Local and National Resources


  • The Administration for Community Living has a list of national and local organizations that support older adults and people with disabilities. Some organizations focus on a particular type of disability, age group, or type of service, whereas others have a more comprehensive mission.
  • Eldercare Locator links those who need assistance with state and local agencies on aging, as well as community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers. Whether help is needed with services such as meals, home care or transportation, or a caregiver needs training and education or a well-deserved break from caregiving responsibilities, the Eldercare Locator is there to point that person in the right direction.
  • Go4Life has physical activity tips and suggestions for seniors, along with nutrition and safety information.
  • Senior Resource Alliance shows resources for national services, health-related topics, consumers, caregivers, and professionals.
  • The National Institute of Aging has an A-Z index of health topics.
  • The Senior Corps has three programs that help keep seniors active: Foster Grandparents, RSVP, and Senior Companions.
  • Travel.State.Gov has travel tips and suggestions for older travelers, the topics include: travel documents, staying connected, health information, pharmacies and medication, accessibility and accommodations, scam prevention, and preparing for emergencies.
  • Long-Term Care addresses the basics, medicaid, medicare, where you live, how to decide, and how to pay the costs.
  • The CDC covers advance care planning to give peace of mind.
  • Benefits Checkup lets you search the 2,500 nationwide benefit programs to see which ones are available in your area.
  • Sage is a national resource center focused on LGBT aging.

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