This listing presents federal Web sites that offer valuable information
on a range of critical eldercare issues.
State and U.S. Territory Veterans
Affairs Offices
 Up to $1949/Month for Veteran's Care
Get
up to $1,843 a month from the Department of Veterans Affairs for veterans
who served on active duty during World War II or the Korean Conflict
or the Vietnam War. This extra income can be used to pay for home care
or assisted living or nursing home care.
Up to $1,065/Month
for Widow's Care
Get up to $1,000 a month from the
VA for single widows or widowers of veterans who served on active duty
during World War II or the Korean Conflict or the Vietnam War. This
extra income can be used to pay for home care or assisted living or
nursing home care.
State and U.S. Territory Veterans Affairs Offices
U.S. Administration on Aging
 Site
contains a wide array of information on older persons and services for
the elderly. Several resource rooms focusing on such topics as Alzheimer’s
Disease and caregiving are available.
Web Site: www.aoa.gov
Phone: (202)
619-0724
ADEAR Center
 ADEAR
Center is a current, comprehensive, unbiased source of information about
Alzheimer’s Disease. The ADEAR Center is operated as a service of the
National Institute on Aging.
Web Site: www.alzheimers.org
Phone: 1-800-438-4380
Cancer Information Service
 The
Cancer Information Service (CIS), a program of the National Cancer Institute
(NCI), provides the latest and most accurate cancer information to patients,
their families, the public, and health professionals.
Web Site: cis.nci.nih.gov
Phone: 1–800–4–CANCER
DisabilityInfo.gov
 DisabilityInfo.gov
is a comprehensive Federal website of disability-related government
resources.
Web Site: www.disabilityinfo.gov
FDA for Older People
 FDA
has numerous articles, brochures and other publications with information
for older people on a wide range of health issues, including arthritis,
cancer, health fraud, and nutrition.
Web Site: http://www.fda.gov/oc/seniors
Phone: 1888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332)
USA.gov
The official U.S. gateway to all government information.
Web Site: www.USA.gov
Phone: 1 800 FED-INFO
USA.gov for Seniors
USA.gov for Seniors site helps users access all government sites
that provide services for senior citizens.
Web Site: www.USA.gov/Topics/Seniors.shtml
Phone: 1 800 FED-INFO
Food Stamp Program
 Site
provides information on the Food Stamp Program, including eligibility
and application information.
Web Site: www.fns.usda.gov/fsp
Phone: 703-305-2286
GovBenefits.gov
 Site
is the official government benefits website. It is a free, confidential
tool that helps individuals find government benefits they may be eligible
to receive.
Web Site: www.GovBenefits.gov
Healthfinder
 Provides
links to selected online publications, clearinghouses, databases, websites
and support and self-help groups, as well as government agencies and
nonprofit organizations for seniors and others.
Web Site: www.healthfinder.gov
HUD
 Site
provides information related to housing options for seniors including
information on HUD housing programs.
Web Site: www.hud.gov/groups/seniors
LIHEAP
 Site
contains general information on the Low Income Home Energy Assistance
Program (LIHEAP).
Web Site: www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/liheap/faq.htm
Medicare.gov
The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare
Web Site: www.medicare.gov
NIHSeniorHealth
 Site
provides aging-related health information easily assessable for adults
60 and over.
Web Site: www.NIHSeniorHealth.gov
Nursing Home Compare
 The
primary purpose of this tool is to provide detailed information about
the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing
home in the country.
Web Site: www.medicare.gov/NHCompare/home.asp
NUTRITION.GOV
 A
federal resource that provides easy access to all online federal government
information on nutrition.
Web Site: www.nutrition.gov
Prescription Drug Programs
This
section of the Medicare.gov website provides information on public and
private programs that offer discounted or free medication, programs
that provide assistance with other health care costs, and Medicare health
plans that include prescription coverage.
Web Site: www.medicare.gov/AssistancePrograms/home.asp
The Senior Corp
 Senior
Corps is a network of programs that tap the experience, skills, and
talents of older citizens to meet community challenges. Through its
three programs – Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, and RSVP (the
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program).
Web Site: www.seniorcorps.org
Phone: 1-800-424-8867
Social Security Administration
 The
Social Security Administration toll-free number operates from 7AM to
7PM, Monday to Friday. Recorded information and services are available
24 hours a day. The website contains a wealth of information and resources
including on-line databases and publications.
Web Site: www.ssa.gov
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
Veterans Administration
Information
on VA benefits and services.
Web Site: www.va.gov
Phone: 1-800-827-1000
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