Benefits Programs

Benefits Check Up - A service of the National Council in the Aging, BenefitsCheckUp helps thousands every day to find programs for people ages 55 and over that may pay for some of their costs of prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential items or services.

Seniors EyeCare Program - SEP raises awareness about age-related eye disease, including cataracts, provides free eye care educational materials, and facilitates access to no-cost eye care for eligible seniors.

U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program - Through this program, weatherization service providers install energy efficiency measures in the homes of qualifying homeowners free of charge.

End of life Issues

Funerals.org - From the Funeral Consumers Alliance

Hard Choices - Providing a resource for professionals, patients and their families regarding end-of-life decisions.

General

New LifeStyles Online - New LifeStyles Online is your ultimate source for senior living and care options. Whether you are looking for an independent retirement community, assisted living, nursing home, Alzheimer's care, home or hospice care, or other senior product or service, we can help you find what's right for you!

Health Insurance/Medicare Information

Medicare.gov -The official U.S. Government site for people with medicare.

Medicare.org - Funded by private contributions, the Senior Resource Center for Medicare Information (Medicare.Org) is a resource for Medicare beneficiaries, public agencies and private organizations that provide consumer information and services about the Medicare program and its health plan options.

Medicare Publications - Order free publications to help understand medicare options from the Federal Citizen Information Center (Known for its Pueblo, Colorado address)

Seniors' Health Insurance Information Programs (SHIIP)/North Carolina - General Medicare Plan and Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Information

Legal Issues/Services

AARP Legal Services Network - LSN is an AARP member benefit providing easy access to more than 1,000 attorneys across the country. Select a state from the drop-down list to find an attorney in your area.

NC Advance Directives From Caring Connections - Choose from a list of states to download the proper forms for your state. For North Carolina, you can download the Health Care Power of Attorney and the Declaration of a Desire for a Natural Death (aka Living Will).