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Knowledge is power. We’ve found these links helpful, and hope they can help you too. Please note that these links go to other websites and are not the property or responsibility of Smerken Consulting.

Medicare

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Now consumers, caregivers and health care professionals can access the timeliest Medicare information and resources, including state-specific information on Medicare-covered services, coordination of benefits, and what to do in the prescription drug coverage gap. Medicare Interactive, the Medicare Rights Center’s unique online tool, lets you search within broad topics, look up basic information, or seek out specific terms.

Recommended Reading

Reading Recommendations for Caregivers

Educational Tutorials by The Kaiser Foundation

Medicare 101

Access to Medicare for People with Disabilities

Medicare Advantage Plans

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Benefit

Financing Long Term Care

ElderLaw Resources

Washington Law Help (Northwest Justice Project)

End of Life Resources

NPR End of Life series

Funeral Arrangements

People's Memorial Association

Informational Brochures

Alzheimer's and Dementia Resources

What is Alzheimer's Disease?

Alzheimer's disease

Short Online Video on Alzheimer's (requires Real Player)

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease Online Video

Online slideshow about Alzheimer's Disease

National Geographic Mapping Memory (animated graphic)

Long Term Care Alternatives

Affordable Housing

What is Affordable Housing?

Locate an Assisted Living Facility in Washington State

Locate an Adult Family Home in Washington State

Locate an Skilled Nursing Facility in Washington State

About Geriatric Care Management

What is Geriatric Care Management?

National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers

Selecting a Geriatric Care Manager

Helpful Products and Services

The Alzheimers Store (products to manage memory loss)

AbleData (Assistive Technology Products)