Administration on Aging: This agency, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is one of the nation's largest providers of home- and community-based care for older persons and their caregivers. The agency provides home and community-based services to millions of older persons through the programs funded under the Older Americans Act. They also provide home-delivered meals programs or nutrition services in congregate settings, transportation, adult day care, legal assistance or health promotion programs. At nursing homes, they provide Ombudsmen who provide an ongoing presence monitoring care and conditions and providing a voice for those who are unable to speak for themselves. The National Family Caregiver Support Program provides a variety of services to help people who are caring for family members who are chronically ill or who have disabilities. Their phone number is (202) 619-0724. You can access their website at: www.aoa.gov/.
Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center
The ADEAR Center was established by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) as
an information resource for health professionals, patients and their families,
and the general public.
P.O. Box 8250
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8250
(301) 495-3311 or 1-800-438-4380
www.alzheimers.org
DisabilityInfo.gov
DisabilityInfo.gov is a comprehensive online resource designed to provide people with disabilities with quick and easy access to the information they need. The site provides access to disability-related information and programs available across the government on numerous subjects, including benefits, civil rights, community life, education, employment, housing, health, technology and transportation.
1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636)
www.disabilityinfo.gov
Eldercare Locator
This national organization, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services, offers information and referrals for a wide variety of services for
older people in their communities. These include adult day care, respite for
caregivers, transportation, home health care, meals on wheels, assistance with
housing and other services available locally.
1-800-677-1116
www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare/Public/Home.asp
HealthFinder: This website has health-care information for all ages and includes access to online journals, libraries and medical dictionaries. There is the pension search directory and a directory with Spanish words for Social Security Administration terms. You can access their website at: www.healthfinder.gov.
GovBenefits.gov
GovBenefits.gov is a partnership of Federal agencies with a shared vision—to provide improved, personalized access to government assistance programs.
www.govbenefits.gov
1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636)
National Institute on Aging
The National Institute on Aging promotes healthy aging by conducting and supporting biomedical, social,
and behavioral research and public education. They publish a variety of free
information addressing problems concerning aging and health care. Information available in Spanish.
Bldg. 31, Rm. 5c27
31 Center Dr. MSC 2292
Bethesda, MD 20894
(301) 496-1752 or 1-800-222-4225
www.nih.gov/nia
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
NINDS conducts and supports biomedical research on disorders of the brain and
nervous system and provides free information concerning neurological disorders
for the public.
P.O. Box 5801
Bethesda, MD 20824
(301)496-5751
(800) 352-9424
www.ninds.nih.gov
NIHSeniorHealth.gov: This website for older adults was developed by the National Institute on Aging and the National Library of Medicine, both part of the National Institutes of Health. Featuring health information from the NIH. You can access their website at: nihseniorhealth.gov
Medicare Help Line
They provide information on Medicare, Medicaid, and Medicare's numerous health
insurance options. Helpful nursing home information includes patients' rights,
and nationwide ombudsman advocacy programs. Medicare operates a toll-free hotline
to answer questions about coverage and to get information about a patient's
claims.
1-800-633-4227
www.medicare.gov