| Program | Description | Eligibility | Phone | Website |
| | | Caregiver | Care Recipient |  | |
| State-Level |
| National-Level |
| ABLEDATA | Provides information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment, including how to find and purchase it. Also offers an online forum for consumers, caregivers and others to submit and read reviews of products and classified ads of equipment for sale. | Anyone | Anyone | (800) 227-0216 | http://www.abledata.com |
| Able Project.org | A nonprofit organization with an online directory that allows people to research, compare, locate and obtain mobility and assistive products, such as wheelchairs, canes, walkers, bars and rails. | Anyone | Anyone | (408) 263-8000 | http://www.ableproject.org |
| Alzheimer's Association | Provides reliable information, care consultation and supportive services for dementia caregivers through state and local chapters. The website also includes an interactive tool, CareFinder, which helps families to: Recognize dementia care Plan and pay for care Communicate with care providers Find local support and resources | Anyone | Anyone | (800) 272-3900 Hotline available 24 hours 7 days a week
| http://www.alz.org
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| AssistiveTech.net | Government-sponsored website with a directory of assistive devices and other products, which includes information about cost and vendors. | Anyone | Anyone | (800) 726-9119 | http://www.assistivetech.net |
| Association of Jewish Family & Children's Services (AJFCS) | An online directory of AJFCS member agencies throughout the country. Services include: Care management Chore services Adult day services Kosher meals on wheels Respite care | __ | Eligibility varies by program (see website) | (800) 634-7346 | http://www.ajfca.org |
| CancerCare | Provides support services for anyone affected by cancer including limited financial assistance grants for: Transportation Child care Home care | Anyone | Patient must currently be receiving treatment for cancer | (800) 813-4673 | http://www.cancercare.org |
| Catholic Charities | Provides social services to individuals in need, including family support, respite care and home care services. | __ | Eligibility varies by program (see website) | See website for local contact information | http://www.catholiccharitiesinfo.org |
| Comfort Zone | Comfort Zone provides GPS location updates using a portable cellular device. Family members can monitor a person's location using a graphical web-based mapping program. Families can also decide on the level of monitoring needed, such as verifying location from a computer; receiving alerts when the person has traveled in or out of a zone; or just emergency assistance if there is a wandering incident. | Anyone | Anyone | 1-877-259-4850 | http://www.alz.org/comfortzone/index.asp |
| Easter Seals | Assists children and adults with disabilities and their families by providing adult day services, including medical and social services. | __ | Children and adults with disabilities | (800) 221-6827 | http://www.easterseals.com |
| Hospice Foundation of America | Provides information about end-of-life care. Its website includes a "Locate a Hospice" search which allows the user to search for hospice and palliative care programs, and a "Caregiver's Corner" that offers publications and tips on caregiving for persons near the end-of-life. | Anyone | Anyone | (800) 854-3402 or (202) 457-5811 | http://www.hospicefoundation.org |
| Leeza's Place | This organization offers educational programs, connective social activities, emotional support, and inter-generational programming designed to help you navigate through your community's continuum of care. Designed to ensure families have access to new, supportive settings created for the purpose of educating, empowering and energizing. | Anyone | Anyone | (888) 655-3392 (888 OK LEEZA)
In Illinois: (815) 741-0077
In Florida: (954) 883-7240
In California: Sherman Oaks (818) 817-3259 Los Angeles (323) 932-5414
| http://www.leezasplace.org/ |
| Lutheran Services | Provides services ranging from health care to disaster response, as well as services for children and families and care for older adults. | __ | Eligibility varies by program (see website) | See website for local chapter contact information | http://www.lutheranservices.org |
| Meals on Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) | Offers online directory of local meal programs across the country for adults who are elderly, homebound, disabled, frail, or at risk. | Anyone | Anyone | See website for local contact information | http://www.mowaa.org |
| National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA) | Online directory of NADSA member agencies throughout the country (including adult day services and adult day health programs). | Anyone | Anyone | (877) 745-1440 | http://www.nadsa.org |
| National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) | Online "Agency Locator" helps consumers to find and choose a home care provider in their state and local area to match their specific needs. Database consists of NAHC members, more than 20,000 home care and hospice agencies. | Anyone | Anyone | (202) 547-7424
See website for local contact information | http://www.nahc.org |
| National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers | Online directory of its members, who provide services throughout the country at varying fees. These professionals (nurses, social workers, etc.) specialize in aging and elder care and can help families assess needs and plan suitable care. | Anyone | Any older adult | See website for local contact information | http://www.caremanager.org/ |
| National Center on Senior Transportation | The National Center on Senior Transportations mission is to increase transportation options for older adults and enhance their ability to live more independently within their communities throughout the United States. | N/A | Senior or disabled when an individual can not take regular public transportation. | (866) 528-6278 For hearing impaired, call: (202) 347-7385 Available weekdays 9:00am - 5:00pm (Eastern Time) | http://seniortransportation.easterseals.com or for caregivers at: http://seniortransportation.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=NCST2_trans_care |
| National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization | Provides information about end-of-life care. Its online "Find a Provider" search allows the user to search for member hospice and palliative care programs for individuals who have advanced illness or have been considered terminally ill by a physician. | Anyone | Anyone | (800) 658-8898
HelpLine in Spanish: (877) 658-8896 | http://www.nhpco.org |
| National Private Duty Association (NPDA) | Online directory of home care agencies, both medical and non-medical, in 44 states. Database consists of NPDA members. | Anyone | Anyone | See website for local contact information (go to "Consumers," then "Member Locator") | http://www.privatedutyhomecare.org |
| National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification | Sponsored by the University of Southern California, the website features a section entitled "Home Modification for Caregivers" and an online national directory of home modification resources geared to help older persons remain independent. | Anyone | Anyone | See website for local contact information | http://www.homemods.org |
| National Volunteer Caregiving Network (Faith In Action) | The National Volunteer Caregiving Network (NVCN) provides technical assistance, educational webinars, national conferences, information and referral, and mentorship, among other benefits for member organizations. Membership is open to any organization or individual who can realize benefits. Interfaith volunteer caregiving is based on the belief that people of ALL faiths include a tenet to help their neighbors by putting their faith into action. | anyone | Eligibility varies by program (see website)
| 304-907-0428 (note: only give this number if they absolutely do not have access to a computer) | http://www.nvcnetwork.org |
| Senior Care at Care.com | Online resource helps consumers locate appropriate health care, supportive services and comprehensive resources in their area. Care.com offers a supportive caregiver guide to senior care issues, informative and detailed articles and a searchable index of caregivers. Services vary by agency but may include: Geriatric Case Management Assisted Living Transportation Services Home Care Nursing Home Care Adult Day Health Independent Living
| ___ | Anyone requiring care - medical orders from a physician are usually required for care
* Individuals must pay privately. Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance may pay for the service if the care is medically necessary, depending on each payer's eligibility requirements | See website for local contact information | http://www.care.com/senior-care-p1006.html |
| Senior Corps- Senior Companion Program | Provides assistance to frail older persons and adults with disabilities so they can live independently in their own homes or communities. Volunteers offer: Respite for caregivers Companionship to care recipients Help with various tasks and chores | __ | Frail older adults and adults with disabilities | See website for local contact information | http://www.seniorcorps.org |
| Shepard's Centers of America | Some centers hold monthly meetings of education and support for those who care for older adults. Centers also provide: Respite care In-home visitors Home health aides Support groups Adult day care Information and referral | __ | Eligibility varies by program (see website) | (800) 547-7073 | http://www.shepherdcenters.org/ |
| United Way | Over 1,350 programs operating throughout the country to promote increased access to health care for disease prevention and treatment, and medical rehabilitations for people with disabilities. Services focus on under- and uninsured populations.
| __ | Eligibility varies by program (see website) | See website for local chapter contact information | http://national.unitedway.org |
| Visiting Nurse Associations of America (VNAA) | Online resource helps consumers locate a VNA in their area. VNAs offer comprehensive home health care or personal care to individuals in their respective communities for a fee. The website includes tips on choosing a home health agency and information about insurance coverage. Services vary by agency but may include: Skilled nursing Home health aide services Rehabilitation therapies: physical, occupational and speech-language Medical social services Hospice and palliative care services | __ | Anyone requiring care - medical orders from a physician are usually required for care
* Individuals must pay privately. Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance may pay for the service if the care is medically necessary, depending on each payer's eligibility requirements | See website for local contact information | http://www.vnaa.org |