Financial Assistance
- Social Security Administration (SSA)
- Website: www.ssa.gov
- Services: Provides retirement, disability, and survivors benefits. Information on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicare enrollment.
- Contact: 1-800-772-1213
- Medicare
- Website: www.medicare.gov
- Services: Information on Medicare coverage, enrollment, and benefits. Tools for comparing healthcare providers and plans.
- Contact: 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
- Medicaid
- Website: www.medicaid.gov
- Services: State-specific information on Medicaid eligibility, benefits, and application processes.
- Contact: Local state Medicaid office
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Website: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/ocs/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap
- Services: Assistance with home heating and cooling costs for low-income households.
- Contact: Local LIHEAP office
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Website: http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap
- Services: Provides funds to help low-income individuals purchase food.
- Contact: Local SNAP office
Healthcare Services
- Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
- Website: http://www.va.gov/health-care
- Services: Healthcare services for eligible veterans, including primary care, specialty care, and long-term care.
- Contact: 1-877-222-VETS (1-877-222-8387)
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
- Website: www.nia.nih.gov
- Services: Research and information on aging, health conditions, and caregiving.
- Contact: 1-800-222-2225
- Eldercare Locator
- Website: http://www.eldercare.acl.gov
- Services: Connects seniors and their families with local services and resources.
- Contact: 1-800-677-1116
Legal Resources
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
- Website: www.naela.org
- Services: Directory of elder law attorneys who specialize in estate planning, powers of attorney, and elder rights.
- Contact: Online directory
- Legal Services Corporation (LSC)
- Website: www.lsc.gov
- Services: Provides civil legal aid for low-income individuals, including seniors.
- Contact: Local legal aid office
- AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly
- Website: http://www.aarp.org/legal-counsel-for-the-elderly
- Services: Legal services and advocacy for seniors.
- Contact: 1-202-434-2120
Elder Rights and Advocacy
- National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)
- Website: ncea.acl.gov
- Services: Resources and information on preventing elder abuse and neglect.
- Contact: ncea-info@aoa.hhs.gov
- Adult Protective Services (APS)
- Website: http://www.napsa-now.org
- Services: State-specific resources for reporting and addressing elder abuse.
- Contact: Local APS office
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) – Office for Older Americans
- Website: http://www.consumerfinance.gov/older-americans
- Services: Information and tools to help seniors avoid financial exploitation and manage money wisely.
- Contact: 1-855-411-2372
Support and Community Resources
- Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)
- Website: www.n4a.org
- Services: Local services for seniors, including meal programs, transportation, and caregiver support.
- Contact: Local AAA office
- Alzheimer’s Association
- Website: www.alz.org
- Services: Support and resources for individuals with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers.
- Contact: 1-800-272-3900
- Family Caregiver Alliance
- Website: www.caregiver.org
- Services: Resources, education, and support for family caregivers.
- Contact: 1-800-445-8106
Educational Resources
- National Institute on Aging (NIA) – Health Information
- Website: www.nia.nih.gov/health
- Services: Articles and publications on health topics relevant to seniors.
- Contact: 1-800-222-2225
- AARP
- Website: www.aarp.org
- Services: Articles, tools, and resources on aging, health, finances, and more.
- Contact: 1-888-OUR-AARP (1-888-687-2277)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Healthy Aging
- Website: www.cdc.gov/aging
- Services: Information on promoting healthy aging and preventing diseases among seniors.
- Contact: 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
Support for Aging Parents 