Listed below are some of the agencies and programs that help seniors and their caregivers.
Agency/Service | Website | Description of Services | Other Contact Info |
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AARP | AARP.org | Medicare Resource Center and more | |
Home Instead Senior Care | caregiverstress.com | Information on end-of-life discussions with loved ones, home care, self-care. | |
Senior Health Resources | Medlineplus.gov | Senior Health Videos | |
Family Caregiver Alliance | caregiver.org | Family Caregiver Alliance supports and sustains the important work of families nationwide caring for adult loved ones with chronic, disabling health conditions. | |
Medicare | medicare.gov | Information on home health services, identity theft, as well as medical providers and coverage. | |
Recall Report | recallreport.org | Help for people injured by defective drugs and medical devices | |
Alzheimer’s Association | Alz.org | Education and Resource Center | |
Administration on Aging | usa.gov | Part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | (800) 677-1116 |
Elder Care | eldercare.gov | The eldercare site can help you locate adult day programs, financial and legal assistance, housing options, in-home services and more. | |
Elder Helpers | elderhelpers.org | The Elder Helpers program aims to match volunteers with elders in need of help within their own community. | |
Nursing Home Abuse | nursinghomeabusecenter.com | Protecting and caring for seniors to prevent abuse in nursing home and care centers. | |
Elder Services | eldercare.org | Find what you need among a wide range of supportive services, as well as information and advice, to help older people and people living with disabilities remain safe and independent in their own homes. | |
Nursing Home Abuse Blog | nursinghomeabuse.org | Tips and discussions around senior abuse and neglect in care facilities. | |
Consumer Safety Guide | consumersafetyguide.com | Recall information for consumers: Medical Devices, Prescription Drugs, Food Saety and More | |
Assisted Living Resource Guide | seniorguidance.org | Find assisted living facilities in your area |
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These resources are provided as a courtesy to our readers. Jane Daly has not been paid for endorsement, and is not in any way affiliated with the agencies and businesses listed.