The resources provided are those of current and past Community Care Corps grantees and do not necessarily reflect the official views or, nor are endorsed by the Community Care Corps partner organizations, ACL/HHS or the U.S. Government. Individuals and organizations viewing this information will need to research and evaluate each resource to determine its appropriateness for their programs.
- Launched in 1991, the Eldercare Locator is the only national information and referral resource to provide support to consumers across the spectrum of issues affecting older Americans. The Locator was established and is funded by the U.S. Administration on Aging, part of the Administration for Community Living, and is administered by USAging. Call 1 (800) 677-1116 or visit eldercare.acl.gov to find aging services near you.
Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL)
- The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) helps people with disabilities get connected to information about local community resources that support independent living. Launched in 2021 to help disabled people access COVID-19 vaccinations, DIAL also provides information about essential services such as transportation, housing support, disability rights and more. To access DIAL, users can call 888-677-1199, start an online chat at dial.acl.gov or email DIAL@usaginganddisability.org. DIAL Specialists are also trained to work with deaf callers using American Sign Language and video relay service (VRS).
engAGED: The National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults
- The National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults is a national effort to increase the social engagement of older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers by expanding and enhancing the Aging Network’s capacity to offer social engagement. Find training and technical assistance opportunities and outreach materials to learn more about how engAGED can help support your organization’s social engagement programming.
National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC)
- Established in 2015, the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) is a federally funded technical assistance center administered by Easterseals and USAging based in Washington, DC. The NADTC is funded through a cooperative agreement of Easterseals, USAging, and the U.S Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, with guidance from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living.
- The Family Caregiver Toolbox is a hub of resources provided by Caregiver Action Network designed to help family caregivers navigate the day-to-day challenges of caregiving. Caregivers can navigate the toolbox by clicking on the categories that speak to their caregiving situation to find a listing of relevant resources.
- Caregiver Help Desk offers free support to family caregivers across the country. It is staffed by caregiving experts who can help you find the information you need to navigate your caregiving challenges and support you on your caregiving journey. With Caregiver Help Desk you can have confidential conversations with caregiving experts about your caregiving questions; reach out by phone, email, and live chat—whatever is most convenient for you; access experts Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Eastern time. Caregiver Action Network Help Desk provides information for general educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical, legal, investment, tax, or other professional advice.
ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center
- ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center assists and promotes the development of quality respite and crisis care programs, helps families locate respite and crisis care services, and serves as a strong voice for respite in all forums.
Social Determinants of Health
- MPCA-Missouri Primary Care Association
- Health.gov
- PRAPARE
Families sacrifice time and money caring for loved ones. A new caregiver calculator reveals the high cost.
- View the article form CBS News
- Family Caregiver Calculator
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