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MoreResources for Seniors
In Arizona, many group assist the public. Here are some resources for seniors which may be useful:
INFORMATION ON CARE FACILITIES LICENSING OR RATINGS, AND HIRING A CAREGIVER:
- Arizona Department of Health Services (DHS) – Long Term Care, Assisted Living Facilities – Licensing
- Medicare.gov Nursing Home Compare
- AARP Arizona(link is external)
- Arizona 211 Community Information and Referral/Senior Services
- AZ Assisted Living Federation
LEGAL INFORMATION OR SERVICES
- Law for Seniors
- AZ Bar Foundation at www.azlawhelp.org
- Maricopa County Bar Lawyer Referral Service, (602) 257-4434.
- Pima County Bar Lawyer Referral Services, (520) 623-4625
- Arizona 211 Community Information and Referral/Legal Assistance. Or dial “2-1-1”
- AZ Courts Training Modules on Elder Guardianship and Conservatorship
BUSINESSES AND THEIR LICENSING
- Arizona Corporation Commission – Securities Division
- Arizona Department of Financial Institutions
- Arizona Department of Insurance
- Arizona Registrar of Contractors
- Arizona Department of Real Estate
- Better Business Bureau
AGENCIES PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR SENIORS
- AZ Department of Economic Security (DES) – Adult Protective Services & Registry
- Area Agencies on Aging
- Arizona Department of Health Services
- AHCCCS
- Long Term Care Ombudsman
- AZ Ombudsman Citizens’ Aide
- Senior Guidance
NATIONAL RESOURCES
- Administration on Aging
- American Association of Retired Persons
- Medicare.gov
- National Center on Elder Abuse
- National Association of State Units on Aging
- National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
- National Council on Aging
ARTICLES
- The Seniors’ Guide to Staying Safe Against Tax Scams
- How to Identify and Avoid Scams Targeting Senior Citizens and the Elderly
Injury Help Center
Is It Safe to Drive Golf Carts on Arizona Roads?
Golf carts simply aren’t as safe as the cars they share the road with. The assumption that since golf carts don’t travel very fast that it decreases your risk for serious injury is inaccurate for a few reasons. For one, golf carts pose a high risk of rolling over, and given there isn’t much to contain you inside, drivers and passengers can be easily ejected. And two, because of the lack of protection and smaller size of golf carts, a collision can be similar to that of what happens with motorcycles.
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