Resources for Seniors
National Council on Aging
Network of 14,000 organizations including senior centers, adult day care, senior housing, employment consumer groups, and faith-based services. The NCOA also runs benefitscheckup.org, a site that guides seniors through the eligibility process to connect them with state and federal programs.
1-571-527-3900. www.ncoa.org.
Administration on Aging
National and regional resources, including the Eldercare Locator, a database of local agencies.
1-202-401-4634. www.aoa.gov.
Benefits Check Up
A free service provided by the National Council on Aging that connects struggling seniors to programs that help them afford food, utilities, medicine, and more. www.benefitscheckup.org.
Medicarerights.org
Non-profit organization for assistance with Medicare issues. 1-800-333-4114. www.medicarerights.org.
Children of Aging Parents
A non-profit organization dedicated to assisting the 35 million people who are caring for an elderly person. The website provides links to support groups, a newsletter, and more.
Well Spouse Association
Non-profit organization providing support for wives, husbands, and partners of the chronically ill or disabled. 1-800-838-0879. www.wellspouse.org.