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Aging Resources

AARP: Nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that empowers people to choose how they live as they age, offering resources on health, employment, retirement planning and combating ageism.

Administration for Community Living: Provides information on services and programs designed to help older adults maintain their independence and thrive in their communities.

Administration on Aging (AOA): Part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, focusing on the well-being of older individuals. It provides resources on elder rights, benefits, health and long-term care services.

American Society on Aging: Focuses on enhancing the knowledge and skills of those working with older adults and their families, offering educational resources and information on ageism.

BenefitsCheckUp: Free service by the National Council on Aging that helps older adults find and enroll in various benefits programs.

Benefits.gov: Central portal for senior citizens to discover assistance programs related to health care, nutrition, employment opportunities and more.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau – Tools for Financial Security in Later Life: Provides resources to help navigate financial decisions affecting later-life security.

Eldercare Locator: Public service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with information on senior services.

National Age In Place Council: Network of professionals from the private, public and non-profit sectors who can help older adults plan for their future housing and care needs.

National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs: Support and resources for nutrition and aging services are detailed here.

National Council on Aging (NCOA): Dedicated to improving the lives of older adults with resources on financial assistance, health insurance and wellness.

National Institute on Aging (NIA): Offers a wide range of information on healthy aging, research updates and tips for living a healthier life as you age.

Nutrition and Aging Resource Center: Resource from the Administration for Community Living on nutrition for the aging population.

SeniorLiving.org: Guides on senior living options, financial planning for retirement and health care resources to help seniors make informed decisions.

Social Security Administration (SSA): Essential for understanding Social Security benefits, including retirement, disability and survivors' benefits and for estimating and applying for benefits.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA): Offers products for serving older adults with mental and substance use disorders.