Resources
AARP
(American Association of Retired People)
A nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for
people over age 50. Informs the public on
age-related topics, advocates on issues, promotes
community service, and offers special products and
services to members.
Administration on Aging
Provides a comprehensive overview on a wide variety
of topics, programs and services related to aging.
Alzheimer's Association
A voluntary health organization dedicated to finding
prevention methods, treatments, and eventually a
cure for Alzheimer's.
Benefits Check-Up
Comprehensive Web-based service to screen for
benefits programs for seniors with limited income
and resources.
Children of Aging Parents
Nonprofit, charitable organization whose mission is
to assist the nation's nearly 54 million caregivers
of the elderly or chronically ill with reliable
information, referrals, and support and to heighten
public awareness that the health of the family
caregivers is essential to ensure quality of care.
Heartland is a provider
of Medicare-covered home care, hospice, occupational
therapy, phsycial therapy, speech therapy, and
hospice care.
Intrepid is a provider
of Medicare-covered services such as phycial
therapy, occupational therapy, home care, speech
therapy, and social services.
Meals on Wheels
Organization representing those who provide meal
services to people in need. Works towards social,
physical, nutritional, and economic betterment of
vulnerable Americans.
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