Resource Guide
60 Plus Association
www.60plus.org
1-703-560-7587
The 60 Plus Association is a non-partisan seniors advocacy group with a free enterprise, less government, less taxes approach to seniors issues. 60 Plus aims to end federal estate tax and ensuring Social Security for the next generation.
AARP
www.aarp.org
888-687-2277
Association of Mature American Citizens
www.amac.us
1-888-262-2006
An alternative to AARP
Aging Care
www.agingcare.com
A popular website created for families caring for aging loved ones. It offers advice, community and professionals who answer your questions on line. (Full disclosure) I am on their Board of Experts
Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association
www.ALZ.org
1-800-272-3900
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research, which aims to eliminate Alzheimer’s through research, as well as, providing and expanding care and support for all those affected by the disease.
The Amen Clinic for Behavioral Medicine
www.brainplace.com
1-949-266-3700
Amen Clinics is dedicated to improving the lives of families through education, advancements in neuroimaging, and individualized treatment plans. They use the least toxic treatments for their patients, and use interventions from natural supplements, medications, dietary interventions, and targeted psychotherapy.
American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry
www.aagpgpa.org
1-301-654-7850
The Geriatric Mental Health Foundation raises awareness of psychiatric and mental health disorders, which affect the elderly, eliminate the stigma of having a mental illness, promote healthy aging techniques, and increase access to mental health care for the elderly.
American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
1-866-228-4327
The American Cancer Society is the national, community-based, voluntary health organization that is dedicated to ending cancer as a major health problem by using preventive measures against cancer, saving lives, and ending suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. There are great links to having your own personal page on here with doctor’s appointments and research that pertains to what is happening with your disease. Also there is a link about what is happening in your community and how to get involved.
American Health Care Association (Referrals to care facilities)
www.ahcancal.org
1-202-842-4444
AHCA represents the long-term care community of the nation to government, business leaders, and the general public. It also strives for change within the long-term care field, providing information, education, and administrative tools that enhance quality at every level.
American Psychiatric Association
www.PSYCH.org
1-202-682-6000
The APA is an organization composed primarily of medical specialists who are qualified psychiatrists or in the process of becoming qualified. There are over 38,000 member physicians who work together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental disorder.
American Seniors Association
www.AmericanSeniors.org
1-800-951-0017
The American Seniors Association’s mission is to provide seniors with the choices, information, and services they need to live healthier, wealthier lives. The ASA prides itself on ensuring their members’ dignity and security. It offers links to prescription discounts, Medicare solutions, insurance products, and even travel.
Arthritis Foundation
www.ARTHRITIS.org
The Arthritis Foundation is the only national non-profit organization that supports all different types of arthritis and related conditions. The foundation helps people affected by arthritis take control of the disease by providing public health education, pursuing public policy and legislation, and conducting evidence-based programs to improve the quality of life for those living with arthritis.
BenefitsCheckup (A Service from the Natl. Council on Aging)
www.benefitscheckup.org
BenefitsCheckUp is the nation’s most comprehensive web-based service to screen for benefits programs for seniors with limited income and resources. It includes public and private benefits programs such as prescription drugs, nutrition, legal, healthcare, transportation, financial, and employment.
Children of Aging Parents (Counseling and referrals to caregivers)
www.caps4caregivers.org
1-800-227-7294
Children of Aging Parents gives caregivers reliable information and advice through support groups, workshops, and presentations for churches, schools, employers, service clubs, and television audiences.
Eldercare Locator
1-800-677-1116
Eldercare Locator helps find local agencies in every state and community that can help the elderly and their families find home and community-based services like transportation, meals, home care, and caregiver services.
Eldercare Web
www.elderweb.com
1-309-451-3319
Eldercare Web offers a variety of links and information for caregivers, providers, and advisors to the elderly. The links include: advance directives, care facilities, financial plan fraud, abuse home care, nursing homes, and prescription costs.
Family Caregiver
www.caregiver.org
1-800-445-8106
The FCA is a public voice for caregivers, which illustrates the daily challenges they face, offering them the assistance they so desperately need and deserve, and advocating their cause through education, services, and research.
Good Old Days Magazine
www.goodolddaysonline.com
1-800-829-5865
Good Old Days brings the nostalgic delight of stories, articles and pictures from bygone times.
HealingWell.com
www.healingwell.com
HealingWell.com is a community and information website for patients, caregivers, and families coping with diseases, disorders and chronic illness.
Hospice Foundation of America
www.hospicefoundation.org
1-800-854-3402
Hospice Foundation of America is a great website for those who personally or professionally cope with terminal illness and hospice care. It offers links to locate hospices near you, offers council for grief and loss, and also has a “caregiver corner.” A nice feature of the website is that you change the font size, so it is easier to read!
Identity Theft – Federal Trade Commission
www.ftc.gov
Under the box “Quick Finder” on the homepage click on “identity theft.” Good links are under the “Consumers” tab.
Macular Degeneration Partnership
www.AMD.org
1-310-623-4466
Macular Degeneration Partnership is a website that offers information online with helpful tips, a toolkit that you can request, as well as, sign up for an e-newsletter which gives update research and treatment for AMD.
Meals on Wheels Association of America
www.mowaa.org
Meals on Wheels is an organization that brings food to persons who are homebound.
Medicare
www.medicare.gov
1-800-633-4227
The official link to the United States Government website of people with Medicare. There are links to information regarding billing, health records, plans, eligibility, and much more.
Mom’s Meals
www.momsmeals.com
1-866-971-6667
The Care Company Loves Mom’s Meals. We are constantly asked how family’s can provide healthy, nutritious and delicious meals for an elderly loved one. After careful research we are thrilled to recommend Mom’s Meals. Family owned and operated, Mom’s Meals delivers FRESH, yummy, nutritional balanced and reasonably priced meals to your loved one’s doorstep. This is a decision that will bring you peace of mind.
National Alliance for Caregiving
www.caregiving.org
The National Alliance for Caregiving is dedicated to providing support to family caregivers and the professionals who help them, as well as increasing public awareness of issues facing family caregivers.
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
www.n4a.org
1-800-510-2020
n4a advocates on behalf its member agencies for services and resources for older adults and persons with disabilities. They work with their members to achieve a society that values and supports people as they age.
National Association for Home Care
www.nahc.org
1-202-547-7424
NAHC is the nation’s largest trade association representing the interests and concerns of home care agencies, hospices, home care aide organizations, and medical equipment suppliers.
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
www.caremanager.org
1-520-881-8008
The NAGCM website has links to helping find a local care manager, information about what care managing is, important questions to ask when you are looking for a care manager, and many other helpful services for those and their families who are thinking of using a care manager in their life.
National Cancer Institute
www.nci.nih.gov
1-800-4-CANCER
The National Cancer Institute offers information about all different types of cancer, lists of clinical trials, and answers to commonly asked questions. This is a great website to begin with, if you have any questions about cancer.
National Association of Professional Organizers
www.napo.net
1-856-380-6828
The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) is a group of about 4,200 professional organizers dedicated to helping individuals and businesses bring order and efficiency to their lives.
National Council on Aging
www.ncoa.org
1-202-479-1200
NCOA is private, nonprofit organization that provides information, training, technical assistance, advocacy, and leadership in all aspects of aging services and issues.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
www.nhpco.org
1-703-837-1500
The NHPCO is the largest nonprofit membership organization representing hospice and palliative care programs and professionals in the United States. The organization is committed to improving end-of-life care and expanding access to hospice care with the goal of profoundly enhancing quality of life for people dying in America and their loved ones.
National Eye Institute
www.nei.nih.gov
National Eye Institute’s mission is to “conduct and support research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to blinding eye diseases, visual disorders, mechanisms of visual function, preservation of sight, and the special health problems and requirements of the blind.”
National Family Caregivers Association
www.nfcacares.org
1-301-942-6430
The National Family Caregivers Association educates, supports, empowers, and speaks up for Americans who care for loved ones with a chronic illness, disability, or the frailties of old age.
National Library of Medicine
www.medlineplus.gov
Medline Plus offers online information from the National Institute of Health including health topics, encyclopedia, drug information, and clinical trials.
National Mental Health Association
www.nmha.org
1-703-684-7722
1-800-969-6642
The National Mental Health Association offers information on different health matters; where you can receive treatment; information about insurance, and answers to common questions.
National Osteoporosis Foundation
www.nof.org
Offers all information needed regarding osteoporosis and the questions that come with it.
National Parkinson Foundation
www.parkinson.org
Offers all information needed regarding Parkinson’s disease and the questions that come with it. There is also information on how to adapt your lifestyle.
National Senior Citizens Education and Research Center
www.nscerc.org
1-301-578-8800
The NSCERC has information about senior living, retirement planning, nursing, asset management, and day-to-day care.
National Senior Citizens Law Center
www.nsclc.org
(202) 289-6976
The National Senior Citizens Law Center advocates before the courts, Congress and federal agencies to promote the independence and well-being of low-income elderly and disabled Americans.
Nursing Home Reports
www.freenursinghomereports.com
This website offers first account reviews of nursing homes, report cards from certain states, and nursing home ratings from federal inspections.
Retirement Research Foundation
www.rrf.org
1-773-714-8080
The Retirement Research Foundation is devoted to improving quality of life for the nation’s older population by improving conditions for those who are vulnerable due to frailty associated with advanced age, those who are economically disadvantaged and at greatest risk of falling through the safety net, and those who experience disparities related to race and ethnicity.
Senior Corps
www.seniorcorps.com
1-800-424-8867
Senior Corps connects persons over fifty-five with the people and organizations that need them most. Senior Corps helps them become mentors, coaches or companions to people in need, or contribute their job skills and expertise to community projects and organizations.
Senior Housing Net
www.seniorhousingnet.com
Senior Housing Net offers links to types of housing and care, payment options, and moving and storage information. There are also helpful tips for making the loved senior citizen fill at home in their new living facility.
Senior Options
www.senioroptions.com
Senior Options is a nationwide guide to senior services such as long term care, eldercare locator, family caregiver, recreation centers, and retirement homes.
Social Security Administration
www.ssa.gov
The official Social Security Administration website.
Social Security Administration
www.ssa.gov/retire2
The official Social Security Administration website with a retirement planner.
Veterans Financial, Inc.
www.veteransfinancial.com
1-800-835-1541
Veterans Financial is a national company with a single purpose: to provide sound financial advice to older veterans and their families who may now or in the future need assistance either in an assisted living community, a nursing home setting, or in their own home.
Well Spouse Foundation
www.wellspouse.org
1-800-838-0879
The Well Spouse Foundation is a home for the husbands, wives and partners of those with any chronic illness, disease or disability. Well Spouse hopes you will find the information presented on their web site easy to navigate and helpful in your caregiver journey.
Write a Senior Citizen
www.writeseniors.com
Write a Senior Citizen is a great website that allows senior citizens to interact with people outside of their age group. There are lists of senior citizens who you can email and start a pen-pal friendship with.
