Helpful Links
Administration on Aging:
AoA develops a comprehensive, coordinated and cost-effective system of home and community-based services that helps elderly individuals maintain their health and independence in their homes and communities.
American Foundation for the Blind
The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) created AFB Senior Site to help older Americans and their family members cope with age-related eye diseases―a growing public health problem in this country.
Benefits Check Up
BenefitsCheckUp is the nation's most comprehensive Web-based service to screen for benefits programs for seniors with limited income and resources.
FirstGov
A comprehensive internet portal to government information where many questions are answered.
FirstGov for Seniors
Find government resources for seniors on money, housing, health, consumer protection, and more.
LCAO
A large coalition of the nation's non-profit organizations serving older Americans, dedicated to preserving and strengthening the well-being of America's older population
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
Helps older persons and persons with disabilities live with dignity and choices in their homes and communities for as long as possible.
National Association of State Units on Aging
Designs, improves, and sustains state systems delivering home and community based services and supports for people who are older or have a disability, and their caregivers.
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
One of the 27 Institutes and Centers of NIH, leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life.
SeniorNet
Provides older adults education for and access to computer technologies to enhance their lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
The VA's page for understanding and getting started claiming Aid & Attendance Benefits.
