Workforce Management Office (WFMO) Serving NOAA's Most Valuable Asset - People
Mature Issues and Eldercare:
Many employees find themselves juggling the duties of raising their families and caring for aging parents and other elder family members. The Worklife Center can assist with research of coping with a dual family household, can assist with locating adult daycare, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and financial subsidy programs that may be available in your area. Below is a list of other resources that can assist you with managing eldercare and mature issues. For more information contact The James D. Martin Employee Worklife Center.
AARP.org - American Association of Retired People (AARP).
ElderCare.gov - The Elder Care Locator, a way to find community assistance for seniors.
CareGuide.net - Provides families with everything they need to assess, plan, manage and monitor the best care for their loved ones.
NCOA.org - Organizations and professionals promoting the dignity, self-determination and well-being of older persons.
AOA.DHHS.gov - Information designed for Older Americans and their families as well as those concerned about providing the opportunities and services to enrich the lives of older persons and support their independence.
SeniorNet.org - provides adults 50+ access to and education about computer technology and the Internet to enhance their lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom.
ALFA.org - Assisted Living Federation of America - works to enhance the quality of life for the approximately one million consumers it serves.
NIH-Alzheimers.gov - Alzheimer's Disease and Education Center - information on Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders.
Caregiver.org - Family Caregiver Alliance, support for caregivers.
