Organizations
Aging Life Care Association
"The experts in aging well" can help you find an ALC expert in your area and much more
Alzheimer's Association
Find out more about Alzheimer's basics and research; visit the Caregiver's Center and message boards; find your local chapter and more
Medicare
Find doctors, hospitals and other health service providers; find health and drug plans; get started with Medicare and more
Parkinson's Foundation
Watch a video about Parkinson's symptoms; listen to the "Substantial Matters" Parkinson's podcast; explore ways to fight Parkinson's and more.
Articles & research
Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Outline
An outlined rundown of resources, intel and helpful links
Best Caregiving Apps
Download these top apps to steer you through caregiving and adjusting to in-home care
Journal of Aging Life Care
Access the current issue of our industry's top research publication; also browse a comprehensive Issue Library, Topic Library and more
The Serper Method
This innovative program of brain activities is designed to improve cognitive skills, social skills and memory for all ages
Checklists
& worksheets
Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice
Run through this litmus test to see how Aging Optimist (or your current Aging Life Care provider) is doing
Home Safety Assessment Checklist
From lighting to walkways to closets, this 9-page printable document assures no potential home hazard is overlooked
Lotsa Helping Hands
Create a care community by easily organizing care & help for friends & family in need
Upcoming events
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RESOURCES
For the curious
As a free service, we'll continue to update and develop this resource library by curating the most helpful educational materials and useful tools we can find. We'd also love to hear any suggestions for the types of materials and topics you'd find most helpful or well suited to include, so please let us know!
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