Resources

The following information is only to be used as an educational resource. Aegis Home Care is not responsible for the information presented on each individual website. If you have any questions about information detailed on these sites, however, please call us at 919-442-5252 and we will assist you as well as we can.

Local and North Carolina-
Based Resources

Association for Home and Hospice Care of North Carolina

wwww.homeandhospicecare.org

On this website, you can obtain information about home care and hospice services and access an on-line directory of agencies and vendors located across the State. The Association represents over 750 licensed agencies across NC, providing health and health-related services in the home and community. Member agencies of the Association for Home & Hospice Care serve over 425,000 patients in all 100 counties of North Carolina.

Chapel Hill and Durham Eldercare Resources ("CHADER")

www.chadernc.com

Chapel Hill and Durham Eldercare Resources was created with the mission of providing networking and educational opportunities for senior-focused professionals while positively impacting the aging community in Durham and Orange Counties.

Chatham County Council on Aging

www.chathamcouncilonaging.org

The mission of the Chatham County Council on Aging is to promote and encourage independent living and physical and mental wellness through agency activities among the population over 60 years of age. Responsibilities of the agency include: (1) Providing home-based services, including in home aide, home delivered meals and minor home repair , that enable older adults to live independently in their own homes and avoid premature and costly institutionalization; (2) Providing health, wellness, nutrition, recreation and social programs and activities at both senior centers to support older adults living independently; (3) Offering quality information and referral programs to support older adults and caregivers in maintaining a high quality of life in the community; and (4) Collaborating with health and human services agencies, educational institutions,volunteers and professionals to extend health care access to underserved older adults throughout Chatham County.

Chatham-Orange Community Resource
Connections for Aging and Disabilities

www.chathamorangecrc.org

The joint Chatham-Orange Counties Community Resource Connections is a partnership providing a "no wrong door" approach for disabled and aging residents in these two counties. This consumer-driven, coordinated system of information and services is offered by the Chatham-Orange Counties Community Resource Connections to minimize confusion, enhance individual choices, and strengthen individual decision-making pertaining to needs and supports.

Council for Senior Citizens

www.councilseniorcitizens.org

Founded in 1949 in Durham as the Golden Age Society to provide neighborhood clubs for seniors, the agency received its first Older Americans Act grant in 1966, and officially changed its name in 1968 and remains an independent non-profit organization. With seven senior centers, including the downtown Durham Center for Senior Life, the Council offers a wide array of programs and services for older adults. Services include congregate meals, transportation, adult education, exercise classes, socialization, health promotion, caregiver support services, Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP), information referrals, and case assistance.

Family Support Network of NC

http://fsnnc.med.unc.edu/

The mission of Family Support Network of North Carolina is to promote and provide support for families with children who have special needs. Family Support Network of North Carolina promotes and provides support for families with children who have special needs. Families are in a unique position to offer information and support to other families. An experienced family member can share the most practical advice and help a parent navigate the complex service system. Having support can make it easier for families to experience the joy and satisfaction that can come from parenting a child with special needs. This Parent-to-Parent support is available through local, affiliated Family Support Network programs across the state and through the Central Directory of Resources.

North Carolina Aging and Disability Resource Connections

www.dhhs.state.nc.us/olts/what/access_adrc.htm

This is the North Carolina Aging and Disability Resource Centers website. It provides information about the goals and functions of a CRC as well as links to fact sheets, research & reports and resources.

North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services

/www.ncdhhs.gov/aging

The primary mission of this Division of the NC Department of Health and Human Services is to promote independence and enhance the dignity of North Carolina's older adults, persons with disabilities, and their families through a community-based system of opportunities, services, benefits, and protections.

North Carolina Division of Social Services

www.ncdhhs.gov/dss/

North Carolina has a State Supervised, County Administered social services system. This means our State Government provides oversight and support, but it is the 100 local County Departments of Social Services that deliver the services and benefits. The main focus of the DSS is to protect and advocate for vulnerable populations—they have many programs and resources for both seniors and for parents of special needs children, including emergency assistance and food & nutrition assistance.

North Carolina Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)

www.ncdoi.com/Consumer/Shiip/Shiip.asp

The SHIIP program is a free resource through the NC Department of Insurance to answer questions and counsel Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers about Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage, Medicare prescription drug plans, long-term care insurance and other health insurance concerns. The counselors offer free and unbiased counseling on Medicare health care products and provide assistance with Medicare/Medicaid billing errors.

Piedmont Health Services

www.piedmonthealth.org

Piedmont Health Services has been providing health care services to North Carolinians since 1970. They operate six community health centers and a SeniorCare center in Alamance, Orange, Chatham, and Caswell counties and have a service area of 14 North Carolina counties. Piedmont Health Services provides comprehensive health care, dental care, medical services, pharmaceutical, and nutrition services to all segments of the community, with special emphasis on those segments of the population receiving inadequate health care and whose access is restricted.

Resources for Seniors

www.resourcesforseniors.com

Resources for Seniors, Inc. (RFS) was founded in 1973 with a mission to provide home- and community-based services so that disabled and senior adults can maximize their independence for as long as possible while remaining in their homes. In 1993 the name of the agency was changed from Council on Aging of Wake County to better describe their guiding mission. Resources for Seniors operates programs and services for independent as well as dependent senior and disabled adults in Wake County.

Sadler Construction of Raleigh

www.sadlerconstructionnc.com

Sadler Construction integrates accessible home design techniques with the latest assistive products and technologies in order to create living environments that are well-crafted, safe and barrier-free. No longer will you have to place functionality over the fit and finish of your home. Sadler specializes in designing 'accessible homes,' meaning homes that are either capable of meeting someone’s disability needs right now, or can be adapted to do so in the future with minimal structural changes and expense.

UNC Home Health

wwww.unchealthcare.org/site/home_health

UNC Home Health provides part-time, intermittent home health services to homebound patients. They provide intermittent skilled nursing care, home health aides that provide personal care for specific patient needs under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist, and various forms of therapy in the home setting, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. UNC Home Health primarily covers a service area of Orange, Durham, Alamance, and Chatham counties and is part of the renowned UNC Health Care System.

National Resources

AARP

www.aarp.org

Founded in 1958, AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people 50 and over improve the quality of their lives. AARP has grown to 40 million members and has offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. As the nation's largest membership organization for people 50+, AARP is leading a revolution in the way people view and live life after 50.AARP's mission is to enhance the quality of life for all as we age, leading positive social change and delivering value to members through information, advocacy and service.

Administration on Aging

www.aoa.gov

The Administration on Aging website is a wonderful resource for seniors, families of seniors, caregivers, and community providers alike. The site is offered by the US Department of Health and Human Services to provide a robust overview of topics and services related to senior citizens and aging.

The ALS Association

www.alsa.org

ALS (Amyotrphic lateral sclerosis, often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects an average of 15 new people each day...almost 6,000 people a year are newly diagnosed. The ALS association is the only nonprofit voluntary health agency dedicated solely to the urgent fight against ALS, The risk for ALS increases with age, so this affects both caregivers and seniors. The ALS Association relentlessly pursues its mission to help people living with ALS and to search for a cure to this degenerative disease.

Alzheimer's Association

www.alz.org

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support, and research. Their mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for seniors and families affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Their website is a fantastic resource for information on this growing concern in the senior community.

American Diabetes Association

www.diabetes.org

The American Diabetes Association funds research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities; provides objective and credible information; and gives voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes, for seniors and people of all ages.

American Lung Association

www.lungusa.org

The American Lung Association® is the oldest voluntary health organization in the United States. Founded in 1904 to fight tuberculosis, the American Lung Association® today fights lung disease, for the elderly and people of all ages, in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health.

American Parkinson Disease Association

www.apdaparkinson.org

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is the country's largest grassroots organization serving the 1.5 million Americans with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers. The APDA helps seniors and families living with Parkinson Disease through their patient and caregiver support, education and research.

Autism Society of America

www.autism-society.org

Founded in 1965 by Dr. Bernard Rimland, Dr. Ruth Sullivan and many other parents of children with autism, the Autism Society is the leading source of trusted and reliable information about autism. Through its strong chapter network, the Autism Society has spearheaded numerous pieces of state and local legislation, including the 2006 Combating Autism Act, the first federal autism-specific law. The Autism Society's website is one of the most visited websites on autism in the world and its quarterly journal, Autism Advocate, has a broad national readership.

Benefits Checkup

www.benefitscheckup.org

Created by the National Council on Aging (NCOA), Benefits Checkup is a service to help older adults receive benefits from existing federal, state and local programs. Benefits Checkup can help senior citizens with various needs that also have limited income and resources to get services ranging from heating and energy assistance to prescription savings programs and income supplements.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

www.cff.org

The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a nonprofit donor-supported organization, is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease. The Foundation is the leading organization in the United States devoted to cystic fibrosis. It funds and accredits more than 115 CF care centers , 95 adult care programs and 50 affiliate programs, and has 80 chapters and branch offices nationwide.

Family Caregiver Alliance

www.caregiver.org

Family Caregiver Alliance was the first community-based nonprofit organization in the country to address the needs of families and friends providing long-term care at home, for seniors and people of all ages. FCA now offers programs at national, state and local levels to support and sustain in-home caregivers.

Meals on Wheels Association of America

www.mowaa.org

The Meals On Wheels Association of America is the oldest and largest national organization composed of and representing local, community-based Senior Nutrition Programs in all 50 U.S. states. These programs provide well over one million meals to seniors who need them each day through a network of over 5,000 local Senior Nutrition Programs.

National Alliance for Caregiving

www.caregiving.org

The National Alliance for Caregiving is dedicated to providing support to family caregivers for seniors and people of all ages, as well as the professionals who help them and to increasing public awareness of issues facing family caregivers.

National Association of Home Care and Hospice

wwww.helpuschoosehome.com/

Nine out of 10 people prefer home care over institutional care. Home care combines efficiency and compassion with the latest in health-care technology. It encourages independence for seniors and those living with chronic health conditions, while keeping families together. This website provides a summary of the benefits of home care and helps families understand when home care might be appropriate for their needs.

National Family Caregiver Association

www.nfcacares.org

The National Family Caregivers Association educates, supports, empowers and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for loved ones with a chronic illness or disability or the frailties of old age. NFCA reaches across the boundaries of diagnoses, relationships and life stages to help transform family caregivers' lives by removing barriers to health and well being.

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

www.nhpco.org

The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) is the largest nonprofit membership organization representing hospice and palliative care programs and professionals in the United States. The organization is committed to improving end of life care for seniors and people of all ages. The NHPCO is dedicated to expanding access to hospice care with the goal of profoundly enhancing quality of life for people dying in America and their loved ones.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

www.nmss.org

The National MS Society is an organization dedicated to help each person address the challenges of living with MS through their 50-state network of chapters. The Society helps people affected by MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, and providing programs and services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward.

Senior Magazine

www.seniormag.com

Senior Magazine is an online magazine dedicated to writing about issues that affect senior citizens. This magazine includes articles from senior health, financial planning, end of life planning, caregiver resources and services that benefit seniors.

Special Olympics

www.specialolympics.org

Special Olympics is a global nonprofit organization targeting the nearly 200 million people round the world who have intellectual disabilities. With a presence in nearly 200 countries worldwide and seven world-region offices , the Special Olympics organization is constantly expanding. In the decades since Eunice Kennedy Shriver founded Special Olympics in 1968, the organization has worked tirelessly to expand its sports and health programs to foster greater inclusiveness of people with intellectual disabilities.

United Cerebral Palsy

www.ucp.org

United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability. As one of the largest health charities in America, the UCP mission is to advance the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of people with disabilities through an affiliate network. For 60 years, UCP has been committed to change and progress for persons with disabilities. Founded in 1949, the national organization and its nationwide network of affiliates strive to ensure the inclusion of persons with disabilities in every facet of society. UCP affiliates serve more than 176,000 children and adults with disabilities and their families every day.