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Useful Nursing Home Abuse WebsitesThe following web sites may be useful for finding more specific information about a particular topic. Administration on Aging. Federal government agency that provides information to older persons and their families on age-related issues. American Association of Retired Persons . A non-profit, non-partisan association dedicated to shaping and enriching the American aging experience. American Geriatrics Society . A professional organization of health-care providers dedicated to improving the health and well-being of older people and effecting change in the provision of health care to older Americans by shaping attitudes, policies, and practices of geriatric health care. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services . Formerly known as the Health Care Financing Administration, the centers are that part of the United States Department of Health and Human Services responsible for administering Medicare and Medicaid programs and assessing the quality of health care facilities and services and taking appropriate enforcement actions. National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform. Consumers and advocates achieving quality of life for people with long-term care needs through education, group programs, promotion of the best care practices, being responsive to people's needs, and enforcing quality standards of health and living. National Health Law Program. A national public interest law firm seeking to improve health care for America's elderly, poor, disabled, and minority citizens. National Institute on Aging. This federal agency of the National Institutes of Health promotes healthy aging by supporting and conducting research and public education on aging issues. National Senior Citizen Law Center. National advocates devoted to promoting the independence and well-being of elderly and disabled people. Nursing Home Info: The Nationwide Nursing Home Directory. Nationwide nursing home information provided by a financial and Internet marketing consulting firm specializing in the senior care area. Pennsylvania Department of Health. Contains contact information for various Health related areas, including nursing home standards, nurse's aides registry, complaints, state requirements, licensing, etc. Pennsylvania Medicaid. A joint federal and state program that helps with medical costs for many low income people. Pennsylvania State Nurse's Aide Registry. Maintains a list of all names of nurses aides that have been found guilty of neglect, abuse, mistreating residents, or misappropriation of property of a resident United States Department of Health and Human Services. Website devoted to Medicare issues. Put our experience to work for youWhen a loved one as been a victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, you need an experienced law firm that will work hard to protect your loved one's rights. The attorneys at Edgar Snyder & Associates have been helping injury victims and their families for over 25 years. In addition, our highly-rated law firm has represented more than 30,000 injured people and has answered over 350,000 injury-related legal questions. Let us put this experience to work for you. | |
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