Arkansas Specific Resources~check back soon for the national level resources
Arkansas Area Agencies on Aging (AAA): AAAs offer aging services, including:
• Information and assistance
• Care management
• Nutrition services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
• Legal assistance
• Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Anyone age 60 or older (866) 801-3435
http://www.arkansas.gov/dhs/aging/aaamap.html
Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs: Provides aged or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential and medical care and services. The VA also helps veterans and their families to present claims for veterans’ benefits to the federal government and offers veterans …

As promised, here are the national listings for resources associated with living arrangements, particularly as they relate to elder care.
Access to Health Insurance/Resources for Care: Online resource that provides information on low-cost and affordable health insurance, health care, and hospice. It is a free service from the Actors’ Fund of America’s Health Insurance Resource Center.
(800) 798-8447
http://www.ahirc.org
Benefits Checkup: An online service of the National Council on Aging to help older adults and their families determine their eligibility for and enroll in federal, state, local and private benefit programs including Medicare …

As promised, here are the national resources for those who live and receive care in the home.
ABLEDATA: Provides information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment, including how to find and purchase it.  Also offers an online forum for consumers, caregivers and others to submit and read reviews of products and classified ads of equipment for sale. (800) 227-0216
http:/ / www.abledata.com

Able Project.org: A nonprofit organization with an online directory that allows people to research, compare, locate and obtain mobility and assistive products, such as wheelchairs, canes, walkers, bars and rails. (408) 263-8000
http:/ …

AARP (Online Resources): A consumer organization for people 50 years and older. Provides online information about issues related to aging, including:
• Long-term care and retirement
• Financial and legal information
• Resources on family caregiving
• Internet resources on aging
(888) 687-2277
http:/ / www.aarp.org

Access to Health Insurance / Resources for Care: Online resource that provides information on low-cost and affordable health insurance, health care, and hospice.  It is a free service from the Actors’ Fund of America’s Health Insurance Resource Center. (800) 798-8447
http:/ / www.ahirc.org/

AgingPro: Online directory of aging …