Information Links
The links below will take you to other web sites offering information relevant to seniors.
Please note that these links lead to sites that are external to Area 12 Agency on Aging. Their content
is the responsibility of the respective organizations.
Health
American Cancer Society
Programs and services of the ACS, including research, news features and local activities.
Calaveras Public Health
To access more detailed information about pertussis and the availability of vaccine through our community immunization clinics, please log on to this website.
California Medical Association
This site provides a variety of healthcare information services, representing more than 34,000 physicians throughout California.
Lung Cancer Answers
This website gives answers about different causes of lung cancer.
Mesothelioma
This is a website about mesothelioma provided for informational purposes only.
National Institute of Health
The National Institute of Health is the primary federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research.
Government
Administration on Aging
This site gives you information regarding programs to encourage older adults to maintain their independence in their home.
California Department ot Aging
The California Department of Aging administers programs that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers and residents in long-term care facilities throughout the State.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
CMS is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It runs Medicare and Medicaid, two national health care programs that benefit about 75 million Americans.
Medi-Cal - Medicaid for Californians
The official website with information about the Medi-Cal program - Medicaid services for Californians.
Medicare website
This website is the official U.S. Government site for people with Medicare.
Social Security Administration
The official web site of the United States Social Security Administration, offering many online services.
Organizations
Access to Benefits
The Access to Benefits Coalition can help you learn about help paying for Medicare Prescription Drug coverage.
American Association of Retired Persons
AARP is the nation's leading organization for people 50 and older. AARP serves their needs through information and education, advocacy, and community services provided by a network of local chapters and experienced volunteers throughout the country.
California Health Advocates
California Health Advocates is dedicated to Medicare advocacy and education for Californians.
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Partnership for Prescription Assistance helps qualifying patients without prescription drug coverage get the medicines they need.
Rx help for Californians
A website designed to help low-income uninsured California residents get access to patient assistance programs.
Sierra Senior Providers, Inc.
Sierra Senior Providers is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting older adults in Tuolumne County maintain their independence and quality of life.
Tuolumne County Suicide Task Force
If you or someone you know is in crisis, the Tuolumne County Behavioral Health Department has a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week crisis line. The local phone number is 209-533-7000, and is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or anyone concerned with someone in suicidal crisis.
Miscellaneous
FirstGov for Seniors
Delivering electronic services from government agencies and organizations.
Nursing Home Abuse Center
This is an informational website for the elderly and their loved ones who are concerned about nursing home abuse and neglect.
SeniorNet
SeniorNet is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to build a community of computer-using seniors. SeniorNet provides adults 55 and older with information and instruction about computer technologies so that they can use their new skills for their own benefit and to benefit society.