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Health and Care Giving Resources Government Connections
Foss's Religious AffiliationsFoss's Caregiving/Housing Affiliations Resources for Seniors
Health and Care Giving Resources
Alzheimer's Association Organization dedicated to Alzheimer's research and supporting those affected by Alzheimer's including their families and friends. The Alzheimer's Association also provides a voice for those with Alzheimer's Disease on a local, state, and national level.
The Care Team Network The Support Team Network is a national training and resource center for the development of volunteer Support Teams for persons with health concerns, or other special needs.
National Family Caregivers Association Group that educates, supports, empowers and speaks up for the millions of Americans who care for chronically ill, aged or disabled loved ones.
Web MD Online medical resource which covers a wide range of subject areas.
National Institute on Aging Organization that offers research on aging research.
Government Connections
Administration on Aging This government site reviews programs that offer services and opportunities for older Americans and their caregivers.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid CMS is a federal agency which sponsors Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA programs.
Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens The Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens provides a variety of programs and services for older people and people with disabilities in the Seattle-King County area.
Social Security Administration The official site for the Social Security Administration.Foss's Caregiving/Housing Affiliations
Washington Association of Housing and Services for the Aging WAHSA represents and promotes the common interests of its members through leadership, advocacy, education, and cost-saving group services in order to enhance members' ability to service their constituency.
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) is committed to advancing the vision of healthy, affordable, ethical aging services for America.
Foss' s Religious Affiliations
Northwest Washington Synod of the ELCA This is the home of the Northwest Washington Synod of Region 1 of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) (of which Foss is a part).
Lutheran Services in America Lutheran Services in America (LSA) is an alliance of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, and their related social ministry organizations.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America The main site of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, which is Foss's umbrella nonprofit organization.
Resources for Seniors
American Association for Retired Persons AARP has many resources for caregivers and those faces the challenges and benefits of growing older.
Benefits Check-Up A financial tool to help find programs for people ages 55 and over that may pay for some of their costs of prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential items or services.
DSHS Offers a variety of Aging and Disability Services for Washington residents.
Elderhostel This non-profit is an educational and travel organization for older adults.
Fighting Fraud Check out their "tips" on scams, schemes and fraud.
Senior Services The mission of this King County/Seattle area agency is to be an effective provider of quality services that support the independence of seniors.
The Third Age An online media and direct marketing company focused exclusively on serving the
needs of midlife adults -- generally those in their 40s, 50s and 60s -- and those who want to build a genuine relationship with them.
