Resources for Aging
Access America for Seniors Newsletter offers free
newsletter to seniors covering a broad range of issues and legislative
actions relative to Social Security, disability and health care. www.ssa.gov/enews
Aging Network Services (ANS) helps select a geriactric
care manager to visit seniors in all areas of the country. They match
senior care professionals with skills in the area of particular need. www.agingnets.com 301-657-4329.
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). www.aarp.com 888-687-2277.
California Department on Aging provides resources
on agencies, legislation, services and programs offered. www.aging.ca.gov 916-419-7500.
Congress of California Seniors provides an overview
and educational information of key concerns facing today's seniors. www.seniors.org/resources.asp 800-543-3352.
Long-Term Care Ombudsmen is a federally funded
agency that advocates for residents of nursing homes, board and care
homes, assisted living facilities and other adult care facilities. www.ltcombudsman.org 202-332-2275.
Meals on Wheels Association of America includes
a search directory to find local Meals on Wheels organizations in
your area. www.mowaa.org/
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys offers
a website that helps senior clients find an attorney by geographic
location or specialty with experience in senior legislative issues. www.naela.org/public/index.htm
National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA).
This is a web site that supports family caregivers and publicly represents
this constituency. www.nfcacares.org 800-896-3650.
National Hospice Organization contains information
about the national hospice program and helpful links. www.hospiceinfo.org and www.caringinfo.org 800-658-8898.
Senior.Com is an online community for seniors offering
information on a variety of subjects, including health, travel, senior
news and much more. www.senior.com
SeniorNet is nonprofit organization that teaches
adults 50 and older to use technologies to enrich their lives and
benefit others. Includes in-person classes, discussion groups
and more. www.seniornet.org
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