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where can you find the best information online?

The Internet has thousands of Web sites related to aging parents and elder care. The ones we've picked on following pages are — in our opinion — the easiest to use and have the best information about the many aspects of elder care. They include organizations, government agencies and businesses. To help you save time, we've included a brief description of each one. For some, we also let you know what we think is good — and sometimes what's not so good.

If we find an elder care Web site (or part of one) we think is exceptional, we put a "Preferred Site" gold medal next to its name. But, regardless of our opinion, it is only that — our opinion — and nothing more. We don't make any representations, warranties or guarantees regarding the expertise of these Web sites, the accuracy, suitability or completeness of their information, the use to which that information is put, or the results of its use.

We want to provide you with the best possible information. However, the Internet is constantly changing. As a result, you may find a link that no longer works. If that happens, or if we have left out your favorite Web site, let us know. Send our editor an email.

Whether you care for aging parents in your own home, or manage elder care plans from a distance, most of us don't know where to go for reliable answers — or even what questions to ask. We've included an article titled Elder Care 101 — First Steps that's written especially for new caregivers. It includes several very helpful Elder Care Checklists.

The specialized language of elder care includes terms and phrases that are not familiar to many people — perhaps even confusing — especially for new caregivers. To help you understand the terminology, here's a comprehensive Glossary of Terms that also includes easy-to-understand explanations of related financial, insurance and legal terms.

We've sorted our recommended Web sites into the 16 categories below. Click on a category to see all of the sites in it. Then, to visit a particular Web site, simply click on the green "Go" button next to its name; it will appear in a new window. After you're done, close its window — you'll automatically return to the category page.

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