Elder Options

Local Senior Care Resources

 

Transportation Resources

When faced with impaired eyesight or other health reasons, seniors may have to make the tough decision to give up driving. If it's time to look at other transportation options for your loved one, Care.com has all the resources you need.

• AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
• AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety: Senior Drivers
• National Center on Senior Transportation
• Ride Connection, Inc.
• SeniorDrivers Website: Driving Safety
• Transportation Toolbox

Health Care

Browse through our links to learn more about health care options for seniors, such as Medicaid, Medicare, Medigap, and Medicare prescription drug coverage. Care.com has the resources to help manage the unique health care needs of seniors.

• American Geriatrics Society: Foundation for Health in Aging
• Health Care for Veterans
• Health Care: Veterans Health Administration
• Medicare Rights Center
• Medicare: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• Prescription Drug Information

Home Care

One of most difficult decisions seniors have to make is whether or not they will be able to live independently in their own homes. Care.com can help you find resources to develop a home care plan, find a geriatric care manager, or hire an in-home aide.

• Champion Home Health Care Florida
• National Association for Home Care and Hospice
• National Association of Geriatric Care Managers

Financial Planning and Management

Care.com has the resources you need to help assess current income and expenses, plan for all aspects of home care for seniors, and even research your eligibility for government subsidies.

• AARP Website
• American Institute of CPAs
• Department of Housing and Urban Development: Reverse Mortgage Resource
• Financial Planning Association
• Social Security
• WISER: National Education and Resource Center