Family Caregiver Alliance | caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/home.jsp

National Alliance for Caregiving | www.caregiving.org

National Council on Aging | ncoa.org

National Family Caregivers Association | nfcacares.org

Prepare to Care AARP Caregiver Planning Guide | aarp.org

Today’s Caregiver Magazine | caregiver.com

Well Spouse Association | wellspouse.org

Caregiver Action Network |  http://caregiveraction.org/ 

Military Caregivers | https://hiddenheroes.org

Caring Across Generations | https://caringacross.org

Care.com | https://www.caring.com/caregivers/

National Respite Network| www.archrespite.org

Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers| https://rosalynncarter.org

Tennessee Unclaimed Money | https://treasury.tn.gov/Unclaimed-Property/Claim-Unclaimed-Property/Find-Your-Missing-Money

Tennessee Medicare Assistance | https://tnmedicarehelp.com

Tennessee 2-1-1 | https://tn211.myresourcedirectory.com

Healthcare Solution (Life Insurance & Medical Insurance Needs - Coach Arthur Watley | Phone: (423) 702-5116

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) | https://acl.gov/programs/support-caregivers/national-family-caregiver-support-program

First Tennessee Area Agency of Aging and Disability | https://www.ftaaad.org

First Tennessee Area Agency of Aging and Disability Community Directory | https://www.ftaaad.org/_files/ugd/b65ba8_761327fda7684d50b1a7a7673f0659d9.pdf

Chattanooga Tumor Clinic | https://www.chattanoogatumorclinic.com/

Cempa Community Care Clinic | https://cempa.org

Diabetic Nutrition Classes (Dalton, GA) | https://vitruvianhealth.com/services/weight-management/nutritional-classes/

Legal Aid of East Tennessee | https://www.laet.org

Estate Planning - Amanda Jelks (Chattanooga, TN & surrounding areas) | https://www.jelkslaw.com

Estate Planning - Yetunde Aird & Erika Bryant (Tennessee & Indiana) | https://www.yourboutiquefirm.com

Family Justice Center | https://fjc.chattanooga.gov

TN Mental Health for Adults Program | https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/mental-health-services/adults/older-adults.html

TN Hope Line for Loving Listeners | 1-844 -600-8262 or https://encoreministry.org/tn-hope-line-offers-hope-encouragement-connection-to-older-adults/

Neighborhood Helpers (Chattanooga) | https://www.nhvm.org

Habitat For Humanity (Chattanooga ) | https://www.habichatt.org/home-repair

Home Uplift | https://energyright.com/residential/home-uplift/

United Cerebral Palsy | https://www.ucpmidtn.org/home-access/

Property Tax Relief Help (Hamilton County)| https://chattanooga.gov/pay-and-apply/permits-applications/property-tax-relief

Absentee Ballot for Seniors (Hamilton County) | https://elect.hamiltontn.gov/VoterInfo/AbsenteeVoting.aspx

Real ID for Seniors |  https://www.tn-elderlaw.com/post/does-your-elderly-loved-one-need-a-real-id.

B & C Transporters (private non-emergency transportation) serves the Chattanooga area  |  (404) 916-2939

Vital Medical Transport (private non-emergency transportation, includes stretchers) serves the Chattanooga area  |  (901) 606-8838

White Oak Transportation ( private non-emergency transportation, includes stretchers) | https://www.whiteoaktransportation.com

Medicare | medicare.gov

Medicare Handbook 2025 | https://www.medicare.gov/publications/10050-medicare-and-you.pdf

Medicaid Overview | https://www.medicaid.gov/state-overviews/index.html

Health Insurance Marketplace | https://www.healthcare.gov

National Institute of Health | nia.nih.gov/health

Social Security Administration | ssa.gov

Social Security Administration Seniors Page| firstgov.gov/Topics/Seniors.shtml

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Aging| hhs.gov/aging

Worldwide Aging Programs | http://www.programsforelderly.com

Aging Programs (AETNA Healthcare) | https://aetnamedicare.benefitscheckup.org

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | va.gov

Long Term Care - Veterans | https://www.partnershipforlongtermcare.com/veterans.html

VA Pension Planning | https://www.medicaidplanningassistance.org/va-pension-aid-and-attendance/

Lifeline for Veterans | https://nvf.org/veteran-resources/

National Resource Directory | https://nrd.gov

Veterans of Foreign Wars | https://www.vfw.org/assistance/financial-grants

Veterans Crisis Line | https://www.veteranscrisisline.net

Chattanooga Area Food Bank Mobile Pantry Distribution Schedule (Tennessee & Georgia) | https://e9bc171749.nxcli.net/events/calendars/mobilePantries

Chattanooga Area Food Bank Hunger Relief Partners (Tennessee & Georgia) | https://e9bc171749.nxcli.net/hungry

Feeding America - National Food Resources | https://www.feedingamerica.org/need-help-find-food

Meals On Wheels Association of America | https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/

Mom’s Meals | https://www.momsmeals.com

Lasagna Love | https://lasagnalove.org

AARP | aarp.org

Alzheimer’s Association | alz.org

Parkinson's Disease | https://www.michaeljfox.org

Eldercare Locator | Eldercare.ACL.gov

Senior Citizen Grants | https://www.lovetoknow.com/life/aging/grants-senior-citizens

Long Term Care Insurance Options | https://www.partnershipforlongtermcare.com/ltcquotes.html

Funeral Assistance

https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/help_with_funeral_costs.html

https://www.funeralwise.com/funeral-arrangements/getting-state-assistance/#

https://www.funeralwise.com/funeral-arrangements/getting-federal-assistance/

Charity Care | Help with hospital bills |  https://dollarfor.org/debt-forgiveness/

Eldercare Resource Center | https://www.payingforseniorcare.com

Remote Area Medical (RAM) | https://www.ramusa.org

Find Help I https://www.findhelp.org/

Healthwell Foundation I https://www.healthwellfoundation.org/patients/

National Association of
Free & Charitable Clinics I https://nafcclinics.org/find-clinic/

Eye Care America I https://www.aao.org/eyecare-america

VSP Vision Assistance Program I https://www.vspvision.com/eyes-of-hope/get-help.html;jsessionid=D5990CEE699B0AB0AAB6318303916504

Lions Club Program Services I https://www.lionsclub.org/en/service-programs

Find a local Lions Club I https://directory.lionsclubs.org/

New Eye I https://new-eyes.org/

Leukemia & Lymphoma Finanical Support I https://www.lls.org/support-resources/financial-support

PAN Foundation I https://panfoundation.org/find-disease-fund/

Cancer Care I https://www.cancercare.org/resourcenavigation

Medical Test Abbreviation, Description & Testing Tips | https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/

Medical Test Abbreviation, Description & Normal Results Ranges | https://www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org/medical-tests

Medical Lab Test Abbreviations | https://www.laboratoryalliance.com/healthcare-providers/laboratory-services/test-abbreviations/

Healthcare Definitions Glossary | https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/

Emergency Hotline Numbers | https://www.pleaselive.org/hotlines/

Suicide | https://988lifeline.org or call 988

Veteran Crisis Line | https://www.veteranscrisisline.net

National Domestic Violence Hotline | https://www.thehotline.org

National Sexual Assault Hotline | https://www.rainn.org

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration | https://www.samhsa.gov/

National Alliance On Mental Illness | https://www.nami.org/Home

National Center for Elder Abuse | https://ncea.acl.gov/home#gsc.tab=0

Nursing Home Abuse Center | https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com

Estate Planning - Amanda Jelks (Chattanooga, TN & surrounding areas) | https://www.jelkslaw.com

Estate Planning - Yetunde Aird & Erika Bryant (Tennessee & Indiana) | https://www.yourboutiquefirm.com

Estate Planning for Medicaid | https://www.medicaidplanningassistance.org/estate-planning/

Legal Services Corporation | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/i-need-legal-help

Legal Services for Older Americans | https://acl.gov/programs/legal-help/legal-services-elderly-program

Justice in Aging | https://justiceinaging.org

Free Legal Services for Seniors | https://dailycaring.com/7-sources-of-free-legal-services-for-seniors/

Administration for Community Living | https://acl.gov

Legal Aid of East Tennessee | https://www.laet.org

Modification and repair funds provided by the Older Americans Act are distributed by Area Agencies on Aging (AAA). To contact your local AAA, contact the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116 or https://eldercare.acl.gov.

Rebuilding Together, Inc., a national volunteer organization, is able to assist some low-income seniors through their local affiliates. Visit http://rebuildingtogether.org to learn more.

* Many cities and towns make grant funds available through their local departments of community development. Please check with your local community development office.

Lenders may offer home equity conversion mortgages or reverse mortgages that allow homeowners to utilize home equity to pay for improvements. Learn more by visiting: https://www.ncoa.org/economic-security/home-equity/.

Search for additional resources in your state by visiting: www.Homemods.org.

Home Ownership Program |  https://www.naca.com/purchase/

Clear Caption Landline Phones | http://clearcaptions.com

Habitat For Humanity | https://www.habitat.org

Unclaimed Money | https://www.missingmoney.com

Unclaimed Retirement Benefits | https://unclaimedretirementbenefits.com

Lost Savings Bond Locator | https://treasuryhunt.gov

Need Help Paying Bills| www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/

Low Income Relief |  https://lowincomerelief.com

Senior Citizen Grants | https://www.lovetoknow.com/life/aging/grants-senior-citizens

Goodwill Home Medical Equipment | https://www.goodwillhomemedical.org

Elder Directory | https://www.eldercaredirectory.org/state-resources.htm

Guide to Public Benefits | https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/our-work/income/public-benefits-guide-senior-assistance/

Centers for Aging and Disability | https://www.hhs.gov/aging/state-resources/index.html

Ombudsman Program | advocates for residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, board and care homes, and similar adult care homes| https://theconsumervoice.org/get_help

Silver Sneakers Medicare Fitness Program | https://www.medicareplanfinder.com/medicare/silver-sneakers/

Goodwill online (Lower cost medical equipment) | https://shopgoodwill.com/home

eBay (Lower Cost medical equipment & Supplies) | https://www.ebay.com

Prescription Abbreviations and their Medical Meanings | https://www.drugs.com/article/prescription-abbreviations.html

USPS Operation Santa for kids and seniors (starts November - December yearly | USPS Operation Santa https://www.uspsoperationsanta.comUSPS Operation Santa

Can Medicaid Take My Home? https://www.agingcare.com/articles/filial-responsibility-and-medicaid-197746.htm

Medicaid Estate Recovery Program https://www.medicaidplanningassistance.org/medicaid-estate-recovery-program/

Long Term Care Partnership Program https://www.medicaidplanningassistance.org/partnerships-for-long-term-care/#:~:text=The%20intention%20of%20Partnership%20Programs,type%20of%20care%20via%20Medicaid

Medicaid planning and Medicaid Eligibility (American Council of Aging) https://www.medicaidplanningassistance.org