Community Resources
Benefits Checkup – Free service of the National Council on Aging to connect older adults and people with disabilities to benefits. This tool helps make it easy to see if you may be eligible—and then help you find out where to apply online or how to get help from a benefits counselor
CaringBridge – Social support for Veterans, Service Members, and their families and caregivers with a free, secure, and private website to keep family and friends updated after diagnosis, illness, or injury and to coordinate help
Eldercare Locator – A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging that connects you to services for older adults and their families – you can also call or text 800-677-1116 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET; there are also options to send an email or engage in an online chat
Family Care Navigator – A tool provided by the Health Resources and Services Administration that helps caregivers find state-specific resources on legal issues, government, health, and disability benefits, living arrangements, and services and education for caregivers
Health in Aging – Expert health information for older adults and caregivers, including how to locate a geriatrics health care provider
Meals on Wheels Association of America – Provides home-delivered meals to people in need, with availability in almost every community
National Adult Protective Services Organization – For help and support if you, or someone you know, are experiencing physical abuse, verbal abuse, sexual abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect
National Aging and Disability Transportation Center – Promotes the availability and accessibility of transportation options for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers
National Institute on Aging – Online and written information about healthy aging and topics such as brain health, Alzheimer’s, healthy eating, and activity, as well as information about aging research programs and activities
Respite Locator – National Respite Care and Resource Network helps you find respite services in your area and has helpful publications about how to choose a respite provider, how to pay for respite care, and more
We Honor Veterans – A program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Association that provides help for America’s Veterans and their families to learn how to accompany and guide Veterans through their life stories toward a more peaceful ending and empowers end-of-life care partners to meet the unique needs of America’s Veterans and their families
