Useful links for patients and families.

MedicareOfficial U.S. government site for Medicare coverage, plans and benefits.→ Medi-Cal (California Department of Health Care Services)California’s Medicaid programme — eligibility and covered services.→ California Department of Public HealthLicensing and certification for home health agencies and hospices.→ Centers for Disease Control and PreventionTrusted health information, prevention guidance and vaccination schedules.→ National Institute on AgingResearch-based information on healthy ageing, caregiving and Alzheimer’s disease.→ Alzheimer’s AssociationSupport, education and a 24/7 helpline for families facing dementia.→ Social Security AdministrationRetirement, disability and survivor benefits information.→ Eldercare LocatorConnects older adults and caregivers to local services anywhere in the U.S.→ Family Caregiver AlliancePractical tools, fact sheets and support for family caregivers.→ Contra Costa County Area Agency on AgingLocal programmes and services for older residents of Contra Costa County.→ National Hospice and Palliative Care OrganizationGuidance on hospice eligibility, advance directives and end-of-life care.→ Hospice Foundation of AmericaEducation and grief support resources for patients and families.→ American Heart AssociationHeart disease and stroke prevention, recovery and caregiver resources.→ American Diabetes AssociationDiabetes management, nutrition and living-well resources.→