This membership organization offers consumer protection information, news, advocacy and discounts for people 50 and older. A $12.50 annual membership fee is charged per person or couple.

American Assoc of Homes and Services for the Aging is a non-profit that offers consumer information about aging services planning and selection.

This site, from the National Council on Aging, provides various free benefits checking tools to see what assistance you may be eligible for in housing, medical services, prescriptions, legal services, utilities, taxes and more

This Consumer Reporting Agency provides reports including tenant reports, employment reports and C.L.U.E. reports on insurance claims you have made. Landlords, potential employers and insurance companies can use these reports. The same site also allows you to order reports to check on medical providers, nursing homes, and run a background check on a variety of service providers such as child care workers or contractors.

Know about the qualifications of those you are dealing with! This web site lets you access, by state, the governmental bodies and private associations that regulate and certify people in various professions including accounting, nursing, medicine, insurance, social work, marriage counseling, funeral services, real estate and insurance, to name just a few. Click on resources, then click on Directory of Regulatory Boards and Colleges.

This government site is designed to help you learn more about the ETA and Direct Deposit and why you should use them. The search feature will help you find ETA Provider locations close to you where you can enroll.

Government site offering information and trusted resources on a wide range of physical and mental health topics including how to find medical care, fraud, insurance, support groups, patient privacy rights and much more.

A website that lists each state's low-income energy programs including state, utility-funded, and charitable. Click on State Programs and then click on your State to find listings.

Delivers meals to seniors and others in need

Medicare/programs for the elderly

Nat'l Assoc for Home Care and Hospice is a non-profit trade group that provides free information on how to select a care giver.

(Low Income Energy Assistance Program)

Heating and cooling assistance for low-income households. Those seeking help can call the National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) project toll-free at 1-866-674-6327 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) or email NEAR at energyassistance@ncat.org. Please include your city, county and state in your email message.

This national public interest law firm advocates for improved health care for low income, unemployed, elderly and disabled patients. Click on "Library" to see free publications by topic area.

This national advocacy group representing the poor, elderly and disabled offers legal resources for seniors, a Pension Help tool and articles regarding nursing home and assisted living issues.

NeighborWorks America is a non-profit organization created by Congress to support local organizations in revitalizing communities. This web site offers the public links to other sources of information as well as a way to look up a member organization in your area. Select the "site map" or "NeighborWorks Lookup" from the red menu items on the left.

Reverse mortgages allow older homeowners to stay in their homes and receive additional income from their home's value. Reverse mortgages can be a good solution but they can also have high costs and other burdens. This site provides consumer information on reverse mortgages from the National Center for Home Equity Conversion, the only independent, non-profit organization specializing only in reverse mortgage education and analysis.

This site provides a wealth of information on Medicare, Medicaid topics as well as topics related to benefits and care for the elderly and disabled.

The Pet Fund is a non-profit that provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need urgent veterinary care. Income requirements are applicable.

This nonprofit helps homeless or recently rescued animals suffering from life-threatening conditions that require specific and immediate emergency veterinary care. UAN strives to serve Good Samaritans and rescue groups who take in sick or injured animals. In certain cases, they can also assist senior citizens and low-income families pay for immediate emergency veterinary care.