Elder Mental Health Resources
The National Council on Aging were the first national voice for older adults. They helped end mandatory retirement. They advocated to secure Medicare, Medicaid, and the Older Americans Act. Local organizations turned to us for support as they served older adults every day. And they built digital tools that empower older adults with knowledge.
The National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging provides opportunities for professional, consumer and government organizations to work together towards improving the availability and quality of mental health preventive and treatment strategies to older Americans and their families through education, research and increased public awareness.
The LGBTQIA+ Aging Project works toward equity, inclusion, and community for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and asexual older adults, ensuring that they can age with the dignity and respect they deserve.
Key Commitments:
Address the specific needs of LGBTQIA+ older adults for inclusive services and community.
Engage in advocacy efforts to promote equity.
Work towards policy and practice changes throughout the elder care network.
Call: 617.482.1510
Since 1984, FriendshipWorks has matched older adults with volunteers. We serve adults 60 and older (55+ with hearing or vision loss). All programs are FREE.
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Call: 617.524.2555
ESAC specializes in helping older adults and people with disabilities through the entire application process.
The Administration on Aging (AOA) is the principal agency of the U.S Department of Health and Human Services designated to carry out the provisions of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (OAA), as amended (42 U.S.C.A. § 3001 et seq.). The OAA promotes the well-being of older individuals by providing services and programs designed to help them live independently in their homes and communities. The Act also empowers the federal government to distribute funds to the states for supportive services for individuals over the age of 60.
This guide has been developed as part of the IACP’s Alzheimer’s Initiative. The IACP, in partnership with the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, launched its Alzheimer’s Initiatives program in 2009. The goal of the initiative is to enhance the capacity of law enforcement to handle calls involving persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, thereby strengthening police-community relations and providing improved services to this growing segment in our communities. IACP’s Alzheimer’s Initiatives program provides education, resources, and training to help law enforcement better recognize those with Alzheimer’s disease or who may be at risk; improve interactions with persons with Alzheimer’s disease to facilitate positive outcomes; and develop policies related to search and rescue operations, specific to those with Alzheimer’s disease.
At Senior Lifestyle, we help our residents create fulfilling lifestyles by promoting a culture of health, wellness, and connection. We go the extra mile to support the overall wellbeing of residents so they could thrive. Each community is unique with its own set of diverse seniors, supported by our friendly and compassionate staff. In addition to our wonderful team, our communities provide a variety of personalized care plans, innovative programming, convenient amenities, and more for our residents.