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Resources

For Professionals

• Noted Attorney Offers Online Eldercare Dictionary
• National Council on Aging Named 2012 Top-Rated Nonprofit
• 6 Resources for Family Caregivers
• Inaugural United States of Aging Survey Finds Most Older Adults Upbeat about Aging, But Some Are Uncertain about Long-Term Outlook for their Health and Finances
• Making the Most of NCOA's Crossroads - EXPRESS
• How Senior Friendly is Your Website? - Past Event

For Older Adults and Caregivers

• 6 Resources for Family Caregivers
• Stay Connected

For Advocates

• Noted Attorney Offers Online Eldercare Dictionary
• Stay Connected

I Am an Older Adult or Caregiver

Welcome!

We offer tools and resources for you and the older adults you care about. How can we help you?

I want to save money or increase my income.

I need help paying my bills.

• BenefitsCheckUp®
  Use our free, confidential, online service to see if you qualify for benefits to help pay for medicine, food, housing, and more. 
• You Gave, Now Save
  Download our pocket guide to benefits programs for older adults.

I want to learn how to stretch my income and avoid financial scams.

• Savvy Saving Seniors®
  Use our easy checklists to learn how to budget, save, find benefits, and avoid scams.

I want to explore using my home equity to pay for my retirement.

• Home Equity Advisor
  Take our free Quick Check to discover how your home equity could help you stay healthy and secure as you age.
• Reverse Mortgage Counseling
  Our network of trained, government-approved counselors will help you determine if a reverse mortgage is right for you.
• Use Your Home to Stay at Home™
  Download our free booklet for older homeowners who are considering a reverse mortgage.

I’m looking for a job or training.

We offer two programs that provide training and job placement for older adults who qualify. See if you’re eligible.

• Senior Community Service Employment Program
  If you’re older, unemployed, and have a modest income, the SCSEP program can provide training and part-time community service work.
• Senior Enviromental Employment Program
  The SEE program offers employment opportunities supporting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
• JobSource
  Use our free tools to identify your skills, get training, and find a job.

I want to stay healthy.

I need help coping with a chronic health condition, like diabetes, arthritis, or heart disease.

• Restart Living
  Living with a chronic disease can be overwhelming. See how our online and in-person workshops can help.

I want to prevent a fall.

• Falls Prevention
  Discover the myths and realities of falls—and what you can do to prevent them.

I want to learn more about hearing loss.

• Hearing Loss: It's a Family Affair
  Understand age-related hearing loss and why you should get screened.

I want to prevent the flu.

• Flu + You
  Get the facts about flu and older adults, see why vaccination is important, and explore your options.

I want more information on Medicare.

• My Medicare Matters
  This free website provides step-by-step help to make Medicare work for you.
• Making Sense of Medicare
  We’ve gathered the information you need to understand Medicare in one convenient place.

I want to speak up on issues that matter to me.

• Public Policy & Action
  Understand the issues at stake in Congress—and take action when the time is right.

I want to find services in my community.

• Eldercare Locator
  The Administration on Aging offers this free website to help you find and connect with services in your area.
• More Resources
  Browse our list of links to trusted organizations serving older adults.

want to live in a country where

older adults don't have to choose between paying for medicine or food.