
Resources

AARP
www.aarp.org
The Alzheimer's Association
www.alz.org
American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
American Diabetes Association
www.diabetes.org
American Heart Association
www.heart.org
Arthritis Foundation
www.arthritis.org
Benefits Check-up – Find and enroll in federal, state, local and private programs that may help pay for prescription drugs, meals, health care and other needs
www.benefitscheckup.org
Breast Cancer Network of Strength – Ensures that no one faces breast cancer alone; provides immediate emotional relief
www.networkofstrength.org
Elder Law Answers – Supports seniors and their families in achieving their goals by providing important information about legal issues facing seniors
www.elderlawansers.com
Illinois Department on Aging – Planning, coordinating and offering services for older adults in their respective areas
www.state.il.us/aging
Medicare and Medicaid – Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/
Medicare Rights Center – National non-profit organization that works to ensure access to affordable health care for older adults and people with disabilities
www.medicarerights.org
National Family Caregivers Association – Educates, supports, empowers and speaks up for the more than 60 million caregivers of the elderly or the chronically ill
www.nfca.org
National Institutes of Health for Seniors
www.NIHseniorhealth.gov
National Parkinson's Foundation
www.parkinsons.org
National Stroke Association
www.stroke.org
Pet Relocation – Manages your pet's relocation process safely and with as little stress as possible
www.petrelocation.com
SAGE – The world's oldest and largest non-profit agency dedicated to serving and advocating for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender seniors
www.sageusa.org
Social Security Administration
www.socialsecurity.gov
USA.gov - Official information and services for seniors from the U.S. government
http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors.shtml
The Veterans Administration's Aid and Attendance Program – Provides help for veterans and surviving spouses who require regular assistance with eating, bathing, dressing and other activities of daily living
www.veteranaid.org
