Resources

Federal Government & National Aging Resources:

Medicare – Official federal health insurance program information, coverage, enrollment, plans, and costs.
 https://www.medicare.gov/

Medicaid – Federal Medicaid information, including how states provide coverage and long-term care services.
 https://www.medicaid.gov/

Social Security Administration (SSA) – Retirement, disability, survivor benefits, and Medicare enrollment support.
 https://www.ssa.gov/

Eldercare Locator (Administration for Community Living) – Find local services by ZIP code (meals, transportation, caregiver help, home care).
 https://eldercare.acl.gov/

Administration for Community Living (ACL) – Federal aging and disability resources, caregiver supports, and community-based services.
 https://www.acl.gov/

National Institute on Aging (NIH) – Research-based information on healthy aging, dementia, caregiving, and common conditions.
 https://www.nia.nih.gov/

CDC – Healthy Aging – Public health guidance on aging, safety, falls prevention, caregiving, and wellness.
 https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-aging/

211 (Community Services & Local Referrals) – Free help connecting to local programs for food, housing, utilities, health, and caregiver support.
 https://www.211.org/

Long-Term Care, Nursing Homes & Resident Rights:

Medicare Care Compare – Compare nursing homes, home health agencies, hospitals, and other providers.
 https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) – Federal oversight and quality information for Medicare/Medicaid services and long-term care.
 https://www.cms.gov/

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support:

Alzheimer’s Association – Education, local support groups, care planning tools, and a 24/7 helpline.
 https://www.alz.org/

Alzheimers.gov – Federal portal for dementia information, caregiver resources, and national support programs.
 https://www.alzheimers.gov/

Parkinson’s & Movement Disorders:

Parkinson’s Foundation – Education, helpline resources, care guidance, and local support services.
 https://www.parkinson.org/

American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) – Support groups, educational materials, and local chapters nationwide.
 https://www.apdaparkinson.org/

The Michael J. Fox Foundation – Parkinson’s research updates and information for individuals and families.
 https://www.michaeljfox.org/

Caregiver Support & Family Resources:

Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) – Caregiver education, toolkits, and condition-specific guidance for families.
 https://www.caregiver.org/

AARP Caregiving – Practical caregiving tips, checklists, planning guides, and family support resources.
 https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/

ARCH National Respite Network – Helps caregivers locate respite services and short-term relief support.
 https://archrespite.org/

Legal Help & Advocacy:

National Center on Law & Elder Rights (NCLER) – Legal resources on elder rights, benefits, and protections for older adults.
 https://ncler.acl.gov/

End-of-Life Planning & Serious Illness Support:

CaringInfo – Free advance directive tools and planning resources (including state-specific forms).
 https://www.caringinfo.org/

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) – Hospice and palliative care education and guidance for families.
 https://www.nhpco.org/

Veterans & Military Families:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) – Veteran benefits, long-term care options, and caregiver support programs.
 https://www.va.gov/