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Other aging organizations and national and state agencies that may be helpful in providing information and resources related to aging and long term-care follow. Click on a letter below if you are searching for one in particular, or scroll down to see all the listings.
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Alzheimer’s Association: "The Alzheimer’s Association, nearly 200 chapters strong, is the largest national voluntary health organization committed to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s and helping those affected by the disease." - from the Alzheimer's Association website.
Nationwide: 1-800-272-3900
http://www.alz.org
Area Agencies on Aging: Offices on aging at the regional and local level that plan and administer services to meet the needs of older adults within that area; established and partially funded through the Older Americans Act. See National Association of Area Agencies on Aging below.
Administration on Aging(AoA): "Working in close partnership with its sister agencies in the Department of Health and Human Services, the Administration on Aging provides leadership, technical assistance, and support to the national aging network of 57 State Units on Aging, 655 Area Agencies on Aging, 225 Tribal and native organizations representing 300 American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal organizations and 2 organizations serving Native Hawaiians, plus thousands of service providers, adult care centers, caregivers, and volunteers." - from the AoA website
330 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
(202) 619-7501
http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/
Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center(ADEAR): A site providing National Institute on Aging press releases on new Alzheimer's Disease research, links to other Alzheimer's Disease related web sites, and publications and other information regarding the disease.
P.O. Box 8250
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8250
1-800-438-4380
http://www.alzheimers.org/
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA): "The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) represents not-for-profit organizations dedicated to providing high-quality health care, housing and services to the nation’s elderly. Its membership consists of over 5,000 not-for-profit nursing homes, continuing care retirement communities, senior housing facilities, assisted living and community services." – from the AAHSA website
2519 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008-1520
202-783-2242
http://www.aahsa.org/
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP): "AARP is the nation's leading organization for people age 50 and older. It serves their needs and interests through information and education, advocacy, and community services which are provided by a network of local chapters and experienced volunteers throughout the country. The organization also offers members a wide range of special benefits and services, including Modern Maturity magazine and the monthly Bulletin." – from the AARP website
601 E Street NW
Washington, DC 20049
202-434-2277
http://www.aarp.org/
Information Services: 1-800-424-3410
American Geriatrics Society (AGS): "The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is the premier professional organization of health care providers dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all older adults. With an active membership of over 6,000 health care professionals, the AGS has a long history of effecting change in the provision of health care for older adults. In the last decade, the Society has become a pivotal force in shaping attitudes, policies and practices regarding health care for older people." – from the AGS website
770 Lexington Avenue, Suite 300
New York, NY 10021
212-308-1414
Fax: 212-832-8646
http://www.americangeriatrics.org/
American Health Care Association: "The American Health Care Association (AHCA) is a federation of 50 state health organizations, together representing nearly 12,000 non-profit and for-profit assisted living, nursing facility, and sub-acute care providers that care for more than one million elderly and disabled individuals nationally." – from the AHA website
1201 L Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
202-842-4444
http://www.ahca.org/
American Heart Association: "The American Heart Association is a not-for-profit, voluntary health organization funded by private contributions. Its mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. These include heart attack, stroke (brain attack) and related disorders." from the American Heart Association website
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75231
1-800-241-8722
Women’s Health Information: 1-888-694-3278
http://www.americanheart.org/
American Occupational Therapy Association: "The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) is the nationally recognized professional association for over 60,000 occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants. These individuals work with people experiencing health problems such as stroke, spinal cord, injuries, cancer, congenital conditions, developmental problems, and mental illness, in a wide range of practice settings including hospitals, nursing facilities, home health agencies, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, psychiatric facilities and schools." from the AOTA website
P.O. Box 31220
Bethesda, MD 20824-1220
301-652-2682
http://www.aota.org/
American Parkinson’s Disease Association: "The APDA's goal of promoting a better quality of life for the Parkinson's community is actualized through an expanding network of Information and Referral Centers. The unique contribution of these Centers is to respond to the particular needs of persons affected by Parkinson's disease and their caregivers through education, referral, support and public awareness programs." – from the APDA website
60 Bay Street, Room 401
Staten Island, NY 10301
1-800-223-2732
http://www.apdaparkinson.com/
American Society on Aging (ASA): "Thousands of professionals throughout the country rely on the American Society on Aging to keep them on the cutting edge in an aging society. Through renowned educational programming, outstanding publications and state-of-the-art information and training resources, ASA members tap into the knowledge and experience of the largest network of professionals in the field." - from the ASA website.
833 Market Street, Suite 511
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-974-9600
Fax: 415-974-0300
Information Services: 1-800-537-9728
http://www.asaging.org/
Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA): "The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) is the only trade association exclusively devoted to the Assisted Living industry and the population it serves. Members include Assisted Living providers, as well as a diverse range of industry partners and supportive organizations." – from the ALFA website.
11200 Waples Mill Rd., Suite 150
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-691-8100
Fax: 703-691-8106
http://www.alfa.org/
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services(CMS): "The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administers the Medicare, Medicaid, and Child Health Insurance Programs. CMS helps pay the medical bills for more than 75 million beneficiaries." – from the CMS website.
7500 Security Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
410-786-2165
Medicare Hotline: 1-800-638-6833
http://www.hcfa.gov/
Continuing Care Accreditation Commission (CCAC): " The Continuing Care Accreditation Commission is the nation's only accrediting body for continuing care retirement communities and other retirement communities that meet its standards. The CCAC's accreditation program is based on the belief that accreditation promotes and maintains quality and integrity in the retirement community industry. Sponsored by the American Association of Homes & Services for the Aging (AAHSA), CCAC is an independent entity that accredits only those communities that meet or exceed its standards of excellence." – from the CCAC website.
901 E Street NW, suite 500
Washington, DC 20004
202-783-7286
http://www.ccaconline.org/
Hospice Association of America (HAA): "The Hospice Association of America (HAA) is a national organization representing more than 2,800 hospices and thousands of caregivers and volunteers who serve terminally ill patients and their families. Recently ranked the most effective health care trade organization on Capitol Hill by Congressional offices, HAA is the largest lobbying group for hospice, advocating the industry's interests before Congress, the regulatory agencies, other national organizations, the courts, the media, and the public." – from the HAA website
228 Seventh Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
202-546-4759
Fax: 202-564-9559
http://www.hospice-america.org/
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program: A program existing in each state aimed at improving the quality of life for all residents of licensed long-term care facilities by working to promote and protect resident rights. It works as an advocate for residents and tries to resolve disputes between facilities and residents and their families.(for listing of the State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program’ s number in your state click here)
Medicare: "Medicare is a Health Insurance Program for people 65 years of age and older, some disabled people under 65 years of age, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure treated with dialysis or a transplant)." – from the Medicare website.
Questions about Medicare for Medicare beneficiaries and their families.
Nationwide: 1-800-638-6933 toll free
http://www.medicare.gov/
Medicaid: A U.S. federal and state means-tested welfare program of medical assistance for the categorically needy, regardless of age. If you have specific questions about Medicaid, contact your local Medicaid office through your state's Unit on Aging. For that number, click here.
Meals on Wheels Association of America: "The Meals On Wheels Association of America represents those who provide congregate and home-delivered meal services to people in need. Our mission is: to provide visionary leadership and professional training, and to develop partnerships that will ensure the provision of quality nutrition services." – from the MOWAA website
1414 Prince Street, Suite 202
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-548-5558
Fax: 703-548-8024
http://www.projectmeal.org/
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc.: "The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. is a non-profit association which assists lawyers, bar organizations and others who work with older clients and their families. " – from the NAELA website
1604 North Country Club Road
Tucson, Arizona 85716
520/881-4005
520/325-7925 fax
http://www.naela.org/
National Aging Information Center Administration on Aging: "The National Aging Information Center (NAIC), operated by the U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA), is a central source for a wide variety of program- and policy-related materials and demographic and other statistical data on the health, economic, and social status of older Americans." – from the NAICAA website
330 Independence Avenue SW, Room 4656
Washington, DC 20201
202-619-7501
Fax: 202-401-7620
http://www.aoa.gov/naic/
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging: "The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A) is the umbrella organization for the 655 area agencies on aging (AAAs) and more than 230 Title VI Native American aging programs in the U.S. Through its presence in Washington, D.C., N4A advocates on behalf of the local aging agencies to ensure that needed resources and support services are available to older Americans." – from the N4A website
1112 16th Street NW, Suite 100
Washington, DC 20036
1-800-677-1116 (Eldercare Locator)
http://www.n4a.org/
National Association for Home Care "The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A): is the umbrella organization for the 655 area agencies on aging (AAAs) and more than 230 Title VI Native American aging programs in the U.S. Through its presence in Washington, D.C., N4A advocates on behalf of the local aging agencies to ensure that needed resources and support services are available to older Americans." – from the NAHC website
228 7th Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
202-547-7424
Fax: 202-547-3540
http://www.nahc.org/
National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA): "NCEA exists to provide elder abuse information to professionals and the public; offer technical assistance and training to elder abuse agencies and related professionals; conduct short-term elder abuse research; and assist with elder abuse program and policy development." – from the NCEA website
1225 I Street, N.W., Suite 725,
Washington, D.C. 20005
(202)898-2586
National Citizen’s Coalition for Nursing Home Reform:"NCCNHR was founded in 1975 by 12 citizen advocacy groups working at the local and state level to improve nursing home conditions. NCCNHR provides information and leadership on federal and state regulatory and legislative policy development and models and strategies to improve nursing home care and life for residents." – from the NCCNHR website
1424 16th Street NW, Suite 202
Washington, DC 20036-2211
202-332-2275
Fax: 202-332-2949
http://www.nccnhr.org/
National Hospice Organization (NHO): "The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, founded in 1978 as the National Hospice Organization….advocates for terminally ill individuals and their families. It also develops public and professional educational programs and materials to enhance understanding and availability of hospice and palliative care; convenes frequent meetings and symposia on emerging issues; provides technical informational resources to its membership; conducts research; monitors Congressional and regulatory activities; and works closely with other organizations that share an interest in end of life care." – from the NHO website
1901 North Moore Street, Suite 901
Arlington, VA 22209
703-243-5900
Hospice Referral Line: 1-800-658-8898
http://www.nhpco.org/
National Association of State Units on Aging: "The National Association of State Units on Aging was founded in 1964 as a national non-profit membership organization comprised of the 57 state and territorial government agencies on aging." – from the NASUA website
1225 I Street NW, Suite 725
Washington, DC 20005
202-898-2578
Electronic Bulletin Board (BBS): 202-898-4794
http://www.nasua.org/
National Resource Center on Native American Aging:
P.O. Box 7090
Grand Forks, ND 58202-7090
1-800-896-7628
Fax: 701-777-3292
http://www.und.nodak.edu/dept/nrcnaa/
State Health Insurance Assistance Programs: Operating as a part of the State Insurance Commissioner’s Office, this program provides free information about health insurance and long-term care costs. Contact this office if you have questions about Medicare coverage of nursing home services, Medicaid eligibility requirements, and private Long-term Care Insurance. This office should be able to give you all the companies licensed to sell policies in your state. For the number of your state's Health Insurance Assistance Program, click here.
Social Security Administration: A federal program into which workers contribute a portion of their income during adulthood and then, beginning sometime between age 62 and 65, receive a monthly check based on the amount they have earned/contributed. The Social Security Administration can answer questions about Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, how to apply/enroll in Medicare, what to do if you’ve lost your Medicare card, or questions you may have about Medicare premiums deducted from your Social Security check.
Nationwide: 1-800-772-1213 toll free
http://www.ssa.gov/
United States Veterans Administration:
VBA provides benefits and services to the veteran population through over 50 VA regional offices. Some of the benefits and services provided by VBA to veterans and their dependents include compensation and pension, education, loan guaranty, and insurance.
Regional Veteran's Administration Office:(800) 827-1000
http://www.vba.va.gov/
Visiting Nurse Associations of America: "The Visiting Nurse Associations of America (VNAA) promotes community based home health care through business development, national public imaging, member services and government affairs." from the VNAA website
3801 East Florida Street, Suite 900
Denver, CO 80210
1-800-426-2547
http://www.vnaa.org/ |
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