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AARP
1-888-687-2277
1-888-342-2277 (Spanish)
The AARP’s website covers the organization’s advocacy positions on a variety of elder topics including Social Security and Medicare. Helpful features include information on comparing Medigap insurance policies and information on Medicare.
Area Agency on Aging/Aging and Disability Resource Center
1-800-677-1116
Find the local agencies that can give you information about aging and disability services and whether there are any support groups for fiduciaries or caregivers by contacting the national Eldercare Locator.
Caring.com
1-800-677-1116
Caring.com is an online destination for those seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones.
(The) Eldercare Locator
1-800-677-1116
Sponsored by the U.S. Administration on Aging, the Eldercare Locator is a national clearinghouse for Long-term Care and helps individuals find local caregiving services / resources.
Elizabeth Dole Foundation
202-249-7172
The foundation seeks to strengthen and empower American military caregivers and their families. The Elizabeth Dole Foundation manages the Hidden Heroes Caregiver Community where caregivers of all wars can find peer support and advice.
National Alliance for Hispanic Health
766-783-2645
National Alliance for Hispanic Health (NAHH) is the premier science-based and community-driven organization that focuses on the best health for all. Community-based members provide services to more than 15 million Hispanics throughout the U.S. every year and national organization members provide services to more than 100 million people annually. As part of its mission, the alliance operates a free and confidential health helpline in Spanish as well as English.
National Alliance on Mental Health
1-800-950-6264
NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
National Council on Aging
571-527-3900
NCOA helps people aged 60+ meet the challenges of aging by providing innovative community programs and services, online help, and advocacy. Their website includes helpful online tools such as Benefits Checkup, Economic Security advice, and the AgeWell Planner.
National Caucus and Center on Black Aging, Inc.
202-637-8400
NCBA is the only national organization devoted to minority and low-income aging. NCBA has helped protect and improve the quality of life for elderly populations, making certain that legislators, policy makers, advocacy groups, service organizations, and the public include minority seniors in their programs, policy- and law-making.
National Kidney Foundation
1-800-622-9010
The National Kidney Foundation is the leading organization in the U.S. dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease for hundreds of thousands of healthcare professionals, millions of patients and their families, and tens of millions of Americans at risk.
National Partnership for Women & Families (NPWF)
The National Partnership hosts a special section on caregiving which has information on important federal laws that can help caregivers; helpful articles on a range of caregiving issues, from how to prepare for the possibility of caregiving to what to do when the job suddenly falls on your shoulders; links to research on caregiving; and a resource section that highlights other sites.
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
1-877-573-9971
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is dedicated to fighting the world’s toughest cancer. They address pancreatic cancer on all fronts: research, clinical initiatives, patient services and advocacy.
SAGE
212-741-2247
SAGE offers support groups and safe spaces for LGBT caregivers; recommendations on safe and LGBT-affirming long-term and home-based care services; and supplemental funds for emergency expenses; caregiver respite.
USAging
202-872-0888
USAging (formerly N4A) is the national association representing and supporting the network of Area Agencies on Aging and advocating for the Title VI Native American Aging Programs. Our members help older adults and people with disabilities throughout the United States live with optimal health, well-being, independence and dignity in their homes and communities.
U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs—Caregiver Support
855-260-3274
The Caregiver Support Program offers training, educational resources, and multiple tools to help veterans and caregivers. Every VA Medical Center has a Caregiver Support Coordinator (CSC).