Another good blogger to check out is Rachel McAlpine in New Zealand. She posts on Substack, has written many books of poetry, and has a wonderful sense of humor about aging! You can find her at https://substack.com/@rachelmcalpine
If you or a friend should suspect nursing home abuse of a friend or family, this resource can provide information. Disclaimer: the authors are part of a law firm that benefits from litigation. Nevertheless, the information in the guide can be helpful. https://www.levinperconti.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-nursing-home-abuse.html
One of the most comprehensive sources of information about elder abuse is the book by M.T. Connolly, The Measure of Our Age. Connolly is a national expert on elder abuse, and her book contains endnotes and a bibliography of resources on that topic.
The very best place to look for information about COVID-19 is the CDC website. or more specifically https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html —
The Village Movement is nonprofit and generally run by volunteers. Look up your zip code to see if there are any “villages” in your community.
Conejo Valley Village Thousand Oaks/Westlake/Newbury Park/ Oak Park, California, Phone 805-372-1826
Continuing Care Retirement Communities resource
Financial assistance for Assisted Living
Mather Lifeways Institute on Aging
PCORI – Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Organization – Research that can help patients make more informed health care decisions
ICER – Institute for Clinical and Economic review – Independent research on the clinical effectiveness of drugs
Rehab.com – this website offers resources for addiction, mental health and physical therapy around the country. Beyond free initial inquiries, there is a charge for additional services.
These are just a few of the many resources we will be adding to our blog. These are not endorsements; they are just suggested websites where you can get more information. We try to make it clear whether an organization is nonprofit or forprofit.