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Area Agency on Aging
Area Agency on Aging
Area Agencies on Aging are local government agencies that
provide or coordinate home based services, advocacy and other
resources for older adults and people with disabilities.
Associations on Aging
Associations on Aging are non profit or government agencies
that support or coordinate with Local Area Agencies on Aging
to provide services, advocacy, education and other resources.
At Home Care & Services
Companion Care & Personal Assistance
Companion Care is support by a caregiver or sitter in a clients
home or community in order to provide companionship or assistance
with personal care or errands.
Emergency Response Systems
Emergency Response Systems (ERS) allow a person experiencing
a medical emergency to transmit a signal via digital equipment,
usually a telephone line.
Errand & Concierge Services
Errand & Concierge Services are provided by individuals or agencies; services
may include errands, shopping, transportation; some companion care companies
also provide this service.
Grocery Delivery
Companies or individuals that deliver groceries to the home,
may be provided by grocery stores, online shopping services or
individuals.
Home Health Agencies
Home Health Agencies offer professional in-home care services
and are licensed by the state to provide personal care, rehab
therapies, and nursing services.
House Cleaning Services
House Cleaning Services also known as maid service can be
provided on a weekly or monthly schedule or arranged for one time large
cleaning jobs.
Medication Reminder
Medication Reminders are services or devices that assist
clients in remembering to take their medicine on the prescribed schedule.
Mobile Beauty Service
Mobile Beauty Service is salons or individuals that offer
their services to clients in their home or in a senior housing community.
Personalized Visitations
Personalized Visitation services provide companionship to
an older adult at home or in a senior housing community; these visits
do not address any personal care needs.
Pet Services
Pet Services includes products and services for pets, pet
shelters, low cost veterinary services and a source for finding pet companions
for individuals.
Telephone Reassurance
Telephone Reassurances provided by companies who offer regular,
pre-scheduled calls to individuals who live alone as a routine
safety check and to reduce loneliness.
Caregiving & Support
Adult Day Care Programs
Adult Day Care Programs provide a secure environment of companionship
and activity for older adults during the day while their family
caregivers work or need respite.
Care Management
Care Management services are provided by Care Managers who
give guidance, assessment, care plans and coordination of services
for an individual.
Respite Care
Respite Care is short term relief for family caregivers to
take a break from the caregiving responsibilities, including: housing,
home care, day care, or financial assistance.
Caregiving Resource & Support
Resources & Support for caregiving provides information; resources, support
groups and networks to help individuals better manage physical and mental
stress of caregiving.
Community Resources
County Health Departments
County Health Departments promote, protect and improve the
health and wellness of the community, by maintaining good health and
preventing problems that contribute to disease and injury.
Department of Motor Vehicles
Department of Motor Vehicles or its equivalent oversees the
state's driving programs, safe driver education, Handicapped Accessible
License Plates and other services.
Disability Programs
Disability Programs originate at National, State and Local
levels and provide financial support, health care coverage, transportation
and other support services to individuals with disabilities.
Elder Abuse
Elder Abuse includes physical, financial or emotional abuse
and should be reported to government agencies; resources include
an abuse registry, adult protective services or Ombudsmen program.
Emergency Preparedness
Emergency preparedness guidance from the US government lists
and explains possible threats and recommended response.
Employment
Employment resources are organizations, companies and websites
that provide employment opportunities or additional skills training
for mature adults.
Energy Resources
Energy Resources provide financial assistance for public
utilities and/or home weather proofing programs for individuals with limited
financial income.
Faith Based Senior Groups
Faith Based Senior Groups are social, service or interest
based groups who provide resources in a manner that reflects a commitment
to religious beliefs or spiritual values.
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance provides resources and assistance for
individuals facing a financial crisis; services may include local relief
programs or temporary financial support.
Food Resources
Food Resources provide groceries, meal at home programs or
congregate meals for individuals facing a financial crisis or those with
limited resources to meet their needs.
Government Resources & Services
Government Resources & Services are links to government organizations,
such as Area Agencies on Aging, and other agencies serving the needs of older
Americans.
Handicapped License Plates
Handicapped License Plates are administered by the Department
of Motor Vehicles. Each state manages their program and application
and renewal requirements.
Libraries
Libraries offer a means to provide special services for individuals,
such as computer and Internet access, large print books, book
mobiles and general interest presentations.
Medicaid
Medicaid serves people with low incomes and resources, and
is funded by the state and federal government, and is managed by
the states.
Medicare
Medicare is a Federal insurance health insurance program
for those 65 and over, or others who meet other criteria.
Political Contacts
Political Contacts includes websites that contain information
on how to locate and contact your national, state and local government
agencies or representatives.
Senior Centers
Senior Centers are community based centers with activities,
programs and non-medical services that promote wellness and socialization
to independent older adults.
Senior Organizations
These are non-profit, government and community groups that
offer resources, information and other interest-based services to older
adults.
Social Security
Social Security refers to the Federal Old-Age, Survivors,
and Disability Insurance program; now amended to encompass several
social welfare or social insurance programs.
Tax Credit Information
Tax Credit Information includes information on how to locate
tax credit resources for older adults.
Transportation
Transportation includes routed public transportation, flexibly
scheduled van service, taxi services, and medical transport vehicles.
Vehicle Modification may also be found here.
Veteran Services
Veteran Services includes veteran hospitals, support groups,
help lines, veteran burial benefits and Aid and Attendance Pension
Benefit.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities are available for older adults through
non-profits, government and volunteer organizations.
Equipment & Supplies
Assistive Equipment
Assistive Equipment include appliances or devices, which
assists an individual in caring for themselves or performing work or
leisure activities.
Diabetic Supplies
Diabetic Supplies include equipment, supplies or resources
needed for the care of diabetes, including test strips, glucometer,
lancets and more.
Medical Equipment
Medical Equipment, also known as Durable Medical Equipment
(DME), includes wheelchairs, hospital beds, lifts, other aids for daily
living and medical supplies.
Mobility Equipment
Mobility Equipment are products that individuals use to maintain
their mobility and independence, such as lift chairs, wheelchairs
and scooters.
Oxygen
Oxygen includes liquid oxygen or concentrator systems, as
well as, respiratory equipment and supplies.
Products
Products are items that make the tasks of daily living easier,
including: bathroom safety items, specialized clothing, and other
independent living aids.
Fitness, Health & Wellness
Aquatic Classes & Therapies
Aquatic Classes & Therapy consists of an exercise program that is performed
in the water using the resistance of water instead of weights.
Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic Care is care of the spine and musculoskeletal
system that involves the manipulation or stretching of muscles or joints,
and other treatments.
Counseling
Counseling refers to services provided by trained professional
such as family therapists, social workers, psychologist, psychiatrists
and other individuals.
Diet & Meal Preparation
Diet & Meal Preparation can include nutritional advice, education or
meal preparation from a registered dietician, personal chef; meals may be
prepared in your home or delivered.
Fitness, Health & Wellness
Fitness, Health & Wellness includes information, educations, programs
and resources on healthy living topics offered by hospitals,
community centers, or other organizations.
Health Clubs
Health Clubs are centers with exercise equipment or classes
encouraging fitness and physical activity, some may also include spas.
Health Screenings
Health Screenings are used to identify disease or conditions,
thus enabling earlier intervention and management; many screenings
are performed at hospitals, community centers or annual health
screening events.
Health Spas
Health Spas offer health and image improvement services to
all ages and may focus on relaxation, weight loss, detoxification,
beauty and fitness.
Healthcare Consultant
Healthcare Consultants give advice or support on health issues
and/or oversight for treatments, insurance billing, or other
support including Medicare services.
Holistic Health
Holistic Health refers to alternative health services such
as Acupuncture, Reflexology, Kelation, Reiki and Kinetic therapy.
Nutrition
Nutrition includes information on health diets, supplements,
resources and assessments containing options and advice for improving
an individual's nutritional status.
Personal Services
Personal Services includes information on professional organizers,
life style coaches and other organizations offering services
to individuals.
Personal Trainer
Personal Trainers provide advice and support on strength
training, conditioning, to maintaining or achieving good fitness; some
trainers also provide nutritional counseling.
Home Improvement
Home Modifications & Improvement Services
Home Modifications & Improvement Services adapt living spaces to meet
the needs of individuals with limitations in order to maintain
or improve independence and safety.
Home Repair & Maintenance
Home Repair & Maintenance such as: plumbing, roofing, tile work, HVAC,
gutter cleaning, and more; include do-it-yourself resources and
professionals.
Landscaping & Tree Services
Landscaping & Tree Services such as: tree trimming, lawn care, landscaping,
stump removal, irrigation and more; include do-it-yourself resources
and professionals.
Sliding Scale Services
Sliding Scale Services for home repair and home modification
are available to income qualifying individuals, and fees are
proportional to financial resources.
Home & Moving
Estate Sales
Estate Sales include appraisal or pricing of items for sale,
and may also include the sale of items either in a total sale,
individual piece or consignment.
Housing Specialist or Referral Service
Housing Information Specialist offers advice and referral
services to senior housing communities; some are at no charge to the individual.
Housing Resources
Housing Resources includes government and non-profit agencies
that contain information on government senior housing and programs.
Moving Services
Moving Services include personalized services, packing and
unpacking, general moving, storage and specialty shipping of antiques and
valuables.
Real Estate Services
Real Estate Services include all things related to buying
or selling a home. Realtors with Senior Real Estate Specialist
(SRES®)
Relocation & Downsizing Services
Relocation & Downsizing Specialist assist with moves from a larger home
to an apartment or community and often handle personal details
of a move.
Housing Communities
Active Retirement Developments
Active Retirement Developments are planned communities and
may include amenities, such a golf, clubhouse or pool, and are designed
for low maintenance.
Assisted Living
Assisted Living (AL) provides an independent lifestyle for
older adults but with personal assistance available; most have private
living space and kitchenette.
Continuing Care Retirement Community
Continuing Care Retirement Community offers a range
of care from private apartments to skilled nursing care at the same
location, allowing residents to age in place.
Independent Living
Independent Living is an apartment style setting that may
or may not provide hospitality or supportive services; residents
require minimal or no extra assistance.
Memory Care Assisted Living
Memory Care Assisted Living provides a secure setting that
alerts staff if a resident has exited, offer a secure outdoor area,
and the staff receives training on Alzheimer's and related dementia.
Memory Care Nursing Homes
Memory Care Nursing Homes offer 24-hour skilled nursing care
in a secure setting that alerts staff if a resident has exited;
the staff receives training on Alzheimer's and related dementia.
Nursing Homes
Nursing Homes care for the very frail who are dependent on
nursing care; many provide short-term rehabilitation for residents needing
rehab between hospital and home.
Subsidized Housing
Subsidized housing is federally funded housing that provides
low-income individuals the opportunity to rent safe, decent and
affordable rental housing.
Internet & Computer
Adaptive Technology
Adaptive Technology is for individuals who find operating
a computer difficult: resources include large print keyboards, modified
mouse, screen modifications and more.
Computer Classes
Computer Classes include: basic computer use, specific programs,
or surfing the Internet; classes may be offered senior centers,
colleges, or on the World Wide Web.
Computers & Equipment
Computers & Equipment may include organizations that manufacture, sell,
repair, or install computer hardware and software.
Genealogy Research
Genealogy Research involves identifying ancestral or descendant
families by using historical records to establish biological,
genetic, or familial kinship.
Internet Service Providers
Internet Service Provider is a business or organization that
provides individuals access to the Internet and related services;
connections may be dial-up, cable or DSL.
Puzzles & Games
Puzzles & Games are fun and often offer good mental stimulation and many
websites can be set up to email a puzzle a day.
Repair & Set Up
Repair & Set Up of computer system service can come from retail stores,
consultants and even from web based companies.
Search Engines
Search Engines are websites designed to search for information
on the World Wide Web. Information may consist of web pages,
images and other types of files.
Websites & Groovy Links
Websites & Groovy Links features a variety of websites about interesting,
funny, informative and groovy subjects.
Legal & Financial
Attorneys & Elder Law
Attorneys & Elder Law deals with legal issues affecting older adults
and disabled; including probate and estate planning, guardianship, long-term
care planning, and more.
Consumer Affairs
Consumer Affairs includes government and non-profit organizations
that provide information that protects the rights of consumers.
Estate Planning
Estate Planning refers to the process of planning for an
individual's assets; this generally requires involvement of an attorney
or financial planner.
Fiduciary Services
Fiduciary Services may include bill paying, managing finances,
and other similar services, but could also be a court appointed
legal relationship dealing with financial matters.
Financial Services
Financial Services can include financial planning, banking,
insurance, medical bill review, asset protection & estate planning, tax reduction
strategies, and more.
Guardian or Conservator
Guardian or Conservatorship in general is an individual or
agency appointed by a court as representation for an individual who
can no longer manage his or her own affairs.
Identity Theft
Identity Theft is a crime involving illegal usage of another
individual's identity. The most common form of identity theft
is credit card fraud.
Attorneys & Elder Law
Attorneys & Elder Law deals with legal issues affecting older adults
and disabled; including probate and estate planning, guardianship, long-term
care planning, and more.
Legal Aid & Resources
Legal Aid & Resources are government and non-profit legal aid programs
for low income individuals and serve as a resource for general
inquiries.
Reverse Mortgages
Reverse Mortgages are for those 62 years old with low or
no mortgage debt, allowing you to borrow against the equity in the home;
repayment upon selling or leaving the home permanently.
Tax Advice & Preparation
Tax Advise and Preparation include resources on tax laws
and regulations, tax planning and preparation, tax advocacy, tax
reduction, and more.
Medical Services
Associations for Specific Conditions
Associations for Specific Conditions list organizations that
provide information and resources about medical conditions, such
as: Alzheimer's, Cancer, and similar.
Conditions & Treatments
Conditions & Treatments list information and resources about symptoms,
care options, education, treatments and care related to specific
conditions.
Dental Resources & Services
Dental Resources & Services lists organizations that provide dental services,
resources or education; some may provide services on sliding
scale payment arrangements.
Dialysis
Dialysis is used to clean individual's blood when one or
both kidneys are defective or absent, and to remove excess accumulation
of drugs or chemicals in the blood.
Foot Care
Foot Care includes resource and services related to the care
of the lower leg, including Podiatry, Pedorathist, orthotics,
specialized shoes, shoes for diabetics and more.
Health Clinics
Health centers provide checkups when you're well, treatment
when you're sick, immunizations, dental care and prescription drugs
for your family, and more.
Hearing Resources & Services
Hearing Resources & Services lists organizations that provide hearing
services, resources or education; some may provide services on
sliding scale payment arrangements.
HMOs & Health Insurance
Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) & Health Insurance provide a
comprehensive range of health maintenance and treatment services for a prepaid
fee, including Medicare supplemental plans.
Hospices
Hospice is care provided to enhance the life of a person
in the end stages of life, the focus of care is comfort and counseling,
rather than treatment or lifesaving measures.
Hospitals
Hospitals are medical facilities offering emergency care,
surgical care, testing, specialty care and other medical services, many
offer community education and health screenings.
Infusion
Infusion is the administration of medication or solutions
intravenously, including: nutrition, antibiotics, antiviral, antifungal
agents, pain management, chemotherapy or hydration.
Medical & Drug Trials
Medical & Drug Trials are used to establish average efficiency of a treatment
as well as learn about side-effects; often participants receive
new treatment or medication options.
Mental Health Services
Mental Health Services includes services such as inpatient
and outpatient counseling, as well as, information, resources and
education.
Mobile Medical Services
Mobile Medical Services provides medical services that go
directly to the individual's residence or a senior housing community;
services include mobile x-ray, MRI and more.
Pharmacies
Pharmacies provide prescription services to individuals and
their families; many will help review prescriptions and compare
costs.
Pharmaceutical
Pharmaceutical includes information about medications, drug
companies, research and other education and resource services.
Physicians
Physicians and geriatric physician specialists provide healthcare
to older adults; they work in a clinic, private practice, visit
senior communities or make house calls.
Prescription Assistance
Prescription Assistance includes resources and access to
financial assistance and discounts programs that may lower the cost of
medicine.
Rehabilitation Facilities
Rehabilitation Facilities provides acute or sub-acute care
to individuals in recovering from illness or accidents, including
nursing and therapy services.
Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse is treated with inpatient or outpatient services
through counseling and medical help; education and other resources
may also be found here.
Therapy Services
Therapy Services include occupational, physical, respiratory
and speech therapy on an inpatient or outpatient basis.
Vision Resources & Services
Vision Resources & Services lists organizations that provide vision services,
resources or education; some may provide services on sliding
scale payment arrangements.
Preplanning & Funeral
Advanced Planning
Advanced Planning includes organizations that specialize
in advance planning of burial or cremation services, as well as, access
to living wills and Power of Attorney documents.
Bereavement
Bereavement is the emotional, physical, cognitive, or behavioral
reaction to loss. Grief may result from loss of a friend, family,
or companion, but also: a pet, status, sense of safety, or possessions.
Cremation
Cremation can be an alternative funeral rite to the burial
of a body in a grave, resources include companies specializing in
cremation services or scattering of ashes.
Funeral Services
Funeral Services comprise the beliefs and practices to remember
the dead, from the funeral, memorial, burial, cemetery, and various
monuments in their honor.
Organ Donation
Organ donation is the removal of organs or tissues from a
person who has recently died, or from a living donor, for the purpose
of transplanting or grafting them into other persons.
Recreation, Social & Travel
Bingo Halls
Bingo Halls are venues where individuals gather to play a
game of chance in which randomly selected numbers are drawn and players
match the numbers to their cards.
Casinos & Gaming
Casinos are facilities that accommodate gambling activities,
some casinos are known for hosting live entertainment events,
such as concerts and sporting events.
Continuing Education
Continuing Education is for adult learners, and is not normally
considered to include basic instruction, but rather a continuation
or exploration of interest or expertise.
Cruises
Cruises are pleasure voyages, where the voyage and the ship's
amenities are part of the experience; these may be a private
yacht or sailing cities with many ports of call.
Dance Lessons/Ballroom
Bingo Halls are venues where individuals gather to play a
game of chance in which randomly selected numbers are drawn and players
match the numbers to their cards.
Dating & Relationships
Dating & Relationships includes resources and education, as well as,
internet dating which allows people to provide information, then search for
others, most allow photos.
Dining
Dining includes resources to preselect and preview restaurants
and look for meal discounts especially discounts for older adults.
Elderhostel
Elderhostel offers older adults 55 and older travel opportunities
that focus on education, recreation and travel opportunities
worldwide.
Entertainment & Recreation
Entertainment & Recreation include local attractions including natural
historic areas, sports events, museums, galleries, performing
arts and more.
RVs & Camping
RVs and Camping include locations to rent or purchase campers
or equipment, and resources to help research, plan, and reserve
your next destination.
Social Groups
Social Groups fare organizations that provide an opportunity
for individuals to gather, share and socialize, with a unifying
theme or purpose.
Tours
Tours are planned trips usually with a guide that focus on
a common theme or event, such as golfing, history, archeology,
geology, or eco tourism.
Travel Accommodations
Travel Accommodations include overnight to extended stay
locations for use during travel, including bed and breakfast, hostels,
hotels, home exchange programs and more.
Travel Companions
Travel Companion services are offered by individuals and
companies that specialize in accompanying individuals either for companionship
or medical support.
Travel Destinations - United States
Travel Destinations - United States highlights the attractions
here in our backyard and the unbelievable beauty and awe in every
state.
Travel Destinations - Worldwide
Travel Destinations - Worldwide highlights the attractions
abroad and provides resources for education, research and information
for better planning.
Travel Planning
Travel Planning includes agency services and Internet reservation
sites that provide assistance in planning trips or provide assistance
with traveling with special conditions.
Travel Resources & Services
Travel Resources and Services include information on travel
within the United States and Abroad.
Travel Transportation
Travel Transportation includes most modes of transportation,
such as Airline, bus service, car rental, ferry service, shuttle
service and more.
Shopping & Retail
Apparel
Apparel includes clothing, accessories, and shoes and may
include resources for adaptable clothing or dressing aids.
Coupons & Discounts
Coupons & Discounts includes information on age related specials or discount
pricing.
e-Gifts
e-Gifts are e-commerce shopping sites that offer the ability
to shop on line.
Electronics
Electronics includes most anything you could plug in or run
on batteries, including: stereos, computers, televisions, DVD players
and more.
Greeting Cards
Greeting Cards includes a list of e-card websites with a
large selection of cards for every occasion, including: birthday, holiday,
anniversary and more.
Hardware & Home Improvement Stores
Hardware & Home Improvement includes everything for the home, indoors
and outdoors such as fencing, metal roofing, lawn care, tile,
hardwood and much more.
Health & Beauty
Health & Beauty includes skin care, cosmetics, personal grooming, hair
care, lotions, creams and much more.
Home Furnishing & Decoration
Home Furnishings & Decoration includes the touches for the home, including
furniture, pillows, bedding, window treatments, home accessories,
decorator and design services and more.
Sporting Goods
Sporting Goods includes a variety of businesses that provide
products for the hunter and fisherman including outdoor clothing.
What Else
Charitable Giving
Charitable Giving includes nonprofit organizations along
with descriptions of the services they offer and suggestions of how
individuals can help.
Grandparenting
Grandparenting includes resources on sharing your life with
grandchildren, such as traveling, education, creating memories and more.
Intergenerational Programs
Intergenerational Programs bring generations together usually
youth and older adults for activities, shared education and companionship;
coordinated by organizations or individuals.
Personal Historians & Preservation
Personal historians are people that record and preserve memoirs,
life stories or group histories. This service can be provided
to a single person, group or organization.
Professional Associations
Professional Associations offer educational or networking
opportunities, including: compliance, referral networks, personal or professional
development.
Research & Statistics
Research & Statistics includes resources highlighting the social, financial
and demographic breakdowns and analysis related to aging and
retirement.
Retiring Abroad
Retiring Abroad includes housing in foreign countries that
cater to retirees who desire low maintenance; some developments may
provide hospitality services or amenities.
Retirement
Retirement includes a broad range of resources, service and
information on the general nature of retirement lifestyle.