| Scroll down to see a list of agencies, services and internet links from A-Z |
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| Administration on Aging (AoA) www.aoa.gov |
| An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the AoA is one of the nation's largest providers of home- and community-based care for older persons and their caregivers. |
| Area Agencies on Aging (www.n4a.org) or call 1-202-872-0888 |
| Funded by the U.S. Administration on Aging, these agencies provide services which make it possible for older individuals to remain in their home, thereby preserving their independence and dignity. The local agency coordinates and supports a wide range of home- and community-based services, including information and referral, home-delivered and congregate meals, transportation, employment services, senior centers, adult day care and a long-term care ombudsman program. |
| Drug Formulary Finder for Prescription Drug Plans from the U.S. Medicare website |
| This tool allows individuals to find plans in their specific state which matches their required drug list. For more information, click here to read from Medicare: How new Medicare drug plans will provide you with high-quality, low cost drug coverage. |
| Florida "CARES" Department of Elder Affairs Nursing Home Counseling and Screening Service (www.elderaffairs.state.fl.us/english/cares) |
| A federally mandated, statewide program administered by the Department of Elder Affairs, counsels persons considering a nursing home about the availability of alternatives. Screens persons for Medicaid nursing home eligibility. Objectives of the CARES program include the following: Prevention of unnecessary or premature admission to a nursing home; More effective coordination of an individual's medical, social and psychological needs and resulting level of care; Referral and assistance in obtaining in-home and community services to avoid nursing home care; and Education of the public, particularly health care providers, about less costly alternatives to long term care. |
| Helpline for Seniors (www.eldercare.gov) or call 1-800-677-1116 |
Provided by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, this toll free 800 number can give callers the telephone numbers for Area Agencies on Aging, Senior Helplines, and State offices on Aging throughout the United States. Calls are answered Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM (ET). Individuals calling this service have access to more than 4800 state and local information and referral service providers, identified for every ZIP code in the country. The database also includes special purpose I & R telephone numbers for Alzheimer's hotlines, adult day care and respite services, nursing home ombudsman assistance, consumer fraud, in-home care complaints, legal services, elder abuse/protective services, Medicare/Medicaid/Medigap information, tax assistance and transportation. |
| Housing from the Administration on Aging (www.aoa.gov/eldfam/Housing) |
| This page provides extensive resources for senior housing needs such as assistive technology, home remodeling, housing resources, housing services, independent living, and nursing facilities. |
| Medicare (www.medicare.gov) |
| Home page for the informative, easy-to-use U.S. Medicare website. |
| Nursing Home Compare (www.medicare.gov) |
| This Section of the Medicare website compares all skilled nursing facilities in the United States. This is a very useful site that gives specific information about each nursing home including the most recent State Survey for each facility. The nursing home's corresponding plan of correction to address the deficiencies found during the inspection are available from the nursing home or from the State survey agency Call 1-888-419-3456. |
| Physician and Specialist Locators (www.bami.us) |
| Search for a physician in your area through various national organizations |
| Social Security Administration (www.ssa.gov) |
| The United States Social Security Administration issues Social Security numbers, pays retirement, disability and survivors benefits to workers and their families, and administers the Supplemental Security Income program. If you live in the United States and you want information and directions to the Social Security office that serves your area, just enter your U.S. Postal Service five-digit ZIP code at the U.S. Social Security Office Locator website . You’ll get information about your local Social Security office and other agencies in your area that may be able to help you. |
