Featured Sites:
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Area Agency on Aging
A private, non-profit corporation, dedicated to coordinating the
planning, development, and delivery of services for persons in Maricopa
County who are 60 years of age and older, and for adults 18 years and
older who are disabled with long term needs. Among many of the
organization’s assistance programs is a 24-hour Senior HELP LINE (602/
264 –HELP [4357] or toll-free at 1-888-783-7500). The LINE is staffed by
professionals who provide information in English and Spanish about
services including transportation, housing, home care, long-term care
and meals on wheels.
Here you'll find a
host of programs, services, and activities of interest to senior adults in
Mesa, East Mesa, and Apache Junction. Visit our Senior Center website for
details on exciting programs occurring at each Center.
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Compare Nursing Homes In Arizona
The primary purpose of Nursing Home Compare is to provide detailed
information about the performance of every Medicare and Medicaid
certified nursing home in the country. Information found at this site
should be interpreted carefully and used in conjunction with other
sources, as well as a visit to the nursing home.
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Alzheimer's Association
Helps people understand Alzheimer's disease, and providing programs and
services to assist individuals throughout the disease process is a
fundamental part of the Alzheimer's Association mission.
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Administration on Aging
The mission of the Aging and Adult Administration is to support and
enhance the ability of at-risk and older adults to meet their needs to
the maximum of their ability, choice, and benefit.
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Arizona State Braille and Talking Book Library
The Braille and Talking Book Library Division provides public library
services to over 10,000 Arizonans who are blind, visually impaired, or
who cannot hold a book or turn pages. Each day more than 2,000 recorded
and Braille books and magazines are loaned and delivered for FREE to
Arizona residents who qualify.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as
the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people -
at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health
decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships.
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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is a federal agency
within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CMS runs the
Medicare and Medicaid programs — two national health care programs that
benefit about 75 million Americans.
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Arizona Department of Health Services
Supports a variety of programs and services meant to improve access to
high quality primary health care, particularly for the uninsured and
other vulnerable populations.
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Eldercare Web
A collection of information and resources covering topics such as health
care, aging, and law.
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