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Medical, Transportation
and Financial Help For Seniors (All States)
Find the churches,
charities, government and non-profit programs that provide free or low-cost
help with transportation, food, medicine, clothing, quality of life and
financial assistance. See also
Help with Bills.
Preventing Fraud & Scams (Consumer-SOS)
How To Help Older Americans Avoid Loss Of Utility Services
When Your Social Security Benefits Are Taken to Pay Back
Money to the Federal Government
What type of benefits can be taken and how much. Applies only to federal
agencies and the IRS may be able to take more than other agencies can.
Government Benefits You're Entitled
To
Benefits Check Up is a free, easy-to-use service that identifies over a 1000
federal and state assistance programs for older Americans. Requires you first
fill out a confidential questionnaire.
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Making
The Home Senior Friendly
Tips and links on how you can improve safety and comfort and avoid household injuries.
Food Delivery (Consumer-SOS)
Send food to
a loved one even when you're in another state!
Senior
Homesharing Programs-Find A Roommate To Defray Costs (Many States)
Senior homeshare match-up programs bring together older home providers with
individuals seeking a place to live. In exchange for providing a private room in
their home, seniors receive household assistance or rent from their housemate,
or a combination of the two.
Downsizing, Decluttering, Packing & Relocating Services (Consumer-SOS)
These services (not free) can lift the burdens off
seniors and their families when it's time to downsize, declutter, relocate
unpack and interior decorate.
Long-Term Care & Assisted Living (Consumer-SOS)
Alternative
Living Arrangements
Offers general guidance on housing options for someone you love. Everything from
independent living facilities to long term care.
The National Center on Senior Transportation
(866) 528-NCST or
(202) 347-7385 (TDD).
Our mission is to increase transportation options
for older adults and enhance their ability to live more independently within
their communities throughout the United States.
Staff from NCST
helps members of the aging services and transportation communities address a
diverse array of transportation issues, directs callers to additional resources
and answers questions about ADA rights and responsibilities. We also encourage
you to visit our Frequently
Asked Questions
page.
Medical, Transportation
and Financial Help For Seniors (All States)
Find the churches,
charities, government and non-profit programs that provide free or low-cost
help with transportation, food, medicine, clothing, quality of life and
financial assistance. See also
Help with Bills.
License
Renewal Procedures For Older Drivers (All 50 States & DC)
Fact Sheets For Seniors
The Government Administration On Aging has fact sheets on almost every topic.
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Dealing With Death
Articles and brochures for the dying and those close to them.
Resource Directory For Older People
An alphabetical list of links to every resource imaginable.
Elder Care
Topics (Nolo.com)
For information on Social Security, Retirement Plans,
Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap and Managed Care, Long-Term Healthcare, Estate
Planning, Healthcare Directives and Powers of Attorney and more.
The Death
of A Spouse (Good For All States)
Check list of who to contact and what arrangements to make after the death of
your spouse.
ElderCare
Locator (Finding Community Assistance For Seniors)
The Eldercare Locator can put you in touch with state and local information that
enables older persons to find help
to remain independent in their own homes.
You will get information on how to locate a wide variety of services like meals,
home care transportation, housing
alternative, home repair, recreation, social activities, legal and other
community services.
Community-Based
Services
Finding services for older people through government, non-profit or
for-profit organizations.
Government
Services For Older Adults (All 50 States & DC)
Just one or two links per state, often to the Department or Bureau of Aging.
National Institute On Aging
Has
health information and research programs for older people.
Administration On Aging Quick Index Of Elderly Topics
Health & Medical
Medicine
& Treatments
Medical Directives/Living Wills
Doctors
& Health Care
Long Term Care
Insurance & Benefits (Medicaid/Medicare, etc...)
Long-Term Care & Assisted Living
| Assisted Living | Independent Living & Other Accommodations |
| Nursing Homes | Complaints |
| Hospices | Insurance & Benefits (Medicaid/Medicare...) |
Choosing An Assisted Living Facility (BBB)
Selecting
A Geriatric Care Manager
A geriatric care manager specializes in helping older people and their
families with long-term care arrangements. GCMs often have training in
gerontology, social work, nursing or counseling and know about the cost, quality
and availability of services in an older person’s community.
Assisted Living
Facilities, Alzheimer's & More (50 States & DC)
Find the right retirement community, assisted living residence, Alzheimer's
facility or traditional nursing homes. Learn about the different types of care
and the strengths and weaknesses of each facility.
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Find And Compare Nursing Homes (All 50 States & DC)
This tool has detailed information about every Medicare and Medicaid-certified
nursing home in the country. Before you get started, you or your family member
may have other long-term care choices like community-based services, home care,
or assisted living depending on your needs and resources. For more information,
see
Alternatives to Nursing Homes. Otherwise, follow these steps when choosing a
nursing home.
Assisted Living
Facilities, Alzheimer's & More (50 States & DC)
Find the right retirement community, assisted living residence, Alzheimer's
facility or traditional nursing homes. Learn about the different types of care
and the strengths and weaknesses of each facility.
Choosing a Nursing Home
And Preventing Abuse
NursingHomeAbuse.net was founded by the National Association to Stop Nursing
Home Abuse (NASNHA). exists to raise awareness of the growing nursing home
abuse epidemic, to educate the public about its root causes, to help residents
and their families prevent abuse, and to help victims cope with the consequences
of nursing home abuse.
The Rights of Nursing Home Patients (Not State Specific)
Death And Dying
Links dealing with death and dying issues such as hospice and palliative care,
various terminal illnesses, grief and bereavement, and healthcare decisions.
All About Hospices (Information Brochures & Links)
Dealing With Death
Articles and brochures for the dying and those close to them.
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Independent Living And Other Accommodations
Alternative
Living Arrangements
Offers general guidance on housing options for someone you love. Everything from
independent living facilities to long term care.
Medical, Transportation
and Financial Help For Seniors (All States)
Find the churches,
charities, government and non-profit programs that provide free or low-cost
help with transportation, food, medicine, clothing, quality of life and
financial assistance. See also
Help with Bills.
Senior
Homesharing Programs-Find A Roommate To Defray Costs (Many States)
Senior homeshare match-up programs bring together older home providers with
individuals seeking a place to live. In exchange for providing a private room in
their home, seniors receive household assistance or rent from their housemate,
or a combination of the two.
Downsizing, Decluttering, Packing & Relocating Services (Consumer-SOS)
These services (not free) can lift the burdens off
seniors and their families when it's time to downsize, declutter, relocate
unpack and interior decorate.
Assisted Living
Facilities, Alzheimer's & More (50 States & DC)
Find the right retirement community, assisted living residence, Alzheimer's
facility or traditional nursing homes. Learn about the different types of care
and the strengths and weaknesses of each facility.
The
Medicare Rights Center (Advocacy Group With National Help Line)
Call their
national helpline, to consult with knowledgeable counselors about a wide
range of Medicare-related issues, including
how to
reduce premium and prescription drug costs and how to appeal a denial by an
HMO or Part D plan. Or use this national, nonprofit consumer service
organization as an advocate to lobby your cause or get the ear of your law
maker.
Find The AARP In Your
State
The AARP offers legal advocacy for seniors and may also have state specific
consumer brochures which are available to everyone.
Phone #'s For Long Term Care Ombudsmen (State By State & DC)
For More Help,
See Legal Hotlines & Help Groups
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Consumer Fraud Against the Elderly
Find The AARP In Your
State
The AARP offers legal advocacy for seniors and may also have state specific
consumer brochures which are available to everyone.
For More Help,
See Legal Hotlines & Help Groups
You can also file a complaint with Federal
Trade Commission using their Online
Complaint Form or by calling the Consumer Response Center: toll-free
1-877-FTC-HELP (382-4357); TDD: 202-326-2502. Although the Commission cannot
resolve individual problems for consumers, it can act against a company if it
sees a pattern of possible law violations.
For More On Preventing Scams,
See:
Consumer-SOS/Scams & Cons
Consumer-SOS/Mail & Postal Matters
Consumer-SOS/Phone Matters
Free Nursing Home/Assisted Living/Independent Living Referral
It's extremely stressful trying to find the right senior care facility for
an elderly parent. Should they go to a nursing home? An assisted living
facility? Independent living with some assistance? And how are you
going to pay for such?
The good news is you don't have to do this on your own. There are senior housing advisors that will provide these services to you free of charge. And they may even know of government programs that will foot the bill for the care itself.
These placement services work just like realtors. They get their commission from the nursing home or assisted living facility that you choose. They'll also tell you how each facility is rated, and will even visit the facility with you and your loved one. Of course, you'll want to Google both the placement agency (along with the individual senior care advisor) and the care facility for complaints. Below are links and articles so you can make an informed decision.
Legal Hotlines &
Other Help Groups
Legal Hotlines
Where Else To Get Help
Legal Hotlines
Find The AARP In Your
State
The AARP offers legal advocacy for seniors and may also have state specific
consumer brochures which are available to everyone.
Legal
Hotlines For Older Americans
Free legal help for people in
AZ, CA, DC, GA, HI, IA, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MS, NH, NM, OH, PA, PR, TN, TX,
WA, WV.
National Fraud Elder Hotline
(US Department of Justice) 833–372–8311
Financial scams and abuses that
target older people. You will reach a case manager
who will help you through the reporting process at the federal, state, and
local levels. You will also be connected with other resources on a
case-by-case basis.
Other Senior Hotlines (Google)
Has South Carolina and other states not listed above.
Medical, Transportation
and Financial Help For Seniors (All States)
Find the churches,
charities, government and non-profit programs that provide free or low-cost
help with transportation, food, medicine, clothing, quality of life and
financial assistance. See also
Help with Bills.
The
Medicare Rights Center (Advocacy Group With National Help Line)
Call their
national helpline, to consult with knowledgeable counselors about a wide
range of Medicare-related issues, including
how to
reduce premium and prescription drug costs and how to appeal a denial by an
HMO or Part D plan. Or use this national, nonprofit consumer service
organization as an advocate to lobby your cause or get the ear of your law
maker.
Elderly
Services In All 50 States & DC
At least one and sometimes a whole page of links relating to senior issues,
advocacy groups and legal help for seniors.
Senior Legal
Hotlines
There are 20 states that have them and most offer free legal telephone advice to
persons over 60. The Pennsylvania and Florida Hotlines charge. Senior legal
hotlines are in the following states: Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., Maine,
Florida, West Virginia, Michigan, Texas, Ohio, New Mexico, Puerto Rico,
California , Hawaii, Kansas, Mississippi, West Virginia, Georgia, Iowa,
Kentucky, Washington, New Hampshire and Tennessee.
Legal
Services For Older Adults (Links With Descriptions)
Lawyers, Legal Help Orgs. & Consumer Tips (National)
State
Long Term Care Ombudsmen (DC & 50 States)
Names, Addresses And Phone #s. No links.
Every state has an Ombudsman Program that addresses complaints and advocates for
improvements in the long term care system.
For More Help, See Complaints
Find The AARP Office Nearest You (All 50 States & DC)
Better Business Bureaus (Links Throughout The U.S.)
The
Medicare Rights Center (Advocacy Group With National Help Line)
Call their
national helpline, to consult with knowledgeable counselors about a wide
range of Medicare-related issues, including
how to
reduce premium and prescription drug costs and how to appeal a denial by an
HMO or Part D plan. Or use this national, nonprofit consumer service
organization as an advocate to lobby your cause or get the ear of your law
maker.
Medical, Transportation
and Financial Help For Seniors (All States)
Find the churches,
charities, government and non-profit programs that provide free or low-cost
help with transportation, food, medicine, clothing, quality of life and
financial assistance. See also
Help with Bills.
Downsizing, Decluttering, Packing & Relocating Services (Consumer-SOS)
These services (not free) can lift the burdens off
seniors and their families when it's time to downsize, declutter, relocate
unpack and interior decorate.
Senior Law Homepage (Brochures & Lots of Links)
Low Cost Medicines
One-stop link to thousands of low cost medicines offered through hundreds of
patient assistance programs sponsored by member companies, non-member companies
and government and local organizations.
Benefits Checkup
Find programs for people ages 55 and over that may pay for some of their costs
of prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential items or
services. Please fill out their simple questionnaire to find programs that can
assist you or your loved ones.
Find
Your Local Newspaper, Magazine, Radio & TV Stations
Give them a little bad press and you're bargaining power increases tremendously.
Select your state, and then click on your county or city for the proper media to
report to. (DC Not Included).
United Way Help Line
(For All 50 States, DC & Puerto Rico)
Choose
your state, select your city, and look up help agencies galore!!! Their stellar
search engine can lead you to any social service topic you can think of. Just type in the
words "Senior and (the name of your topic)" or "Elderly and (the
name your topic)."
National Help Orgs For A Variety Of Consumer Problems
The Elderly, Environment, Families, Fraud, Health & Safety, Insurance The
Handicapped, Medical Problems, Telemarketing and more.
For More Help See,
Complaints And
Lawyers/Courts & Self
Help
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Medicine
& Treatments
Health Care Report
Cards-How Does Your Hospital Rate?
Rates Thousands of Hospitals, Health Care Plans, Dentists, Physicians,
Hospices and more.
Healthlinkplus.org
Index of health topics grouped by subject. Links are arranged under
"Health Insurance", "General Health Information",
"Alternative Medicine", "Medical Research", "Health
Care Providers", "Mental Health", and "Evaluating
Health Information On the Internet".
Low Cost Medicines
One-stop link to thousands of low cost medicines offered through hundreds of
patient assistance programs sponsored by member companies, non-member companies
and government and local organizations.
Benefits Checkup
Find programs for people ages 55 and over that may pay for some of their costs
of prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential items or
services. Please fill out their simple questionnaire to find programs that can
assist you or your loved ones.
See Consumer-SOS/Medicine & Treatments
Insurance
Counseling & Assistance (State By State & DC)
Provides free help with questions on long-term care costs. If you are confused
about Medicare coverage of nursing home services, Medicaid eligibility
requirements, private Long-Term Care Insurance, or have health insurance
questions, contact them for help.
Government Benefits You're Entitled
To
BenefitsCheckUp is a free, easy-to-use
service that identifies over a 1000 federal and state assistance programs for
older Americans. Requires you first fill out a confidential questionnaire.
Medical, Transportation
and Financial Help For Seniors (All States)
Find the churches,
charities, government and non-profit programs that provide free or low-cost
help with transportation, food, medicine, clothing, quality of life and
financial assistance. See also
Help with Bills.
The Three Medi's: Medicare, Medigap, Medicaid:
Social Security
Disability Secrets
Advice, FAQS and in depth answers from a former Social Security Claims Examiner.
Learn how to apply, how to prepare your case and more.
Healthlinkplus.org
Index of health topics grouped by subject. Links are arranged under
"Health Insurance", "General Health Information",
"Alternative Medicine", "Medical Research", "Health
Care Providers", "Mental Health", and "Evaluating
Health Information On the Internet".
Long-Term Care Insurance
The Medicare Website (U.S. Gov)
Life Or Viatical
Settlements
Explains what they are and what to look out for.
See Long-Term Care &
Assisted Living
See Consumer-SOS/Health
& Medical
See Consumer-SOS/Insurance
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Dangerous Senior Drivers
Is this driver a danger on the road? Excellent and
subtle tips on what to do. See also the
License Renewal Procedures which examine a person's fitness to drive.
Food Delivery-Meals & Groceries
(Consumer-SOS)
Send food to a loved one even when you're in another state!
Downsizing, Decluttering, Packing & Relocating Services (Consumer-SOS)
These services (not free) can lift the burdens off
seniors and their families when it's time to downsize, declutter, relocate
unpack and interior decorate.
Medical, Transportation
and Financial Help For Seniors (All States)
Find the churches,
charities, government and non-profit programs that provide free or low-cost
help with transportation, food, medicine, clothing, quality of life and
financial assistance. See also
Help with Bills.
Respite Care Links In All 50 States
Family caregivers may qualify for free respite support where trained caretakers
can watch your dependents while you have a few hours to yourself. Some states
provide respite services to:
Family caregivers providing care for individuals age 60 or older;
Family caregivers providing care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and
related disorders, regardless of age; or
Grandparents and other relative caregivers (not parents) 55 years of age and
older providing care to children under age 18; or age 18-59.
Alternatives
To Guardianship
Explains your various legal options with your parent to help manage their
assets. From power of attorneys to living trusts and more.
Dealing With Death
Articles and brochures for the dying and those close to them.
Caring For The Caregiver
Resources for children who take care of their elderly parents.
Making
The Home Senior Friendly
Tips and links on how you can improve their safety and comfort and avoid household injuries.
ElderCare
Locator (Finding Community Assistance For Seniors)
The Eldercare Locator can put you in touch with state and local information that
enables older persons to find help
to remain independent in their own homes.
You will get information on how to locate a wide variety of services like meals,
home care transportation, housing
alternative, home repair, recreation, social activities, legal and other
community services.
The
Medicare Rights Center (Advocacy Group With National Help Line)
Call their
national helpline, to consult with knowledgeable counselors about a wide
range of Medicare-related issues, including
how to
reduce premium and prescription drug costs and how to appeal a denial by an
HMO or Part D plan. Or use this national, nonprofit consumer service
organization as an advocate to lobby your cause or get the ear of your law
maker.
The National Center on Senior Transportation
(866) 528-NCST or
(202) 347-7385 (TDD).
Our mission is to increase transportation options
for older adults and enhance their ability to live more independently within
their communities throughout the United States.
Staff from NCST
helps members of the aging services and transportation communities address a
diverse array of transportation issues, directs callers to additional resources
and answers questions about ADA rights and responsibilities. We also encourage
you to visit our Frequently
Asked Questions
page.
Alternative
Living Arrangements
Offers general guidance on housing options for someone you love. Everything from
independent living facilities to long term care.
Other Helpful Articles & Brochures
See Long-Term Care &
Assisted Living
See Consumer-SOS/Health
& Medical
See Consumer-SOS/Insurance
Food Delivery
Send
food to a loved one even when you're in another state!
A Guide to
Food Delivery Services for Seniors
This guide will go over the
different food delivery options and give you all the details of their
favorite services.
Walmart Plus
Worth the
the$100 per year membership for free delivery and the ability to order
almost anything at a good price. For more, see their
FAQs
Instacart
Serves 14,000
cities in US and Canada with over 80,000 stores.
Meals on Wheels
Search By Zip Code
Meals on Wheels operates in virtually every
community in America through more than 5,000 independently-run local
programs.
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Disabilities
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Lawyers, Courts & Self
Help
Scams & Cons
Retirementjobs.com
Over 50 and looking for a job?
Workforce50.com
Dedicated to serving the 50+ workforce with a passion.
Job seekers can feel secure in knowing that all employers advertising on
Workforce50.com
are truly interested in hiring those of us over 50.
See also The Work
Place
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Downsizing, Decluttering Packing & Relocating Services
These
services (not free) can lift the burdens off seniors and their families when
it's time to downsize, declutter, relocate unpack and interior decorate.
Caringtransitions.com
(National)
Relocation, Downsizing & Decluttering (support on what items to
keep, sell, or donate), Estate Sales & Online Auctions, Home Clean-Outs (from
sorting and organizing to selling, donating, recycling, or hauling away items).
See Locations
here or enter your
ZipCode for the location nearest you.
NASSM (National Association of Senior &
Specialty Move Managers)
Certified, and trained to help you downsize,
organize and simplify your current home or move elsewhere. See
FAQs for a list of their services.