Senior Citizen's Handbook
(Separate Website)
Click above to get more information about this topic from the Senior Citizen Handbook created by the Virginia State Bar.
Senior Navigator - Virginia's Resource for Health and Aging
(Separate Website)
Senior Navigator.com - Virginia's Resource for Health and Aging
By: SeniorNavigator.com
Virginia Department for the Aging
(Separate Website)
State agency that assists elder adults in a variety of ways.
Alternatives to Nursing Homes Audio Conference Materials
By: Virginia Poverty Law Center
Choosing a Nursing Home
By: Virginia Poverty Law Center
Culture Change in Nursing Homes
By: Virginia Poverty Law Center
Free Audio Conference Series - Nursing Homes: Getting Good Care
By: Virginia Poverty Law Center
Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home
(Separate Website)
Detailed information about how to choose a nursing home. (64 pages)
By: Blue Ridge Legal Services- Harrisonburg Office
Key Issues to Consider During Nursing Home Selection and Admissions
By: Virginia Poverty Law Center
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Website
(Separate Website)
Website for Virginia Association of Area Agencies on Aging - Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
By: Blue Ridge Legal Services, Inc.
National Citizen's Coalition for Nursing Home Reform
(Separate Website)
By: Blue Ridge Legal Services, Inc.
Nursing Home Admission Agreements: Think Twice Before Signing
By: National Senior Citizens Law Center
Nursing Home Admissions Issues
By: Virginia Poverty Law Center
Nursing Home Care Issues
By: Virginia Poverty Law Center
Nursing Home Compare
(Separate Website)
The primary purpose of this tool is to provide detailed information about the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country.
By: Blue Ridge Legal Services- Harrisonburg Office
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