Shelley ENeed help with finding resources for seniors? Whether it’s housing, healthcare, community resources, and more, this is one list you’ll want to print and pin to your refrigerator for easy reference.
Senior life can bring with it the need for more services, which often comes with added costs. That’s why you should contact all of the senior resources at your disposal to get the assistance you need without going bankrupt in the process.
There are so many senior services and resources out there that we decided to make a list of some of the best of the bunch. Print it out or save it on your computer for future reference.
Eldercare Locator from the U.S. Administration on Aging
They will connect you with the nearest Area Agency on Aging that can offer the inside scoop on local senior services.
Phone: 800-677-1116
Website: https://www.eldercare.gov/
211.org
A hotline that connects millions to essential needs and service providers every year. Dial it when you need food, financial assistance, housing help, healthcare, etc.
Phone: 211
Website: https://www.211.org/
Alzheimer’s Association
Connects you to local professionals and resources on Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Phone: 800-272-3900
Website: https://www.alz.org/
BenefitsCheckUp
From the National Council on Aging, this site can help you find available benefits in your area.
Website: www.benefitscheckup.org
Aging Life Care Association
Gives families and seniors the guidance they need.
Website: www.aginglifecare.org
Arch National Respite Network and Resource Center
Helps families find respite and crisis care services locally.
Website: www.archrespite.org
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Everything you need to know about Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and more.
Tel: 877-486-2048
Website: www.cms.hhs.gov
The Conversation Project
Helps with end-of-life care.
Website: https://theconversationproject.org/
EveryoneOn
A nonprofit that offers computer access to low-income seniors.
Website: www.everyoneon.org
Hearing Loop
A nonprofit dedicated to helping seniors with hearing loss.
Website: www.hearingloop.org
Hospice Foundation of America
Helps you learn more about hospice and where to find grief resources.
Website: www.HospiceFoundation.org
LongTermCare.gov
Information on long-term care from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that tells you what’s covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and more.
Website: www.longtermcare.gov
Medicare.gov Nursing Home Compare
Use it to find a nursing home.
Website: www.medicare.gov/NHcompare
National Association of Dental Plans
Offers access to affordable dental care for seniors in need.
Website: www.nadp.org
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Provides legal services to seniors and the disabled.
Website: www.naela.org
National Alliance for Caregiving
Resources for family caregivers.
Website: www.caregiving.org
National Institute on Aging
A government site dedicated to the science of aging. Use it to find information on caregiving, long-term care, advance care planning, long-distance caregiving, etc.
Website: www.nia.nih.gov
National Association of Senior and Specialty Move Managers
Helps seniors with relocation.
Website: www.nasmm.org
National Center on Elder Abuse
A one-stop-shop for everything regarding elder justice.
Website: https://ncea.acl.gov/
Quality Improvement Organization (QIO)
Helps file quality of care complaints, skill service termination appeals, and more for Medicare beneficiaries and their families.
Website: www.keproqio.com
Social Security Administration
Resources on Social Security, SSI, disability, Medicare, and more.
Phone: 800-772-1213
Website: www.ssa.gov
State Health Insurance Assistance Programs
Helps you find local Medicare help.
Website: www.shiptacenter.org/
United Way
Links you to senior resources in your community.
Website: www.unitedway.org
USA.gov
The main portal for all U.S. government websites.
Website: www.USA.gov
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Learn more about VA benefits, the Aid and Attendance program, and more.
Phone: 800-827-1000
Website: www.va.gov
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