Elder Care Locator

Elder Care Locator

The Elder Care Locator, a service offered by the U. S. Administration on Aging offers a locator search engine where you may find services by location (your state) and search by the topic of interest.  The topics range from Alzheimer’s disease to Volunteerism.  If the topic you are looking for is not listed, you can call and speak to an Information Specialist who will assist you at 1-800-677-1116.

Services differ in every state.  But you can typically find some good information by searching the internet for Area Agencies on Aging, Department for the Aging, or simply Senior Living Services, … and then your City or State.

You may also be able to find programs or financial professionals who can offers assistance on a number of topics including Medicare and Medicaid, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, Long-term care financing and other health insurance options.

These are just a small fraction of the services offered to assist the elderly.  You can find similar services in your state by visiting the U. S. Administration on Aging (AOA) and keying in the information for your state.

Taking on the responsibility of an elderly family member or a family member in need of long-term care is nothing short of a challenge.  However the information that is available on key websites, particularly the AOA are just the resources families need to gather and assist them in creating a comfortable environment for their loved ones in the twilight of their lives.

If the Aging person was a Federal employee look into their FEHB elections.

If the elderly person has much younger beneficiaries you may want to looking at tax-advantaged distributions from that person’s Thrift Savings Plan or IRA.  Talk with a financial professional who knows about Federal benefits and is also knowledgable in medicare and elder care financial planning.

P. S. Always Remember to Share What You Know.