RESOURCES

Good Samaritan Senior Care is happy to provide the following links to sites that you may find useful:

The Senior’s Choice
If you or someone you know needs in-home care outside of the St. Louis area, we are pleased to recommend our colleagues in your area. As fellow members of The Senior’s Choice, the nation’s largest network of independent private duty companies, we represent the highest level of senior care available for your loved ones.  Click  here to find a member of The Senior’s Choice in your area.

AARP
American Association of Retired Persons provides resources and advice on auto service, entertainment, family caregiving, finances, groceries, health and wellness, insurance restaurants, shopping, technology and travel. Take some time to browse through the different categories. You will be amazed with all the information. Click here for more information on affordable options are offered by AARP.
 
The Alzheimer Association
The Alzheimer Association has a very informative website about Alzheimer's disease and other dementia related diseases. The organization leads the way in research. It offers suggestions and support on carrying for a loved one and how to join a support group. Visit the Alzheimer Association website to learn more about Alzheimer and dementia, join a support group, read about research, and where to go for resources.

ALS
ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.  The ALS Association website will help you to understand the disease, the symptoms, the progression and where to go for help and suppport.

American Diabetes Association
Diabetes refers to a group of diseases that reflect how your body uses blood sugar.  The American Diabetes Association has a very informative website explaing the types of diabetes and how it affects your body. If you are interested in what diabetes is and its effect on your body,  click to  enter the website: American Diabetes Association.

Bright Focus Foundation
Bright Focus Foundation is one of America’s leading supporters of scientific and medical investigations into Alzheimer’s disease, glaucoma, macular degeneration, heart disease, and stroke. Click here for more information about a variety of disease.

Home Safety Checklist
Everyone's home is their safe place. It is where you feel the most comfortable and familiar with your surroundings. As we age, there are some important features in your home that you need to be aware of for your safety.  How safe is your home?  Click for our Home Safety Checklist.

Hospice Care
Hospice Care is not something we want to think about, but knowing what to expect will make this transition helpful. What is the difference in pallitive care and hospice care?  Who can benefit from this care? What to expect at End-of-Life? For more information click National Institute of Aging and Palliative and Hospice Care

National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging primary mission is to help older persons and persons with disabilities live with dignity and choices in their homes and communities for as long as possible.  Click here for more information.

Parkinson Disease
Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects predominately dopamine-producing (“dopaminergic”) neurons in a specific area of the brain.  The Parkinson Disease Foundation has an excellent website with information about early sign's of Parkinson, stages of Parkinson's, as well as understanding everything about Parkinson's.  For more information  click on:  Parkinson's Foundation Website.