Helpful Links
Administration on Aging
Provides a range of programs that offer services and opportunities for older Americans and their caregivers. www.aoa.gov
American Geriatrics Society
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is a not-for-profit organization of over 6,700 health professionals devoted to improving the health, independence and quality of life of all older people. www.americangeriatrics.org
American Health Care Association
The American Health Care Association (AHCA) is a non-profit federation of affiliated state health organizations, together representing more than 10,000 non-profit and for-profit assisted living, nursing facility, developmentally-disabled, and subacute care providers that care for more than 1.5 million elderly and disabled individuals nationally. www.ahcancal.org
American Medical Directors Association
The professional association of medical directors, attending physicians, and others practicing in the long term care continuum, is dedicated to excellence in patient care and provides education, advocacy, information, and professional development to promote the delivery of quality long term care medicine. www.amda.com
American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) is the international professional association that provides leadership, education, advocacy, and resources to advance the practice of consultant and senior care pharmacy. www.ascp.com
Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services
General information on Medicaid and Medicare programs. www.cms.hhs.gov
LeadingAge
The members of LeadingAge help millions of individuals and their families every day through mission-driven, not-for-profit organizations dedicated to providing the services that people need, when they need them, in the place they call home. www.leadingage.org
Medicare Part D
Information specific to the Medicare drug benefit. www.medicare.gov
National Institute on Aging
Leading the federal effort on aging research. www.nia.nih.gov
Pharmacy Technology
The Pharmacy Technology Resource is dedicated to the independent pharmacy owner or management team searching for the best technologies available to help guarantee our customers reach their business goals and objectives. www.pharmacytechnology.net