Administration on Aging
www.aoa.gov/
US Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Aging. Includes links to the state organizations on aging and the nation-wide network of Area Agencies on Aging (AAA). |
Benefits Check Up
www.benefitscheckup.org/
Information about federal and state financial assistance programs for the aged. |
Call 211
www.211.org/
2-1-1 is the national abbreviated dialing code for free access to health and human services information and referral (I&R). 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember and universally recognizable number that makes a critical connection between individuals and families in need and the appropriate community-based organizations and government agencies. 2-1-1 makes it possible for people in need to navigate the complex and ever-growing maze of human services’ agencies and programs. By making services easier to access, 2-1-1 encourages prevention and fosters self-sufficiency. |
Department of Veterans Affairs
www.va.gov
The Department of Veterans Affairs provides a comprehensive system of veterans' assistance and care. VA hospitals offer extensive care and treatment, pharmacies and social services. 1-800-827-1000. |
FirstGov for Consumers Home Page
/www.consumer.gov/
A "one-stop" link to a broad range of federal information resources available online. It is designed so that you can locate information by category. |
FirstGov Home Page
www.firstgov.gov/
Access to all online government resources. |
H.U.D Reverse Mortgage: Top Ten Things to Know
www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hecm/rmtopten.cfm
HUD's Reverse Mortgage is a federally-insured private loan, and it's a safe plan that can give older Americans greater financial security. Many seniors use it to supplement social security, meet unexpected medical expenses, make home improvements, and more. |
Medicare
www.medicare.gov/
Contains all currently available information about Medicare and its benefits.
Medicare Participating Physician Directory (doctors who accept Medicare payments)
www.medicare.gov/Physician/ |
National Aging Information Center
www.aoa.gov/
NAIC serves as a central source for a wide variety of information on aging for older people, their families, and those who work for or on behalf of older persons. |
Social Security Administration
www.ssa.gov/
Information about all benefits available through the Social Security Administration, as well as online forms for all services. |
State Medicaid Programs Toll-Free Numbers
www.familycaregiversonline.com/State_Medicaid_Toll-Free_numbers.html |
US Department of Health and Human Services
www.hhs.gov/
Public health and human services resources for older adults, infants, children, and people with disabilities. |
