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non-governmental entity, product, service or
information does not constitute an endorsement or
recommendation by the Harford County Office on Aging
or any of its employees. Harford County Office on
Aging is not responsible for the contents of any
"off-site" web pages referenced within. Although
Harford County Office on Aging includes links to sites
including or referencing good collections of
information, Harford County Office on Aging does not
endorse ANY specific products or services provided by
public or private organizations. By using this site,
the user takes complete responsibility for any use of
these links.
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ABA Commission on Law and Aging (COLA)
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Abledata
- Look here to find products for individuals with illness or disabilities.
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Administration on Aging
- Learn about the Aging Network, services provided in the public sector. Includes Eldercare Locator and updates from the National Aging Information Center.
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Alzheimer's Association
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American Association for Homes and Services for th
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American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
- Information about all AARP services and programs is available here, including tax assistance, health insurance, mail-order prescription program, and the Fifty-Five Alive Mature Driving Program.
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American Physical Therapy Association: Geriatrics
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Arthritis Foundation
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Assisted Living Directory
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Assistedlivingway.com
- information and links about assisted living and end of life issues.
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Calculator Plus
- A comprehensive source of free online loan, retirement, business and other finance calculators.
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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Department of Health and Human Services
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Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Department of Veteran Affairs
- Provides publications to assist veterans, their widows and orphans in obtaining V.A. benefits.
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Experience Works (senior employment)
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FirstGov for Seniors
- Get information and conduct business with government. Information on benefits, employment, volunteer activities, health, nutrition and other topics.
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Gerontology Program--University of MD at Baltimore
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Guide for dealing with extreme cold/winter
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Harford County Resource Guide: Senior Citizens
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Harford Senior Network
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Health Finder
- Learn how to access health and medical databases. A directory of aging websites, online journals, Social Security and Pension Search Directory, and material on self-care and choosing quality health care.
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Legal Aid Bureau of Maryland
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Maryland Consumer Guide to Long Term Care
- The Guide includes comprehensive information about each Maryland licensed long term care facility.
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Maryland Department of Aging
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Maryland Department of Human Resources
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Maryland Insurance Administration
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Maryland Medical Programs
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Maryland State Bar Association
- Provides information on general legal issues including elder-care law, Medicare and other benefits, choosing an attorney, etc.
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Medicare
- Information on Medicare, comparison Medicare HMOs and user satisfaction and nursing home survey results.
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Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance
- Provides information on Mesotheliom including etiology, diagnoses and treatments
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Mesothelioma Symptoms
- provides information on the types, symptoms and treatments for mesothelioma.
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Mid-Atlantic LifeSpan
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Mortgageloan.Com
- a comprehensive guide to housing and mortgages for seniors. It covers how they work, legal matters etc.
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National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- This listing of specialized lawyers can help you locate an elder law attorney in your older relative's area.
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National Alliance for Caregiving
- Conducts research on caregiver issues, advocates for laws which help caregivers and provides information on resources.
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National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
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National Awareness Coordinator for the Mesotheliom
- In addition to providing information, our patient advocates assist visitors who have been affected by asbestos-related disease, including recommending caregiving facilities and hospices for those who are under the stress of caring for a loved one.
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National Hospice Organization
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National PACE Association
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Retire and Consult
- retirement consulting jobs for retirees and senior citizens.
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Senator Bob Hooper House
- Provides hospice (palliative/comfort) care in a home like setting. Provides professional interdisciplinary team of nurses, physicians, social workers and chaplains.
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Senior Job Bank
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Senior Living Map
- Map of assisted living facilities
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Social Security Administration
- Provides general information and handles problems related to Social Security and Supplemental Security Income.
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Tardive Dyskinesia
- Tardive Dyskinesia causes involuntary and repetitive movements which are irreversible and incurable. The Tardive Dyskinesia Center offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on tardive dyskinesia symptoms.
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Trust Advocacy Partners
- We provide healthcare advocacy and care management to elderly individuals and their families .
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United Seniors Health Council
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Winter disaster preparedness tips from FEMA
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Winter preparedness; extreme cold
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