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Alzheimers Association
This site contains tremendous information about Alzheimer's disease. Learn about the illness and how it is currently being treated. This website provides information on where to find local support groups. A message board also exists. Learn about the latest research information on Alzheimer's and opportunities for advocacy.

American Stroke Association
An excellent website providing detailed information about stroke. Learn the warning signs of stroke and its treatment. This site provides information for caregivers on how they can cope and has links to local groups. Obtain a free one year subscription to "Stroke Connection" magazine which contains practical information on daily living with stroke.

Health Care Assoc. Of Michigan
This site allows you to search the most recent consumer guide to nursing homes by county. Learn the results of annual unannounced state inspections for all nursing homes and customer satisfaction surveys. An excellent tool for families who have a loved one that needs nursing home placement. This site also lets you search the most recent consumer guide to assisted living facilities by county. It has a checklist for what to look for in an assisted living facility and a cost calculator.

Michigan Long Term Care Portal
This site is Michigan's guide to long term care (LTC). It contains information on planning for LTC, Medicaid, how to find professionals, and directories of resources and area services for seniors. This site also contains a confidential self assessment test to determine if someone needs LTC.

Michigan Senior Information
This is the site of Michigan Office of Services to the Aging. It provides broad information on topics like nutrition, prescription drug assistance programs, and Medicare FAQ's. Search for providers, services and agencies that assist seniors and their caregivers.