Elder Care Resources

General

American Association of Retired Persons
1-888-687-2277
Provides resources to help people make their own choices, reach their goals and dreams and make the most of their lives after 50.

American Society on Aging
1-415-974-9600
Provides resources for education, training and information on aging-related issues.

Children of Aging Parents
1-800-227-7294
Provides information and emotional support to caregivers of older people. Serves as a national clearinghouse for information on resources and issues dealing with older people.

Eldercare Locator
1-800-677-1116
Provides a nationwide, directory assistance service designed to help older people and caregivers locate local support resources for aging Americans.

National Health Information Center
1-800-336-4797
Puts health professionals and consumers who have health questions in touch with those organizations best able to provide answers.

National Institute on Aging
1-800-222-2225
Offers consumer-oriented information on a wide range of topics important to older people and their families as well as a description of the research program.

National Rehabilitation Information Center
1-800-346-2742
Provides thousands of disability-related records in multiple searchable and browsable databases.



Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's Association
1-800-272-3900
A national voluntary health organization committed to finding a cure for Alzheimer's and helping those affected by the disease.

French Foundation for Alzheimer's Research
1-800-477-2243
Generates funds for Alzheimer's research to significantly delay the onset or find a cure for Alzheimer's disease.

Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation
1-800-259-4636
Provides a comprehensive database for locating senior housing options, geriatric health resources and care options, as well as legal and financial information.


Elder Abuse

National Center on Elder Abuse
1-800-677-1116
Provides resources to help you find the assistance, publications, data, information and answers you need on elder abuse.