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This is a government service that provides individuals with the initial information required to find resources for older adults. Its goal is to help older individuals continue to live independently in their communities. This service is useful for both people seeking assistance and caregivers of older individuals.
This is the "starting place" for information about social security retirement benefits, and social security disability benefits payments. While some of the information seems buried pretty deep inside this huge website, you can still learn a fair amount by examining the topics and the lists of documentation you'd need to collect to initially file your claim.
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
In the past few years, as more folks make their way past the age of 50, the American Association of Retired Persons is becoming a household name. In addition to advocating for the rights of folks over the age of 50, this organization acts as a super clearing house for the latest news on politics, health care, entertainment and bargains for individuals who are 50 plus. Interestingly, only about half of the subscribers to their reasonably priced membership ($12.00 per year for an individual, and only $12.00 for an individual and spouse combined!) are already retired. A big trend in the many individuals "second half of life" is to continue to work past the age of 50. We find that people are expanding the definition of what it means to be working, either full-time or half-time for an employer, or self-employed. AARP is on the cutting edge of these decision-making processes for its readers.
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (NEALA)
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (NAELA) strives to provide excellent up-to-date legal resources and training for its attorney membership. It also provides useful articles and opinions that benefit non-lawyers who want more legal data bout the ins and outs of aging in the United States.
Family Caregiving Alliance (FCA)
This clearinghouse focuses on the needs of caregivers located in the state of California. However, they also provide top-notch coverage of issues that are also critical to caregivers in other parts of the USA. This well researched website is a treasure trove of information and support to any caregiver helping a family member or friend, anywhere.