Helpful Links
The Washington Home has compiled a list of website links that you may find useful.

http://www2.aahsa.org
The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging is committed to advancing the vision of healthy, affordable, ethical aging services for America. The consumer section of this website contains a wealth of information how to choose a long-term care facility.

http://www.alz.org
The Alzheimer’s Association is a leader in Alzheimer research and support. This site contains information about Alzheimer’s for those with the disease, for caregivers, and for physicians and health care professionals.

http://www.alzheimers.org
A public, U.S. government-funded resource, the ADEAR Center strives to be a current, comprehensive, unbiased source of information about Alzheimer’s disease. The center compiles, archives, and disseminates information on the disease.

http://www.caregivers.com
This website provides useful information for caregivers on health, financial, insurance and legal matters.

http://www.jcaho.com
The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations evaluates and accredits nearly 17,0000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. An independent, not for profit organization, JCAHO is the nation's predominant standards-setting and accrediting body in the United States. The Washington Home is accredited by JCAHO. JCAHO accreditation is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization's commitment to meeting certain performance standards.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/caregivers.html
This website is a comprehensive clearinghouse of information for caregivers.

http://wagecc.gwumc.edu
The Washington, D.C.- Area Geriatric Education Center Consortium is a collaboration of institutions concerned with improving the health of older persons living in the greater Washington, D.C. regional area.

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