Information for Consumers

Grantee: National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
Contact: eldercarelocator@n4a.org or 1-800-677-1116
Website: http://eldercare.gov
Audience: older adults and their caregivers
Summary: The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide call center and website that connects older Americans and their caregivers with information on senior services in their area.

Hosted by: The Department of Health and Human Services
Contact: aoainfo@aoa.hhs.gov
Website: http://longtermcare.gov
Audience: Public
Summary: This website is designed to provide information and resources to assist individuals and their families to plan for future long-term care needs.

Grantee: Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association
Contact: 1-800-272-3900 or http://www.alz.org
Website: http://www.alz.org
Audience: The audience is persons with Alzheimer’s disease, their family members and informal caregivers. The National Alzheimer’s Call Center is available to people in all U.S. States and territories, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to provide expert advice, care consultation and information and referrals nationwide, at the national and local levels, regarding Alzheimer’s disease.
Summary: Through the National Alzheimer’s Call Center, the Administration on Aging funds the operation of a national information and counseling service for persons with Alzheimer’s disease, their family members and informal caregivers. The National Alzheimer’s Call Center is available to people in all U.S. States and territories, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to provide expert advice, care consultation and information and referrals nationwide, at the national and local levels, regarding Alzheimer’s disease. Trained professional customer service staff and masters degree social workers are available at all times.

Last Modified: 10/28/2011 7:24:42 AM