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Here you'll find links to sites away from ProvidersWeb that we've found to be especially valuable to care facility professionals. Links are divided into the categories listed at left and each link opens a new browser window. For links to government agencies, please see our Government Information pages.

Activities

About.com  
What you need to know about, this Website has many resources for activities.

Activities for Kids  
Activities for Kids has a good section on Childrens Birthday Party Ideas, theme games, invitations, and printable thank you cards.

Activity Director  
An Activity Director Network with Activity Ideas

Activity Director Calendar  
Activity Director Network has a working, changeable activity calendar that you can work with and print.

American Family Physician  
Diagnosis and treatment of depression in the elderly.

Astro Center  
Free Personality Assessment of your birth date.

Astrology - Online  
Your Daily Horoscope

Best of the Worlds Best Dice Games  
This Website has popular dice games for adults and children.

Bird Care Guide  
The Bird Care Guide

Birds N Ways  
Creating and enjoying an aviary.

Bunco Game Resources  
Website source for this popular dice game.

Carnival Games  
This Website is a good source for finding games and products for putting on your own carnival.

Color Therapy  
This Website has immediate access to each color, meaning, and meditation.

Color Therapy Resources and Equipment  

Crayola  
Crayola has many print and paint, color and pencil projects, the holiday ones are nice.

Dick Blick Art Materials  
A good source for art supplies, this Website has 100's of products for almost any art project.

DLTKs Crafts for Kids  
DLTKs has a section on birthday that has banners, printable invitations, cake directions, crafts, hats and piatas.

Drawing/Sketching  
All About Art Therapy with over a dozen subjects and hands on info.

Knowledge Hound  
Knowledge Hound has the Card Games Website, Card Trick Central and House of Cards.

Party 411  
This is a Great Site with lots of ideas and themes for parties of all occasions.

PartyZone  
Party Zone and Entertainment Supplies and Rentals

Products for Seniors  
This site sells products which are suitable for activities with the elderly, such as: Automatic Card Shuffler, Playing Card Holders, Large Card Holder, Lo Vision Playing Cards, Super Jumbo Playing Cards, and Jumbo Playing Cards.

Self-help Magazine  
Depression in Older Adults

Senior Activities Calendar  
Great calendar full of ideas.

Senior Shops  
Lots of games and products for the elderly and disabled resident.

Senior Store  
Products for the elderly and disabled resident. Also the Senior Store is a great place for senior gifts.

The Aviary  
The Aviary Website is a complete guide to every thing to do with birds.

The History Net  
Today in History

Traditional Game Rules  
This Website has a few dice games and a lot of information on regular board games.

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Business Essentials

Administration on Aging  

Assisted Living Workgroup  

Brief Case  
Magellan's Travel US:: Leather Computer-Friendly "Smart Strap" Briefcase

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services  
For questions about Medicare and Medicaid benefits, including information about the new prescription drug card.

Federal Register  

FirstGov  

Government Accounting Office  

Health Care Financing Administration  

Internal Revenue Service  

National Institute on Aging  

National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industries (NIC)  
NIC facilitates efficient capital formation for the seniors housing and care industries through research, networking, and providing business and financial information. Since its creation, NIC has served as a valuable resource to lenders, investors, developers/operators, and others interested in meeting the housing and healthcare needs of America's seniors.

Office of Disability, Aging, and Long-Term Care Policy  
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

State & Area Agencies on Aging  

The White House  

U.S. Congress  

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development  

U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging  

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Care Services

AARP AgeLine Database  
AgeLine contains summaries of over 60,000 books, articles, and videos related to aging and older adults. It can be searched by keyword or phrase, title, author, journal name, date, or intended audience.

AGS Foundation for Health in Aging  

American Psychological Association  
Resources for Crisis Management.

Direct Supply  
Direct Supply - Your Eldercare Equipment Experts

Eldercare Locator  
The Eldercare Locator connects older people and their families to valuable information on services and resources for senior citizens anywhere in the country. By accessing the web site and entering the zip code where the service is needed, you will find information on local organizations that provide transportation services, home-delivered meals, home care, and more. Persons can also access this information by calling 1 (800) 677-1116.

First Aid Book  
The Good Housekeeping Family First Aid Book

First Aid Kits  
Auto First Aid Kit

Home and Community-Based Services Resource Network  
Information on Medicaid Waivers

HUD - Health Care Facilities Providers Resources  
We've created this special page for health care facilities providers. It contains information, from all parts of HUD's web site, that will interest you - it gives you one-stop shopping!

HUD - Senior Citizens Resources  
Looking for housing options for yourself, an aging parent, relative, or friend? Do some research first to determine what kind of assistance or living arrangement you need; what your health insurance might cover; and what you can afford. Then check here for financial assistance resources and guides for making the right choice.

International Council on Active Aging (ICAA)  
The International Council on Active Aging is a community of like-minded professionals who share the goals of changing society's perceptions of aging and improving the quality of life for aging baby boomers and older adults within the six dimensions of wellness. The council supports these professionals with education, resources, tools, so they can achieve optimal success.

Latex Gloves - Large  
Microflex Latex Gloves large size box of 100

Latex Gloves - Medium  
Microflex Latex Gloves medium size box of 100

Latex Gloves - Small  
Microflex Latex Gloves small size box of 100

Medicare Rights Center  

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill  

National Association for Continence (NAFC)  

National Mental Health Association  

Towels & Wash Cloths  
Polsteins.com:: "Micro-Fiber Teddy" Towels by Jay Franco & Sons - Bath Towels - Ivory (Towels & Wash Cloths)

Towels & Wash Cloths  
"Micro-Fiber Teddy" Towels by Jay Franco & Sons - Bath Towels - Ivory (Towels & Wash Cloths)

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services  

Wheelchair Laptop Tray  
1800Wheelchair.com:: Laptop Wheelchair Desk (Wheelchair & Walker Accessories)

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Dietary Services

Aprons  
Cooking.com:: Apron, Oversized, Cobalt Blue (Food Service Uniforms & Clothing)

Aprons  
Cooking.com:: Apron, Oversized, White (Food Service Uniforms & Clothing)

Aprons  
Cooking.com:: Apron, Oversized, Black (Food Service Uniforms & Clothing)

Blender  
Gift Warehouse - Vista:: Oster 12 Speed Blender w/Glass Jar & Food Processor (Blenders)

Can Opener  
Walter Drake:: Automatic Can Opener (Home Accents)

Can Opener  
Proctor Silex Power Opener Extra-Tall Can Opener- Black

Coffee Maker  
Stacks & Stacks:: Coffee Urn - Villaware -- Silver 18"H x 8" diameter base (Coffee & Espresso Makers)

Condiment Dispensors  
5 Piece Picnic Table Condiment Set

Condiment Dispensors  
The Home Marketplace:: Condiment Squeeze Bottle Set (Kitchen)

Cuting Board  
Stacks & Stacks:: Cutting Board -- White 11 1/4"W x 17 1/4"L x 1/4"H (Home Accents)

Dish Towels  
Improvements?:: Kitchen Towels (Kitchen Towels)

Dishwasher  
Stacks & Stacks:: Dishwasher -- Steel 32.25"h x 23.5"w x 23"d (Dishwashers)

Food Processor  
KitchenAid Ultra Power Almond Food Processor 5 cup

Food Slicer  
The Home Marketplace:: Grater/Slicer (Kitchen)

Hair Nets  
Walter Drake:: Hair Nets Black Set/3

KitchenAid 4-pc. Utensil Set  
Cooking.com:: Tool Set, KitchenAid, 4-pc., Black (Other Kitchen Utensils)

KitchenAid 6-pc. Gadget Set  
Cooking.com:: Gadget Set, 6-pc., Black (Other Kitchen Utensils)

Oven Mitts  
Cooking.com:: Mitt, Kool-Tek, Red, 15-in. (Oven Mitts & Potholders)

Oven Mitts - Silicone  
Tabletools.com:: iSi Orka Silicone Oven Mitt, Blue (Oven Mitts & Potholders)

Potholders  
Tabletools.com:: Lamson and Goodnow HotWave Silicone 3D Potholder, Black (Oven Mitts & Potholders)

Wooden Spoons  
Sur La Table:: Boxwood Spoons & Utensils - 10 Spoon (Kitchen Spoons)

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Emergency Services

Bites & Stings: General Information  
How to identify and treat bites and stings from snakes, gila monsters, insects, spiders, and Africanized honey bees. Published by the City of Phoenix, AZ.

First Aid & Emergency Care  
A valuable summary of emergency care procedures covering a wide range of first aid situations. Published by MED-HELP.NET.

Nose Bleeds: General Information  
A publication of the Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Inc. of Alexendra, VA.

Poison: American Association of Poison Control Centers  
If you have a poisoning emergency, call 1-800-222-1222.
If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call 911.

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Household Maintenance

Broom and Dustpan  
The Home Marketplace:: Dustpan/Broom (Kitchen)

Mops  
National Allergy Supply:: Action Fiber Multi-Purpose Mop (Brooms & Mops)

Soap Dispenser  
Stacks & Stacks:: Soap Dispenser -- White 7-3/4"W x 10-5/8"H x 3"D (Soap Dishes & Dispensers)

Trash Cans  
Stacks & Stacks:: Step Can -- Brushed Stainless Steel 26.25"h x 16"dia. (Kitchen Wastebaskets & Bins)

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Medication

Latex Gloves - Large  
Microflex Latex Gloves large size box of 100

Latex Gloves - Medium  
Microflex Latex Gloves medium size box of 100

Latex Gloves - Small  
Microflex Latex Gloves small size box of 100

Sharps Container  
2 Gallon Transportable Sharps Container

Sharps Container  
1.5 Quart Sharp Safety Transportable Containers

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Rights, Culture & Beliefs

Elders Rights & Resources  
AoA has a strong commitment to protecting the rights of seniors. Our community-based long-term care programs allow millions of seniors to age in place with dignity. AoA also supports a range of activities at the state and local level designed to prevent elder fraud and abuse, inform seniors of their rights, and help them to make end-of-life decisions.

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Staff Management

Occupational Safety and Health Administration  

Social Security Administration  

U.S. Department of Labor  

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