Resources

This is a dynamic list– organizations change over time. So if you find a dead-end in any search, remember to reach out to a Geriatric Care Manager/Aging Life Care Professional in your family member’s location and ask about current local resources.

One community might have special programs for seniors that other communities don’t offer. That is why it is imperative you connect with someone local when seeking resources.

Navigators

Aging Life Care Professionals (Geriatric Care Managers – locate professional advocate by zip codes): They can be your eyes and ears and your coach for the entire aging journey. www.aginglifecare.org

Legal

National Association of Elder Law Attorneys www.naela.org
Your community’s Elder Law Services (often free or low cost) www.eldercare.acl.gov

General Information on Illnesses/Family Caregiving/Community Resources

Caregiver Alliance www.caregiver.org
Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org
National Institute on Aging www.nia.nih.gov
Eldercare Locator (Locate community resources by zip code) www.eldercare.acl.gov

Support Groups for Families

Alzheimer’s Association (Support groups throughout the country) www.alz.org
Better Health While Aging/Helping Aging Parents www.betterhealthwhileaging.net
Many churches and senior centers throughout the country have support programs.

Resources & Entitlements

Check for Entitlements www.BenefitsCheckup.org
Medicare www.Medicare.gov
Social Security www.SSA.gov
Veterans Benefits www.va.gov

Moving & Relocation

National Association of Senior Move Managers www.nasmm.org
For locating Senior Housing, use a local Aging Life Care Manager (www.aginglifecare.org) or ask the local Eldercare Locator office for a business in your area. Free Placement Agencies receive large payments from Assisted Living. Professionals work just for you and usually charge an hourly fee.

End of Life Support

National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization www.caringinfo.org
Compassion & Choices (Planning for care) www.compassionandchoices.org/end-of-life-planning
Aging with Dignity (Planning and end of life wishes) www.fivewishes.org
Prepare for Your Care (creating a health care directive) www.prepareforyourcare.org/advance-directive

Scams & Abuse

National Adult Protective Services Association (local APS numbers you can get from Eldercare Locator) www.napsa-now.org
National Do Not Call Registry (Stop unwanted sales calls) www.donotcall.gov
AARP Fraud Watch Network (Sign up to receive free alerts) www.aarp.org/fraudwatchnetwork

Technology

To research technology from Emergency Response systems to alert systems and video calling – www.AgeinPlaceTech.com