This chart provides a curated list of helpful online resources for seniors and caregivers, categorized for easy navigation. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, and many other valuable resources are available online. Always verify the legitimacy and up-to-dateness of information found online, especially regarding health and financial matters.
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General Senior Resources |
USA.gov |
Official web portal for the U.S. federal government, |
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General Senior Resources |
National Council on Aging (NCOA) |
Provides resources and advocacy on issues affecting older adults |
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General Senior Resources |
AARP |
Offers information and advocacy for seniors, including articles, resources, and member benefits |
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General Senior Resources |
Eldercare Locator |
A public service that connects older adults and their families with resources in their communities |
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Health & Wellness |
National Institutes of Health (NIH) |
Offers reliable information on various health topics, |
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Health & Wellness |
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) |
Provides health information and resources, |
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Health & Wellness |
Medicare.gov |
Official U.S. government website for Medicare information |
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Health & Wellness |
National Institute on Aging (NIA) |
Focuses on research and information about aging |
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Financial Assistance & Benefits |
Social Security Administration (SSA) |
Official website for information about Social Security benefits |
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Financial Assistance & Benefits |
BenefitsCheckUp |
A free service that helps seniors find benefits programs that may be available to them |
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Financial Assistance & Benefits |
Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) |
Provides local resources and assistance for seniors, including information on benefits and programs |
(Contact your local AAA) |
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Caregiving |
National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) |
Offers resources and support for family caregivers |
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Caregiving |
Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) |
Provides information, support, and advocacy for family caregivers |
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Caregiving |
Alzheimer’s Association |
Offers resources and support for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers |
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Caregiving |
Lotsa Helping Hands |
A free online tool that helps coordinate caregiving tasks among family and friends |
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Housing |
National Council on Housing |
Provides information and resources |
nationalhousing.org |
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Housing |
SeniorAdvisor.com |
Offers reviews and ratings of senior living communities |
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Legal & Ethical Issues |
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) |
A professional organization for attorneys |
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Legal & Ethical Issues |
Legal Services Corporation (LSC) |
Provides legal aid to low-income individuals, |
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Technology |
Senior Planet |
Offers technology training and resources for seniors |
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Mental Health |
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) |
Provides information, support, and advocacy |
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Mental Health |
MentalHealth.gov |
Offers information about mental health |
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Mental Health |
Crisis Text Line |
Provides free, 24/7 crisis support via text message |