Aging Resources


National Resources

Addiction Resources: https://addictionresource.com/

Administration on Aging:  https://acl.gov/about-acl/administration-aging

Aging in Place Resources: http://www.seniorresource.com/ageinpl.htm

Alcoholism in Older Adults: https://www.alcoholrehabguide.org/

Alzheimer’s Association: https://www.alz.org/

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America: https://alzfdn.org/

Alzheimer’s Store: https://www.alzstore.com/Default.asp

Anxiety & Older Adults: http://www.adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/older-adults

Assessing for the Need for Assisted Living: https://www.assistedlivingfacilities.org/resources/talking-to-a-parent/signs-it-s-time-for-assisted-living/

Benefits Checkup: https://www.benefitscheckup.org

Caring for a Person with Alzheimer’s disease: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-caregiving

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: http://www.cms.gov

Elder Abuse: http://www.aginginplace.org/guide-to-recognizing-elder-abuse/

ElderCare Locator: https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx

Elder Fraud Resources: https://www.fbi.gov/scams-and-safety/common-fraud-schemes/seniors

Falls & Older Adults:   https://www.aging.com/preventing-falls-in-older-adults/

Get Support If You Are A Caregiver: healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/Category/everyday-healthy-living/mental-health-and-relationship/get-support-if-you-are-a-caregiver

GovBenefits.gov:  http://www.usa.gov/benefits

Home Modification Fact Sheet:   https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Resources/Factsheets/Home_Modifications.aspx

Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services:  https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/hcbs/index.html

Medicare.gov: http://www.medicare.gov

Medication Precautionary Information: http://www.aarp.org/health/drugs-supplements/info-07-2011/medications-older-adults-should-use-with-caution.html

Mesothelioma Veterans Center: https://www.mesotheliomaveterans.org/

National Family Caregiver Support Program: https://acl.gov/programs/support-caregivers/national-family-caregiver-support-program

National Institutes on Aging- Alzheimer’s Disease: alzheimers.gov

Parkinson’s Foundation: https://www.parkinson.org/

Planning Your Doctor’s Visit: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/how-prepare-doctors-appointment

Pleural Mesothelioma Center: www.pleuralmesothelioma.com

Repairing & Improving a Home: https://www.usa.gov/repairing-home

Rheumatoid Arthritis: www.rheumatoidarthritis.org

Senior Health Risk Calculators for Healthy Aging: http://www.calculators.org/health/aging.php

Social Security Administration: http://www.ssa.gov

Veterans Administration: https://www.va.gov/

State Resources

Aging and Adult Services: http://www.ncdhhs.gov/aging/index.htm

Dementia Alliance of NC: https://dementianc.org/

Division of Social Services: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/dss

Legal Aide of NC- Seniors: https://legalaidnc.org/topic/for-seniors/

Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services:  http://www.ncdhhs.gov/mhddsas/index.htm

Project CARE: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/aging-and-adult-services/project-care-caregiver-alternatives-running-empty

Services for the Blind: http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dsb/index.htm

Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dsdhh/

Vocational Rehabilitation Services: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/vocational-rehabilitation-services

Local Resources

Action Pathways: https://actionpathways.ngo/

Better Health: http://www.betterhealthcc.org/

Cape Fear Valley Blood Donor Center: http://www.capefearvalley.com/blood/index.html

Cape Fear Valley Health System: http://www.capefearvalley.com/home/index.aspx

Catholic Charities: http://www.catholiccharitiesraleigh.org/

Community Transportation Program: https://www.cumberlandcountync.gov/departments/planning-group/planning-and-inspections/fampo-(fayetteville-area-metropolitan-planning-organization)/ctp

Cumberland County Medication Access Program (CCMAP): http://www.ccmap.org/

Cumberland County Department of Social Services: http://www.ccdssnc.com

Cumberland County Health Department: http://www.co.cumberland.nc.us/health.aspx

Cumberland County Veterans Service Office: https://www.co.cumberland.nc.us/departments/veterans-services-group/veterans-services

Elder Abuse: Click here for details. To report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation, call Cumberland County Department of Social Services at (910) 677-2389 or (910) 677-2388 (daytime hours), (910) 489-4583 (after hours).

FAST TRAC! Transportation: https://www.fayettevillenc.gov/city-services/transit/accessibility/fasttrac

Fayetteville Area Operation Inasmuch: http://www.faoiam.org/

Fayetteville Urban Ministry: https://www.fayurbmin.org/

Mental Health Services:  http://www.co.cumberland.nc.us/departments/is-technology-group/is-technology/it-test/mental-health

Mid-Carolina Area Agency on Aging: http://www.mccog.org/

Operation Blessing of Fayetteville: https://operationblessingfayetteville.com/

United Way of Cumberland County: http://www.unitedway-cc.org/

Cumberland County Council on Older Adults was established in 1968 as a non-profit organization and fifty-five years later we remain committed to our original mission of helping older adults living in Cumberland County maintain their independence at home with dignity.

 

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Fayetteville, NC  28303
Telephone:(910) 484-0111
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