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NorthWest Senior & Disability Services

Serving Clatsop, Marion, Polk, Tillamook & Yamhill Counties
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NATIONAL RESOURCES

Here are some helpful national resources.

Administration on Aging is an excellent resource for both the general public and for professionals in the field of aging, with useful information and links to other sites.

The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) has information about membership, informative articles, and advocacy issues of interest to older adults.

Benefits CheckUp Identifies federal and state assistance programs that individuals age 55 + may be eligible for. This service, provided by the National Council on Aging, is free, confidential and easy-to use.

Consumer Guide to Long-Term Care Services

Eldercare Locator provides information on available services for seniors in any state. Search  by zip code.

Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has a number of guides to senior housing options and resources.

International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) information on emergency preparedness for seniors.

Meals on Wheels Association of America

Medicare

Medicare Health Plan Compare

National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a)

National Network of Care

Social Security Administration

Veterans Administration
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