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Aging Issues Resource Directory
AARP
601 E Street, NW
Washington DC 20049
Telephone: 1-888-OUR-AARP (687-2277) (toll-free)
AARP is a nonprofit organization that advocates for older Americans' health, rights, and life choices. Local chapters provide information and services on crime prevention, consumer protection, and income tax preparation. Members can join group health, auto, life, and home insurance programs, investment plans, or a discount mail-order pharmacy service. The AgeLine database, available on CD-ROM, contains extensive resources on issues of concern to older people. Publications are available on housing, health, exercise, retirement planning, money management, leisure, and travel.
http://www.aarp.org/bulletin/yourlife/state_by_state_transportation.html
AARP - State and Transportation Guide
AARP offers this "State-by-State Guide to Transportation Assistance" on its Web site. Transportation programs help people get rides for essential trips, such as medical appointments, business errands, shopping and other activities. Transportation services vary among communities. Services may be provided by urban and rural transit systems, human service organizations, churches and other providers.
http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors.shtml
Access America for Seniors
U.S. General Services Administration
Office of Citizen Services and Communications, Suite G-142
1800 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20405
Telephone: 800-333-4636
Official information and services from the U.S. government
Administration on Aging (AoA)
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Washington DC 20201
Telephone: Public Inquiries: 202-619-0724 Eldercare Locator: 1-800-677-1116 (toll-free)
Fax: 202-357-3555
Working in close partnership with its sister agencies in DHHS, the AoA is the Federal agency dedicated to policy development, planning and the delivery of supportive home-and community-based services to older persons and their caregivers. The AoA works through the national aging network of State and Area Agencies on Aging, Tribal and Native organizations, and thousands of service providers, adult care centers, caregivers, and volunteers.
Related State Resources: State Agencies on Aging
Ageless Design
3197 Trout Place Road
Cumming, GA 30041
Telephone: 1-800-752-3238 (toll-free)
Ageless Design offers consultation services, architectural design review, books, articles, brochures, pamphlets, and audiotapes for those caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease.
Age Net
5976 Executive Drive, Suite B
Madison, WI 53719
Telephone: 888-405-4242
Fax: 608-256-3944
Solutions for better aging
Age Wise Living
110 E. 57th Street
Suite 16E
New York, NY 10022
Telephone: (646) 521-0737
Eldercare issues resolved by choice, not crisis. Expert on issues affecting seniors and their families
Alliance for Aging Research
2021 K Street, NW, Suite 305
Washington, DC 20006
Telephone: 202-293-2856
Fax: 202-785-8574
Nation’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and accelerating the pace of medical discoveries to vastly improve the universal human experience of aging and health.
http://www.retiredamericans.org/
Alliance for Retired Americans
815 16th Street, NW Fourth Floor
Washington, DC 20006
Telephone: 202-637-5399
Protects the health and economic security of seniors, strengthens families and builds safe and thriving communities.
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA)
2519 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington DC 20008-1520
Telephone: 202-783-2242
Fax: 202-783-2255
AAHSA is a national, nonprofit organization providing older people with services and information on housing, health care, and community involvement. Visit the AAHSA website for information for seniors and caregivers.
American Bar Association (ABA)
Commission on Law and Aging
Washington DC 20005
Telephone: 202-662-8690
Fax: 202-662-8698
The Commission examines and responds to law-related needs of older people. It makes referrals and maintains a listing of legal aid offices where older people can get free or low-cost legal assistance. The Commission's website lists available publications and videos.
American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR)
50 West 39th Street, 16th Floor
New York NY 10018
Telephone: 212-703-9977; 1-888-582-2327 (toll-free)
Fax: 212-997-0330
AFAR is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting basic aging research. AFAR funds a wide variety of cutting-edge research on the aging process and age- related diseases. Visit the website for a list of free publications.
American Society on Aging (ASA)
833 Market Street, Suite 511
San Francisco CA 94103
Telephone: 1-800-537-9728 (toll-free) 415-974-9600
Fax: 415-974-0300
ASA is a nonprofit organization providing information about medical and social practice, research, and policy pertinent to the health of older people. Membership and subscriptions to Generations, a quarterly journal, and Aging Today, the Society's bimonthly news magazine, are available to the public. A catalog of books for sale and other educational materials is available on the website.
Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE)
1030 15th Street, NW, Suite 240
Washington DC 20005
Telephone: 202-289-9806
Fax: 202-289-9824
AGHE's members are organizations and institutions of higher education. Through conferences, publications, technical assistance, research studies, and consultation with policymakers, AGHE, an educational unit of the Gerontological Society of America, seeks to advance gerontology as a field of study at institutions of higher education.
B'nai B'rith
2020 K St, NW, 7th Floor
Washington DC 20006
Telephone: 202-857-6600
Fax: 202-857-1099
B'nai B'rith is the world's oldest and largest Jewish service organization, providing community service, education, and advocacy. It’s Center for Senior Housing and Services sponsors housing and travel for senior citizens. A list of publications is available.
http://www.beverlyfoundation.org/
Beverly Foundation
566 El Dorado St., #100
Pasadena CA 91101
Telephone: 626-792-2292
Fax: 626-792-6117
The Foundation focuses on mobility and transportation for older people within the community, service delivery within home and institutional settings, and overall life enrichment. It engages in research and education projects and provides information for professionals and caregivers.
Brookdale Center on Aging (BCOA) of Hunter College
425 East 25th St., 13th Floor North
New York NY 10010-2590
Telephone: 212-481-3780
Fax: 212-481-3791
BCOA sponsors a variety of programs including the Institute on Law and Rights of Older Adults which fights for grandparent rights. Other programs focus on elder care services, guardianship, caregiving, Medicare, intergenerational activities, and Alzheimer's disease. Contact BCOA about publications (some available in Spanish) including Senior Rights Reporter, Benefits Checklist for Seniors, Help for Seniors, and Help for Grandparent Caregivers, which are for sale.
Captioned Media Program (CMP)
National Association of the Deaf (NAD)
Spartanburg SC 29307
Telephone: 1-800-237-6213 (toll-free) 864-585-1778
Fax: 1-800-538-5636 864-585-2611
CMP is a free video lending program funded by the Department of Education and administered by NAD. CMP provides open-captioned videos (i.e., they display English text with any TV/VCR). Videos are available for deaf or hard of hearing Americans, their parents, families, teachers, counselors, interpreters, or others. CMP has a wide variety of videos ranging from travel to classic movies; from sign language to hobbies.
Census Bureau
4700 Silver Hill Rd.
Washington DC 20233
The Census Bureau, part of the Federal Government, collects and provides timely, relevant, and quality data about the people and economy of the US. Contact the Census Bureau for age-related data and statistics about the older populations in the United States.
Center for Social Gerontology (TCSG)
2307 Shelby Avenue
Ann Arbor MI 48103
Telephone: 734-665-1126
Fax: 734-665-2071
TCSG is a nonprofit research, training, and social policy organization. Particular attention is focused on law and aging, tobacco use and older people, guardianship service providers, and adult guardianship. Contact the Center for information on publications, videos, training, and technical assistance.
Center for the Advancement of State Community Services Programs (CASCSP)
National Association of State Units on Aging (NASUA)
Washington DC 20005
Telephone: 202-898-2578
Fax: 202-898-2583
The Center, part of NASUA, provides information and support for community-based care for older people. The Center also helps State and Area Agencies on Aging design, develop, and manage these care systems and develop State policies. A list of publications and materials on long-term and community-based care is available.
http://www.centerforthestudyofaging-albany.org
Center for the Study of Aging/International Association of Physical Activity, Aging and Sports (IAPAAS)
706 Madison Avenue
Albany NY 12208
Telephone: 518-465-6927
Fax: 518-462-1339
The Center is a free-standing, nonprofit organization promoting research, education, and training in the field of aging. IAPAAS is the Center's membership division. It organizes programs on health, fitness, prevention, and aging. Contact the Center for a list of publications and information about the quarterly newsletter, Lifelong Health and Fitness.
http://www.caps4caregivers.org/
Children of Aging Parents
PO Box 157
Richboro, PA 18954
Children of Aging Parents is a nonprofit, charitable organization whose mission is to assist the nation's nearly 54 million caregivers of the elderly or chronically ill with reliable information, referrals and support, and to heighten public awareness that the health of the family caregivers is essential to ensure quality care of the nation's growing elderly population.
http://www.nationalservice.org/
Corporation for National Service (CNS)
1201 New York Avenue, NW
Washington DC 20525
Telephone: 1-800-424-8867 (toll-free) 202-606-5000
Fax: 202-565-2791
CNS oversees volunteer community enhancement programs including: the National Senior Services Corps (a network of Federally-supported programs helping older people get involved in community service); the Foster Grandparent Program (encouraging older people to work with children with special needs); and the Senior Companion Program (volunteers assisting older people with special needs in hospitals, social service agencies, or home health care agencies). Contact CNS for pamphlets, brochures, fact sheets, and program handbooks.
Council of Better Business Bureaus (CBBB)
4200 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 800
Arlington VA 22203
Telephone: 703-276-0100
Fax: 703-525-8277
CBBB is a national organization promoting ethical practices between business and the public. Local BBBs can offer consumers help resolving complaints against companies. Publications include the Tips On series and booklets with advice on how to make wise buying decisions on a broad range of products and services.
Department of Labor (DOL)
200 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington DC 20210
Telephone: 202-693-4650 1-866-4-USA-DOL (4-872-365)
Fax: 202-693-4674
DOL, part of the Federal Government, protects workers' rights. Contact DOL for information and assistance on pensions, employment, wages, discrimination, and occupational safety. The Senior Community Service Employment Program helps low-income older people through part-time employment and job training. The website includes links to information for employers, employees, and job seekers.
Department of Transportation (DOT)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Washington DC 20590
Telephone: 1-888-327-4236 (toll-free)
The NHTSA is responsible for reducing deaths, injuries, and economic losses resulting from car accidents. It sets standards, investigates safety defects, and conducts research on driver behavior. Contact NHTSA for information on older drivers.
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Office of Public Affairs
Washington DC 20420
Telephone: 1-800-827-1000 (toll-free) TTY 1-800-829-4833 (toll-free)
The VA, part of the Federal Government, provides benefits for eligible veterans and their families in outpatient clinics, medical centers, and nursing homes across the US. Contact the VA for information and publications on service locations and benefits, including comprehensive medical and dental care, other insurance benefits, vocational rehabilitation compensation, and pension.
Elder Care Team
Telephone: (972) 395-7823
Your guide through the eldercare maze
Elder Rage
Publisher: Impressive Press
3141 Michelson Drive, Suite 606
Irvine, CA 92612-5670
Telephone: (949) 975-1012
Fax: (949) 975-1013
A book on how to survive caring for elder parents
Elder Transitions
E-mail: contact@elder-transitions.com
Knowledge, insight and resources for lifestyle and aging transitions – with a focus on the search for senior housing
Eldercare Initiative in Consumer Law (EICL)
National Consumer Law Center, Inc. (NCLC)
Boston MA 02110
Telephone: 617-542-8010
Fax: 617-542-8028
The Initiative provides assistance on legal issues of older people. The EICL conducts regional and national legal workshops focusing on aging issues, including threats to loss of shelter and financial exploitation. Contact the Initiative for publications and references.
http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare/Public/Home.asp
Eldercare Locator
Telephone: 1-800-677-1116
The Eldercare Locator is the first step to finding resources for older adults in any U.S. community.
Elderhostel
11 Avenue de Lafayette
Boston MA 02111
Telephone: 1-877-426-8056 (toll-free) 1-800-454-5768 (toll-free)
Fax: 1-877-426-2166 (toll-free)
Elderhostel is a nonprofit organization providing educational travel programs to people over age 55. Their catalog, published 10 times a year, lists thousands of national and international programs.
Elderweb
1305 Chadwick Drive
Normal IL 61761
Telephone: 309-451-3319
Fax: 866-422-8995
Elderweb is a research website for older people, professionals, and families seeking information on elder care and long-term care. Visit Elderweb for news and information on legal, financial, medical, and housing issues for older people and provides links to other websites.
Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA)
Department of Labor
Washington DC 20210
Telephone: 215-861-5300 866-444-3272 (toll-free)
EBSA, part of the Federal Government, protects the integrity of private pension, health, and other employee benefits plans. The Administration assists workers in obtaining inappropriately denied benefits. Contact EBSA for assistance with technical questions and publications on topics such as pension and health care benefits, 401(k) and cash balance plans, planning for retirement, simplified employee pensions, and retiree health benefits. Most publications are also found on the website.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Ariel Rios Building 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington DC 20460
Telephone: 1-800-490-9198 (toll-free) (publications)
EPA, part of the Federal Government, is responsible for controlling environmental pollution. The PIC provides non-technical information about environmental issues such as clean air, clean water, pesticides, radon, and pollution. EPA's website has links to other health and environment-related websites. The toll-free number offers printed and audiovisual information on environmental issues.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
1801 L Street, NW
Washington DC 20507
Telephone: 1-800-669-3362 (toll-free) (publications) 202-663-4900 (headquarters) 1-800-669-4000 (nearest field office)
The EEOC, part of the Federal Government, promotes equal opportunity in employment. It enforces the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), conducts investigations, makes determinations, and effects reconciliations in age discrimination actions. Contact EEOC for information and referrals.
http://www.experienceworks.org/
Experience Works (formerly Green Thumb, Inc.)
2200 Clarendon Blvd., Suite 1000
Arlington VA 22201
Telephone: 703-522-7272 1-866-EXP-WRKS (1-866-397-9757) (toll-free)
Fax: 703-522-0141
EW is a national, nonprofit organization helping older, low-income workers train for and find work, particularly in rural areas. EW's Senior Community Service Employment Program, funded by the Department of Labor, provides training, work experience, educational opportunities, and placement in community service jobs. The Geezer.com website has information to help seniors supplement their income, launch new businesses, and market their handcrafted goods. Contact EW for a fact sheet and list of publications.
Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC)
PO Box 100
Pueblo CO 81002
Telephone: 1-800-FED-INFO 1-888-878-3256 (toll-free) (for free printed copies)
Fax: 719-948-9724
FCIC, part of the Federal Government, distributes a wide range of consumer-oriented publications from many Federal agencies. The Consumer Information Catalog lists more than 200 publications on topics ranging from health and housing to food and nutrition; from money management to employment. The National Contact Center answers questions and provides referral information on Federal programs, benefits, and services.
Federal Interagency Forum on Aging Related Statistics
This updated report provides the latest data on the 37 key indicators selected by the Forum for its 2004 report to portray aspects of the lives of older Americans and their families. It is divided into five subject areas: population, economics, health status, health risks and behaviors, and health care
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
CRC-240
Washington DC 20580
Telephone: 1-877-FTC-HELP (382-4357) (toll-free) 202-326-2222 (General Information Locator)
FTC, part of the Federal Government, regulates trade and protects consumers from unfair and deceptive business practices. Its consumer protection programs include truth in advertising, packaging and labeling of products, product reliability, direct mail advertising, and nursing home business practices. Publications are available on refinancing a home, collecting a debt, buying a used car, and finding out credit history.
http://www.generationsonline.com/
Generations Online
108 Ralston House
Philadelphia PA 19104
Telephone: 215-222-6400
Fax: 215-222-6401
Generations Online is a nonprofit website offering resources for older people unfamiliar with computers or the Internet. Generations Online provides self-training software for senior centers, libraries, retirement homes, and other locations for a one-time fee. The program is free for seniors. Its feature, Memories, links older people with school children for cultural, experiential, and personal exchanges on aging.
Generations Together (GT)
Sally Newman
Pittsburgh PA 15260
Telephone: 412-648-7155
Fax: 412-624-4810
GT promotes mutually beneficial interaction between young and old through community outreach, education, research, and dissemination of knowledge. GT develops, supports, and studies intergenerational programs and related issues. GT sponsors the annual International Intergenerational Training Institute, which furthers collaboration between generations in workshops and resource development. Contact GT for a catalog of publications.
Gerontological Society of America (GSA)
1030 15th Street, NW, Suite 250
Washington DC 20005
Telephone: 202-842-1275
Fax: 202-842-1150
GSA is a professional organization providing information, advocacy, and support for research into the study of aging. GSA has a database of information on biological and social aspects of aging, links to aging information resources, and referrals to researchers and specialists in gerontology. GSA distributes publications on a variety of aging-related topics.
Go60.com
Seniors aging well, wisely and successfully; helping seniors improve with age
Gray Panthers (GP)
1612 K Street, NW, Suite 300
Washington DC 20006
Telephone: 1-800-280-5362 (toll-free) 202-737-6637
Fax: 202-737-1160
Gray Panthers is a national advocacy organization of activists concentrating on social and economic issues. Local chapters organize intergenerational groups to address issues including universal health care, Medicare, preserving Social Security, affordable housing, and discrimination. Contact the national office for referrals to chapters, information on issues, links to resources for older people, and a list of publications.
Japanese American Citizens League (JACL)
National Headquarters
San Francisco CA 94115
Telephone: 415-921-5225
Fax: 415-931-4671
JACL is a nonprofit educational organization fighting discrimination against Japanese Americans and their families by providing information, education, and advocacy. Contact JACL for assistance to retired people and information on programs on equal rights, racial violence, immigration, and fair employment. Pacific Citizen, a weekly newspaper, and other publications are available.
Kansas Geriatric Education Center (KS-GEC)
Center on Aging
Kansas City KS 66160-7177
Telephone: 913-588-1549
Fax: 913-588-1201
KS-GEC provides information and support for developing community-based, long-term care for rural older people. The Center works closely with State and Area Agencies on Aging. Contact the Center for a list of publications.
Legal Counsel for the Elderly (LCE)
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
Washington DC 20049
Telephone: 202-434-2120 1-888-OUR-AARP (687-2277) (toll-free)
Fax: 202-434-6464
LCE, part of AARP, works to expand the availability of legal services to older people and to enhance the quality of those services. The National Volunteer Lawyers Project matches legal cases affecting large numbers of older people with volunteer law firms. The Senior Lawyers Project tests ways retired lawyers can provide free legal services to older people in need. The National Elderlaw Studies Program provides individual home study courses as well as a paralegal certificate from the Department of Agriculture Graduate School. Publications are available.
Legal Services for the Elderly (LSE)
130 West 42nd Street, 17th Floor
New York NY 10036
Telephone: 212-391-0120
Fax: 212-719-1939
LSE is an advisory center for lawyers specializing in legal problems of older people. While LSE does not provide direct services to clients, staff lawyers offer advice and write memoranda and briefs to lawyers who serve older clients on issues including Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, disability, voluntary and involuntary commitment, age discrimination, pensions, rent-increase exemptions for older people, and nursing home care. A list of publications is available.
http://www.littlebrothers.org/
Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly
28 E Jackson Blvd, Suite 405
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: (312) 786-1032
Fax: (312) 786-1067
Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly (LBFE) is a national network of non-profit, volunteer-based organizations committed to relieving isolation and loneliness among the elderly. We offer to people of good will the opportunity to join the elderly in friendship and celebration of life.
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/liheap
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program - National Energy Assistance Referral Hotline
Telephone: 1-866-674-6327 (toll-free)
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a Federally-funded program that helps low-income households with home energy bills. LIHEAP can help in both winter and summer to reduce the risk of health and safety problems. The Federal Government does not provide direct energy assistance to the public. Instead, LIHEAP operates in the 50 States, the District of Columbia, within Indian tribes or tribal organizations, and the U.S. territories.
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (NAELA)
1604 North Country Club Road
Tucson AZ 85716
Telephone: 520-881-4005
Fax: 520-325-7925
NAELA is a nonprofit association assisting lawyers, bar associations, and others who work with older people and their families. Contact NAELA for information on lawyers specializing in issues pertinent to older people, resources to legal information, assistance, and education. A list of publications is available.
National Area Agencies on Aging
1730 Rhode Island Avenue, Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: 202-872-0888
Fax: 202-872-0057
National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA)
1511 3rd Avenue, Suite 914
Seattle WA 98101
Telephone: 206-624-1221 1-800-33-NAPCA (1-800-33-62722) (toll-free)
Fax: 206-624-1023
NAPCA is a nonprofit agency dedicated to serving aging Asian and Pacific Islanders. It offers employment programs, multilingual community forums and health care education. The Center works with elders, policy makers, program administrators, and community leaders. Publications include a newsletter and translated health care materials.
National Association for Hispanic Elderly (Asociaci¢n Nacional Por Personas Mayores)
234 East Colorado Boulevard, Suite 300
Pasadena CA 91101
Telephone: 626-564-1988
Fax: 626-564-2659
The Association is a national, private, nonprofit organization providing a variety of services for older Hispanic people. Resources include a national Hispanic research center, research and consultation for organizations seeking to reach older Spanish-speaking people, and dissemination of written and audiovisual materials in English and Spanish. The Association administers Project AYUDA, a program providing employment counseling and placement services.
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A)
1730 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Suite 1200
Washington DC 20036
Telephone: 1-800-677-1116 (toll-free) (Eldercare Locator) 202-872-0888
Fax: 202-872-0057
N4A is the umbrella organization for the AoA-funded Area Agencies on Aging. It also represents the interests of Title VI Native American aging programs. The Association administers the AoA-sponsored Eldercare Locator, a toll-free number linking older adults and their family members with local aging resources. N4A publishes the National Directory for Eldercare Information and Referral.
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM)
1604 North Country Club Road
Tucson AZ 85716
Telephone: 520-881-8008
Fax: 520-325-7925
NAPGCM is a nonprofit organization representing the interests of elder care practitioners and advocating for older peoples' independence, autonomy, and quality of health care. Contact NAPGCM for resources, referrals to local Association chapters, and information on counseling and treatment programs. Publications and referrals to professional care managers are available through the website.
National Association of State Units on Aging (NASUA)
1201 15th St, NW, Suite 350
Washington DC 20005
Telephone: 202-898-2578
Fax: 202-898-2583
NASUA is a public-interest organization providing information, assistance, and advocacy on behalf of older people. Contact NASUA for information on rights of older people, health care and social services regulations, and referrals to lawyers specializing in elder law and aging issues. Publications are available on topics such as the Older Americans Act, long-term care, older worker issues, elder abuse, and nutrition programs. The Association cooperates in administering the Eldercare Locator, AoA's toll-free information service.
National Bar Association (NBA)
1225 11th Street, NW
Washington DC 20001
Telephone: 202-842-3900
Fax: 202-289-6170
NBA uses its national membership, statewide minority bar programs, minority law students, minority bar group alliances, and private attorneys, to form links with community groups providing legal assistance to low- income, minority older people. Publications include Saving The Home and Defending Against Fraud and Scams, a resource book on second mortgages.
National Caucus and Center on Black Aged, Inc. (NCBA)
1220 L Street, NW, Suite 800
Washington DC 20005
Telephone: 202-637-8400
Fax: 202-347-0895
NCBA is a national, nonprofit organization providing health and social service information, advocacy, and assistance to African Americans and low-income older people. Contact NCBA for information on its local chapters and programs including senior employment and training, housing, health promotion, and advocacy.
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/agingact.htm
National Center for Health Statistics Aging Activities
On our site you will find tables on trends in the health of older Americans showing data by age, sex, race and Hispanic origin.
National Center on Poverty Law, Inc. (NCPL)
50 East Washington Street, Suite 500
Chicago IL 60602
Telephone: 312-263-3830 Available between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM (Mon-Fri) Central
Fax: 312-263-3846
NCPL is a professional organization advocating for low-income people and providing assistance, resources, and information on poverty law. Contact NCPL for referrals to poverty law specialists, program information on welfare, work force, housing, and community development. Publications are available on topics such as grandparents' visitation, access to home health care for older people, protecting older homeowners from refinancing scams, and the needs of multigenerational low-income families.
National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSSM)
10 G Street, NE, Suite 600
Washington DC 20004
Telephone: 1-800-966-1935 (toll-free) 202-216-0420
Fax: 202-216-0451
NCPSSM, an advocacy and education membership organization, works to protect and enhance Federal programs vital to seniors' health and economic well-being. Contact NCPSSM for details on membership as well as information on seniors' rights, Medicare, Social Security, long-term care, and disability issues. Free informational brochures are available.
http://www.natlconsumersleague.org/
National Consumer's League (NCL)
1701 K Street, NW, Suite 1200
Washington DC 20006
Telephone: 1-800-876-7060 (toll-free) (National Fraud Information Center- NFIC)
Fax: 202-835-0747
NCL is a private, nonprofit advocacy group representing consumers on marketplace and workplace issues, providing government, businesses, and other organizations with consumer's perspectives on social issues. Contact the NCL for information on topics such as privacy, consumer credit, food safety, and drug safety. NFIC supports victims of telemarketing and Internet fraud, and informs law enforcement of fraud cases. Publications are available.
National Council Against Health Fraud (NCAHF)
119 Foster Street
Peabody MA 01960
Telephone: 978-532-9383
Fax: 978-532-9450
NCAHF is a nonprofit agency that provides a website listing reliable sources of health information on the Internet. Contact the Council for information on health fraud, misinformation, and quackery, or to report fraud and investigate health claims by companies or organizations. NCAHF provides information on legitimate health groups, sponsors discussion groups that evaluate new health organizations, and suggests alternative medical techniques. A free weekly email newsletter is available online.
National Council of La Raza (NCLR)
Raul Yzaguirre Building 1126 16th St., NW
Washington DC 20036
Telephone: 202-785-1670
Fax: 202-776-1794
NCLR is a private, nonprofit organization established to reduce poverty and discrimination, and improve opportunities for Hispanics. NCLR health programs develop culturally-relevant, bilingual health education and promotional materials. The Hispanic Health Project works to lower the incidence of a variety of preventable conditions.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
P.O. Box 161810
Austin TX 78716
Telephone: 1-800-799-7233 (toll-free)
The National Domestic Violence Hotline, open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, provides crisis intervention, information about domestic violence, and referrals to local service providers to victims of domestic violence and those calling on their behalf. The Hotline provides information on such topics as domestic violence, sexual assault, battering intervention and prevention programs, and the criminal justice system.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
400 Seventh Street, SW
Washington DC 20590
Telephone: 1-888-327-4236 (toll-free)
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, part of the US Department of Transportation, is responsible for monitoring safety defects in motor vehicles; helping States and local communities reduce the threat of drunk drivers; promoting the use of safety belts, child safety seats and air bags; and providing consumer information on motor vehicle safety topics. NHTSA has a toll-free Auto Safety Hotline, 888-327-4236, to provide recall information; receive motor vehicle safety complaints; and furnish consumers with a wide range of information on auto safety.
National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCoA)
1341 Connecticut Avenue 4th Floor, Suite 4.2
Washington DC 20036
Telephone: 202-429-0787
Fax: 202-429-0789
NHCoA is a national organization providing advocacy, education, and information for older Hispanic people. Contact the Council for facts and resources on health, employment, housing, strengthening families, and building communities, as well as referrals to local Council chapters. Publications in English and Spanish are available.
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Bethesda MD 20892
Telephone: 301-402-0911
Fax: 301-402-2218
NHGRI, part of NIH, coordinates the Human Genome Project, an international research effort to characterize the genetic makeup (genomes) of human and selected model organisms through complete mapping and sequencing of their DNA.
National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA)
10501 Montgomery Boulevard, NE, Suite 210
Albuquerque NM 87111-3846
Telephone: 505-292-2001
Fax: 505-292-1922
NICOA provides services, advocacy, and information on aging issues for older American Indian and Alaska Native people. Contact NICOA for information about its resources and support groups serving the national Indian community, and NICOA's clearinghouse for issues affecting older Indian people. Publications are available, including the newsletter Elder Voices.
National Information and Referral Support Center (NIRSC)
1225 I Street, NW, Suite 725
Washington DC 20005-3914
Telephone: 202-898-2578
Fax: 202-898-2583
NIRSC provides technical assistance, consultation, and training to State and Area Agencies on Aging and to local information and referral providers funded under the Older Americans Act. Contact the Center for referrals, resources, and information on how to locate services for older people. A list of Center publications is available.
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/home.htm
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Research Triangle Park NC 27709
Telephone: 919-541-3345
NIEHS, part of NIH, conducts and supports research on potential environmental contributors to human illnesses and dysfunction, including asthma, Alzheimer's, bronchitis, cancer, lead poisoning, Parkinson's and other chronic diseases. NIEHS also studies variable human susceptibilities to these environmental factors. The National Toxicology Program, headquartered at NIEHS, tests natural and man-made chemicals for safety.
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Office of Science Policy and Public Liaison
Bethesda MD 20892-2178
Telephone: 301-496-0207
Fax: 301-480-8845
NINR, part of NIH, conducts and supports basic and clinical research to establish a scientific basis for the care of individuals across the life span. Studies addressed by nurse researchers include the management of chronic diseases, health disparities, improving palliative end-of-life care, and telehealth technology.
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Bethesda MD 20892-2292
Telephone: 800-222-2225
Fax: 301-496-1072
NIA, part of NIH, conducts and supports biomedical, social, and behavioral research on aging processes, disease, and the special problems and needs of older people. NIA develops and disseminates publications on topics such as the biology of aging, exercise, doctor/patient communication, and menopause. The Institute produces the Age Pages - a series of fact sheets for consumers on a wide range of subjects including nutrition, medications, forgetfulness, sleep, driving, and long- term care. Information, publications, referrals, resource lists, and database searches on Alzheimer's disease are available through the Institute-funded ADEAR Center.
National Interfaith Coalition on Aging (NICA)
National Council on Aging (NCOA)
Washington DC 20024
Telephone: 1-800-424-9046 (toll-free) 202-479-1200
Fax: 202-479-0735
The Coalition, a constituent unit of NCOA, consists of individuals and organizations of various faiths concerned with issues of religion, spirituality, and aging. NICA provides networking opportunities and educational programs.
National Legal Support for Elderly People with Mental Disabilities Project
Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
Washington DC 20005-5002
Telephone: 202-467-5730
Fax: 202-223-0409
The Project focuses on legal issues of older people, training legal aid lawyers, organizing workshops, and providing information on legal issues facing older people with mental disabilities. Contact the Project for publications on disability rights for older people.
National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA)
510 King Street, Suite 424
Alexandria VA 23314
Telephone: 703-535-NOVA (6682) 800-TRY-NOVA (information and referrals for victims of crime and disaster)
Fax: 703-535-5500
NOVA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving services to survivors of violent crimes or disasters. NOVA offers a toll-free, 24-hour crisis counseling hotline that refers victims to support services throughout the country. NOVA provides a list of publications on subjects, including older crime victims, victim assistance, and victim rights.
http://www.brandeis.edu/heller/national/
National Policy and Resource Center on Women and Aging (NPRCWA)
The Heller School for Social Policy and Management
Waltham MA 02454-9110
Telephone: 1-800-929-1995 (toll-free) 781-736-3866
Fax: 781-736-3865
NPRCWA focuses on older women's issues and provides policy analysis, research, and assistance to the network of Administration on Aging- funded State and Area Agencies on Aging. The Center provides information and publications on women's health, caregiving, income security, and housing as well as prevention of crime and violence toward older women.
National Resource and Information Center (NRIC)
Women's Bureau (WB)
Washington DC 20210
Telephone: 1-800-827-5335 (toll-free) 202-693-6710
Fax: 202-693-6725
NRIC, funded by the WB, provides information on issues of concern to working women, their families, and employers. Contact NRIC for facts on programs such as the Fair Pay Clearinghouse, which provides updates on efforts to identify and eliminate sexism, ageism, racism, and other forms of workplace discrimination. Single copies of publications, including Work and Elder Care and Hiring Someone to Work in Your Home, are available free.
http://www.med.und.nodak.edu/depts/rural/nrcnaa
National Resource Center on Native American Aging (NRCNAA)
PO Box 9037
Grand Forks ND 58202-9037
Telephone: 701-777-3848
Fax: 701-777-6779
The Resource Center, funded by the Administration on Aging, provides support, advocacy, and information for older Native Americans, including American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. Contact the Center for legal information and references, geriatric leadership training, cultural awareness, and a variety of publications.
National Resource Center on Supportive Housing & Home Modifications
USC Andrus Gerontology Center
Los Angeles CA 90089-0191
Telephone: 213-740-1364
Fax: 213-740-7069
The Center is funded in association with The Archstone Foundation and The California Endowment. Contact the Center for information on government- assisted housing, assisted living policies, home modifications for older people, training and education courses, and technical assistance. Publications and fact sheets are available.
National Self-Help Clearinghouse (NSHC)
Graduate School and University Center of the City University of New York
New York NY 10016-4309
Telephone: 212-817-1822
Fax: 212-817-1561
NSHC collects and distributes information about support and self-help groups nationwide. Contact NSHC for publications or referrals to self-help groups, helping networks, and support systems.
National Senior Citizens Law Center (NSCLC)
1101 14th Street, NW, Suite 400
Washington DC 20005
Telephone: 202-289-6976
Fax: 202-289-7224
NSCLC offers assistance to Legal Aid Offices and private lawyers working on behalf of low-income older and disabled people. The Center does not accept individual clients but acts as a clearinghouse of information on legal problems such as age discrimination, Social Security, pension plans, Medicaid, Medicare, nursing homes, and protective services.
http://www.nationalseniorgames.org
National Senior Games Association (NSGA)
P.O. Box 82059
Baton Rouge LA 70884-2059
Telephone: 225-766-6800
Fax: 225-766-9115
NSGA is a nonprofit organization promoting healthy lifestyles for older people through education, fitness, and sports. Its website announces Association events and activities and offers videotapes of group activities.
National Urban League, Inc.
120 Wall Street, 8th Floor
New York NY 10005
Telephone: 212-558-5300
Fax: 212-344-5332
The Urban League is a nonprofit, community service organization helping older African Americans through advocacy and service programs which include health awareness, nutrition, housing, and intergenerational activities. Contact the League for information about its Seniors in Community Service Program, which provides training and part-time employment to low-income, older people. The Health Promotion Project helps local groups plan and carry out disease prevention activities in communities nationwide. Newsletters and bulletins are available.
Older Women's League (OWL)
3300 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 218
Arlington VA 22201
Telephone: 1-800-TAKE-OWL (825-3695) (toll-free) 703-812-7990
Fax: 703-812-0687
OWL is a national organization advocating for the special concerns of older women. OWL helped develop the Campaign for Women's Health and the Women's Pension Policy Consortium. Contact OWL's 24-hour PowerLine for information about legal and political activity related to health care, access to housing, economic security, individual rights, and violence against women and older people. OWL newsletters are available.
Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA)
1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 601
Washington DC 20036
Telephone: 202-223-5500
Fax: 202-296-0540
OCA advocates for the rights of Chinese Americans. Contact OCA for referrals to legal specialists and legislative information on age discrimination, education, and employment opportunities for Chinese Americans, as well as access to health care and Social Security. OCA also publishes a national directory of Asian and Pacific American organizations.
Pension Rights Center (PRC)
1350 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 206
Washington DC 20036
PRC's Legal Outreach Program advocates for the pension rights of workers, retirees, and their families. Contact the PRC for referrals to pension attorneys or for publications on pension law, divorce, Federal retirement plans, self-help guides on pension problems, or pension plan handbooks. Spanish language resources are also available.
Project Aliento
National Association for Hispanic Elderly (Asociación Nacional Pro Personas Mayores)
Pasadena CA 91101
Telephone: 626-564-1988
Fax: 626-564-2659
Project Aliento works to make the Administration on Aging-funded network of State and Area Agencies on Aging accessible to older Hispanic people and their families. Contact Project Aliento for information, publications, and videos about community care and in-home support issues, as well as links to the formal aging network. Publications are available in English and Spanish.
http://www.selfreliancefoundation.org/
Self-Reliance Foundation
1126 16th St., NW, Suite 350
Washington DC 20036
Telephone: (202) 360-4131 Spanish line: 1-800-473-3003
Fax: (202) 637-8801
Offers a free service, Linea Nacional de Recursos Hispanicos. Bilingual Information Specialists will help Spanish-speaking clients free of charge. They have a database of community-serving organizations. SRF's mission is to support Hispanics throughout the US and Puerto Rico who need public information, education, healthcare resources, civil services, all forms of community information.
Senior Action in a Gay Environment
305 7th Ave., 16th Floor
New York NY 10001
Telephone: 212-741-2247
Senior Action in a Gay Environment (SAGE) is a social service organization offering programs and services to supporting and advocating for the rights of senior gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people.
Senior Job Bank
PO Box 30064
Savannah GA 31410
Senior Job Bank is an online resource that provides free job information and resources for members. Contact the Job Bank to find listings for occasional, part-time, flexible, temporary, or full-time jobs for older people.
http://www.seniorserviceamerica.org
Senior Service America (SSA)
8403 Colesville Road, Suite 1200
Silver Spring MD 20910
Telephone: 301-578-8900
Fax: 301-578-8859
SSA is a nonprofit organization providing employment opportunities, conducting research programs and workshops, and publishing its research findings.
SeniorNet (SN)
900 Lafayette St., Suite 604
Santa Clara CA 95050
Telephone: 408-615-0699
Fax: 408-615-0928
SeniorNet is a nonprofit, educational organization that provides information and services to help older people become computer literate. Locally funded SN teaching sites offer introductory computer classes on various topics, providing older people with discounts on computer hardware, software, and publications. Members can access SN from any online computer and order publications on buying and using computers.
Social Security Administration
Office of Public Inquiries
Windsor Park Building
6401 Security Boulevard
Baltimore MD 21235
Telephone: 1-800-772-1213 (toll-free)
The Social Security Administration pays retirement, disability, and survivor's benefits, administers the Supplemental Security Income Program, and issues Social Security numbers.
SPRY Foundation
10 G Street, NE, Suite 600
Washington DC 20002
Telephone: 202-216-8466
Fax: 202-216-0779
SPRY–Setting Priorities for Retirement Years–is a nonprofit foundation that develops research and education programs to help older adults plan for a healthy and financially secure future. The website links consumers to national health resources.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
4330 East West Highway
Bethesda MD 20814
Telephone: 1-800-638-2772 (toll-free)
Fax: 301-504-0124
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is an independent Federal regulatory agency working to ensure the safety of consumer products, such as toys, cribs, power tools, and household chemicals. CPSC provides a variety of publications and makes referrals.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 Seventh Street, SW
Washington DC 20410
Telephone: 202-708-1112
The Department of Housing and Urban Development supports community development through home ownership plans, and helps increase access to affordable housing. HUD provides information for seniors about how to remain independent and stay in your home, finding an apartment, staying active and protecting yourself against fraud. HUD also administers housing counselors for seniors in need.
