American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry

Phone:

301-654-7850

Website:

http://www.aagpgpa.org/p_c/default.asp

Description:

The American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry strives to heighten awareness of mental health disorders that affect the elderly and serves as a source of information for older adults, family members, and caregivers.

AOA: Older Adults and Mental Health

Phone:

202 619-0724

Website:

http://www.aoa.gov/eldfam/Healthy_Lifestyles/Mental_Health/Mental_Health.asp

Description:

The Administration on Aging provides information on common late-life mental health problems and a variety of resources including fact sheets and other general resource links to national organizations.

Department of Veterans Affairs

Phone:

1-800-827-1000

Website:

http://www.va.gov/

Description:

The Department of Veterans Affairs serves as the Federal agency responsible for administering veterans’ benefits and services.

Medicare: The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare

Phone:

877-267-2323

Website:

http://www.medicare.gov

Description:

Sponsored by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), this site offers a wide variety of information including what mental health services are covered by Medicare, how long term care facilities are inspected, and how home health agencies and nursing homes compare to one another.

National Institute on Aging

Phone:

1-800-222-2225

Website:

http://www.nih.gov/nia

Description:

Part of the National Institutes of Health, the National Institute on Aging offers information and resources to promote healthy aging.

National Institute on Aging, Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Service

Phone:

1-800-438-4380

Website:

http://www.alzheimers.org/

Description:

As a service of the National Institute on Aging, the Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Service offers information on Alzheimer's disease as well as other related health and mental health resources.