Helpful Links

Listed below are federal, state and other websites designed to assist you in helping to plan for your future, and the future of your loved ones.

• AARP – American Association of Retired Persons
  The AARP Mission: “AARP is dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as we age. We lead positive social change and deliver value to members through information, advocacy and service." Visit this website to find a wealth of information on legal issues affecting our aging population, health, money, travel and other benefits.
  Website: http://www.aarp.org
• Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center (ADEAR)
  A national service of the National Institute on Aging. This site provides information on diagnosing, treating and caring for patients with Alzheimer’s.
  Website: http://www.alzheimers.org
• Center for Medicare and Medicaid Operations
  Provides information on the new Prescription Drug Plan, Medicare billing and appeals, long term care choices and Medicaid enrollment. Also provides a number of other website links.
  Website: http://www.medicare.gov
• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (through U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
  Official government website offering information and links to other sites on Medicaid planning, including eligibility, Medicaid initiatives and Medicaid prescription drugs.
  Website: http://www.cms.hh.gov
• Department of Veterans Affairs
  This United States government site offers information for veterans and spouses of veterans on a number of topics, including health care, Medicare and Medicaid.
  Website: http://www.va.gov
• Elder Law Answers
  ElderLawAnswers provides legal information, not legal advice. The information explains general legal concepts and principles which may or may not be applicable to a particular person's situation.
  Website: http://www.elderlawanswers.com
• Michigan Department of Attorney General – Helping Seniors This state website has a link that gives information to and about seniors and include links to other state and national websites. After accessing the website, click on the “Helping Seniors” link.
  Website: http://www.michigan.gov/ag
• National Institute on Aging (U.S. National Institute of Health)
  This federal website provides information on aging research.
  Website: http://www.nia.nih.gov