Medicare & Medicaid
This site for both the consumer and the health care professional includes frequently asked questions and information on local Health and Human Services offices. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services was formerly called the Health Care Financing Administration.

Welfare Benefits (UK)
This information sheet explains some of the main benefits that people with dementia and carers may be entitled to. Such benefits are yours by right if you qualify. They could make a great difference to your life. (opens as a .pdf file)

Benefits CheckUp
A free confidential service to help seniors and their caregivers to find information and programs that may help pay for healthcare and related services. accesses The site covers over 1,100 federal, state, local and private programs.

Steps to Understanding Financial Issue
Informative and detailed factsheet on planning your financial resources to meet present and future needs. It looks at identifying expenses, planning, seeking legal and professional help, insurance, government assistance and community resources. Opens as a .pdf file.

Taxes and Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's affected individuals and their families need to maximize their financial position to cope with long term care expenses. This very detailed document tells you about tax entitlement and healthcare. (opens as a .pdf file).

Genetics Testing and Insurance
One of the concerns the Alzheimer's Society has is that insurance companies will not be able to use genetic information in order to discriminate against an individual. This link takes you to a summary of their policy position.