Organizing the needs and finances for our loved ones, family members, or our own retirement can be overwhelming. The good news is that there are many helpful organizations specializing in senior issues.
Below is a list of 23 organizations dedicated to the needs of seniors — and it’s just the beginning. While many of these national organizations can refer you to agencies and businesses in your local community, you may also find useful information by searching “senior centers” for your city or town online, or in the telephone book.
If you know of other good resources for older Americans, please let us know in the comments below.
General Assistance and Information
American Association of Retired People
888-687-2277
www.aarp.org
Vantage Aging
800-554-5335
www.vantageaging.org
National Council on Aging, Inc.
571-527-3900
www.ncoa.org
National Council for Aging Care
877-664-6140
www.aginginplace.org
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
202-872-0888
www.n4a.org
Social Security Administration
800-772-1213
www.ssa.gov
American Society on Aging
800-537-9728
www.asaging.org
Eldercare Locator
800-677-1116
www.eldercare.gov
Employment
AARP’s Senior Community Service Employment Program
888-687-2277
www.aarp.org/money/careers/findingajob
Senior Job Bank
866-562-2627
www.seniorjobbank.org
Experience Works, Inc.
844-219-0060
www.experienceworks.org
National Able Network
312-832-0922
www.operationable.org
Senior Service America, Inc.
301-578-8900
www.seniorserviceamerica.org
SER-Jobs for Progress National, Inc.
469-549-3600
www.ser-national.org
Taxes
Tax Counseling for the Elderly
800-829-1040
www.irs.gov
AARP Tax-Aide
888-687-2277
www.aarp.org/taxaide
Health/Insurance
Medicare
800-633-4227
www.medicare.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
877-267-2323
www.cms.hhs.gov
Family Caregiver Alliance
800-445-8106
www.caregiver.org
Housing
Leading Age
202-783-2242
www.leadingage.org
FannieMae
800-732-6643
www.fanniemae.com
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
800-955-2232
www.hud.gov
Food
Meals on Wheels Association of America
888-998-6325
www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org
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