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Resources and useful Links

Below are links to sites that we at Senior Matters believe carry information that you might find useful.

National Council on Aging

The National Council on Aging website has information on Senior health and diet, bill pay assistance, staying independent, and much, much more.

NIHseniorhealth.gov

This site was developed by the National Institute on Aging and the National Library of Medicine. The site features authoritive and up-to-date health information for mature adults. New topics are added on a regular basis.

The Lieutenant Governor's Office on Aging

A South Carolina resource specifically designed to connect seniors with available resources.

A Guide to Laws and Programs Affecting Senior Citizens

This guide was prepared by the SC Bar Young Lawyers Division and the Lieutenant Governor's Office on Aging for senior citizens in South Carolina.

Benefits Check Up

This is a free web based service that allows senior Americans and their families to quickly determine federal, state, and local benefits they qualify for and how to claim them. Links to the South Carolina Medicaid form are on this website. This site is sponsored by the National Council on Aging.
Family Caregiver Alliance

FCA is a public voice for caregivers. Information and support for caregiving families and professional caregivers is provided.
Advance Care Planning from Caring Connections

Information is offered regarding advance directives and links are provided to South Carolina Living Will and Health Care Power of Attorney forms.
How do I qualify for Medicaid?

This link takes you to the page of the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services that lists the income allowances for each type of Medicaid.
Blood Pressure Tracker

Keep track of your blood pressure online - free. You will be able to easily track your systolic and diastolic blood pressure in grid format and on a graph.   You will also be able to print your own report to share with your doctor.
South Carolina Medicaid Form

This link takes you directly to the South Carolina Medicaid form.

Senior Journal

Articles of interest for senior citizens and baby boomers in a newspaper type format.  Articles on health and wellness, Medicare Q & A, and more…….

AARP

AARP is one of the most well known organizations for people 50+ in the country.  ARRP offers everything from insurance services to medical prescription and travel discounts.

GCM
Member of National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, Inc.
GCM - click her to learn more about Geriatric Care Managers.
NGA
Registered Guardians with the National Guardianship Foundation
NGA - Click here to learn more about registered guardianship.

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