National Resources
Below you’ll find a list of state or national resources, grouped by topic. Those with a star (⭐) are ones we thought were comprehensive, easy to navigate and were quick ways of finding vetted specific resources.
Start Here
HHS Administration for Community Living Eldercare Locator ⭐
Find your local Office on Aging or Council on Aging
(800) 677-1116
AARP Caregiving Resource Center ⭐
Comprehensive collection of resources for caregivers including a community resource finder for virtually every service, from home care to healthcare providers to attorneys and more.
Support Line connects directly with a representative who can help with services in your community
(877) 333-5885 Support Line - English
(888) 971-2013 Support Line - Español
https://www.aarp.org/caregiving - English
https://www.aarp.org/cuidar - Español
https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/
https://states.aarp.org/california/caregiver-resources - CA resources
Caregiver Action Network ⭐
Great collection of resources for family caregivers including resources for different conditions as well as hands on educational materials such as checklists.
National Clearinghouse for Long-term Care Information ⭐
Information to forecast your long-term care needs, including overview of options such as life insurance, long-term care insurance, revocable and irrevocable trusts.
Alzheimer’s Care
Alzheimer’s Association
Offers search for local Alzheimer’s Association chapters as well as resources for caregiving for a loved one at different stages of the disease.
(800) 272-3900 Support Hotline for Caregivers 24/7
https://www.alz.org/es-mx - Español
Cancer Care
American Cancer Society
Offers programs and services including information on different conditions, financial assistance, transportation, a 24/7 helpline, and more.
(800) 227-2345 Helpline 24/7
Cancer Care ⭐
Offers financial assistance, counseling, and connections to support groups plus information for many different conditions
(800) 813-4673 Toll-free Hotline
Care Managers
Aging Life Care ⭐
Helps find nearby aging life care manager / geriatric care managers, experts (often nurses / physical therapists / occupational therapists / social workers) who can walk clients through challenges of independent living and help with coordinating care.
Housing
Senior Living
Offers search for nearby senior living communities as well as information on estate planning, insurance needs, and caregiving support
Legal
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys ⭐
Offers legal information as well as ability to search for elder law attorneys
National Elder Law Foundation
Search for an local elder law attorney
Medical Care
Health In Aging
Offers information on aging and common health conditions, medication management, and offers a search for local geriatric health professionals.
https://www.healthinaging.org/find-geriatrics-healthcare-professional
American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
Search for local geriatric psychiatrists.
Palliative Care
Get Palliative Care
Provides resources on palliative care and a palliative care provider directory.
Respite Care
ARCH - Access to Respite Care and Help
Provides trainings on respite care and helps caregivers find respite providers.
Veterans
VA Caregiver Support Program
(855) 260-3274 Support Line