Caring for an elderly family member? Don't go it alone.

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/05/2013 - 14:56

National Eldercare Locator, (800) 677-1116 .... Nationwide assistance for locating available services in the zip code area of the person needing care. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST

 

Iowa Family Caregiver Support Program, (866) 468-7887 .... Information and access to caregiving resources for Iowans.

Iowa Department on Aging, (800) 532-3213 .... Advocacy, educational, prevention, and health promotion services for older Iowans, their families, and caregivers.  www.aging.iowa.gov/index.html/

Long-Term Care Ombudsman, (866) 236-1430 .... Inquiries of all types related to long-term care.

Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP), (800) 351-4664 .... Help with questions about Medicare, Medicare+ Choice, long-term care, and other health insurance issues.

Iowa Concern, (800) 447-1985 .... Financial questions, legal issues, family transitions.  ISU Extension's hotline available all hours, all days.  www.extension.iastate.edu/iowaconcern/

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