Resources for Seniors
(and people who care about them)

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The links below will direct you to sites that display information particularly useful for seniors.

www.medicare.gov

Medicare coverage, new drug programs, 800-772-1213

www.socialsecurity.gov

For all Social Security or Social Security Insurance questions.

www.cms.gov

Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services is the federal agency that administers Medicare and Medicaid

www.naela.org

Attorney locator service, by city, state, or zip code. The initials stand for National Academy for Elder Law Attorneys.

www.va.gov

Veterans Administration for information on benefits and resources.

www.aoa.gov

Administration on Aging has all kinds of information on resources, including a directory of state Area Agencies on Aging

www.eldercare.gov

Eldercare Locator, 800-677-1116, will help you find local community resources in any area of the country, including meals, home care, transportation, etc.

www.alz.org

Alzheimer’s Association, information and resources (support groups), can find local organizations throughout the country

To find a physician who specializes in geriatrics:

www.ama-assn.org

The American Medical Association has a physician locator service. Look under the specialty “Geriatrics.”

www.agingwithdignity.org

Aging with Dignity, a non-profit organization, produces a document called the 5 Wishes that provides advance directives for medical care.

www.caringinfo.org

Call the toll-free number 800-658-8898 for information and resources related to caregiving and end-of-life planning. You can also find links here to state-specific forms for advanced directives.

www.seniordecision.com

Their mission is to help as many people as possible make decisions about home health, retirement living, assisted living, and nursing home options.