Web Resources for Caregivers of Elders

• Administration on Aging
  Information and education 202-619-0724

• AGE-INFO
  Connection to Massachusetts regional resources for information, services and referral 1-800-AGE-INFO (1-800-243-4636 TTY: 1-800-872-0166

• Alzheimer's Association
  Information about Alzheimer's disease, link to national resources. 1-800-272-3900

• Alzheimer's Association, Massachusetts Chapter
  Local support group information and education 617-868-6718

• American Association of Retired Persons
  Information, education, and advocacy 1-800-424-3410

• Caregivers.com
  National resource for caregiver issues

• CareGivers-USA
  National directory of local caregiver support services

• Care Interpreter
  Free tool that allows you to find the best living options for a parent or loved one

• Care Pathways
  National resource for caregiver issues

• Family Caregiver Alliance

• National Alliance for Caregiving
  Support for family caregivers and professionals

• National Family Caregivers Association
  Information and resource referrals, public awareness, and advocacy 1-800-896-3650

• Since You Care Guides from Met Life

End of Life Resources

• Massachusetts Commission on End of Life Care
  Focus on improving the quality of life at the end of life. Download a resource guide

• National Hospice and Palliative Care Federation of Massachusetts
  Information, healthcare proxy 1-800-773-5433

• Since You Care
  Download guides from Met Life

Health and Wellness Resources

• Active Aging Partnership
  Fitness tips

• American Foundation for the Blind Senior Site
  Information about vision loss, service locator; sign-up for monthly e-tips

• Healthy Aging and Disability Unit
  Integrates elder health concerns into community-based prevention and health promotion efforts

• Medline Plus
  Drug information

• WebMD
  Information on health and diseases

Insurance Resources

• Benefits Check-up (a service of NCOA)
  Information and enrollment info for federal, state, local and private programs

• Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
  Information about Medicare and Medicaid benefits/resources 1-877-267-2323 (CMS) 800-633-4227 (Medicare)

Legal Resources

• Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation
  Legal information and resources for low income Massachusetts residents

• National Senior Citizens Law Center
  Information on legal assistance to Elderly and low income individuals