson.org
ALZHEIMER’S ORGANIZATION – http://www.alz.org/
DIABETES ASSOCIATION – http://www.diabetes.org
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION – http://www.arthritis.org