Federal Websites
This listing presents federal Web sites that offer valuable information on a range of critical eldercare issues.
Administration for Community Living
This site contains a wide array of information on programs for older adults and persons with disabilities.
Website: https://www.acl.gov/
Phone: 202-619-0724
USA.gov
Website: https://www.usa.gov/
Phone: 1-800-FED-INFO
Alzheimers.gov
Website (English): https://www.alzheimers.gov/
Website (Spanish): https://www.alzheimers.gov/es
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.
Website: https://www.cancer.gov/contact/contact-center
Phone: 1-800-4-CANCER
CFPB - Managing someone else's money
Website: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/managing-someone-elses-money
Elder Justice
Find helpful resources to prevent and respond
to elder abuse.
Website: https://www.elderjustice.gov
FDA: Tips for Seniors
FDA has numerous publications with information for older people on medication use and safety.
Website: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-information-consumers/tips-seniors
Phone: 1-888-INFO-FDA, (1-888-463-6332)
Go4Life
Go4Life, an exercise and physical activity campaign from the National Institute on Aging at NIH, is designed to help adults 50+ fit exercise and physical activity into your daily life.
Website: https://go4life.nia.nih.gov/
GovBenefits.gov
Website: https://www.benefits.gov/
Guide to Long Term Care for Veterans
Website: https://www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/Guide/LongTermCare/index.asp
Healthfinder
Website: https://healthfinder.gov/
HUD
Website: https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/topics/information_for_senior_citizens
LIHEAP
Medicare.gov
Website: https://www.medicare.gov/
National Center for Elder Abuse
Website: https://ncea.acl.gov/
National Institute on Aging
Website: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health
Nursing Home Compare
Website: https://www.medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare/search.html?
Nutrition.gov
Website: https://www.nutrition.gov
The Senior Corps
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).
Website: https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/senior-corps
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.
Website: https://www.ssa.gov/
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
This site provides information on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, including eligibility and application information.
Website: https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap
Phone: 703-305-2286
Travel.State.Gov
The State Department offers travel tips and provides special tips for older Americans traveling abroad.
Website: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/older-traveler.html
Emergency Phone: 1-888-407-4747