Important Links
Click on the Following Links for Further Information on Senior Issues and Caregiving
AARP: AARP is the leading advocacy organization for seniors. They have a great deal of helpful materials on their website.
Action for Older Persons: Assists adults in enhancing their lives by promoting financial security, physical and emotional well-being, and self-sufficiency.
Administration on Aging: The federal agency tasked with implementing Older Americans Act programs
Aging Futures: A planning project that involves agencies, businesses, faith communities and older persons responding to the needs of the Broome County elder population.
Alzheimer’s Association: A voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support, and research.
Broome County Council of Churches Faith in Action Volunteers: A network of religious congregations who work with the frail elderly, chronically ill, and the disabled, to help maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life.
Experience Works: Helps low-income seniors obtain training to find jobs in their communities.
Family Caregiver Alliance: The website of the National Center on Caregiving, an advocacy, research and education organization.
First Ward Action Council: A not-for-profit provider of housing and home repairs.
Lourdes Hospital: A regional health care center.
Medicare: The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare
Metro-Interfaith: A not-for-profit housing agency that owns and/or manages housing and housing related services in the Binghamton and surrounding area.
National Institute of Health SeniorHealth.gov: NIHSeniorHealth makes aging-related health information easily accessible for family members and friends seeking reliable, easy to understand, online health information.
New York State Office for Aging: Provides information on elder services and policy in New York State.
SEPP Management Company, Inc: A private not-for-profit housing agency providing senior housing in Broome County
Social Security Online: The official website of the US Social Security Administration.
United Health Services (UHS): A regional health care center.
Web MD: Timely health, medical news, and information.
