Are There Other Resources for Me?
There are many resources for seniors and those who care for them. Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care service has put together a list of some of the most helpful resources for both caregivers and senior care recipients. You’ll find information on everything from healthcare, benefits, and finance to entertainment and social outlets:
General Information
American Bar Association-Commission on Law and Aging Elder law resources in your area
American Society on Aging Advocates for those who are aging and their caregivers
Brookdale Center on Aging The largest multidisciplinary gerontology center in the Northeast
ElderNet A senior's online guide to health, housing, legal services, financial services, retirement, lifestyle, news, and entertainment
ElderWeb Virtual community of computer-using older adults
Nursing Home Abuse Justice A resource to help identify and report abuse
Senior Circle Interactive community of active senior citizens with discussion groups, travel opportunities, health information, and more
Senior Com This online community provides senior-oriented products, services, information, and entertainment
SeniorLink Access to elder-care professionals, programs, helpers, facilities, and agencies
Senior Resource Housing and lifestyle choices, as well as how to plan and pay for them
Senior Resource Guide National resources for health and wellness, entertainment, caregiving, housing, financing, travel, and much more
Senior Sites A listing of non-profit helpers for senior housing, healthcare, and services
Third Age Topic areas include health care, computers, retirement, investing, caregiving, travel, news, grandparenting, and much more
Federal, State, & Local Government
Administration on Aging Information for older persons, their families, and those concerned about enriching the lives of the elderly
Healthy Aging for Older Adults Helpful information on a wide range of health issues faced by older adults
Medicare Understanding Medicare
Social Security Online The official website of the Social Security Administration
Senior Discounts and Benefits Senior Discounts and Benefits to make the most of your retirement dollars
Health & Medical
Alzheimer's Association The leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support, and research
Alzheimers & Sleep A caregivers guide to Alzheimers & Sleep
Healthfinder Information to help you and your loved ones live well and stay healthy
Medline The world's most extensive collection of published medical information, coordinated by the National Library of Medicine
NIH Health Information Page Health and wellness information for older adults from the National Institutes of Health
Caregiving
Caregivers Resources An extensive online library for caregivers that includes articles, reports, links, and more
National Caregiving Organizations A list of organizations that exist to help caregivers
Family Caregiver Alliance/National Center on Caregiving An online source of information, support, and resources for family caregivers of adults with chronic, physical, or cognitive conditions
National Alliance for Caregiving Advancing family caregiving through research, innovation, and advocacy
National Caregiving Foundation An organization concerned about the problems, the worries, and the sadness that can affect caregivers
National Family Caregivers Association The Caregiver Action Network serves a broad spectrum of family caregivers ranging from the parents of children with special needs, to the families and friends of wounded soldiers; from a young couple dealing with a diagnosis of MS, to adult children caring for parents with Alzheimer’s disease
Caring for Deaf Seniors A resource to help determine next steps
Assistive Technology
Deafworks Products for the deaf and hard of hearing
HomeMods.org Resources on home modifications intended to make performing tasks easier, to reduce accidents, and to support independent living.
Books of Interest
Elder Rage How to survive caring for aging parents. A Book-Of-The-Month Club Selection.