Helpful Resources

Below are downloadable information sheets from AserCare Hospice, as well as links to other valuable resources.

American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine - a professional organization for physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers specializing in hospice and palliative medicine
American Health Care Association – a non-profit organization of affiliated state health organizations
American Medical Directors Association – the professional association of medical directors, attending physicians and others involved in long-term care
AseraCare Home Health – Golden Living's home healthcare company
Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association - the nation's largest and oldest professional nursing organization dedicated to promoting excellence in hospice and palliative nursing care
Medicare – the U.S. government's medical plan for people 65 years of age and older
Medicare's Definition of "What is the Difference Between Home Health Care and Hospice Care?"– A side-by-side comparison of Medicare's home health and hopice care benefits

National Alliance for Caregiving - a non-profit coalition of national organizations focusing on issues of family caregiving
National Alzheimer's Association – a voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research
National Association for the Support of Long Term Care – a national organization representing legislative and regulatory interests in healthcare
National Family Caregivers Association: Caregiving Section - a non-profit organization that empowers family caregivers to act on behalf of themselves and their loved ones
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization - a charitable organization advocating for the needs of people facing life-limiting illness
Social Security – the official Web site of the U.S. Social Security Administration