AARP
Non-profit organization addressing the needs of people 50 and older.
888-OUR-AARP
www.aarp.org
Administration on Aging
National and regional resources including the Eldercare Locator, a database of local agencies.
202-401-4634
www.aoa.gov
Alzheimer’s Association
End-to-end support for caregivers to Alzheimer’s patients.
800-272-3900
www.alz.org
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
Offers a continuum of eldercare services through a membership of 5700 organizations.
202-783-2242
www.aahsa.org
ARCH National Respite Network
Provides information and a national respite locater for caregivers.
919-490-5577
www.archrespite.org
Children of Aging Parents
A non-profit organization dedicated to assisting the 34 million people who are caring for an elderly person. The website provides links to support groups, a newsletter and more.
www.caps4caregivers.org
Faith In Action
Interfaith caregiving program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
877-324-8411
www.fiavolunteers.org
Family Caregiver Alliance
Information, education, research and advocacy for caregivers.
800-445-8106
www.caregiver.org
Hospice Foundation of America
Assistance with coping with terminal care and grief.
800-854-8402
www.hospicefoundation.org
Lotsa Helping Hands
Create a network of volunteers and organize help for caregivers in a community.
508-337-6338
www.lotsahelpinghands.com
Medicarerights.org
Non-profit organization for assistance with Medicare issues.
212-869-3850
www.medicarerights.org
National Adult Day Services Association
Focuses on health, therapeutic and social services for the elderly.
800-558-5301
www.nadsa.org
National Alliance for Caregiving
Nation support for caregivers with emphasis on political action.
301-718-8444
www.caregiving.org
National Association for Senior Move Managers
Dedicated to helping caregivers deal with the emotional and physical issues of moves for the elderly.
877-606-2766
www.nasmm.com
National Council on Aging
Network of 14,000 organizations including senior centers, adult day care, senior housing, employment consumer groups and faith based services. Site includes benefitscheckup.org, a site that guides seniors on eligibility for state and federal programs.
202-479-1200
www.ncoa.org
National Family Caregiver’s Association (NFCA)
Providing education, resources, support and community to family caregivers across the life span.
800-896-3650
www.thefamilycaregiver.org
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
National consumer initiative to improve the end of life, supported by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
800-658-8898
www.caringinfo.org
Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving
Works to provide quality long term care and recognition of the issues in caregiving.
229-928-1234
www.rosalynncarter.org
Social Security Online
Official site of U.S. Social Security Administration. Forms, tools and helpline information.
800-772-1213
www.ssa.gov
Well Spouse Association
Provides support for wives, husbands and partners of the chronically ill or disabled.
800-838-0879
www.wellspouse.org
