SENIORS INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
State-by-State Directory
ALABAMA Visit Alabamas Department of Senior Services at http://www.adss.state.al.us/.
Phone: 334-242-5743.
ALASKA Visit Alaskas Commission on Aging at http://www.alaskaaging.org or Senior
& Disabilities Services at http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dsds
for information on senior assistance programs, residential services, and
much more. Phone: 907-269-3666.
ARIZONA The mission of the Aging and
Adult Administration is to support and enhance the ability of at-risk and older
adults to meet their needs to the maximum of their ability, choice, and
benefit. For a full list of senior citizen services, visit http://www.de.state.az.us/aaa.
Phone: 602-542-4446.
ARKANSAS For a service directory for
aging persons, visit http://www.state.ar.us/dhs/sgAging.html.
CALIFORNIA The California Department of
Aging administers a broad range of home- and community-based services
throughout California,
working primarily with the Area Agencies on Aging who serve seniors, adults
with disabilities, and caregivers. For more information on specific programs
and services, visit http://www.aging.ca.gov/index.html.
Phone: 916-322-3887.
COLORADO Visit Colorados Division of Aging and Adult
Services at http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/oss/aas/index1.html
for detailed information on aging and adult services and programs. Phone:
303- 866-2800.
CONNECTICUT For information on programs
serving older adults, visit Connecticuts
Elderly Service Division at www.ctelderlyservices.state.ct.us/.
Phone: 800-994-9422. For a listing of Connecticut
and national sites related to seniors, visit http://www.coa.state.ct.us/websites.htm.
DELEWARE For
information on senior services, demographics, advanced directives/living wills,
caregiver support, and much more, visit the Division of Services for Aging at http://www.dsaapd.com/. Phone:
800-223-9074.
FLORIDA For a directory to
information on seniors organizations; services for elders (assisted living
facilities, adult family cares homes, etc.); long term care licensed programs,
and much more, visit http://taxonomy.myflorida.com/Taxonomy/Floridian/Elders%20and%20Retirement
or visit the Department of Elder Affairs at http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/.
Phone: 850-414-2000.
GEORGIA Visit Georgias Division of Aging
Services at http://www2.state.ga.us/departments/dhr/aging.html
for information on specific programs and services for seniors. Phone:
404-657-5258.
HAWAII Department of Human
Services, Adult Services: http://www.state.hi.us/dhs/
IDAHO The Commission on Agings
mission is to assist seniors and vulnerable adults retain their dignity and
independence by providing the options and resources to remain in their own
homes and communities for as long as they choose, and a vision of easy access
to Aging and Adult Services. For program and services offered, visit http://www.idahoaging.com/programs/index.htm.
Phone: 208-334-3833.
ILLINOIS - The Illinois Department on
Aging helps older people live independently in their own homes and communities.
To best serve older adults, they also serve their families and teach younger
people about the realities of aging, so many of their programs have an
intergenerational emphasis. Visit http://www.state.il.us/aging/
for demographical information, agencies serving seniors, and much more.
Phone: 217-785-3356.
INDIANA For information on Indianas long term care
insurance program, nursing home facilities, and much more, visit the Family and
Social Services Administration Seniors section at http://www.in.gov/fssa/elderly.
IOWA For information and services
for Iowans over the age of 60, visit the Department of Elder Affairs at http://www.state.ia.us/elderaffairs/.
Phone: 515-242-3333.
KANSAS For senior citizen resources
information, visit the Kansas Department on Aging at http://www.agingkansas.org/kdoa/.
Phone: 785-296-4986 or 800-432-3535.
KENTUCKY Visit Kentuckys Office of Aging Services at http://chs.ky.gov/aging/ for
information on seniors programs, retirement communities, and much more. Phone:
502-564-6930.
LOUISIANA For website links to a variety
of services for seniors and elders, visit http://wwwsrch2.doa.state.la.us/sdsprod/user/searchpage.asp?catID=000&catName=&subCatID=000&keyword=elderly&keyword2=elderly.
MAINE For information on programs
and services for older adults, and their families, visit the Bureau of Elder
and Adult Services at http://www.state.me.us/dhs/beas/.
Phone: 207-287-9200 or 800-262-2232.
MARYLAND - The Maryland Department of
Aging provides seniors and their families with information, education, programs
and services such as housing, insurance counseling, health and fitness, care giving,
financial and legal, long term care ombudsman, and more. Visit http://www.mdoa.state.md.us/Information/.
Phone: 410-767-1100.
MASSACHUSETTS - For special programs and
benefits for seniors, visit http://www.mass.gov/portal/index.jsp?pageID=va&c=homehealth&v=seniors.
For two leading resources on information and services for the elderly in Massachusetts, go
directly to the Executive Office of Elder Affairs at http://www.ma-elderaffairs.org/ or
800-AGE-INFO.
MICHIGAN For supportive services for
seniors, including information and resources for seniors within their
community, visit http://www.michigan.gov/emi/0,1303,7-102-112_218---,00.html.
MINNESOTA Visit Aging and Adult Services
at http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/agingint/Services/aasdiv.htm.
Phone: 651-296-2544.
MISSISSIPPI Visit Aging and Adult
Services at http://www.state.ms.us/frameset.jsp?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mdhs.state.ms.us%2Faas.html
for a profile of Older Mississippians, caregiver support program
information, and area agencies on aging. Phone: 800-948-3090.
MISSOURI For information on locating
long-term care facilities, home and community services, a guide for seniors,
and much more, visit Senior Services at http://www.dhss.state.mo.us/Senior_Services/.
Phone: 573-751-6400.
MONTANA For financial planning, legal
services, housing information, and much more, visit Montanas Senior and Long Term Care Division
at http://www.dphhs.state.mt.us/sltc/index.htm.
Phone: 800-332-2272.
NEBRASKA Visit Aging Services at http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/ags/agsindex.htm.
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Phone: 402-471-2306.
NEVADA For information for Nevada
Seniors, visit the Division for Aging Services at http://aging.state.nv.us/. Phone:
702-486-3545 (Las Vegas).
NEW HAMPSHIRE - The Division of Elderly and
Adult Services provides a variety of social and long-term supports to adults
age 60 and older. For more information and related sites, visit http://www.dhhs.state.nh.us/DHHS/DEAS/default.htm.
Phone: 603-271-4680.
NEW JERSEY For extensive information on senior services, long-term care,
and benefits, pensions, and taxes, visit http://www.state.nj.us/Senior+Services.html.
NEW MEXICO Visit the New Mexico State
Agency on Aging at http://www.nmaging.state.nm.us/
for information on legal services, long-term care, safety issues particular
to seniors, and links to other related agencies and services. Phone:
800-432-2080 (Santa Fe).
NEW YORK Visit http://aging.state.ny.us/index.htm
for information on programs and services available in New York State
to help older New Yorkers and their families, and additional resource links.
Senior Citizens' Hot Line: 800-342-9871.
NORTH
CAROLINA For information on senior centers, demographics, fraud alerts,
long-term care options, housing, and much more, visit the North Carolina
Division of Aging at http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/aging/.
Phone: 919-733-3983.
NORTH DAKOTA Visit Aging Services at http://lnotes.state.nd.us/dhs/dhsweb.nsf/ServicePages/AgingServices.
Phone: 701-328-8910.
OHIO For a guide to information and
resources for people over age 50, visit http://www.state.oh.us/Resident/FamilyandHealth/Over50.htm.
For more links to services for Ohio senior
citizens, visit Ohio's
Association of Area Agencies on Aging at http://www.ohioaging.org/index.html.
Phone: 614-481-3511
OKLAHOMA Visit http://www.state.ok.us/?c=112&sc=131
for links to information on senior housing issues and a variety of
resources, including tips to prevent fraud against the elderly, senior
programs, and more.
OREGON Visit http://www.dhs.state.or.us/seniors/
for links to information and resources related to aging, health care in the
later years, receiving and providing care giving services; how to get legal,
housing, food and financial help. Oregon Department of Human Services Seniors
and People with Disabilities Phone: 503-945-5811
PENNSYLVANIA Visit the Department of Aging
at http://www.aging.state.pa.us for
information on programs and services for older Pennsylvanians, and quick links
to related resources. Phone: 717-783-1550
RHODE ISLAND For elderly population
information, guide to home care services, and more, visit the Department of
Elderly Affairs at http://www.dea.ri.gov/.
Phone: 401-222-2858.
SOUTH
CAROLINA For aging resources, seniors services, and much more, visit the
Bureau of Seniors Services at http://www.dhhs.state.sc.us/InsideDHHS/Bureaus/BureauofSeniorServices/default.htm.
Phone: 803-898-2850.
SOUTH DAKOTA For adult services, links,
and resources, visit Adult Services & Aging at http://www.state.sd.us/social/ASA/index.htm.
Phone: 605-773-3656 or 866-854-5465.
TENNESSEE Visit the Commission on Aging
& Disability for services and resources for older Tennesseans and their
families at http://www.state.tn.us/comaging/.
Phone: 615-741-2056.
TEXAS The Texas Department on
Aging contains information and resources for older Texas and their families. Visit http://www.tdoa.state.tx.us/.
Phone: 800-252-9240 for more information and assistance.
UTAH Visit the Division of Aging
& Adult Services at http://www.hsdaas.utah.gov/default.htm.
Phone: 801-538-3910.
VERMONT For a guide to resources and
services for older persons, visit the Department of Aging & Disabilities at
http://www.dad.state.vt.us/.
Phone: 802-241-2400.
VIRGINIA SeniorNavigator provides
free information about the health and aging resources available to Virginians,
focusing on senior related issues such as health and aging, financial concerns,
legal questions, health facilities, assisted living and housing, exercise
programs, support groups and more. Visit http://seniornavigator.com/. Phone:
804-827-1280
WASHINGTON For aging resources and
services in your community, visit the Aging and Disability Services
Administration at http://www.aasa.dshs.wa.gov/default.htm.
Phone: 800-422-3263.
WASHINGTON, D.C. District of Columbias
Office on Aging develops and institutes health, education, employment, and
social services for District residents age 60 and older. For services and
information, visit http://dcoa.dc.gov/main.shtm.
Phone: 202-724-5622.