Caregiving: National Resources

Find national caregiving resources.

• AARP
  Toll-Free Nationwide: (888) OUR-AARP
  Toll-Free TTY: (877) 434-7598
  7 a.m. – 11 p.m. ET, weekdays
• Administration on Aging (AoA)
  Public Inquiries: (202) 619-0724 
• Aging Life Care Association (ALCA)
  The experts in aging well. Aging Life Care™, also known as geriatric care management, is a holistic, client-centered approach to caring for older adults or others facing ongoing health challenges. Working with families, the expertise of Aging Life Care Professionals provides the answers at a time of uncertainty. Their guidance leads families to the actions and decisions that ensure quality care and an optimal life for those they love, thus reducing worry, stress and time off of work for family caregivers.
• Alzheimer's Association
  24/7 Helpline: (800) 272-3900
• American Cancer Society (ACS)
  National Cancer Information Center: (800) 227-2345
• American Diabetes Association (ADA)
  Center for Information and Community Support: (800) DIABETES
  8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. EDT, weekdays
• American Heart Association (AHA)
  Customer Service
  (800) 242-8721
  (888) 474-VIVE
• American Parkinson Disease Association Inc. (APDA)
  Local Information & Referral Center: (800) 223-2732
• Arthritis Foundation
  General Inquiries: (800) 283-7800
• Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA)
  (703) 894-1805 
• Caregiver Action Network
  Caregiver Help Desk: (855) 227-3640
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
  A federal government Website managed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
  Contact Information for People with Medicare:
  Medicare Service Center: (800) MEDICARE
  Medicare Service Center TTY: (877) 486-2048
  For specific questions about your claims, medical records or expenses:
  Visit MyMedicare.gov
  Call (800) MEDICARE
• Elder Abuse
  Learn about Elder Abuse
• Eldercare Locator
  A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA) connecting you to services for older adults and their families.
  Information Specialist: (800) 677-1116
  9 a.m. – 8 p.m. ET, weekdays
• Medicare.gov
  The Official U.S. Government Site for Medicare
  For specific questions about your claims, medical records or expenses, visit MyMedicare.gov, or call
  (800) MEDICARE.
• National Care Planning Council (NCPC)
  A comprehensive resource for Eldercare (Senior Care) and Long Term Care Planning anywhere.
  Phone: (801) 298-8676
  Toll Free: (800) 989-8137
  9 a.m. – 5 p.m. MST
• National Institute on Aging
  What is a Geriatric Care Manager?  What Do Geriatric Care Managers Do?
• Share The Care (STC)
  

  To improve the “quality of life” for anyone who needs support and to reduce the stress, depression, isolation and economic hardship of their caregivers.

• Social Security
  The Official Website of the U.S. Social Security Administration
  Telephone: (800) 772-1213
  Automated Services 24 hours a day
  Speak to a Social Security representative: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., weekdays
  TTY: (800) 325-0778
  7 a.m. – 7 p.m., weekdays
  Social Security Office Locator
  Get information and directions to the Social Security office that serves your area
  To locate an office that serves your area, enter your U.S. Postal Service five-digit ZIP code in the locator.
• United States Department of Veterans Affairs
  Access and manage your VA benefits and health care. Find out about Veterans programs and services. Get VA resources. Get help now if in crisis!