Professional Resource Links

1.     www.naela.com: National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys; locate an attorney in your area; programs; educational opportunities.

2.     www.kaisernetwork.org: Daily reports and webcasts on health, medicine, world and national health issues.

3.     www.elderabusecenter.org (NCEA site): FAQ’s, prevalence/incidence rates; laws; NCEA events; publications.

4.     www.medicare.gov: Information on Medicare programs; provider information; prescription drug plans; Medicare eligibility.

5.     www.ssa.gov: SSA news; benefits info; Medicare Part D info; disability info; info for healthcare professionals; info for local/state/federal government officials.

6.     www.insurance.wa.gov: Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner ; legislative agenda; health insurance reform; insurance scams.

7.     www.nwjustice.org: Dedicated to providing legal services for people with low incomes.

8.     www.elderjustice.coalition.com: a national advocacy voice supporting elder justice in America.

9.     www.caremanager.org: National Geriatric Care Manager site; info on finding a GCM; GCM resources.

10. www.cms.gov: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; Medicare and Medicaid enrollment info; prescription drug plan info.