The Eldercare Locator is a very beneficial website for both seniors and their caregivers. This site is a public service of the Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that provides essential information on senior services nationwide.
Created in 1991, the Eldercare Locator connects folks who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers. It extends from older individuals needing help with services such as meals, home care or transportation, or a caregiver needs training and education or well-deserved break from caregiving responsibilities, this site points people in the right direction.
Call the Eldercare Locator toll-free at 1-800-677-1116.
For calls after normal hours of operation:
After hours, a message recorder is available for the caller to leave a name and telephone number. Calls will be returned the next business day.
For TDD/TTY Services:
Access your local relay service or dial "711" for your relay operator. Instruct the Relay Operator to connect you to the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
For non-English or Limited English Speakers:
Full language line service for 150 languages is available when you call the Eldercare Locator.
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