Resources

Guide to Mental Health During Covid-19

https://www.medicareadvantage.com/resources/

Well Connected – an online and telephone community that offers a wide range of discussion topics (from zoology to music to meditation!) to keep you engaged and connected.
https://covia.org/services/well-connected/ or call 877-797-7299

Inpatient Rehab locator – Inpatient Rehab is an organization that helps people struggling with addiction find the best treatment options in their area. Their free search tool and nationwide database of drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health treatment centers, helps people who so desperately need help find it.                                                                                                                                                                               https://www.inpatient-rehab.org

Resources For Family Members

24 Hour Senior Help Line
(602) 264-4357

Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS)
602-417-6200  OR find them online:  http://www.azahcccs.gov/

Eldercare Locator
ACL’s Eldercare Locator can connect you to trustworthy services for older adults and their families in local communities. From transportation and housing options to financial and legal assistance, the Eldercare Locator can point you in the right direction.
https://eldercare.acl.gov

Memory Cafe – Sun Lakes Creative Engagement Partners

Memory Cafe is a comfortable, safe, and engaging place for people with memory loss and their caregiver partners to meet with others in a like situation. It is administered by Sun Lakes Creative Engagement Partners.  Neighbors Who Care is a partner Learn More Here

Support Groups

Caregiver Support Group (Caregivers only)
Sponsored by Neighbors Who Care
Risen Savior Lutheran Church, Room 110
Every Monday 1:00 – 3:00 pm
480-895-7133

Alzheimer’s Association 24 hr Helpline
1-800-272-3900

Alzheimer’s Support Groups

Sun Lakes Country Club
2nd and 4th Saturday 10:00 am
602-528-0545

Sun Lakes Creative Engagement Partners
http://www.slcep.com/
A coalition of non-profits whose goal is to create programs for families with Memory Impairment.

Sun Lakes United Methodist Church
2nd and 3rd Thursday 9:00 am
602-528-0545

Chandler Hospital
2nd Thursday 5:30 pm
480-728-5414

Parkinson’s Support

Sun Lakes Creative Engagement Partners
http://www.slcep.com/
A coalition of non-profits whose goal is to create programs for families with Memory Impairment.

Parkinson’s Association of AZ
1-866-897-1261

Sun Lakes Country Club
1st Friday 1:00 pm (for caregivers)

Sun Lakes Country Club
3rd Thursday 1:00 pm (patients and caregivers)

Adult Day Services

The Perfect Place Adult Day Care
Risen Savior Lutheran Church
480-895-2892

Tempe Adult Day Health Services
Foundation for Senior Living
602-532-2982
 
Arbor Rose Day Club
480-628-8550
 

Benefits Assistance Programs

Medicare Basics
1-800-432-4040

Neighbors Who Care, Inc.
Wednesdays 9:00 – 12:00
By Appointment only
480-895-7133

Sun Lakes United Methodist Church
Friday 9:00 – 12:00
480-264-2255
No appointment necessary

Caregiver Hotline
1-888-737-7494

Crisis Hotline (Mental Health and Suicide)
1-800-631-1314

Elder Abuse
1-877-767-2385
or
Adult Protective Services 24 hr.
602-542-2124

Area Agency on Aging
602-264-4357 or 1-888-264-2258

Food and utility assistance
St. Vincent de Paul Society – St. Stevens Church
480-895-9266-ex 200

Government Disability
http://www.disability.gov

National Institute on Aging
www.nia.nih.gov

National Institute of Health – Senior Health
http://nihseniorhealth.gov

Retail Discount Guide
https://www.couponchief.com/guides/retail_savings_for_baby_boomers

Veterans Health Benefits
1-877-222-8387
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8355

Healthcare Discounts

A list of tips and discounts to help seniors save money on their healthcare:
100+ Ways for Seniors & Baby Boomers to Save Money on Healthcare Costs

Federal Resources for Caregivers

The White House Conference on Aging has compiled a list of federal resources for caregivers from the following agencies: