Resources
Support resources for older adults and caregivers
Find trusted organizations, helplines, and public resources that can help with caregiving, benefits, safety, healthy aging, dementia support, and local services. This page is designed to make it easier to browse by need and take the next step.
Browse by category
Start with the type of help you need most. These categories group together major organizations and support services commonly used by older adults, family caregivers, and care partners.
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Government agencies
Benefits, Medicare, elder rights, long-term care information, and public service programs.
Government Resources
Eldercare Locator
Connects older adults and caregivers with local services (meals, transportation, home care) in the United States.
Website: eldercare.acl.gov
Phone: 1-800-677-1116
Administration for Community Living
Federal aging and disability resources, including caregiver support and community living programs.
Website: acl.gov
Phone: (202) 401-4634
Medicare
Coverage, enrollment, and plan information for older adults and caregivers.
Website: medicare.gov
Phone: 1-800-MEDICARE
Social Security Administration
Retirement, disability, SSI and survivor benefits information.
Website: ssa.gov
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
Center for Disease Control
Educational materials on fall prevention and home safety
Website: cdc.gov
Phone: 1‑800‑232‑4636
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Research-based health and aging information for older adults and families.
Website: nia.nih.gov
Phone: 1-800-222-2225
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Caregiver hotlines and support
Caregiver education, dementia support lines, crisis help, and family support organizations.
Caregiver Support
Alzheimer’s Association Helpline
Dementia support, care planning help, and caregiver guidance
Website: alz.org
Phone: 1-800-272-3900
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
Offers helpline, memory screening and caregiver support
Website: alzfdn.org
Phone: 1-866-232-8484
Family Caregiver Alliance
Caregiver education, fact sheets, and state by state support resources.
Website: caregiver.org
Phone: (415) 434-3388
ARCH National Respite Network
Help locating respite services
Website: archrespite.org
Phone: 703‑256‑2084
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Immediate crisis support for emotional distress, mental health emergencies, or urgent help.
Website: 988lifeline.org
Phone: 988
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Advocacy and education
AARP and other nonprofit organizations offering planning tools, articles, and practical guidance.
Aging and Advocacy
AARP
Planning tools, caregiving articles, benefits guidance, and aging-related education.
Website: aarp.org
Phone: 1-888-687-2277
National Council on Aging
Benefits help, healthy aging resources, and practical programs for older adults.
Website: ncoa.org
Phone: (571) 527-3900
Benefits Checkup
Screening tool that helps older adults identify benefits programs they may qualify for.
Website: benefitscheckup.org
Phone: 1-800-794-6559
National PACE Association
Expands, and strengthens the PACE model of care
Website: npaonline.org
Phone: (703) 535-1565
The Conversation Project
Guides for discussing goals of care and end-of-life preferences.
Website: theconversationproject.org
Phone: (617) 391‑9939
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National & Local aging services
Area Agencies on Aging, community programs, transportation help, meals, and local referrals.
Local & National Aging services
Meals on Wheels America
Local meal delivery programs searchable by zip code
Website: mealsonwheelsamerica.org
Phone: Various
Area Agencies on Aging
Local support for transportation, meals, caregiver respite, and community services.
Website: eldercare.acl.gov
Phone: 1-800-677-1116
Community senior centers
Social programs, classes, and local service referrals in many communities.
Local public health departments
Community health programs and support information that may vary by location.
Website: naccho.org/lhd-directory
Phone: Varies
211 (United Way)
Connects seniors to vital community services and support such as meals, personal care etc
Website: www.211.org
Phone: 211
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Health and Dementia Resources
Condition-specific education, memory care support, and guidance for common aging-related concerns.
Dementia Resources
Alzheimer’s Association
Education, care planning support, and dementia resources for families and caregivers.
Website: alz.org
Phone: 1-800-272-3900
National Institute of Aging
Trusted information on memory changes, dementia, caregiving, and healthy aging.
Website: nia.nih.gov
Phone: 1-800-222-2225
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Public health guidance on healthy aging, chronic conditions, and caregiver health.
Website: cdc.gov/aging
Phone: 1-800-232-4636
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Safety and Emergency help
Emergency contacts, abuse reporting resources, and support for urgent safety concerns.
Safety and emergency help
911 or local emergency services
For immediate medical emergencies or urgent safety threats.
Website:
Phone: 911
Adult Protective Services
Report suspected elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Website: napsa-now.org/help-in-your-area
Phone: Varies by state
988 Suicide and Crisis Hotlines
Immediate mental health crisis support for anyone in emotional distress.
Website: 988lifeline.org
Phone: 988
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Non-Profit and Government Prescription Drug Resources
Emergency contacts, abuse reporting resources, and support for urgent safety concerns.
Non-profit and Government Prescription Programs
Rx Outreach
Licensed nonprofit mail-order pharmacy with 1,000+ low-cost medications for many chronic conditions.
Website: rxoutreach.org
Phone: 888-796-1234
NeedyMeds
Nonprofit database for patient assistance programs, low-cost clinics, and prescription discount options.
Website: needymeds.org
Phone: 800-503-6897
Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)
National nonprofit offering case management, co-pay relief, and financial help for people with chronic or serious health conditions.
Website: patientadvocate.org
Phone: 800-532-5274
PAN Foundation
Nonprofit with disease-specific funds that may help underinsured patients pay copays and premiums.
Website: panfoundation.org
Phone: 866-316-7263
RxAssist
Nonprofit resource with a searchable database of drug manufacturer patient assistance programs by medication, company, or state.
Website: rxassist.org
Phone: 401-729-3284
NCOA BenefitsCheckUp®
Free screening tool from the National Council on Aging that helps adults 55+ find prescription assistance and other benefits.
Website: benefitscheckup.org
Phone: 800-794-6559
Medicare Extra Help (LIS)
Federal program that helps eligible Medicare Part D enrollees with limited income pay premiums, deductibles, and copays.
Website: medicare.gov
Phone: 800-633-4227
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Commercial Discount Prescription Drug Programs
Prescription card, Online pharmacies and price comparison tools offer some relief for high drug prices
Discount and Commercial Prescription Programs
Cost Plus Drugs (Mark Cuban)
Online pharmacy offering transparent pricing: drug cost + 15% markup + $5 pharmacy fee + $5 shipping. No insurance needed. Mail-order only.
Website: costplusdrugs.com
Phone: Online only
GoodRx
Free prescription discount card and comparison tool accepted at most local pharmacies. No membership or insurance required. Savings of 20–80% on many generics. Easy via app or web
Website: goodrx.com
Phone: 1-888-799-2553
SingleCare
Free savings card offering negotiated cash prices at local pharmacies. Often competes with or beats GoodRx on certain medications. No fees or eligibility requirements — just present the card.
Website: singlecare.com
Phone: 1-844-234-3057
DiRx Health
Low-cost generic pharmacy with transparent pricing and no membership fee. Designed for uninsured patients managing chronic conditions. Free shipping on all orders. Straightforward pricing model.
Website: dirxhealth.com
Phone: 1-855-347-9844
Walmart $4 Rx Program
In-store program offering $4 for a 30-day supply and $10 for a 90-day supply on hundreds of common generic medications. No membership needed. Limited to the published formulary list — not all drugs qualify.
Website: walmart.com/pharmacy
Phone: 1-800-925-6278
PharmacyChecker
Price comparison tool that verifies safe international pharmacies for expensive brand-name drugs. Helps seniors identify significant savings on medications not covered or poorly covered by insurance.
Website: pharmacychecker.com
Phone: Online Only
How to use this page
- Start with the category that best matches your immediate need.
- Use national organizations for broad guidance and local agencies for nearby services.
- For product decisions, compare related reviews and buying guides on AgingWell.
- Always confirm eligibility, hours, and service details directly with the organization.
How to use Prescription Drug Programs
- Check nonprofit programs first. If you or your loved one is on a fixed income or uninsured, Rx Outreach and Medicare Extra Help should be your starting point.
- Use NeedyMeds or BenefitsCheckUp to search multiple programs at once. These tools do the legwork — one search can surface dozens of programs you may qualify for.
- Keep a discount card as a backup. Even if you have insurance, GoodRx or SingleCare often beats your copay for common generics. Show the card at the pharmacy counter.
- Ask your doctor’s office. Many practices have a social worker or patient advocate on staff who knows which programs apply to your specific medications and income level.
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