Other Related Sites
Health Care Financing Administration: www.cms.hhs.gov
Comprehensive information on Medicare, Medicaid, and long term care in general.
Medicare Official Government Site: www.medicare.gov
You can find the latest inspection information on any nursing home in the country by clicking on "Nursing Home Compare." This site also has excellent general information on choosing a nursing home.
Administration on Aging: www.aoa.dhhs.gov
Excellent government site with vast amounts of information for consumers of long term care. Also offers many links.
National Citizens Coalition for Nursing Home Reform: www.nccnhr.org
A consumer and advocate group devoted to improving the quality of life and care for nursing home residents. Has a listing of all state Ombudsman Programs in the nation.
Official State of Connecticut Web Site: www.ct.gov
Official web site for the State of Connecticut, providing information on the agencies, organizations State Government and information on cities and towns.
Connecticut Department of Social Services Web Site: www.ct.gov/dssState directory for information about elderly services. welfare reform, child support, child care.
Department of Public Health Web Site: www.state.ct.us/dph/
State directory for information about nursing home regulations.
Connecticut General Assembly Web Site: http://www.cga.ct.gov/Comprehensive information on the House, Senate, committees, legislative agencies and Bill information. Links to many State Government and media sites.
Connecticut Aging Network Web Site: http://www.ctagingnetwork.org/agencies.htm
A gateway to information on all aging issues and services in the State of Connecticut.
A Web Site provided as a public service of Connecticut Legal Services, Inc.:http://www.ctelderlaw.org/ CTElderLaw.org was created to provide comprehensive, current information on elder law, government programs and legal assistance for residents of Connecticut age 60 and older.
Connecticut AARP Web Site: http://www.aarp.org/states/ct/home.html
This site provides information on a wide range of programs and services, advocacy activities and volunteer opportunities.