Navigating the world of specialized healthcare can be daunting. Here are some resources that you might find useful.
Founded in 1977, Family Caregiver Alliance was the first community-based nonprofit organization in the country to address the needs of families and friends providing long-term care at home.
Prevention, Treatment, and Promotion of Public Understanding for Missourians with mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, and addictions.
https://dmh.mo.gov/
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services oversees Medicaid In-Home Care Services.
Senior and Disability Services.
https://health.mo.gov/index.php
The Department of Social Services is responsible for coordinating programs to provide public assistance to children and their parents, access to health care, child support enforcement assistance and to provide specialized assistance to troubled youth. While many programs give needed financial assistance and services, other units work toward reducing financial dependency of the citizens on government.
https://dss.mo.gov/
The Social Security Administration has two main functions. One is to assign social security numbers. The other is to run the social security retirement, survivors, and disability insurance programs.
https://www.ssa.gov/
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Federal Site.
https://www.cms.gov/
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of more than 37 million, that helps people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial to them and society as a whole. AARP does not endorse candidates for public office or make contributions to either political campaigns or candidates.
https://www.aarp.org/
Caregiver Media Group is a leading provider of information, support and guidance for family and professional caregivers.
https://caregiver.com/