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THE ELDERCARE LOCATOR
A WAY TO FIND COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE FOR
SENIORS
1-800-677-1116
The Eldercare Locator is a public service of the Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is administered by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging and the National Association of State Units on Aging
YOUR FIRST STEP TO FIND RESOURCES THAT HELP OLDER PEOPLE
It doesn't matter if you live in the same city or across the
country...locating help for an older family member or friend is
easier than ever before with the Eldercare Locator.
The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide, directory assistance
service designed to help older persons and caregivers locate
local support resources for aging Americans.
Anyone can call the Eldercare Locator on the toll-free number,
1-800-677-1116, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., Eastern
Time. Please have the following information ready:
- COUNTY AND CITY NAME or ZIPCODE
This will help us to identify the information resource nearest to the person requiring assistance.
- BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM
If you are unsure about what kind of service is best for your situation, do not worry. Our highly trained staff can direct you to a source that can answer your questions.
Whether you have an immediate need or you want information for long term planning, you can turn to the Eldercare Locator. Established in 1991, the service links you with the information and referral networks of state and local area agencies on aging.
TYPICAL QUESTIONS FROM ELDERCARE LOCATOR CALLERS
- Our uncle just died. Now our aunt lives alone in the country, and we live over 200 miles away. We worry about how she will be able to maintain the house and take care of herself. Is there a service available that can look in on her and maybe do some household chores?
- My grandmother is complaining about the care in her nursing home. She lives on the east coast and I live in California. I think I should do something to check the situation but I don't know what to do. Can you suggest someone to contact?
- Mr. Smith, our neighbor, has no family. We invite him over for supper, occasionally, but I'm afraid he doesn't eat much when he is alone. Is there a meal delivery service available in our community?
- My dad seems depressed since he lost his driver's license. Is counseling available for older persons in the town where he lives? And, is there a way I can arrange transportation for him to get where he needs to go?
HELPING TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OLDER ADULTS
The Eldercare Locator can put you in touch with state and local information that enables older persons to find help to remain independent in their own homes. It can also help caregivers find ways to get a well-deserved break.
When you call the Eldercare Locator, you will talk to a friendly. trained professional who has access to an extensive list of information and referral services that lend support to seniors.
You will get information on how to locate a wide variety of services like meals, home care transportation, housing alternative, home repair, recreation, social activities, legal and other community services.
The Eldercare Locator will provide you with the names and phone numbers of organizations within a desired location, anywhere in the country.
1-800-677-1116
