Resources

Administration on Aging – Eldercare Locator
1-800-677-1116
www.eldercare.gov
Nationwide directory assistance service for the elderly. Site also contains many good links.

Alzheimer's Association
1-800-272-3900
www.alz.org
Site contains good information about Alzheimer's and referrals to local resources.

Alzheimer's Disease Education; Referral Center
1-800-438-4380
www.alzheimers.org
Site contains great information on diagnosis, treatment, caregiver, long-term care, and more.

American Association of Retired Persons
1-888-687-2277
www.aarp.org
Advocacy and information for people over 50.

American Society on Aging
www.asaging.org
www.asa.org
Some interesting ideas and publications for professionals.

Children of Aging Parents
1-800-227-7294
www.caps4caregivers.org
Provides information and materials.

Estate Group
(614) 844-4406
www.estate-group.com
Estate settlement and downsizing company.

Family Caregiver Alliance
1-800-445-8106
www.caregiver.org
Helpful for caregivers caring for people with cognitive disorders.

FirstGov.gov
www.seniors.gov
Federal and State aging websites. Health, education, laws, consumer information with loads of facts and links.

Health Care Financing Administration
hcfa.hhs.gov/
This site is all about Medicare.

Helpguide
www.helpguide.org
Great non-commercial information on mental health and life long wellness. Links to assessment questions.

The Nation's Voice on Mental Illness
1-800-950-6264
www.nami.org
Great information on depression.

National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
1-202-296-8130
www.n4a.org
A few good links.

National Council on the Aging
1-202-479-1200
www.ncoa.org
Some good “how to's”

National Institute on Aging Information Center
1-800-222-2225
www.nia.nih.gov
Offers a variety of information about health and aging.

National Senior Citizens Law Center
www.nsclc.org
The NSCLC advocates before the courts, Congress and federal agencies to promote the independence and well-being of low-income elderly and disabled Americans.

Partnership for Caring
1-800-989-9455
www.partnershipforcaring.org
Dying and end-of-life resources including advance directives for every state. Free downloads of Medical Power of Attorney.