Resources
A curated list of educational, advocacy, and policy resources to support the elderly and their families in Utah and across the nation.
📍 Utah & Local Resources
Serving Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane, and Washington counties, this agency provides case management, nutrition programs (Meals on Wheels), caregiver support, and assistance with Medicare and Medicaid benefits for seniors in Southern Utah.
A statewide division offering comprehensive services including meal programs, transportation, caregiver support, and the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIP) to help seniors navigate Medicare.
Managed by the University of Utah, UCOA serves as the state's official virtual resource center, coordinating public and private services to improve the quality of life for older adults through advocacy and policy initiatives.
Provides education, advocacy, and resources for seniors, including classes, workshops, and a coordinated system of services to support independence and well-being for Utah's aging population.
🇺🇸 National Resources
The official federal government website for Medicare. It provides essential information on health plans, drug coverage, and finding care providers, helping seniors and their families navigate their health insurance options.
The official website for the U.S. Social Security Administration. It offers tools to apply for retirement, disability, and Medicare benefits, as well as resources to manage your social security account and estimate future benefits.
Part of the National Institutes of Health, the NIA leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. It provides reliable health information on aging and Alzheimer's disease.
The leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support, and research. They provide a wealth of information on warning signs, diagnosis, and caregiving, along with a 24/7 helpline for support.
A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. AARP provides advocacy, information, and services on health, financial security, and personal fulfillment.
A community-based nonprofit organization that addresses the needs of families and friends providing long-term care for loved ones at home. They offer high-quality information, support, and resources for caregivers.
The oldest and largest national organization supporting the more than 5,000 community-based nutrition programs across the country that are dedicated to addressing senior isolation and hunger.
A respected national leader delivering resources, tools, and advocacy to ensure every person can age with health and financial security. They offer programs for falls prevention, chronic disease management, and benefits access.
The federal department's dedicated section for aging, providing information on the Administration for Community Living, long-term care, and other federal programs and policies affecting older adults.
The official resource for veterans to access health care, disability, education, and pension benefits. It is a vital resource for elderly veterans and their families to understand and apply for the benefits they have earned.
The national association representing and supporting the network of Area Agencies on Aging. They provide resources for engaging older adults, housing support, and the Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network.
A national legal advocacy organization fighting senior poverty. They use the power of law to secure access to affordable health care, economic security, and the courts for older adults with limited resources.
A federal agency that supports the needs of the aging and disability populations. They provide funding and policy leadership to help older adults and people with disabilities live independently and fully participate in their communities.
⚖️ Professional & Advocacy Organizations
Now part of the Home Care Association of America, this organization represents private duty home care agencies, providing resources, advocacy, and standards to ensure high-quality care for seniors in their homes.
A specialized affiliate of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice, PDHCA focuses on the unique needs of private duty home care providers, offering education, networking, and advocacy.
Often associated with the National Health Law Program, this organization works to protect the legal rights of low-income and underserved individuals in accessing quality health care, including home and community-based services.
The leading trade association for the home care industry, HCAOA advocates for providers, offers educational resources, and sets standards to enhance the quality of care for seniors and people with disabilities.
A unified voice for the home care and hospice community, this alliance (formed by the merger of NAHC and NHPCO) advocates for policies that support high-quality care in the home for all Americans.
The largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.
The nonprofit organization dedicated to social work regulation. ASWB provides support and services to the social work regulatory community to advance safe, competent, and ethical practices to strengthen public protection.
An international organization dedicated to the development and support of home care and hospice services worldwide, promoting access to compassionate care for all individuals at the end of life.
A nonprofit organization that represents the nation's 33,000 home care and hospice organizations. NAHC advocates for the thousands of caregivers and the millions of patients they serve.
A professional organization serving the needs of physicians, nurse practitioners, and social workers who work in the field of home care medicine, promoting the art, science, and practice of medicine in the home.
A program designed to help home care agencies improve the quality of care they provide to older adults. It offers evidence-based tools, resources, and training for home care professionals.
The largest association in the United States representing long-term and post-acute care providers, including skilled nursing centers, assisted living communities, and sub-acute centers.