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RESOURCES
Below are a just a few of many resources available to help older adults, their families, loved ones and caregivers.
NATIONAL ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES ASSOCIATION (NAPSA)
Illinois (866) 800-1409
Missouri (800) 392-0210
National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA) – formed in 1989 with the goal of providing Adult Protective Services (APS) a forum for sharing information, solving problems, and improving the quality of services for victims of elder and vulnerable adult mistreatment. If you are experiencing abuse or fear a loved one is experiencing abuse, Illinois residents may call (866) 800-1409, and Missouri residents may call (800) 392-0210.
US DEPARTMENT OF
VETERAN AFFAIRS (VA)
www.veteranscrisisline.net
Veterans, we thank you for your service today and every day. For more information on benefits, services or resources that may be available to you as a veteran, reach out to the US Department of Veterans Affairs at www.va.gov. Veterans suffer from a unique and potentially devastating list of health problems. If you are in immediate need of help, or you fear a loved one is in need of help, call the hotline at 988 then press 1, or text 838255, or chat with a trained counselor online at www.veteranscrisisline.net.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING (NIA)
www.nia.org
National Institute on Aging (NIA) - Leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. NIA is the primary Federal agency supporting and conducting Alzheimer’s disease research. Access the NIA at www.nia.org , to find links to information for caregivers, health and wellness, disease research and support, and News & Events by State.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS (AARP)
www.aarp.org
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) – Offers a broad range of services to members and nonmembers, including helpful articles, information on advocacy for aging adults and caregivers, tips on Medicare and Social Security benefits, and discounts offered for travel and entertainment. Access AARP at www.aarp.org, and remember, there is plenty of information available to nonmembers.
JEWISH FEDERATION OF
ST. LOUIS
www.jfedstl.org
The Jewish Federation of St. Louis and AgeWell St. Louis have collaborated to provide accessibility to services offered by the Jewish community, supporting the wellbeing of Jewish older adults. For more information: www.jfedstl.org.
SAGE
ADVOCACY & SERVICES for LGBTQ+ Elders
www.sageusa.org
(877) 360-5428
Our friends in the LGBTQ+ community can access SAGE Advocacy & Services for LGBTQ+ Elders. SAGE leads by addressing issues related to aging specific to the LGBTQ+ community, working to achieve a high quality of life and advocate for rights and better understanding of aging in all communities. Access SAGE for more information on ways to get involved, available resources, support groups, fair housing, advocacy, and other programs: www.sageusa.org, or by calling the SAGE hotline at (877) 360-5428.
PROGRAMS and SERVICES for OLDER PERSONS (PSOP)
www.swic.edu/community/senior-programs/psop/
Programs and Services for Older Persons (PSOP) – through Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC), offers tips and resources to help older adults make the most of their health and independence while enjoying a rewarding lifestyle, including information on day and overnight trips, support groups, computer classes, Smart Driver Classes, and opportunities to volunteer. Find more information on PSOP here: www.swic.edu/community/senior-programs/psop/.
EVENT BRIGHT
St. Louis Area
St. Louis, MO Fundraiser Events | Eventbrite
Wanting to help and looking for some meaningful ways to do it? Event Bright is a website that shows a recent listing of many St. Louis area fundraisers that benefit specific charities, public interest groups and programs that fight the battle against devastating diseases.
The listing can be found here: St. Louis, MO Fundraiser Events | Eventbrite.
PEPTOC
(as in, "pep talk")
(707) 873-7862
Feeling a little down? Need some words of encouragement to perk you up? Do yourself a favor and call the Peptoc (as in “pep talk”) hotline at (707) 873-7862 and listen to pre-recorded life advice and encouraging messages from the students at West Side Elementary, a K-6th grade public school in rural Healdsburg, California. The hotline is funded by tax-deductible donations and has gone viral countless times, receiving millions of calls daily from all over the world. Almost guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
LOCAL AREA RESOURCES
Did you know? Almost every county in every state offers support in some way to our aging neighbors. Call your local courthouse for more information on any resources or programs that may be available to you for free or at a reduced charge.
If you have been positively impacted by a group or organization not mentioned here, please reach out and let us know.
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The greatest good is what we do for one another. ~Mother Teresa