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Chapter 4

Additional Resources

Click on the links to learn more about topics discussed in this chapter.

ACL A to Z: Programs, Networks and Focus Areas:

https://acl.gov/programs/acl-programs-z

Health and Human Services, Department of Aging, List of Resources by State:

https://www.hhs.gov/aging/state-resources/index.html

Sensory (Blind/Deaf):

https://www.loc.gov/nls/resources/general-resources-on-disabilities/resources-senior-citizens-families/

Americans with Disabilities Act:

https://acl.gov/programs/aging-and-disability-networks/americans-disabilities-act-national-network

Support for People with Dementia and Alzheimer’s:

https://acl.gov/programs/support-people-alzheimers-disease/support-people-dementia-including-alzheimers-disease

Stay at Home: National Family Caregiver Support Program:

https://acl.gov/programs/support-caregivers/national-family-caregiver-support-program

Area Agency on Aging (AAA): Personal In-Home Care, Meals on Wheels, Caregiver Support, Ombudsmen, Health Insurance Counseling, Transportation Assistance, Information and Referrals, Health and Wellness programs, Legal Assistance, Elder Abuse Prevention, Adult Day Care Centers, Medicaid and Veterans Benefit Planning:

https://www.carepathways.com/area-agencies-on-aging-find-your-local-aaa.cfm

AARP:

https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/our-work/

Senior Living (housing, medical and health, food and nutrition, employment and income):

https://www.seniorliving.org/research/government-aid/

North American Senior Benefits:

nasbsupport.com

Aging Care:

https://www.agingcare.com/Articles/free-services-for-seniors-or-caregivers-156443.htm

National Alliance for Caregiving:

https://www.caregiving.org/resources/

National Caregivers Library:

https://www.caregiverslibrary.org/

The Alzheimer’s Association:

https://www.alz.org/

Home Care Association of America:

https://www.hcaoa.org/

The Family Caregiver Alliance:

https://www.caregiver.org/

Geriatric Advisory Council:

https://www.geriatricadvisorycouncil.com/free-resources-for-caregivers/

USA.gov Caregiver Support:

https://www.usa.gov/disability-caregiver

Health and Human Resources: Resources for Caregivers:

https://www.hhs.gov/programs/providers-and-facilities/resources-for-caregivers/index.html

United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Home Healthcare:

https://www.osha.gov/home-healthcare