Resource Locator Programs

*National Center for Assisted Living

Description:

NCAL is the assisted living voice of the American Health Care Association. The NCAL website offers consumer information, including a searchable directory and the guidebook "Choosing An Assisted Living Residence: A Consumer's Guide"


*State Elder Abuse Hotlines

Source: National Center on Elder Abuse

Description:

Numbers for all 50 states for reporting domestic or institutional elder abuse.


AARP

Source: AARP

Description:

Website includes information about wide selection of resources for older adults and caregivers.


Age-Friendly Fitness and Wellness Facility Finder

Source: International Council on Active Aging

Description:

List of fitness programs and facilities, searchable by state and city.


Alzheimer's Support Groups

Source: Alzheimer''s Association

Description:

Searchable by location; find the Alzheimer's Assocation anywhere in the United States, and learn about programs and services available in your area, including support groups and educational workshops.


American Cancer Society Support Programs

Source: American Cancer Society

Description:

Support groups and classes for cancer patients and their families.


American Stroke Association Local Resources

Description:

Searchable directory helps stroke patients and family find events and resources in their community.


ARCH National Respite Network

Description:

Information about temporary relief for caregivers and families who are caring for those with disabilities, chronic or terminal illnesses, and the elderly; site includes National Respite Locator Service


Assisted Living Federation of America

Description:

ALFA is a national association exclusively dedicated to professionally operated assisted living communities for seniors. Website offers consumer information about the assisted living option; includes a searchable directory of assisted living communities.


Benefits Checkup

Source: National Council on Aging (NCOA)

Description:

Online service to identify federal and state assistance programs for older adults


Brain Injury Association of America

Description:

Information, resources and support for people who have sustained a brain injury and family caregivers; includes state information and referral lines.


Choosing Adult Care Services

Source: American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging

Description:

Overview of home and community-based eldercare services


Consumers' Guide to Legal Help

Source: American Bar Association

Description:

Searchable list of resources


Directory of Regional Coordinators

Source: National Shared Housing Resource Center

Description:

Contact information for the regional coordinators of match-up programs and shared housing information.


Eldercare Locator

Source: U.S. Administration on Aging

Description:

The first step to finding resources for older adults in any U.S. community.


Elders and Families Information

Source: U.S. Administration on Aging

Description:

Resources to assist older persons and their caregivers to quickly obtain information and resources on a variety of aging-related topics.


Family Care Navigator

Source: Family Caregiver Alliance

Description:

State-by-state resource to help locate government, nonprofit, and private programs, including services for family caregivers, as well as resources for older or disabled adults living at home or in a residential facility. Also includes information on government health and disability programs, legal resources, and disease-specific organizations.


Family Caregiver Alliance

Description:

Nonprofit organization addressing the needs of families and friends providing long-term care at home. Website contains information, factsheets and contact information to agencies.


Finding Low Cost Dental Care

Source: National Institutes of Health

Description:

Information and directory from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research


Geriatric Mental Health Foundation

Source: American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry

Description:

Website includes consumer and patient information, and a searchable directory of geriatric psychiatrists.


GovBenefits.gov

Source: U.S. Government

Description:

Official benefits website of the U.S. government, with information on over 1,000 benefit and assistance programs.


Healthcare.Gov for Seniors

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Description:

Information on insurance, prevention and the 2010 health care reform legislation.


Helpful Contacts

Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Description:

Online tool provides contact information for specific organizations and answers to Medicare related questions.


Housing for Senior Citizens

Source: U.S. Government Office of Citizen Services and Communications

Description:

Central directory of federal sites pertaining to housing options, care for older adults


Lawyer Locator

Source: LexisNexis

Description:

National directory, searchable by specialty, geographic location.


Legal Resource Directories

Source: American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging

Description:

Finding legal help in your state; locating an elder law attorney


Medicaid Resources

Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Description:

Information for consumers. Links to the agency that runs the Medicaid program in each state; state-by-state Medicaid Hotline numbers.


Mental Health Services Locator

Source: U.S. Government

Description:

Information for patients and families from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)


National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Description:

Non-profit association that assists lawyers, bar organizations and others who work with older clients and their families. Site includes "Questions & Answers When Looking For an Elder Law Attorney"


National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM)

Description:

Professional Geriatric Care Managers (PGCMs) are health and human services specialists who help families care for older relatives, while encouraging as much independence as possible. Website includes a searchable directory of GCMs.


National Family Caregiver Support Program

Source: U.S. Administration on Aging

Description:

Website includes a wide variety of resources for family caregivers and professionals in the caregiver support field; includes factsheet with information about family caregiver programs for each state


Nursing Home Compare

Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Description:

Searchable information about the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country.


PACE Provider Locator

Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Description:

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) program focuses entirely on older people who are frail enough to meet their State's standards for nursing home care; features comprehensive medical and social services that can be provided at an adult day health center, home, and/or inpatient facilities.


Resource Locators

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Description:

Directory includes wide range of health and services resources


Senior Citizens' Resources

Source: U.S. Government

Description:

Official elder information and services portal from the U.S. government (formerly "FirstGov for Seniors")


Senior Housing Locator

Source: National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A)

Description:

Searchable directory of assisted living, residential care, nursing care and rehabilitation, independent living and retirement communities


State and Area Agencies on Aging

Source: National Association of State Units on Aging

Description:

Links to State and Area Agencies on Aging in all 50 states; most include comprehensive list of local resources for seniors.


State Health Insurance Counseling and Assistance Programs (SHIPs)

Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Description:

Directory of state programs (SHIP, SHIBA, etc.) where consumers can find information about a wide variety of health insurance topics.


USA.Gov for Seniors

Source: U.S. Government

Description:

Central location where you can find links to government resources for older adults