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The following is a list of useful links related to senior home care agencies:

Caregiver Resources and Long Term Care – U.S. Department. of Health and Human Services
There are numerous materials available from the Department of Health and Human Services regarding senior long-term care. Options for aging at home, Medicare information, tools for caregivers, aging in place, advance directives, veteran services, and other programs are a few of the subjects covered.

Health in Aging Foundation (HiAF)
The goal of the HiAF is to support older adults in maintaining their independence, health, and quality of life by providing them with resources, education, and connections to a wide range of healthcare providers.

Private Duty Homecare Association (PDHCA)
The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) founded the Private Duty Homecare Association (PDHCA). The goal of this trade group for home care providers is to support the sick and disabled in continuing to live in their own homes.

National Association for Home Care and Hospice
The largest trade body in the US representing the interests and concerns of home care agencies, hospices, and organizations that provide home care aides. 

California Health Advocates
Find out more about long-term care options and Medicare benefits for California residents. Together with the California Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) initiative, they work on Medicare, access to care and services, and Medicare fraud issues with a number of advocacy groups in the state and the country.

ABA Commission on Law and Aging
The American Bar Association offers legal resources to help you learn more about guardianship, elder law rights, health care decision making, and other topics.

Home Care Association of America
More than 500,000 caregivers who offer paid in-home care services for the elderly and disabled are represented by HCAOA, which has over 2,700 member organizations. Learn more about the sector and how it might impact the care you and your loved one get.

National Council on Aging
A national group whose goal is to assist those over 60 in overcoming the obstacles of aging. NCOA offers services, online assistance, and advocacy through collaborations with businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.

AARP
For those over 50, AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization. Their goal is to improve everyone's quality of life as we age. They advocate for social change, provide members with useful information, and provide services.

California Association for Adult Day Services (CAADS)
CAADS is an organization that is non-profit and operates throughout the state that advocates for the growth of adult day programs as a substitute for institutional care.