Helpful Organizations
On this page, you will find information on:
General Information, Resources and Referrals
Alzheimer’s Disease Research, a program of the American Health Assistance Foundation
Resource for latest Alzheimer's disease research news, prevention, healthy choices, treatment and caregiving.
www.ahaf.org
301-948-3244 or 1-800-437-2423
Alliance for Aging Research
Provides information on age-related medical discoveries and health topics.
www.agingresearch.org
202-293-2856
Alzheimer’s Disease Education Referral Center (ADEAR), National Institute of Aging, National Institutes of Health
Offers information for people with Alzheimer’s disease, their families and professionals, including information on clinical trials.
www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers
1-800-438-4380
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
Membership organization for people over 50; informative website.
www.aarp.org
1-888-687-2277 (1-888 OUR AARP)
American Federation for Aging Research
Offers information on healthy lifestyles, age-related conditions, and diseases and biology of aging.
www.infoaging.org
212-703-9977 or 1-888-582-2327
National Council on Aging
Provides information on healthy aging, maintaining independence and government and private benefits programs; includes news updates of interest to seniors.
www.ncoa.org
202-479-1200
National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health
Conducts and supports biomedical, social and behavioral research and public education to promote healthy aging. Website has database with information on over 250 national organizations that help older people.
www.nia.nih.gov
www.nihseniorhealth.gov
www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/ResourceDirectory.htm (database)
301-496-1752; TTY 1-800-222-4225
National Long Term Care Ombudsmen Resource Center
Under “Ombudsmen Locator” find contact information by state on ombudsmen, Offices on Aging, nursing home licensure, Medicaid and other state resources.
www.ltombudsmen.org
202-332-2275
Senior Citizens Bureau
Provides information for seniors on government programs, counseling, housing, etc. Includes a state-by-state directory for many services.
www.seniorcitizensbureau.com
1-888-801-2497 (Elder Info Line, 24-hour hotline)
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State and Local Resources
Healthcare Professionals
Healthcare providers (physicians, nurses, etc.) are the first source of information for those facing health issues.
State and Area Agencies on Aging
Each state and territory in the U.S. has an Agency on Aging office located in its capital city, as well as local offices. Check the phone book or online by state and area. They provide information on nutrition and support services, elder rights programs, long term care, ombudsman programs, legal services, outreach and elder abuse prevention.
State Departments of Health and Social Services
Each state in the U.S. has these departments, as well as local offices. They can provide information on support and respite services, facilities, financial assistance, and regulations and licensing. Check the phone book or online by state and locality.
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Caregiving and Caregiver Support
Caregiver Resource Center (a division of Employee Assistance Professionals, Inc.)
Provides information on caregiving, planning for long term care services and employee assistance.
www.caregiverresourcecenter.com
203-861-9833
CarePathways
Created and maintained by RNs to provide access to healthcare information, products and services.
www.carepathways.com
1-877-521-9987
Children of Aging Parents
Provides information and materials for adult children caring for their older parents.
www.caps4caregivers.org
1-800-227-7294
Eldercare Online
An online caregiver support group with information and a directory of support groups.
www.ec-online.net
Family Caregiver Alliance, National Center on Caregiving
Information, education, services, research and advocacy for those caring for people with chronic, disabling health conditions.
www.caregiver.org
1-800-445-8106
Meals on Wheels
Provides information on local meal delivery and congregate meals for seniors.
www.mealcall.org
National Adult Day Services Association
Use the website database to find adult day services.
www.nadsa.org
1-877-745-1440
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
Health and human services specialists who help families care for older relatives while encouraging as much independence as possible. Use the database to find a geriatric care manager.
www.caremanager.org
520-881-8008
National Caregivers Library
An extensive online library for caregivers with articles, forms, checklists and links to topic-
specific external resources.
www.caregiverslibrary.org
National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL)
Represents long term care providers; contains information for consumers on assisted living.
www.ncal.org
202-842-4444
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Safety and Home Healthcare
Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center (ADEAR), National Institute of Aging, National Institutes of Health
This section of the ADEAR website offers information on Alzheimer’s-related safety issues, and includes a room-by-room safety checklist (also available as a print publication)
www.nia.nih.gov/Alzheimers/Publications/homesafety.htm#room
1-800-438-4380
AllegroMedical.com
Offers a variety of home healthcare products, including safety products.
www.allegromedical.com
1-800-861-3211
The Alzheimer’s Store
Offers safety products to deal with wandering and other Alzheimer’s safety issues.
www.alzstore.com
1-800-752-3238
Fisher Products
Offers home healthcare products.
www.fishershops.com
1-866-804-4042
MedicAlert Foundation International
Offers emblems and chains engraved with the person’s membership number, primary medical conditions and the toll-free 24-hour Emergency Response Center number. This information enables personal identification, relays key medical facts and notifies the person’s family contacts.
www.medicalert.org
1-888-633-4298
209-668-3333 (from outside the U.S.)
Sears Home Health Care Specialogue
Offers a wide variety of home healthcare products for seniors.
www.searshealthandwellness.com
1-800-326-1750
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Federal Government Programs and Services
Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
A starting point for information on aging for elders and families.
www.aoa.gov
202-619-0724
Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center (ADEAR), National Institute of Aging, National Institutes of Health
Provides current Alzheimer's disease information and resources from the National Institute on Aging (NIA).
www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers
1-800-438-4380
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Offer latest information and resources on Medicare and Medicaid.
www.cms.hhs.gov
1-800-633-4227
DisabilityInfo.gov
Provides people with disabilities information and available government programs on benefits, civil rights, community life, education, employment, housing, health, technology and transportation.
www.disabilityinfo.gov
1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636)
Eldercare Locator
Provides resource information for older adults in any U.S. community; referrals to state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve many elder care needs; English and Spanish speaking information specialists.
www.eldercare.gov
1-800-677-1116
GovBenefits.gov
A partnership of federal agencies that provides access to government assistance programs.
www.govbenefits.gov
1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636)
Medicaid
Program funded by federal and state governments to assist those who do not have the resources to pay for healthcare. Check the phonebook or online by state.
Medicare
Federal program that pays for certain healthcare expenses. Call 24:7 for assistance; English and Spanish-speaking customer service.
www.medicare.gov
1-800-633-4227
Medline Plus
Service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health that provides information on many health topics.
www.medlineplus.gov
National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Info, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Offers information on long term care, planning and payment strategies.
www.longtermcare.gov
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
Provides general information on Alzheimer’s disease, websites and some publications on its Alzheimer’s disease page.
www.ninds.nih.gov
Social Security Administration
Social Security is a federal program that provides retirement and disability benefits.
www.ssa.gov
1-800-772-1213
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Legal Assistance
American Bar Association and state bar associations
Provides information to help find legal assistance and locate lawyers. Part of the website deals specifically with legal issues of aging.
www.abanet.org
www.abanet.org/aging/home.html
1-800-285-2221
ElderLawAnswers.com
Find an attorney, resources and information on financial and legal issues of aging.
www.elderlawanswers.com
1-866-267-0947
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Use the database to find an elder law attorney in the private or public sector who deals with legal issues affecting the elderly and disabled.
www.naela.com
520-881-4005
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Long-Term Care and Living Options
A Place for Mom
Includes information about issues that affect caregivers and provides a search engine to find eldercare advisors.
http://alzheimers.aplaceformom.com/
1-877-666-3239
American Association for Homes and Services for the Aging
Provides information about and contains a directory of services and care facilities for elders.
www.aahsa.org
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
Offers advice on finding an accredited rehabilitation facility.
www.carf.org
1-888-281-6531
Helpguide.org
“Senior Housing and Care” section of website provides information on long term care and housing options.
www.helpguide.org
My Guide for Seniors™
Includes a senior housing guide, including options for those with Alzheimer’s disease.
www.myguideforseniors.com
1-800-851-4511
MyZiva.net®
The Complete Nursing Home Guide
Provides information on finding, selecting and paying for nursing homes.
www.myziva.net
seniorDECISION.com
Offers a list of home health care and senior housing options by state and area with consumer ratings and reviews.
www.seniordecision.com
SNAPforSeniors™
Provides a senior housing options guide.
www.snapforseniors.com
1-888-651-7627
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Research and Clinical Trials
Alzheimer's Disease Clinical Trials Database
A joint project of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the National Institute on Aging (NIA) maintained by the NIA's Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center; database of clinical trials on Alzheimer's disease and dementia underway at sites throughout the U.S.
http://www.alzheimers.org/clinicaltrials/search.asp
National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health
Provides information on government-sponsored human trials and recruitment.
www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/ClinicalTrials.htm
www.clinicaltrials.gov
CenterWatch Clinical Trials Listing Service
Provides information about clinical research, including listings of active industry and government-sponsored clinical trials, research on new drug therapies and drugs recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
www.centerwatch.com
Alzheimer Research Forum
Lists trials of potential treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and has a section seeking trial participants.
www.alzforum.org
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Hospice Care
Caring Connections
Provides information on advanced care planning, financial matters, caregiving and hospice care.
www.caringinfo.org
1-800-658-8898; Spanish Helpline: 1-877-658-8896
National Association for Home Care & Hospice
Click on “Consumer Information” to access database of local hospice providers.
www.nahc.org
202-547-7424
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Use website to locate member hospices.
www.nhpco.org
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Disclaimer: With the exception of Alzheimer's Disease Research, the above organizations are not affiliated with the American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF). In addition, AHAF is not responsible for the content of these websites, and does not endorse any particular programs offered by these organizations.
Last Reviewed On: 11/20/08
