Testimonials:
"Everyone who has worked with Sandy has been especially good to him. We as a family appreciate the care he has received. We chose RCCC because we knew it was good in so many ways. Also, many of Sandy’s friends were here. We are very happy and would highly recommend RCCC to others."—Family of Sandy Salton
Resources
Aging in the Know http://www.healthinaging.org
Resources that the American Geriatrics Society has developed. It has up-to-date information for people on health and aging.
America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) http://www.ahip.org
Website has brochures and other information on long-term care insurance.
American Health Care Association http://www.ahca.org
Information to help you understand the different types of long-term care, how to select the level of long-term care that is right for you, and what you should look for in a long-term care insurance policy.
Arthritis Foundation http://www.arthritis.org
Focuses on research, preventions and quality of life.
Iowa Area Agencies on Aging http://agina.iowa.gov/aaa/aaacontact.html
Links to contact information for all Area Agencies on Aging in the state.
Iowa Department on Aging http://www.stat.ia.us/elderaffairs
Information and resources for older persons and their caregivers.
Iowa Health Care Association http://www.iowahealthcare.org
The Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA) and Iowa Center for Assisted Living (ICAL) represent 600 Iowa nursing homes, assisted living programs, residential care facilities, and independent senior living and retirement communities. Visit our Consumers section for tools and resources on long term care living options, including for specialty needs like Alzheimer’s and dementia care.
Medicare http://www.medicare.gov
The U.S. government's medical plan for people 65 years of age and older.
National Alzheimers Association http://www.alz.org
A voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research.
Social Security http://www.ssa.gov
The official Web site of the U.S. Social Security Administration.
State Health Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program in Iowa (SHIPS) http://www.shiip.state.ia.us/
State Health Insurance Programs provide links to SHIP counselors that can answer your questions and help you understand your health care choices, choose a Medicare plan and/or additional health insurance, and help you understand your rights and protections.
U.S. Administration on Aging http://www.aoa.gov
Information on assistive technology, home remodeling, housing services, independent living, and nursing facilities. It also has an on-line Eldercare Locator that links consumers to the information and referral (I&R) services of their state and area agencies on aging. These I&R programs can help you identify appropriate services in the area where you or your family member resides.
Veteran's Affairs http://www.va.gov/health/default.asp
Healthcare section of the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs website.