Virginia Bell and David Troxel's four guidebooks assist professional and family caregivers in caring for individuals with Alzheimer's. The books educate caregivers on how to offer emotional support and promote communication and positive behavior. One of the books outlines approximately 150 activities geared specifically toward people with Alzheimer's. Another book aims to improve Alzheimer's care by assisting facilities in recruiting and training staff.

The MedicalView website provides links to interactive programs that address a wealth of medical issues, including cancer, multiple sclerosis and heart attacks. The site offers a comprehensive list of short informational programs that answer questions pertaining to specific medical conditions. Web audiences click on the queries to receive detailed responses from medical specialists.

Elder Wisdom Circle is web-based nonprofit organization of volunteers, sixty and older, who offer practical advice on a broad range of topics—from gardening and personal goals to major life changes. The organization encourages seniors to share their experiences in ways that not only empower those in need but also reinforce their own roles as leaders within their communities. Seniors may participate from the privacy of their homes or in groups within their long-term care settings.

Dr. Patrick Arbore, Ed.D., the 1988 recipient of the American Society on Aging award for outstanding contributions in the field of aging, is the founder of Friendship Line for the Elderly. An expert with more than thirty years of experience in the areas of aging, grief and crisis intervention, he is a noted workshop leader and lecturer, speaking on such issues as crisis, depression and despair in the elderly.

Growth House is a website that provides resources for life-threatening illnesses and end-of-life care. Its mission is to improve the quality of information and resources for this population. Growth House's network serves an international consortium of health organizations, which hosts a discussion forum for over 18,000 professionals. The website explains major issues in hospice and home care, pain management, grief, and death with dignity. It also offers disease-specific interviews and guides, and maintains an online bookstore. Growth House Radio is a unique online entertainment service that offers a unique mix of music and educational features on end-of-life care.

Premier Bathrooms transforms bathrooms for elderly, frail and disabled people so they can comfortably maintain their independence. The company's products range from walk-in showers and baths to bath seats, grab bars and hydrotherapy tubs. Premier Bathrooms' representatives advise their customers on the best options for their unique needs. A full demonstration of all products is available at local stores.

Clothing Solutions offers attire for people who require full or partial assistance in dressing. With a varied population in mind—from individuals with limited mobility, to those who may attempt to undress themselves at inappropriate moments, to those who are incontinent—Clothing Solutions manufactures pieces to suit individuals in various scenarios. The designs include features such as zip-fronts, inseams secured by snaps, pullover styling, rear seat panels and back openings. All of these features are disguised to promote the wearer's dignity as well as their comfort.

e-Pill is an online store that offers a plethora of medication-reminder merchandise. Alarms, vibrating timers, watches and pagers, pill organizers and identifiers—all are technological solutions to the often hard-to-remember and easy-to-forget problems with tracking daily medication schedules. e-Pill provides a money-back guarantee for all its products.

Express Ramps is a web-based business that specializes in wheelchair ramps. Some of the ramps less than ten feet long collapse for easy transport. Ramps longer than ten feet are described as "modular," since they can be assembled by joining small pieces to create more permanent ramps that do not require building permits. All ramps fulfill a spectrum of needs. The company's online ramp wizard ensures picking out the correct design is fail-safe. Customer service representatives are helpful and well-trained in regard to their products. Customers need the skills and help of at least one handy friend to set up most ramps.

Gold Violin offers its clients nifty gadgets and support products to enhance independent living. The Gold Violin online catalogue is replete with merchandise for seniors with physical and cognitive conditions that may hinder daily routines; memory enhancing products such as photo phones and day-of-the-week clocks are as handy as they are helpful. Many of the products are specifically designed for people with arthritis, dementia or visual impairments.

HDIS offers a full range of incontinence supplies. Company representatives helpfully answer questions and provide advice. The online catalog is extensive and all orders are delivered in discreet packaging.

Lifeline is an affordable, easy-to-use medical alarm that promotes the independence of seniors, individuals with disabilities, and the chronically ill by helping them to stay safely at home.

MedicAlert, a nonprofit organization, stores important health records for its members. The organization's 24-hour response center quickly supplies emergency response personnel with these records in the event of an emergency. Members wear the MedicAlert Emblem, a bracelet engraved with their ID numbers, medical conditions and the phone number of the emergency response center. The E-HealthKEY is a small electronic device that fits on a keychain and contains medical records that can be quickly accessed during emergencies. MedicAlert also stores state-recognized advance directives and do-not-resuscitate orders so that members' loved ones and medical caregivers have access to this crucial information should the need arise.

MediKeeper is an online record-keeping service that aids seniors, their caregivers and physicians in keeping track of important health-related information. MediKeeper's features include MediKost, which uses personal information to help seniors choose the most appropriate pharmacy and Medicare prescription discount card; MediKabinet, which tracks subscribers' medications and related information including dosage, side effects and drug interactions; MediTracker, which logs personal health markers like weight, cholesterol and blood pressure, and MediForms, which enables subscribers to avoid completing medical forms repeatedly. A phone call to MediKeeper during an emergency quickly provides medical personnel with subscribers' medical information.

Shield Healthcare is a web-based medical supply company that offers products ranging from incontinence and ostomy supplies to nutritional supplements. The company is dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service, making sure that their employees receive regular training on products and services.

Senior Real Estate Specialists realtors have received a special education from the Senior Advantage Real Estate Council so they can effectively assist seniors with major decisions such as selling their home or refinancing. These specialists are equipped to counsel seniors on topics that include relocating and purchasing property. Clients receive pertinent information on the real estate market as well as referrals to attorneys and other professionals who focus on senior-related issues.

Elderhostel is a nonprofit organization that designs affordable and educational itineraries for older adults. The objective is not just to visit a destination, but to get to know a place and learn about the native culture. By humanizing and contextualizing the travel experience, Elderhostel goes beyond the commonplace travel experience by offering informed lectures, field trips and cultural excursions. Both U.S. and international destinations are covered. The organization also serves as a social network where like-minded seniors can meet. Some trips include intergenerational programs and community service work.

Pioneered to assist people with visual impairments, National Federation for the Blind's Newsline is a toll-free news hotline. Gathering news bytes from over two hundred media affiliates, including giants such as USA Today, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal and prominent magazines such as The Economist and AARP, subscribers receive their news at the touch of button. NFB-Newsline gives its "readers" access to local, national and world news twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.