WEB LINKS

This web site has a list of the free Health Clinics in Arkansas, there are 24 or 25 of them scattered around the state.

The Homepage of one of the largest associations of Retired People. 

Excellent informational site which includes online tools for evaluating your present health, and even a Quick Diagnosis in which you input your symptoms. Also contains an explanation of many tests and procedures your doctor may order.

"The website to conduct business with & get information from the government...all in one place!" Comprehensive site which covers Benefits, Health & Nutrition, Consumer Protection, Services, Taxes, and more.

Information on Elders and Eldercare

AgeNet bridges the distance between aging parents and adult children by  providing actionable information on health, geriatric drugs, legal, financial, insurance, housing  and caregiver support issues. 

Information for Alzheimer's Patients and their Families

The Division serves as the focal point for all matters concerning older Arkansans. The Website contains information of particular interest to Older Arkansans concerning State Programs and Aging Resources available to Arkansans. 

AFMC makes avialable to consumers an extensive range of services - including important information about the Medicare and Medicaid programs, Health information and education, and news about the health topics that concern you most.

Arkansas Relay Service provides free telephone services to individuals with a hearing and/or speech impairment.

Healthfinder® is a gateway consumer health and human services information web site from the United States government.

Specializing in resources for the Caregiver. (Not necessarily just elder caregivers.) 

Friendly4Seniors.com searches the Internet to find useful sites for Seniors and their loved ones. Contains a comprehensive listing of links to senior citizen resource websites. 

Mental Health Resources

Primarily a Shopping Site geared towards the special needs of Seniors and Caregivers, this site also has an informative monthly online newsletter covering a variety of topics.

The official U.S. Government site for Medicare Information.

Consumer focused website offering free quotes and price lists for over 800 brand name and over 1300 generic prescription drugs available for order abroad over the Internet at greatly reduced prices

MerckSource - Health Information, tools and resources

The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare was founded in 1982 to serve as an advocate for the landmark federal programs of Social Security and Medicare and for all Americans who seek a healthy, productive and secure retirement. 

The NSCLC was established in 1972 to help older Americans live their lives in dignity and freedom from poverty, through legal work in support of elderly poor clients, client groups, and Elder Law Attorneys. 

N4A operates the Eldercare Locator, to help caregivers locate services for older adults in their own communities. The website also provides late-breaking news on Aging policies in Washington, D.C.

The National Senior Service Corps helps people age 55 and older find service opportunities related to their interests and close to home. 

Health information and services site. One of the more notable features of this site is their "Ask and Expert" area, where your health questions are answered.

A website where senior citizens, their families, attorneys, social workers, and financial planners can access information abut Elder Law, Medicare, Medicaid, estate planning, trusts, and the rights of the elderly and disabled. 

A site with information on a wide range of topics including scams against seniors, reverse mortgages, funerals, hospices, etc. 

The place to go to get a copy of your personal earnings and benefits statement, a replacement Social Security card, or get answers to your questions about Social Security. 

News for veterans, information on benefits, other web resources for veterans. 

An interactive health site which contains not only health information, but also "Condition Centers" with specific information for your health condition and a public forum for others with that same condition. They also have an online Medical Library.

An information and self-help resource for, and by, widows and widowers. Topics covered include grief, bereavement, recovery, and other information helpful to people who have suffered the death of a spouse or life partner.