The US government and nonprofit agencies across the country offer a great many resources for care partners. Information on everything from filling out forms to what questions to ask the doctor is available on dozens of websites. Even if you are caring for a younger person, some of the government sites for caring for seniors are most helpful.
Administration on Aging (AoA) is a US government agency within the Administration for Community Living of the Department of Health and Human Services. AoA works to ensure that older Americans can stay independent in their communities through research and program support.
Caregiver Action Network is a nonprofit organization committed to working to improve the quality of life for family caregivers who care for loved ones with chronic conditions, disabilities, or diseases.
Medicare is a federal health insurance program in the United States for people age 65 or older and younger people with disabilities. It is administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
National Alliance for Caregiving – The National Alliance for Caregiving is dedicated to improving quality of life for friend and family caregivers and those in their care. The National Alliance for Caregiving focuses on research, policy analysis, programs, technical assistance, and advocacy for caregiver families.
National Institute on Aging is a part of the National Institutes of Health providing health information informed by research and reviewed by experts to help you learn about healthy aging and common health conditions in older adults.
NIA Health Topics – Browse health topics from the NIA database for evidence-based information.
Social Security Online – This website provides information and online services related to Social Security benefits.