Old age is the most unexpected of all things that can happen to a man. 
—Leon Trotsky

AARP
601 E St., NW
Washington, DC 20049
(888) OUR-AARP
(888) 687-2277
www.aarp.org
AARP is a membership organization for people 50 and older that advocates for seniors and provides information and resources on issues ranging from aging to grandparenting.

Alzheimer’s association
225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17
Chicago, IL  60601-7633
(800) 272-3900
www.alz.org
The Association’s nationwide network of chapters offer resources, information, and advocacy for individuals affected by Alzheimer’s. The website lists risk factors and warning signs for Alzheimer’s Disease.

American Society on Aging
833 Market Street, Suite 511
San Francisco, CA 94103-1824
(415) 974-9600
(800) 537-9728
www.asaging.org
This non-profit organization works to educate seniors, their families, and aging professionals on aging issues. The ASA website has links to publications and resources.

Benefits Check Up
www.benefitscheckup.org
Run by the National Council on the Aging, this website guides users through a questionnaire that ends with a detailed explanation of all the government benefits they or a loved one are entitled to.

Care.com Senior Care Resources and Articles
www.care.com
Care.com is a national leader helping families find senior care and child care. They offer a wide variety of free senior care resources and articles in addition to its searchable index of local care providers.

Today’s Caregiver
www.caregiver.com
The website of Caregiver Media Group, a leading provider of information, support, and guidance for family and professional caregivers. The website includes Care Links, a resource for all ages including the elderly.

FAMILY CAREGIVER ALLIANCE
180 Montgomery Street, Suite 1100
San Francisco, CA  94104
(800) 445-8106
(415) 434-3388
www.caregiver.org
An informative resource on long-term care and a public voice for caregivers.  FCA’s website provides policy information, research, and advice shared among caregivers.

Firstgov for seniors
(800) FED-INFO
(800) 333-4636
www.seniors.gov
This website provides accurate information about government services and benefits for seniors. It links users to topics such as retirement planning, tax assistance, and consumer protection.

GENERATIONS UNITED
1331 H Street, NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC  20005
(202) 289-3979
http://www.gu.org/
Generations United is the only national membership organization devoted to intergenerational issues and policies.

Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly
28 E. Jackson Blvd., Suite 405
Chicago, IL  60604
(312) 786-1032
www.littlebrothers.org
This national, nonprofit organization is committed to relieving isolation and loneliness among the elderly.  Contact the main office for information on regional chapters.

Meals on Wheels
203 South Union Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-5558
www.mowaa.org
Meals on Wheels, a national program with local chapters throughout the country, strives to eliminate malnutrition and hunger in the elderly population. Seniors can attend congregate meal sites or sign up for home-delivered meals.

National Council on the Aging
1901 L Street, NW, 4th Floor
Washington DC 20036
(202) 479-1200
www.ncoa.org
The NCOA is a national organization dedicated to improving the lives of older Americans. It conducts research, fights for drug benefits, increased funding for support services, and better access to care.

Civic Ventures & Experience Corps
114 Sansome Street, Suite 850
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 430-0141
www.civicventures.org
Civic Ventures is a non-profit organization promoting productive retirement and civic engagement by older adults. CV runs Experience Corps, which places senior volunteers in schools and youth programs across the country.

The Spiritual Eldering Institute
www.spiritualeldering.org
This multi-faith organization works to promote the importance of elders in American society. The website has links to national conferences, training, and workshops.

national citizens’ coalition for nursing home reform
1828 L Street, NW, Suite 801
Washington, DC  20036
(202) 332-2275
www.nccnhr.org
The goal of the coalition is to ensure safety and a high quality of life for residents of nursing homes.  The website includes fact sheets and evaluations of nursing homes.