Aging adults and people with disabilities face challenges each and every day that are hard for younger, able-bodied people to understand. From discrimination to health concerns to chronic pain, finding ways to address, prevent, and treat the issues that make life more difficult can feel overwhelming, or even impossible. However, there are a variety of social health programs and resources available to seniors and people with disabilities to help them and their loved ones navigate healthcare coverage, housing and accessibility, financial and end-of-life planning, and more. We’ve made a list of some of the most helpful tools we’ve found below.
- Eldercare Locator – Enter your zip code to access local support services, including housing, elder rights, insurance and benefits, health, and transportation.
- Benefits.gov – Answer a short questionnaire to be connected with the services you need.
- Programs for People with Disabilities – A list of resources from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
- American Association on Health and Disability Resource Center – A list of research topics and resources.
*If you or someone you love is experiencing a medical emergency or thoughts of suicide, please call 911 right away. This information is not meant to diagnose or treat mental illness or other health conditions.
