This listing presents
federal Web sites that offer valuable information on a range
of critical eldercare issues.
Site contains a wide array of information
on older persons and services for the elderly. Several resource
rooms focusing on such topics as Alzheimer’s Disease and
caregiving are available.
Web Site: http://www.aoa.gov/
Phone:
(202) 619-0724
ADEAR Center is a current, comprehensive,
unbiased source of information about Alzheimer’s Disease.
The ADEAR Center is operated as a service of the National
Institute on Aging.
Web Site: http://www.NIA.NIH.GOV/alzheimers.
Phone: 1-800-438-4380
The Cancer Information Service (CIS),
a program of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), provides
the latest and most accurate cancer information to patients,
their families, the public, and health professionals.
Web Site: cis.nci.nih.gov
Phone: 1–800–4–CANCER
DisabilityInfo.gov is a comprehensive
Federal website of disability-related government resources.
Web Site: http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/
FDA has numerous articles, brochures and
other publications with information for older people on
a wide range of health issues, including arthritis, cancer,
health fraud, and nutrition.
Web
Site:
http://www.fda.gov/oc/seniors
Phone: 1888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332)
The official U.S. gateway to all government
information.
Web Site: http://www.usa.gov/
Phone: 1 800 FED-INFO
USA.gov for Seniors site helps users access
all government sites that provide services for senior citizens.
Web Site: www.USA.gov/Topics/Seniors.shtml
Phone: 1 800 FED-INFO
Site provides information on the Food
Stamp Program, including eligibility and application information.
Web Site: www.fns.usda.gov/fsp
Phone: 703-305-2286
Site is the official government benefits
website. It is a free, confidential tool that helps individuals
find government benefits they may be eligible to receive.
Web Site: http://www.govbenefits.gov/
Provides links to selected online publications,
clearinghouses, databases, websites and support and self-help
groups, as well as government agencies and nonprofit organizations
for seniors and others.
Web Site: http://www.healthfinder.gov/
Site provides information related to housing
options for seniors including information on HUD housing
programs.
Web Site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/seniors/index.cfm
Site contains general information on the
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
Web Site: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/liheap/
The Official U.S. Government Site for
People with Medicare
Web Site: http://www.medicare.gov/
Site provides aging-related health information
easily assessable for adults 60 and over.
Web Site: http://www.nihseniorhealth.gov/
A federal resource that provides easy
access to all online federal government information on nutrition.
Web Site: http://www.nutrition.gov/
This section of the Medicare.gov website
provides information on public and private programs that
offer discounted or free medication, programs that provide
assistance with other health care costs, and Medicare health
plans that include prescription coverage.
Web Site: www.medicare.gov/AssistancePrograms/home.asp
Senior Corps is a network of programs
that tap the experience, skills, and talents of older citizens
to meet community challenges. Through its three programs
– Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, and RSVP (the
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program).
Web Site: http://www.seniorcorps.org/
Phone: 1-800-424-8867
The Social Security Administration toll-free
number operates from 7AM to 7PM, Monday to Friday. Recorded
information and services are available 24 hours a day. The
website contains a wealth of information and resources including
on-line databases and publications.
Web Site: http://www.ssa.gov/
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
Information on VA benefits and services.
Web Site: http://www.va.gov/
Phone: 1-800-827-1000
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