Resources

When you are a caregiver or senior receiving care at home, it is important to stay informed about the benefits you may qualify to receive. The resources listed below are but a few of the many available to help you meet your senior care needs.

American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer

AARP
AARP is a membership organization leading positive social change and delivering value to people age 50 and over through information, advocacy and service.

The American Association of People with Disabilities
The AAPD is dedicated to further the productivity, independence, full citizenship, and total integration of people with disabilities into all aspects of society and the natural environment.

Alzheimer's Foundation of America
Providing optimal care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers and families.

The American Optometric Association
The authority in the optometric profession and leads the way in its mission of improving the quality and availability of eye and vision care everywhere.

Agis Network
AGIS Network is the leading national provider of information services connecting government agencies, employers, service providers, and families in the eldercare and disability communities.

Beltone
Beltone has been helping people hear better for 65 years as the most trusted name in hearing care among adults over fifty.

Benefits Checkup
Benefits Checkup Helps older Americans and their family members determine what benefits they qualify for and how to claim them.

The CareGivers Partnership
The Caregiver Initiative is a Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company project to help family caregivers provide care to their loved ones and reduce their own stress. This project works with the many caregiving organizations across the United States.

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
The PSP Societybs mission is to increase awareness of progressive supranuclear palsy, advance research toward a cure, educate health professionals and provide support.

Dementia Care Professionals of America
Providing training, qualification and other benefits to healthcare professionals involved in dementia care.

ElderLaw Answers
Resource for advice and answers on legal issues for seniors.

National Association for Home Care and Hospice
NAHC is the nation's largest association representing the concerns of home care hospice, home care aide organizations.

Huntingtonbs Disease Society of America
HDSA provides resources and support for HD families and educates the public (including medical professionals) about HD while building awareness about HD and advocate for HD patients and their families.

Medicare
Medicare.gov provides information about the parts of Medicare, what's new, and how to find plans, facilities, or providers.

The National Institute on Aging
The NHPCO is dedicated to promoting and maintaining quality care for terminally ill patients and their families.

National Family Caregivers Association
The NFCA educates, supports, and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for loved ones with a chronic illness, disability or frailty. NFCA reaches across the boundaries of diagnoses, relationships, and life stages to address the common needs and concerns of all family caregivers.

NIH SeniorHealth.gov
Health information from the National Institutes of Health for Seniors.

Patient Advocate Foundation
Patient Advocate Foundation is a national non-profit organization that serves as an active liaison between the patient, their insurer, employer and/or creditors. Patient Advocate Foundation seeks to safeguard patients through effective mediation assuring access to care, maintenance of employment and preservation of their financial stability.

Senior News Source
The NHPCO is dedicated to promoting and maintaining quality care for terminally ill patients and their families.

Texas Association for Home Care
Texas Association for Home Care (TAHC) as a non-profit association is to promote quality and economic viability of licensed providers of home and community support services in Texas.

WebMD
The leading source for trustworthy and timely health and medical news and information. Providing credible health information, supportive community, and educational services.