Helpful Links
Aging Elderly
Provides information on services to the elderly, especially to enable them to remain independent. Information on meals on wheels, transportation and at-home services.
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a)
The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging’s primary mission is to build the capacity of its members to help older persons and persons with disabilities live with dignity and choices in their homes and communities for as long as possible.
National Institute on Aging
Information on research and practical resources for the aging population.
Alzheimer’s
The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research.
Assisted Living
Administration for Community Living
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services created a new organization to help people with disabilities and older adults to be able to live at home with the support they need.
Assisted Living Federation of America
The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) is the largest national association exclusively dedicated to professionally-managed, resident-centered senior living communities and the seniors and families they serve.
Authorization of Non-Emergency Ambulance Transport
Transport management company that contracts each of the following carriers: IlliniCare, Aetna Better Health, Wellcare, Harmony, Evercare, Meridian, Essense. All transports much be pre-approved by MTM in order for Elite to schedule a transport.
NETSPAP.com
Website designed to provide information for Medical and Transportation providers with the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services’ Non-Emergency Transportation Services Prior Approval Program. First Transit provides prior approvals of non-emergency transportation.
Cancer
Dedicated to helping persons who face cancer through research, patient services, early detection, treatment and education.
Bonnie Addario Lung Cancer Foundation
Patient funded to raise awareness and fund research to help you and generations to come.
National Breast Cancer Foundation
Non-for profit foundation whose mission is to save lives through early detection and to provide mammograms for those in need.
National Cancer Institute
Federal Government’s principal agency for cancer research and training.
Caregivers
Caregiverlist connects seniors and professional caregivers with the most reliable eldercare options, highest quality rating and outstanding careers nationwide.
Caregivers and Medicare
If you’re one of the nearly 66 million Americans caring for an aging, seriously ill, or disabled family member or friend, we’re here to help make your life a little easier.
Case Management, Nursing, Social Worker
An organization of distinguished nursing leaders recognized for their outstanding contributions in nursing education.
American Case Management Association
Association for Health Care Delivery System Case Management and Transitions of Care (TOC) Professionals.
American Nurses Association
The nation’s only full-service professional organization that represents the interests of the nation’s 3.1 million registered nurses.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
Provides individuals and organizations throughout the nursing profession with the resources they need to achieve practice excellence.
American Nurses Foundation
This national foundation promotes the continued growth and development of nurses and services to advance the work of the nursing profession.
Case Management Society of American
Leading non-profit association dedicated to the support and development of the profession of case management.
Illinois Center for Nursing
Producing more highly-skilled nursing professionals to meet the health care needs in Illinois.
JONA: The Journal of Nursing Administration
A monthly publication reviewed by peers in the nursing profession.
National Association of Social Workers
NASW is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with 130,000 members.
Nurse.com
The leading source of nursing jobs and nurse continuing education with over 13,500 nurse jobs and over 550 nurse CEs available.
City, State Agencies and State Health Insurance Marketplace
Chicago Department of Family and Support Services
Senior Services Area Agency on Aging administers a variety of programs from those who are healthy and active, to those who are frail and homebound.
Equip for Equality
Advancing the human and civil rights of people with physical and mental disabilities in Illinois.
Get Covered Illinois
The official health insurance marketplace for the State of Illinois under the Affordable Care Act.
Illinois Department of Aging
State agency helps older people live independently in their own homes and communities.
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
State agency structured to improving the lives of families through healthcare coverage and child support services.
Illinois Department of Human Services
State agency offers a range of services to help you become healthy and self-sufficient.
Diabetes
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is a United States-based association working to fight the consequences of diabetes and to help those affected by diabetes.
Disease Control
Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC)
CDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety and security threats.
Discharge Planning
Leading provider of hospital based Case Management, Discharge Planning and Referral Management to the Post Acute and Extend Care Industry.
Federal Agencies – General Health, Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program.
Healthcare.gov
Health Insurance Marketplace, Affordable Care Act.
Medicare.gov
Social insurance program that guarantees access to health insurance for certain Americans and legal residents 65 and older.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services.
Health Information
The National Institutes of Health’s website provides up to date information on diseases, conditions and wellness issues for patients and family members.
Heart Disease, Stroke
Provides information and resources to learn more about the efforts to reduce death caused by heart disease and stroke.
American Stroke Association
A non-profit organization whose efforts help to reduce disability and deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke.
National Stroke Association
Programs focused on prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and support for all impacted by stroke.
Home Care, Hospice
Offers information on hospice services for patients, caregivers, and the bereaved facing life-threatening illness.
National Association for Home Care & Hospice
Non-profit organization that represents the nation’s 33,000 home care and hospice organizations.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Charitable organization created to broaden the understanding of hospice through research and education.
Kidney
Provides patient services, education, and research to prevent kidney disease and promotes organ donation.
Lung, Pulmonary/Respiratory Health and Diseases
Voluntary health organization whose mission is lung health. Find facts about lung diseases, such as lung cancer.
American Thoracic Society
Provides a better understanding of pulmonary/respiratory diseases, critical illness, and sleep disorders for patients on ventilators.
Medical Research
A non-profit academic medical center, provides clinical and hospital care and is a leader in research, education and health information.
Mayo Clinic
Over 3,300 physicians, scientists and researchers share their expertise to empower you.
National Institute of Health
One of the world’s foremost medical research centers.
Mental Health, Mental Illness
Organization’s objective is to take control of your mental health, relationships, and lifestyle choices.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
National organization’s mission is “to eradicate mental illness and improve the quality of life of those affected by these diseases.”
National Institute of Mental Health
The mission of NIMH is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure.
Nursing Home, Long Term Facilities
Illinois Nursing Home Administrator’s Association (INHAA)
INHAA is dedicated to providing quality educational programs and publications relevant to the Nursing Home industry and meeting the needs of Illinois Nursing Home administrators.
Mayo Clinic
Leading authority on licensing, credentialing and regulating administrators of organizations along the continuum of long term care.
Parkinson’s Disease
National Parkinson Foundation (NPF)
For over half a century, the National Parkinson Foundation has focused on meeting the needs in the care and treatment of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD).
Retirees
Formerly the American Association of Retired Persons. A membership organization leading positive social change and delivering value to people age 50.
Veterans
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
The mission of the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) is to empower veterans and their families to thrive.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
The US Department of Veterans Affairs provides patient care and federal benefits to veterans and their dependents.
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