 National
Resources: Where to Turn for Help
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National Institute on Aging (NIA)
NIA offers free information on a wide variety of subjects, in English and Spanish, including doctor/patient communication, end-of-life care, the biology of aging, and Alzheimer’s disease. NIA also publishes more than 40 different Age Pages and, in conjunction with the National Library of Medicine, produces www.NIHSeniorHealth.gov, an easy-to-use website designed especially for older people.
National Institute on Aging Information Center
P.O. Box 8057
Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8057
Phone: 1-800-222-2225 (toll-free)
TTY: 1-800-222-4225 (toll-free)
Website: www.nia.nih.gov
To order publications (in English or Spanish) online or sign up for email alerts, visit: www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation. Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center (ADEAR)
A service of NIA, the ADEAR Center offers free publications and information on diagnosis, treatment, patient care, caregiver needs, long-term care, education and training, and research related to Alzheimer’s disease. P.O. Box 8250
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8250
Phone: 1-800-438-4380 (toll-free)
Website: www.alzheimers.nia.nih.gov Administration on Aging (AoA)
AoA provides funds and community-based services for programs that serve older adults. Phone: 202-619-0724
Website: www.aoa.gov Alzheimer’s Association
A national voluntary health organization supporting Alzheimer’s research and care, the Association offers information and support to patients and families. 225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17
Chicago, IL 60601-7633
Phone: 1-800-272-3900 (toll-free)
Website: www.alz.org American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
This trade association for not-for-profit nursing homes, continuing care retirement communities, assisted living, senior housing facilities, and community service organizations offers information for consumers and families. 2519 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008-1520
Phone: 202-783-2242
Website: www.aahsa.org ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center
This national resource center provides resources and information, including a respite locator program, technical assistance to State organizations, and an information clearinghouse. 800 Eastowne Drive, Suite 105
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Phone: 1-800-473-1727, ext. 222 (toll-free)
Website: www.archrespite.org BenefitsCheckUp
An online service provided by the National Council on Aging, this program allows people to find programs that can help them meet health care costs. Website: www.benefitscheckup.org Caregiver Resource Directory
Offered by Beth Israel Medical Center, this guide offers resources, facts, and advice about caring for a family member, as well as the caregiver. Website: www.netofcare.org/crd/resource_form.asp Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
CMS is a Federal agency that administers the Medicare program and works in partnership with the States to administer Medicaid. 7400 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Phone: 1-800-633-4227 (toll-free)
TTY: 1-866-226-1919 (toll-free)
Website: www.cms.hhs.gov Children of Aging Parents
This organization provides information, referral services, and educational outreach. P.O. Box 167
Richboro, PA 18954
Phone: 1-800-227-7294 (toll-free)
Website: www.caps4caregivers.org Eldercare Locator
This nationwide service helps identify local resources for seniors. Phone: 1-800-677-1116 (toll-free)
Website: www.eldercare.gov Family Caregiver Alliance
The Alliance provides information, education, services, research, and advocacy for caregivers. 180 Montgomery Street, Suite 1100
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: 1-800-445-8106 (toll-free)
Website: www.caregiver.org Hospice Foundation of America
The Foundation promotes hospice care and educates professionals and families about issues related to caregiving, terminal illness, loss, and bereavement. 1621 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 300
Washington DC 20009
Phone: 1-800-854-3402 (toll-free)
Website: www.hospicefoundation.org National Alliance for Caregiving
The Alliance supports family caregivers and the professionals who help them and works to increase public awareness of issues facing family caregivers. The website features peer-reviewed links to other resources for family caregivers. 4720 Montgomery Lane, 5th Floor
Bethesda, MD 20814
Website: www.caregiving.org National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
The Association offers information and referral services. 1604 North Country Club Road
Tucson, AZ 85716-3102
Phone: 520-881-8008
Website: www.caremanager.org National Center on Elder Abuse
The Center promotes understanding and action on elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. 1201 15th Street, NW
Suite 350
Washington, DC 20005-2842
Phone: 202-898-2586
Website: www.ncea.aoa.gov National Family Caregivers Association
This group supports family caregivers and offers education, information, and referrals. 10400 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 500
Kensington, MD 20895-3944
Phone: 1-800-896-3650 (toll-free)
Website: www.nfcacares.org National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
This professional association for hospices has resources and information for the public. 1700 Diagonal Road, Suite 625
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 1-800-658-8898 (toll-free)
Website: www.nhpco.org Partnership for Prescription Assistance
This program helps qualified people who lack prescription coverage to get needed medicines. Phone: 1-888-477-2669 (toll-free)
Website: www.pparx.org Well Spouse Association
The Association is a national, nonprofit membership organization providing support to wives, husbands, and partners of chronically ill and/or disabled people. 63 West Main Street, Suite H
Freehold, NJ 07728
Phone: 1-800-838-0879 (toll-free)
Website: www.wellspouse.org |
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