A Guide for Caregivers

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (naela.org): Provides searchable database to assist in finding an elder-law attorney.

Medicare Rights (medicare rights.org): Independent source of health-care information and assistance for people with Medicare.

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (nhpco.org): Offers information on end-of-life issues and state-specific advance directives.

Nursing Homes (medicare.gov/nhcompare): Provides detailed information on the past performance of every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in the country.

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