Helpful Websites
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These websites are sources of information for Veterans and caregivers. Use them to aid in your long term care research and help with locating facilities, services and support.
Disclaimer
The VA does not endorse the information, products or services of the linked websites in this section. All links are provided with the intent of meeting the mission of VA and the Guide to Long Term Care.
For Caregivers
These websites contain information for caregivers searching for additional resources and information about their Veteran's long term care. Please scroll to the bottom of the page to see all websites.
VA Caregiver Website
The VA Caregiver website provides information for VA caregivers, including:
VA Caregiver support line: 855-260-3274
- Information on VA caregiver benefits such as Respite Care
- Links to information on other VA benefits and services
- A search feature to identify your local Caregiver Support Coordinator
- A section on helpful tips for caregivers
VA Caregiver support line: 855-260-3274
AARP Caregiving Resource Center
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) has a Caregiving Resource Center that provides information for caregivers, including:
- Tips on how to get organized, what to expect as a caregiver and what's involved with in-home care
- Information on housing options and managing legal matters and finances
- Description of end-of-life care
Caring.com
Caring.com provides information and support for caregivers, including:
- Information on health topics, from Alzheimer's to strokes
- A comprehensive local directory of caregiving services and senior living options
- An online forum where caregivers can ask questions and get support from other caregivers
National Alliance for Caregiving
The National Alliance for Caregiving lists websites with resources for caregivers, including:
- Family Caregiving 101 – a website that provides tools, skills and information for caregivers
- The Family Care Resource Connection – a website where caregivers can find reviews and ratings of over 1,000 books, videos, websites, and other materials on caregiving
- Lotsa Helping Hands – a service that allows family, friends, neighbors and colleagues to create a community care calendar
National Resource Directory
National Resource Directory has information on programs to support families of Service Members and how to access emotional, financial and community assistance, including:
- Family support tips and guidebooks for families; support groups
- Caregiver support such as caring for injured Service Members and Veterans; and financial and legal resources for caregivers
- Survivor resources, including organizations, survivor benefits and casualty assistance
- Domestic abuse and sexual assault resources
- Financial information and assistance, including money management and financial counseling and emergency relief
Locate Caregiver Services
These websites are for caregivers searching for resources and information about their Veteran's long term care. Please scroll to the bottom of the page to see all websites.
VA Caregiver Website
The VA Caregiver website provides information for VA caregivers, including:
VA Caregiver support line: 855-260-3274
- Information on VA caregiver benefits such as Respite Care
- Links to information on other VA benefits and services
- A search feature to identify your local Caregiver Support Coordinator
- A section on helpful tips for caregivers
VA Caregiver support line: 855-260-3274
Family Care Navigator: State-by-State Help for Family Caregivers
The Family Care Navigator website includes:
- A resource to help family caregivers find government, nonprofit and private programs in their area
- Sections to help find: Services for Family Caregivers, Services for Care Recipients Living at Home, Legal Help and Advocacy, Disease-Specific Organizations and more
- Answers to frequently asked questions by family caregivers
National Caregiving Volunteer Network
The National Caregiving Volunteer Network website includes:
- A tool to find volunteer caregiving programs by state or zip code
- Information about local programs, which bring volunteers of different faiths together to provide care for their homebound neighbors
National Resource Directory
The National Resource Directory includes information for the families of Service Members including:
- Family support tips and guidebooks for families; support groups
- Caregiver support such as caring for injured Service Members and Veterans; and financial and legal resources for caregivers
- Survivor resources, including organizations, survivor benefits and casualty assistance
- Domestic abuse and sexual assault resources
- Financial information and assistance, including money management and financial counseling and emergency relief
National Respite Locator Service
The ARCH National Respite Locator includes:
- A search engine that helps parents, family caregivers and professionals find respite services in their state and local area
- A Consumer's Guide for Family Caregivers that includes descriptions of types of respite care, how to choose respite care and how to pay for respite care
Rural Caregivers
The Rural Caregivers site includes:
- Caregiver resources by state
- Support networks and disability-related organizations
- Websites for specific health concerns
- Consumer health and financial information
For Veterans
These websites aid Veterans in their searches for additional long term care services and programs. Please scroll to the bottom of the page to see all websites.
eBenefits
eBenefits has benefit-related information and tools for Veterans, including:
- My eBenefits – a tool for updating personal information, monitoring claims, applying for benefits and managing health
- Links to other websites that provide information about military and Veteran benefits
VA Social Work
The VA Social Work website includes:
- What social workers do
- How social workers can help Veterans
- Social work Web links
Care Conversations
Care Conversations.org provides information about Long Term Care planning, including:
- Identifying needs, exploring options and resources
- How to start a care conversation
GovBenefits
GovBenefits provides information on over 1,000 Federal and state benefit programs, including:
- The Benefit Finder – a free, confidential tool for finding government benefits
- Information on eligibility for benefits such as food, housing and Medicare/Medicaid
- Information on how to apply for government benefit programs
LOGO: National Clearing-house for Long Term Care
The National Clearinghouse for Long Term Care provides resources to plan for Long Term Care, including:
- Understanding Long Term Care: definitions, services and providers
- Planning for Long Term Care: planning steps, information and resources
- Paying for Long Term Care: costs, public programs and private financing
Medicare.gov
Medicare.gov provides information on planning for Long Term Care, including:
- Long Term Care Planning Tool – a tool to find out what services are available, how much they may cost, and how to pay for them
- Descriptions of different types of Long Term Care services and facilities
- Information on Medicaid and Long Term Care
- Steps to choosing Long Term Care
MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus has links to information about Advance Directives, including:
- Basic information about Advance Directives and Do Not Resuscitate Orders
- Information on Advance Directives for specific conditions, like cancer or psychiatric illnesses
- A directory to find Advance Directives by state
National Resource Directory
The National Resource Directory has links to websites about types of insurance for Long Term Care and how to pay for insurance, including:
- The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program
- The Shopper's Guide to Long Term Care Insurance
- VA Health Care Eligibility and Enrollment for Long Term Care
Locate Veteran Services
These websites aid Veterans in their searches for additional long term care services and programs. Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to see all websites.
Eldercare Locator
The eldercare locator website includes:
Toll-free number: 800-677-1116
- The Eldercare Locator database, which links older adults and their caregivers to resources at the state and community level
- Fact sheets on issues faced by older adults and family caregivers
- Brochures on topics for older adults, caregivers and professionals
- Caregiver tips and information
Toll-free number: 800-677-1116
N4a
The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) website includes:
- A description of Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)
- An overview of AAA services, which give older adults a range of options to choose the Long Term Care arrangements that suit them best
- A tool to find local Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and Title VI Native American aging programs
SAMHSA
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) website includes:
Toll-free number: 800-789-2647
24-Hour Help Hotline: 800-662-HELP (4357)
- A locator that provides comprehensive information about mental health services and resources by city, state or zip code
- Information on mental health issues, conditions and disorders
- Descriptions of treatment, prevention and recovery programs and services
- A searchable directory of drug and alcohol treatment programs that show facilities around the county
Toll-free number: 800-789-2647
24-Hour Help Hotline: 800-662-HELP (4357)
SNAPforSeniors
The SNAPforSeniors website includes:
- The largest database on licensed professionals and senior-serving organizations in the U.S.
- A tool to help users search and screen for specific kinds of senior housing options in their area
- Checklists and tools to help assess senior housing and care options
- Community blogs, or groups to exchange ideas and join discussions
Visiting Nurse Associations of America
The Visiting Nurse Associations of America (VNAA) website includes:
- A description of Visiting Nurse Associations (VNAs), which help to provide home health care to all persons regardless of the complexity of care or ability to pay
- A locator that helps family caregivers find community based home health care through their local VNA
- A locator to find local flu clinics
