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Numerous elder care resources are available for those who don’t know where to look. Metro Creative Connection
ELDER CARE RESOURCES
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People want to grow
old gracefully and
maintain their independence
as long as possible.
There are many decisions
to make as well
as information to wade
through to ensure needs
are met and proper care
is received through one’s
golden years. Individuals,
caregivers and families
may fi nd that a few helping
hands along the way can
be invaluable.
Numerous elder care
resources are available
for those who don’t know
where to look. Start by researching
the National
Council on Aging (www.
ncoa.org). This is a national
leader and trusted
association that helps people
age 60 and older. The
council works with nonprofi
t organizations, governments
and businesses
to organize programs and
services at the community
level. This is a good place
to fi nd senior programs
that can help with healthy
aging — emotionally, physically
and fi nancially.
AARP (www.aarp.org)
is yet another organization
dedicated to helping
seniors. The comprehensive
AARP website offers
a host of information on
everything from senior
discounts to products to
health and other information
specifi c to seniors.
The AARP also has an affi
liated charity that works
to help low-income seniors
procure life’s necessities.
At the local level in the
United States, the federal
government has mandated
Area Agency on Aging
(www.n4a.org) facilities in
every county/city. These
agencies can provide information
on service programs
available to the seniors
in the area, as well as
fi nancial resources. These
facilities give seniors access
to volunteers who can
take seniors around by car,
and some provide mealson
wheels services.
The Administration for
Community Living (www.
acl.org) was established to
help older adults and people
of all ages with disabilities
live where they choose.
A network of communitybased
organizations helps
millions of people age in
place.
ElderCare Canada is
an advice and action consulting
service that helps
seniors with a variety of
different services. They
can offer resources on setting
up home care, fi nding
retirement residences,
moving, or navigating the
health care system.
Military veterans or
those who are/were married
to a veteran may be eligible
for various benefi ts
through the U.S. Department
of Veterans Affairs
(www.va.gov). The VA offers
health care services,
disability compensation,
burial benefi ts, and much
more.
Seniors have many different
resources at their
disposal that can help answer
questions or provide
services when the need
arises.
— Metro Creative
Connection
Where to look and what to look for
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