Industry Related Links

Aging
Associations
Government
Health
Getting Help
Tax Information
Miscellaneous

Aging
Back to top
American Federation for Aging Research Since 1981, (AFAR) has helped scientists begin and further careers in aging research and geriatric medicine. Our mission is to promote healthier aging through biomedical research.

The Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) was established in 1974 to advance gerontology as a field of study in institutions of higher learning.

The Gerontological Society of America To provide researchers, educators, practitioners, and policy makers with expanded opportunities to understand, advance, integrate and use basic and applied research on aging to improve the quality of life during processes of aging.

The National Institute on Aging (NIA), one of the 25 institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health, leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life.

American Society on Aging a professional organization working towards enhancing the knowledge and skills of those working with older adults and their families.

Administration on Aging - A great source for information on aging, including links to useful sources.

British Society for Research on Ageing - Promotes research to understand the causes and effects of the ageing process.

National Institute on Aging - The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is one of the National Institutes of Health. The NIA promotes healthy aging by conducting and supporting biomedical, social, and behavioral research and public education. Some of the more recent NIA press releases and publications can be seen  at http://www.nih.gov/nia/news/

British Society of Gerontology - promotes the understanding of human aging and later life.

Novartis Foundation for Gerontological Research - Supports education and innovation in geriatric medicine, general practice, supportive care and patients management to prevent dysfunction in later life.

Huffington Center on Aging - The Web site for Huffington Center on Aging at Baylor College of Medicine.

The Institute for Health & Aging - The Institute fosters multidisciplinary collaborative research, education, and public service in the fields of aging and health.

American Federation for Aging Research is America's leading private organization supporting new investigators conducting biomedical aging research.

Health and Retirement Study - The ongoing study on the work to retirement transitions.

UCLA Geronet - University of California in Los Angeles' resource bank on health and aging.

Last Acts - A national coalition to improve care and caring at the end of life.

Associations
Back to top
American Society on Aging Professionals throughout the country rely on the American Society on Aging to keep them on the cutting edge in an aging society. Through renowned educational programs, publications and information and training resources, ASA members tap into the knowledge of the largest network of professionals in the field 

American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is the premier professional organization of health care providers dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all older adults.

The Gerontological Society of America To provide researchers, educators, practitioners, and policy makers with expanded opportunities to understand, advance, integrate and use basic and applied research on aging to improve the quality of life during processes of aging.

American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) represents not-for-profit organizations dedicated to providing high-quality health care, housing and services to the nation’s elderly.

The American Geriatrics Society - The Web page of the American Geriatrics Society, an organization of professionals in the field of geriatrics. GeroWeb - An online resource for researchers, educators, practitioners, and others interested in aging and older individuals.

AARP - The nation's leading organization for people age 50 and older

National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA). NFCA is the only national, charitable organization dedicated to making life better for all of America's family caregivers.

Last Acts - A national coalition to improve care and caring at the end of life.

Government
Back to top
STATE REGISTRATION: Office of the Attorney General, State of California Department of Justice

UNCLAIMED PROPERTY: STATE OF CALIFORNIA Controllers Office

Center for Medicare Education - A resource for public agencies and private organizations that provide consumer education about Medicare and Medicare health plan options.

USDA Human Nutrition Centers - Human Nutrition Center on Aging at Tufts University.

Census Bureau - The Census Bureau's home page offers access to a variety of data and information on aging and the older population.

Social Security Administration Home Page - Lots of interesting stuff here about age and retirement.

Heir Reaseach, SSI Death Index  www.Ancestry.com 

Health
Back to top
Alzheimer's Association - A good resource for persons seeking general information, caregiver resources, and medical information about Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's Association, Northern Virginia Chapter - Founded by caregivers to assist families touched by Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center - The National Institute of Aging's page on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

AHCPR's World Wide Web site - The Agency for Health Care Policy and Research features information to help consumers and their health care practitioners make informed health care decisions and research on what works best in health care.

American Health Care Association - Provides consumer information on services, financing, public policy issues concerning nursing facilities, assisted living and subacute care.

National Institutes of Health - The National Institutes of Health is the principal biomedical research agency of the United States Government.

American Medical Association is a partnership of physicians and their professional association dedicated to promoting the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

The American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP) is a national association representing and serving its members and the field of geriatric psychiatry. It is dedicated to promoting the mental health and well being of older people and improving the care of those with late life mental disorders.

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) research provides evidence-based information on health care outcomes; quality; and cost, use, and access. Information from AHRQ’s research helps people make more informed decisions and improve the quality of health care services. AHRQ was formerly known as the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research

National Library of Medicine's World Wide Web site. Every significant program of the Library is represented, from medical history to biotechnology.

The John A. Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing seeks to shape the quality of health care that Americans receive by promoting the highest level of competency in nurses who deliver that care.

National Library of Medicine - the world's largest biomedical library.

LCAO - Leadership Council of Aging Organizations is a coalition of national non-profit organizations concerned with the well-being of America's older population and committed to representing their interests in the policy-making arena.

Community Transportation Association of America is an association or organizations and individuals committed to improving the mobility of all.

Atlanta VA Rehab R&D Center works to improve the function, independence, and quality of life of veterans aging with disabilities and those acquiring disabilities as they age.

Office of Disability, Aging and Long-Term Care Policy (DALTCP) - Responsible for developing and evaluating HHS policies and programs which support the independence, productivity , health and long-term needs of those with disabilities.

Society of Geriatric Cardiology - is dedicated  meet the problems resulting from cardiovascular diseases in the increasing numbers of aging men and women in the United States and throughout the world.

The Medicare Rights Center - is a national, not-for-profit organization that helps ensure that older adults and people with disabilities get good affordable health care.

Society of Actuaries - A good data resource.

UCLA Geronet - University of California in Los Angeles' resource bank on health and aging.

Last Acts - A national coalition to improve care and caring at the end of life.

IRS, FTB, and EDD information and Tax Forms
Back to top

Telephone Numbers
Franchise Tax Board 1-800-852-5711 http://www.ftb.ca.gov
Employment Development Department 1-916-654-7041 http://www.edd.ca.gov
Internal Revenue Service 1-800-829-1040 http://www.irs.gov
Internal Revenue Service---Order Forms 1-800-829-3676 http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/

Forms, Federal
56 Notice Concerning Fiduciary Relationship (you can also use this for State)
2848 Power of Attorney
4506 Request for Copy of Tax Form (Return)
843 Claim for Refund and Request for Abatement (also use for State, note State CA on top of form)
8822 Change of Address (also use for State: write State CA on top of the form)
4810 Request for Prompt Assessment (IRC 6501(d))
Forms, Franchise Tax Board (State):
3520 Power of Attorney
3516 Request for Copy of Tax Return
9000 Homeowners Assistance
9000R Renters Assistance
Forms, Employment Development Department, EDD:
48 Power of Attorney
DE 1HW Registration of Household Employee
DE 43 Report a New Employee
DE 542 Report an Independent Contractor

Resources within EDD
Contact Local Offices http://www.edd.ca.gov/taxrep/taxloc.htm#taxloc
Employment Tax Forms http://www.edd.ca.gov/form/pub.htm
Here to find Employment tax forms click on Employer forms to get to fill in forms, or pulications, tax rates, withholding schedules and other information.

Resources within IRS
Contact Local Offices http://www.irs.gov/localcontacts/article/0,,id=98259,00.html
IRS Forms & Publications http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/index.html
IRS from this screen you can scroll down and click on Forms & Publications, Fill in Forms, Forms or Publications by number, or on the left search for a specific form. Also from this screen you can find Resources: Where to file, Contact my local office etc.

Resources within FTB
Contact Local Office http://www.ftb.ca.gov/aboutFTB/tscadd.html
FTB Forms & Publications http://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/index.html
Homeowners and Renters Assistance http://www.ftb.ca.gov/individuals/hra/index.html
Customer Service Number http://www.ftb.ca.gov/online/csn/index.html
Your CSN is your key to accessing your personal tax information online. Only with your social security number and CSN can you use the many secure online services offered by the Franchise Tax Board. (Note: FTB will issue a new Customer Service Number to every taxpayer each calendar year. The number is only valid during the year for which it is assigned.)

*Note Form 843 Federal, although you can use this for the State, they (sometimes, you can never tell) prefer just a letter requesting an abatement of interest and or penalties.

Disclaimer: Make sure to check with your Tax Professional for more information and specific uses of these forms. By no means is this a complete list.

Who are your Tax Professionals
CTEC Registered Tax Preparers (CRTPs): This designation is used by those persons who has successfully complete a 60 hour course approved for qualifying education, obtain a certificate of completion from CTEC, and obtain a tax preparer bond. They may not represent taxpayers in audits, collections, or appeals, except in limited capacity for audits under a Power of Attorney.

Enrolled Agents: Those persons who have passed a 2-day written exam on taxes administered by the IRS or worked for the IRS for five or more years in various positions use this designation. An Enrolled Agent is able to represent taxpayers before all administrative levels of the IRS for audits, collections, and appeals. The authority of the IRS licenses an Enrolled Agent.

Certified Public Accountants: Accountants who pass a uniform examination in accounting and auditing and satisfy work experience, statutory and licensing requirements of the State(s) in which they practice are certified public accountants. A CPA is also to represent taxpayers before the IRS.

Miscellaneous
Back to top

Automobile Info
Kelly Blue Book http://www.kbb.com Automobile Info/valuations
Hemmings http://www.hemmings.com Automobile Info/valuations
Map Quest http://www.mapquest.com Maps / Directions
Maps.com http://www.maps.com/directions/

CA & Santa Clara Court Info
CA Bar Association http://www.calbar.org/ Legal Info, Attorney Records
CA Probate Code http://www.calbar.org/pub250/relst15.htm Probate
CA Rules of the Court http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/rules/ Rules of the Court
Court Forms http://courtinfo.ca.gov/forms Local court forms
Santa Clara County Superior Court http://www.sccsuperiorcourt.org/rules/index.htm Santa Clara County Superior Court Rules

Economic Commentary
Merril Lynch http://www.research.ml.com/marketing Economic Commentary/Market Outlook
Northern Trust http://www.northerntrust.com/library/econ_research/ Economic Commentary

Federal Government Links
Bureau of Labor http://www.bls.gov Interest Rate/Inflation Info by region
Immigration & Naturalization Service http://www.ins.usdoj.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/index.htm

INS forms etc.
IRS http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/plain/forms_pubs/forms.html IRS forms
Social Security http://www.ssa.gov/SSA_Home.html Info and forms for SSA
US Post Office http://www.usps.com Postal Information

Fiduciary Organizations
PFAC http://www.pfac-pro.org/ Professional fiduciaries Association of California
PFAC links http://www.pfac-pro.org/links/index.htm Lots of organization for fiduciaries
PA/G Association http://www.capapgpc.org Public Guardians
NGA http://www.guardianship.org National Guardianship Association

Limited Partnerships
American Partnership Board http://www.apboard.com/ Partnership Info

Real Estate Info
Old Republic Title http://www.ortc.com/resourcecenter/cadownloads.htm Forms for real estate transactions
Real Estate Info Link http://www.reil.com South Bay real estate

State & Local Government Links
Pers Retirement http://www.calpers.ca.gov/ CA PERS Retirement System
State Controllers Office https://www.scoweb.sco.ca.gov/scoucp/inquiry/ Unclaimed property
State California http://www.ca.gov various State of CA resource links
STRS Retirement http://www.strs.ca.gov/ CA Teachers’ Retirement System

Savings Bonds Info
Fed Reserve Bank http://www.app.ny.frb.org/sbr/ Savings bond calculator
US Savings Bonds http://www.savingsbonds.gov/ Savings bonds info/Calculators
Savings Bonds Info http://www.savingsbonds.com/ Savings bonds info

Securities Info/Research
Bank of New York http://www.stockbny.com Stock research
Bank of the West http://www.bankofthewest.com Account information
Bernstein Investments http://www.bernstein.com/ Stock market Outlook/Investment Info
Charles Schwab http://www.schwab.com Account info and quotes
Edward Jones http://www.edwardjones.com Account info and quotes
Historical Stock Info http://chart.yahoo.com/d Historical Stock Prices
Merrill Lynch http://www.newmlol.ml.com/ Stock and account for Merrill Lynch
MSN Money http://www.msnmoney.com Securities quotes
National Association of Securities Dealers http://www.nasdr.com/investors.asp Info about your broker, investments, etc.
Quicken.com http://www.quicken.com Stock & Financial Info

Stock Transfer Agents
Amstock http://www.amstock.com/ Transfer Agent
Equiserve http://www.equiserve.com/ Transfer Agent
Computershare http://www.-au.computershare.com/ Transfer Agent
Continental Stock http://www.continentalstock.com/ Transfer Agent
Chase Mellon http://www.chasemellon.com/ Transfer Agent
Transferonline http://www.transferonline.com/ Transfer Agent
Wells Fargo http://www.irin.com/cgi-bin/profile/wellsfargo/cip.cgi Transfer Agent

Other
PA Unclaimed Property http://www.treasury.state.pa.us/unclaimed.html Pennsylvania Dept. of Unclaimed Property

Getting Help
Back to top

There are dozens of elder-care support agencies. Here are a few of them:

State Agencies
California Department on Aging: For information on a broad range of home- and community-based services write to 1600 K St., Sacramento 95814, call (916) 322-5290, or check the Web site at www.aging.state.ca.us/

California Licensing and Certification of Health Services: To check on licensing and certification of a health-care provider write to 1800 3rd St., Suite 200, Sacramento 95814, or call (916) 445-2070.

California Nursing Home Licensure Office, Licensure and Certification Division: To check the record of any nursing facility in California write to Facilities Licensing Section, 714 P St., Room 823, Sacramento 95814, or call (916) 445-3281.

Nonprofit Agencies
United Seniors Health Cooperative: For information on long-term health care insurance and other elderly health issues write to 1331 H. St. NW, Washington, D. C. 20005-4706, or call (202) 393-6222.

Family Caregiver Alliance: For long-term health-care resources and other general information on elderly health-care issues write to 425 Bush St., 500, San Francisco 94108; call (415) 434-3388, or e-mail gen-info@caregiver.org.
The Elder Care Locator: For free health insurance counseling and information call the group, which is sponsored by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, at (800) 677-1116.

American Association of Retired Persons: For information on medical directives write to Health Advocacy Service, Programs Division, Stock #EEO976, 601 E. St. NW, Washington D.C. 20049.

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys: To find a lawyer with experience in handling aging issues write to 1604 N. Country Club Road, Tucson, Arizona 85716.

California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform: For information about nursing homes write to 1610 Bush St., San Francisco 94109, or call (800) 474-1116.

Support Groups, Other Information
Children of Aging Parents: For support and information to families and friends of the dependent elderly write to 1609 Woodbourne Rd., Suite 302A, Levittown, PA 19057, or call (215) 945-6900.

National Family Caregivers Association: For a caregiver newsletter, referrals and information about local support groups write to 9223 Longbranch Parkway, Silver Spring, MD 20901-3642, or call (301) 949-3638.

Health Hotlines
For a directory of local hotlines providing free help for people coping with health problems associated with aging write to Public Information Office, National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, MD 20894.