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Seniors, Find Support on a National Level With These Websites

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If you’re a senior or a caregiver looking for financial assistance, housing help, or even just a little info on where you can get some support – we might know a few places. Check out these great websites to find senior support on a national level!

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National Council on Aging

Visit ncoa.org to learn about the National Council on Aging. They’ve made huge advancements in advocating for the senior population. In other words: They provide a whole lot of resources to older adults, especially those who are struggling financially, as well as their caregivers. Their simple goal: to improve lives.

Benefits Check-Up

Benefitscheckup.org is a non-profit organization run by the National Council on Aging. Its main function is pretty amazing. All you have to do is enter your zip code and you are immediately presented with resources for every benefit available in your area. Throughout the site, you can also read up on other important topics like medication or tax relief.

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Benefits.gov

Benefits.gov embodies its tagline, “Your Path to Government Benefits.” Use the website’s finder tool by answering some questions about yourself and then – voilà! Your potential government assistance and benefits are listed in one straightforward list! This will help you find resources on a national and state level.

Related: Top 5 Best National Resources For Seniors Who Live Independently

Medicare & Medicaid

Do you have questions about Medicare and Medicaid? Then go to Medicare.gov and Medicaid.gov.

Do you still have questions about Medicare and Medicaid? Now, try these sites:

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Medicare Interactive is an easy-to-use online question and answers tool for older adults and people with disabilities who need help navigating healthcare.

The Medicare Rights Center is a nonprofit informational resource for seniors. It will connect you with helpful tools, articles, and other resources related to healthcare.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is a government-owned informational site. Here, you can also find all sorts of research data and statistics gathered by the organization.

Healthcare Help & Support

Healthcare.gov helps you find coverage anywhere in the US.

State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIP) is counseling assistance that aims to make sure that all eligible seniors get the health coverage they deserve.

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Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a government-backed program that connects medical and social services to “certain frail, community-dwelling elderly individuals, most of whom are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid benefits.”

The Dental Lifeline Network is a nonprofit organization that provides dental care to seniors and those who cannot afford it.

Resources For Financial Assistance & Support

The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is run by The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The program helps lower-income households become more energy-efficient and safe.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is federally funded assistance for “managing costs associated with home energy bills, energy crises, weatherization, and energy-related minor home repairs.”

The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) helps older adults with skills training and re-entering the workforce.

RetirementJobs.com is exactly what it sounds like – a job search engine for adults over 50.

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) can help with affordable housing through various programs.

Related: 3 Ways HUD Helps Seniors Find Affordable Housing

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SSA.gov can help with all your Social Security questions, setting up direct deposits, and more.

Senior Advocacy Organizations

The National Senior Citizen Law Center advocates for proper healthcare and economic resources for seniors through litigation.

Justice In Aging is an organization that works with state and federal agencies, provides education and training, and litigation to ensure essential senior programs and assistance are being properly administered and maintained.

The Alzheimer’s Association is a non-profit organization that connects families with memory care resources, conducts nationwide research, and provides education. Its mission is to “accelerate global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximize quality care and support.”

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