Helpful Links

Aging Elderly

Administration on Aging

Provides information on services to the elderly, especially to enable them to remain independent. Information on meals on wheels, transportation and at-home services.

National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a)

National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a)

The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging’s primary mission is to build the capacity of its members to help older persons and persons with disabilities live with dignity and choices in their homes and communities for as long as possible.

National Institute on Aging

National Institute on Aging

Information on research and practical resources for the aging population.

Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

Assisted Living

Administration for Community Living

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services created a new organization to help people with disabilities and older adults to be able to live at home with the support they need.

Assisted Living Federation of America

Assisted Living Federation of America

The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) is the largest national association exclusively dedicated to professionally-managed, resident-centered senior living communities and the seniors and families they serve.

Authorization of Non-Emergency Ambulance Transport

MTM Services – First Transit

Transport management company that contracts each of the following carriers: IlliniCare, Aetna Better Health, Wellcare, Harmony, Evercare, Meridian, Essense.  All transports much be pre-approved by MTM in order for Elite to schedule a transport.

NETSPAP.com

NETSPAP.com

Website designed to provide information for Medical and Transportation providers with the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services’ Non-Emergency Transportation Services Prior Approval Program. First Transit provides prior approvals of non-emergency transportation.

Cancer

American Cancer Society

Dedicated to helping persons who face cancer through research, patient services, early detection, treatment and education.

Bonnie Addario Lung Cancer Foundation

Bonnie Addario Lung Cancer Foundation

Patient funded to raise awareness and fund research to help you and generations to come.

National Breast Cancer Foundation

National Breast Cancer Foundation

Non-for profit foundation whose mission is to save lives through early detection and to provide mammograms for those in need.

National Cancer Institute

National Cancer Institute

Federal Government’s principal agency for cancer research and training.

Caregivers

Caregiver List

Caregiverlist connects seniors and professional caregivers with the most reliable eldercare options, highest quality rating and outstanding careers nationwide.

Caregivers and Medicare

Caregivers and Medicare

If you’re one of the nearly 66 million Americans caring for an aging, seriously ill, or disabled family member or friend, we’re here to help make your life a little easier.

Case Management, Nursing, Social Worker

American Academy of Nursing

An organization of distinguished nursing leaders recognized for their outstanding contributions in nursing education.

American Case Management Association

American Case Management Association

Association for Health Care Delivery System Case Management and Transitions of Care (TOC) Professionals.

American Nurses Association

American Nurses Association

The nation’s only full-service professional organization that represents the interests of the nation’s 3.1 million registered nurses.

American Nurses Credentialing Center

American Nurses Credentialing Center

Provides individuals and organizations throughout the nursing profession with the resources they need to achieve practice excellence.

American Nurses Foundation

American Nurses Foundation

This national foundation promotes the continued growth and development of nurses and services to advance the work of the nursing profession.

Case Management Society of American

Case Management Society of American

Leading non-profit association dedicated to the support and development of the profession of case management.

Illinois Center for Nursing

Illinois Center for Nursing

Producing more highly-skilled nursing professionals to meet the health care needs in Illinois.

JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration

JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration

A monthly publication reviewed by peers in the nursing profession.

National Association of Social Workers

National Association of Social Workers

NASW is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with 130,000 members.

Nurse.com

Nurse.com

The leading source of nursing jobs and nurse continuing education with over 13,500 nurse jobs and over 550 nurse CEs available.

City, State Agencies and State Health Insurance Marketplace

Chicago Department of Family and Support Services

Senior Services Area Agency on Aging administers a variety of programs from those who are healthy and active, to those who are frail and homebound.

Equip for Equality

Equip for Equality

Advancing the human and civil rights of people with physical and mental disabilities in Illinois.

Get Covered Illinois

Get Covered Illinois

The official health insurance marketplace for the State of Illinois under the Affordable Care Act.

Illinois Department of Aging

Illinois Department of Aging

State agency helps older people live independently in their own homes and communities.

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services

Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services

State agency structured to improving the lives of families through healthcare coverage and child support services.

Illinois Department of Human Services

Illinois Department of Human Services

State agency offers a range of services to help you become healthy and self-sufficient.

Diabetes

American Diabetes Association

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is a United States-based association working to fight the consequences of diabetes and to help those affected by diabetes.

Disease Control

Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC)

CDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety and security threats.

Discharge Planning

Allscripts

Leading provider of hospital based Case Management, Discharge Planning and Referral Management to the Post Acute and Extend Care Industry.

Federal Agencies – General Health, Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program.

Healthcare.gov

Healthcare.gov

Health Insurance Marketplace, Affordable Care Act.

Medicare.gov

Medicare.gov

Social insurance program that guarantees access to health insurance for certain Americans and legal residents 65 and older.

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services.

Health Information

MedlinePlus

The National Institutes of Health’s website provides up to date information on diseases, conditions and wellness issues for patients and family members.

Heart Disease, Stroke

American Heart Association

Provides information and resources to learn more about the efforts to reduce death caused by heart disease and stroke.

American Stroke Association

American Stroke Association

A non-profit organization whose efforts help to reduce disability and deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke.

National Stroke Association

National Stroke Association

Programs focused on prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and support for all impacted by stroke.

Home Care, Hospice

Hospice Net

Offers information on hospice services for patients, caregivers, and the bereaved facing life-threatening illness.

National Association for Home Care & Hospice

National Association for Home Care & Hospice

Non-profit organization that represents the nation’s 33,000 home care and hospice organizations.

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

Charitable organization created to broaden the understanding of hospice through research and education.

Kidney

National Kidney Foundation

Provides patient services, education, and research to prevent kidney disease and promotes organ donation.

Lung, Pulmonary/Respiratory Health and Diseases

American Lung Association

Voluntary health organization whose mission is lung health. Find facts about lung diseases, such as lung cancer.

American Thoracic Society

American Thoracic Society

Provides a better understanding of pulmonary/respiratory diseases, critical illness, and sleep disorders for patients on ventilators.

Medical Research

Cleveland Clinic

A non-profit academic medical center, provides clinical and hospital care and is a leader in research, education and health information.

Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic

Over 3,300 physicians, scientists and researchers share their expertise to empower you.

National Institute of Health

National Institute of Health

One of the world’s foremost medical research centers.

Mental Health, Mental Illness

Helpguide.org

Organization’s objective is to take control of your mental health, relationships, and lifestyle choices.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

National organization’s mission is “to eradicate mental illness and improve the quality of life of those affected by these diseases.”

National Institute of Mental Health

National Institute of Mental Health

The mission of NIMH is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure.

Nursing Home, Long Term Facilities

Illinois Nursing Home Administrator’s Association (INHAA)

INHAA is dedicated to providing quality educational programs and publications relevant to the Nursing Home industry and meeting the needs of Illinois Nursing Home administrators.

Mayo Clinic

National Association of Long Term Care Administrators Board (NAB)

Leading authority on licensing, credentialing and regulating administrators of organizations along the continuum of long term care.

Parkinson’s Disease

National Parkinson Foundation (NPF)

For over half a century, the National Parkinson Foundation has focused on meeting the needs in the care and treatment of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD).

Retirees

AARP

Formerly the American Association of Retired Persons. A membership organization leading positive social change and delivering value to people age 50.

Transportation

Pace Bus-Paratransit Service

Find a transportation service to fit your needs.

Transportation

Pace Bus-Paratransit Service

Find a transportation service to fit your needs.

Veterans

Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs

The mission of the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) is to empower veterans and their families to thrive.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

The US Department of Veterans Affairs provides patient care and federal benefits to veterans and their dependents.

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