Estate Planning and Wealth Preservation
Government Agencies
Social Security Administration
Recourse Sites
EstatePlanning.com – A comprehensive website to help you better understand estate planning and the estate planning process.
End-of-Life Planning Resources
The Conversation Project is dedicated to helping people talk about their wishes for end-of-life care.
NC Information on Advanced Directives
Articles
Elder Law and Long Term Care Planning
Government Agencies
Medicare – The US Official Government Site for Medicare
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services information about the coordination of Medicare and Medicaid Benefits.
- Nursing Home Compare– contains detailed information about every Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home in the country.
Social Security Administration
US Department of Veterans Affairs
The NC Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act
NC Department of Aging and Adult Services  Department of Health and Human Services/Medicaid
NC PACE Program – The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)Â is a managed care program for older adults. This program features a comprehensive service delivery system, and integrated Medicare and Medicaid financing.
NC Licensed Facility Listing  Searchable listings of all licensed care facilities in North Carolina
Residential Care Resources
Elder Abuse Resources
National Council for Aging Care’s Guide on Elder Abuse
End-of-Life Planning Resources
The Conversation Project is dedicated to helping people talk about their wishes for end-of-life care.
NC Information on Advanced Directives
Veterans
Other Resources and Tools
AARP Prepare to Care booklet for family caregivers
- LiveWell Online Resources provide individuals living in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia’s with information on living a quality life for as long as possible.
- Planning Ahead The sooner planning starts, the more the person with dementia may be able to participate.
CDC Guide to Fall Risk Reduction
Guide to Long Term Care Planning
HomePay “Nanny Tax” – What are the tax requirements for hired home care providers?
National Association of Area Agencies of Aging
National Senior Citizens Law Center