The articles we've chosen to link to our Information Center are the most informative, comprehensive, and current we found on the Web. However, there is a myriad of information on the Internet concerning senior care that is available to you. Below are links to information-rich Web sites and article databases you may find helpful. Following each Web site is a brief description of that site's content. We've avoided sites that are more commercial oriented or that try to pressure you to buy their services.

The Parent Trap

This article, published by American Way Magazine, explores everyday issues of those who are raising children as well as caring for aging parents - the "sandwich generation." Also included is information about how U.S. employers are handling elder care issues.

Advance Directives Offer Direction, Support

In this March 29, 2005 article, the Illinois Department on Aging addresses the issues of advance directives - "legal documents that allow people to make decisions or express wishes about healthcare and estate management in the event they become unable to personally make decisions or express their wishes." Read this article to learn how you and your family can prepare for the unexpected.

Talking With Aging Parents About Finances

With cost of living rising and life expectancies increasing, financing for the future is an important topic. This article offers practical advice on talking with family members about planning for the future, including the type of care desired and the money needed to afford that care.

www.newlifestyles.com

New LifeStyles Online is devoted to senior living and care issues. Topics include: independent retirement communities, assisted living, nursing homes, Alzheimer's care, and hospice care.

www.carepathways.com

Created and maintained by Registered Nurses, this site offers seniors and their families information about various eldercare products and services.

www.aarp.com

Home site of the American Association of Retired Persons.

www.medicare.gov

The official U. S. government site for people with Medicare

www.assistedlivinginfo.com

Assisted Living INFO features information on assisted living facilities and retirement communities. The site is designed to help you through the selection process.

www.nursinghomeinfo.com

Nursing Home INFO offers information on selecting a nursing home that fits your needs.

www.ec-online.net

ElderCare Online focuses on a large variety of health issues for the aging.

http://www.state.il.us/aging/

The official Illinois Department on Aging Web site provides information about services available to seniors in Illinois and current issues facing seniors.

http://www.newlifestyles.com/articles/articles.cfm

http://www.carepathways.com/articles.cfm

http://www.helpguide.org