Incontinence Support & Resources

 

Learn more about organizations that are offering support to individuals managing incontinence and their caregivers. 

Administration for Community Living (ACL)

This website offers information on programs for older adults and people with disabilities. It can be a helpful resource for families and caregivers looking for services to help their loved one and/or person they are caring for.

Website: https://www.acl.gov/
Phone: 202-619-0724

Alzheimers.gov

Operating as a service of the National Institute on Aging, this website provides information on Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Dementias.

Website: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers
Phone: 1-800-438-4380

Cancer Information Service (CIS)

As a program of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the Cancer Information Service (CIS) provides the latest information and research on cancer. They are available as a resource for cancer patients, their family & friends, health professionals, researchers, or anyone with cancer-related questions.

Website: https://www.cancer.gov/contact/contact-center
Phone: 1-800-4-CANCER

Elder Justice

The United States Department of Justice provides helpful resources to identify, prevent, and respond to elder abuse and financial fraud targeted at seniors.

Website: https://www.elderjustice.gov
Responding to Elder Abuse in Your State: https://www.justice.gov/elderjustice/responding-elder-abuse-your-state

Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Tips for Seniors

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) offers information for seniors and additional resources to better understand medication use and safety.

Website: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-information-consumers/tips-seniors
Phone: 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332)

Go4Life

Go4Life is a health program created by the National Institute on Aging at NIH to encourage older adults 50+ to engage in exercise and physical activity. This website contains numerous articles on how to get started with exercise, stay motivated and fit, along with other information on physical wellness and safety.

Website: https://go4life.nia.nih.gov/

Long Term Care for Veterans

The Veterans Affairs provides a guide for Geriatrics and Extended care with information about long term care options, assistance for caregivers, and more.

Website: https://www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/Guide/LongTermCare/index.asp

Medi-Cal (California Health Insurance for Low Income Elderly)

This is the official website for individuals enrolled or looking to enroll with Medi-Cal. It provides information on eligibility, benefits, reimbursement, helpful contacts, and more.

Website: https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/medi-cal/Pages/default.aspx

Medicare.gov

This is the official U.S. Government website for individuals enrolled or looking to enroll with Medicare. It provides information on eligibility, benefits, reimbursement, helpful contacts, and more.

Website: https://www.medicare.gov/

National Center for Elder Abuse (NCEA)

The National Center for Elder Abuse (NCEA) offers information and resources on elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation to professionals and the public. You can report suspected mistreatment and find educational materials to learn more about policies and legal protections.

Website: https://ncea.acl.gov/

National Institute on Aging

The National Institute of Health offers resources through the National Institute on Aging for articles and resources related to aging and caregiving.

Website: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health

Nursing Home Compare

This website allows individuals to research and get more information about every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes, home health services, hospice care, hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, long term care hospitals, dialysis facilities, and doctors & clinicians in the United States.

Website: https://www.medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare/search.html?