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/
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