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By funding more than 340 community programs and services in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties, United Way Community  Services improves the quality of life for those who live and work in metro Detroit. through programming, collaboration and a tradition of leadership – United Way touches us all.

United Way of America 
The national organization dedicated to leading the United Way movement in making a measurable impact in every community in America. The United Way movement includes approximately 1,400 community-based United Way organizations. Each is independent, separately incorporated and governed by local volunteers.
www.uwcs.org

National Eldercare Locator
Offers links and contact information for all State Ombudsman Offices throughout the United States.
www.eldercare.gov 

Elder Law of Michigan

Elder Law of Michigan promotes and protects the rights, health and economic well-being of people as they age or are disabled by providing information, advocacy, legal advice and professional services.http://www.elderslaw.org/

Medicare
The official website for all issues concerning Medicare can be found at
www.medicare.gov

MMAP - Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program
Information about Medicare and Medicaid in Michigan. They can also be reached by calling 1-800-803-7174.
www.mimmap.org

Administration on Aging
Based from the Older Americans Act, this federal agency responds to issues for the elderly.
www.aoa.gov

Michigan Office of Services to the Aging
MiSeniors offers information for elderly citizens in Michigan.  Informations on long term care planning, services available, and organizations designed to help.
www.MiSeniors.net

National Family Caregiver Association
Offers information and support to friends and family members caring for loved ones at home
www.nfcares.org

Family Caregiver Alliance
Offers information and support to friends and family members caring for loved ones at home.
www.caregiver.org

Michigan's Campaign for Quality Care
Offers information on legislation and care issues for residents in long-term care facilities.
www.campaignforqualitycare.org

The National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform NCCNHR)

NCCNHR provides information and leadership on federal and state regulatory and legislative policy development and models and strategies to improve care and life for residents of nursing homes and other long term care facilities.

www.nccnhr.org

Nursing Home & Assisted Living Facility Search:

To find nursing homes in your area go to
http://www.medicare.gov/NHCompare/

To find Adult Foster Care Homes and Homes for the Aged go to
http://www.cis.state.mi.us/brs_afc/sr_afc.asp

Nursing Home Watch List
Consumers Report offers a watch list for nursing homes nationwide.  This site will offer you information on nursing homes that have state inspection surveys that Consumer Report judged raised questions about the quality of care given to residents.

Member of the Family

Memberofthefamily.net offers consumers a nationwide listing of nursing homes and the survey results they have received from state inspections.  Information for this site is gathered from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services in Washington, DC.

State of Michigan
Offers information on the long term care system; care assessments, Sr Resource Directory, Michigan Assisted Living Association, elder abuse prevention, and many state websites working for seniors.
www.michigan.gov/ltc

National Citizens Coalition for Nursing Home Reform
NCCNHR are consumers and advocates who define and achieve quality for people with long-term care needs.
www.nursinghomeaction.org

Elder Law Answers
Provides information on legal issues, questions you may have, and assists you in locating an attorney in your geographic area.
www.elderlawanswers.com

Created on 09/19/2004 09:01 AM by admin Updated on 07/22/2008 02:52 PM by admin