AARP | www.aarp.org | 1-888-687-2277
National organization for persons 50+ that provides education, advocacy and research
AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM | www.aarp.org/drive | 1-888-687-2277
Locate a refresher-driving program in your area
ADMINISTRATION ON AGING | www.aoa.gov | 202-619-0724
Elder care ideas, topics, elder abuse, LTC ombudsman, etc.
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION | www.alz.org | 800-272-3900
ALS ASSOCIATION | www.alsa.org | 800-782-4747
AMERICAN BAR ASSOC. COMMISSION ON LAW AND AGING | www.abanet.org | 202-662-1000
Health & Financial Decisions: Legal Tools for Preserving Your Autonomy
AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND | www.afb.org
For a list of North Carolina-based services for the blind
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION | www.americanheart.com | 1-800-242-8721
Information on heart disease and local chapter information
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION | www.arthritis.org | 800-365-3811 | 704-705-1798
Consumer information on elder housing options, services, and protections
BENEFITS CHECKUP | www.benefitscheckup.org
How to identify state and federal assistance programs that can improve the lives of seniors
CENTER FOR LTC FINANCING | www.centerltc.org
CENTER FOR MEDICARE EDUCATION | www.medicareed.org
Includes info on Medicare Part D
CHILDREN OF AGING PARENTS | www.caps4caregivers.org | 800-227-7294
Information, resources, and referrals for caregivers of aging parents
HEALTH COMPASS | www.healthcompass.org
How to find health information on the internet
MEDICAID | www.cms.hhs.gov
U.S. government page on Medicare & Medicaid Services
MEDICARE | www.medicare.gov | 800-633-4227
VETERANS BENEFITS | 888-660-6864, 704-488-2473