Aging Resources

National Institute on Aging
Research on age-related diseases
1-800-222-2225
1-301-496-1752
http://www.nìa.nih.gov

Parkinson's Disease Foundation
Parkinson’s disease research, education and advocacy
1-800-457-6676
1-212-973-4700
http://www.pdf.org

Visiting Nurse Associations of America
Referrals to local home care services and hospices
1-800-426-2547
1-888-866-8773
1-617-523-4042
http://www.vnaa.org

Well Spouse Foundation
Information for informal caregivers
1-800-838-0879
http://www.wellspouse.org

Hospice Foundation of America
Search for local hospices
1-800-854-3402
1-202-638-5419
http://www.hospicefoundation.org

Lutheran Services of America
Faith-based adult day car centers, senior centers, phone reassurance service, services, nursing homes
1-800-664-3848
http://www.luthernservices.org

Meals on Association of America
Referrals to local -wheels programs
1-703-548-5558
http://www.mowaa.org

National Adult Day Services
Referrals to, and advice on evaluating, local adult day care services
1-866-890-7357
http://www.ncoa.org/nadsa

National Alliance for Caregiving
Information on and links to caregiver resources
http://www.caregiving.org

National Association for Home Care
Search for local home care services and hospices; advice on evaluating home care providers
1-202-547-7424
http://www.nahc.org

Association of Jewish Family and Children's Agencies
Search for local long-term care service providers
1-800-634-7346
http://www.ajfca.org

CareGuide, Inc.
National of care managers
1-888-389-8839
http://www.careguide.com

CareScout/National Referral System
Referrals to local assisted-living facilities and nursing homes inspected by CareScout
1-800-571-1918
1-781-431-7033
http://www.nursinghomereports.com

Catholic Charities USA
Search for local long-term care service providers
1-703-549-1390
http://www.caregiving.org

Children of Aging Parents
Information and referrals for informal care providers
1-800-227-7294
1-215-945-6900
http://www.caps4caregivers.org

AARP
Information on various aspects of long-term care
1-800-424-3410
http://www.aarp.org

Administration on Aging
A guide to care giving: Because We Care
1-202-619-7501
http://www.aoa.gov

Administration on Aging
Eldercare Locator
Search for local agencies on aging
1-800-677-1116
http://www.eldercare.gov

National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
Referrals to local geriatric care managers
1-520-881-8008
http://www.caremanager.org

National Association of Social Workers
Referrals to local social workers
1-800-638-8799
http://www.socialworkers.org

National Council of the Aging
Advocate for long-term care services
1-202-479-1200
http://www.ncoa.org

National Family Caregivers Association
Information for informal caregivers
1-800-896-3650
1-301-942-6430
http://www.nfcacares.org

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Referral for local hospices
1-800-658-8898
1-703-837-1500
http://www.nhpco.org

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities -
Continuing Care Accreditation Commission (CARF-CCAC)
Information on continuing care retirement communities and referrals to local facilities
1-866-888-1122
1-202-587-5001
http://www.carf.org

Consumer Consortium on Assisted Living
Advice on selecting an assisted-living facility
1-703-533-8121
http://www.ccal.org

Family Caregiver Alliance
Search for local long-term care service providers
1-800-445-8106
http://www.caregiver.org

Home Care Companions
Training of caregivers to the terminally ill
1-415-824-3269
http://www.homecarecompanions.org

Hospice Education Institute
Referrals to local hospices
1-800-331-1620
http://www.hospiceworld.org

Alzheimer's Association
1-800-272-3900
1-312-335-8700
http://www.alz.org

Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center
1-800-438-4380
http://www.alzheimers.org

American Association of Daily Money Managers
Referrals to local money managers
1-301-593-5462
http://www.aadmm.com

American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
Consumer advice on long-term care services
1-202-783-2242
http://www.aahsa.org

American Bar Association
Referrals to local elderlaw attorneys
1-312-988-5522
http://www.abanet.org

Assisted Living Federation of America
Referrals to local assisted-living facilities
1-703-894-1805
http://www.alfa.org

Mesothelioma Center
Works with individuals and their families to help them find local doctors, treatment centers and support groups.
1-800-615-2270
http://www.asbestos.com/