Elder Law Resources
AARP
601 E. St., NW
Washington, D.C. 20049
(202) 434-2277; Fax (202) 434-6483
www.aarp.org
AARP is a nonprofit organization for people over age 50 that informs and
advocates for its members on a variety of issues, and offers a number of
benefits such as insurance, and travel and consumer discounts.
Alzheimer's Association
919 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1000
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 335-8700; Fax (312) 335-1110
www.alz.org
The Alzheimer's Association offers information and support services to
patients and families who are dealing with Alzheimer's Disease.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore MD 21244-1850
(410) 786-3000
www.cms.hhs.gov
This federal agency runs the Medicare and Medicaid programs, as well as
the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
1112 16th Street, NW. Suite 100
Washington, DC. 20036
(800) 677-1116 (Eldercare Locator) (801) 296-8130; Fax (202) 296-8134
www.eldercare.gov
This agency provides assistance in finding resources and support
services for elderly nationwide.
National Council on the Aging
409 Third Street SW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 479-1200; Fax (202) 479-0735
www.ncoa.org
This organization provides information, resources, and benefits for the
elderly.
National Institute on Aging
Public Information Office
Building 31, Room 5027
31 Center Drive MSC 2292
Bethesda, MD 20892-2292
(301) 496-1752; Fax (301) 496-1072
www.nih.gov/nia
This federal agency conducts research relating to aging and diseases of
the elderly.
Partnership for Caring: America's Voices for the Dying
National Office
1620 Eye Street NW, Suite 202,
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 296-8071; Hotline: 800-989-9455
www.caringinfo.org
This organization provides and information and assistance for
individuals and families facing end of life issues.
Social Security Administration
Office of Public Inquiries
6401 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21235
(410) 965-7700
www.socialsecurity.gov
This federal agency runs the Social Security and Social Security
Disability programs, as well as the Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
program.
Senior Sites
www.seniorsites.com
This website provides a nationwide database of facilities (nursing
homes, assisted living, etc.) for the elderly.