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/.
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
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)
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.
National Eye Institute
The National Eye Institute supports research that helps prevent and treat eye diseases and other disorders of vision. In addition, they develop public and professional education programs to help prevent blindness, reduce visual impairment, and increase awareness of the services and devices available for people with low vision.
31 Center Dr. MSC 2510
Bethesda, MD 20892-2510
(301) 496-5248
www.nei.nih.gov
National Institute on Aging
The National Institute on Aging conducts and supports biomedical, social, and behavioral research and public education that promotes healthy aging. They publish free information addressing problems concerning aging and health care.
Bldg. 31, Rm. 5C27
31 Center Dr. MSC 2292
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 496-1752
www.nih.gov/nia
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
The Library of Congress administers a free library program of Braille and recorded materials circulated to eligible borrowers through a network of cooperating libraries. Books and magazines in recorded form (talking books) or in Braille are delivered to eligible readers by postage-free mail and are returned in the same manner. Specially designed record players and cassette players are also loaned to those borrowing talking books.
Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20542
(202) 707-5100
1-800-424-8567
www.loc.gov/nls/
National Rehabilitation Information Center
The National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) collects and disseminates the results of federally funded research projects. Their literature collection includes commercially published books, journal articles, and audiovisuals.
8201 Corporate Drive, Ste. 600
Landover, MD 20785
(301) 459-5900
1-800-346-2742
www.naric.com
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