Talk to Someone: Providing and Managing Care
Toll‑free, caregiver helpline phone numbers to talk to someone about caregiving questions or concerns
1‑800wheelchair.com: sells medical supplies for those with a short term injury or a long term disability. Toll‑free: 800‑320‑7140, daily 9 AM-8 PM
AARP: Toll‑free: 888‑687‑2277; for Spanish: 877‑342‑2277, Monday-Friday 7 AM-11 PM ET
Alska: Seeking respite care, childcare services in your area, or even whether you can be paid to care for your loved one, Care Guides are available to offer guidance and can help you find resources Connect with a Case Manager! Call 833‑422‑7399
CJE Senior life: offers a variety of programs and services for older adults based on Jewish principles. To talk with a social worker or certified geriatric care manager, call 773‑508‑1000
Eldercare Locator: is a free federally-funded site that instantly connects caregivers with senior services anywhere in the country. Toll‑free helpline: 800‑677‑1116, Monday‑Friday, 9 AM‑8 PM ET
Guardian Nurses: is a nurse-owned patient advocacy company whose RN’s guide those struggling with complex healthcare issues. Call: 888-836-0260 or 215‑836‑0260, option 3
Hospice Foundation of America: offers information on end-of-life, hospice care, and grief. Toll‑free: 800‑854-3402 during business hours, ET
Medicare.gov: Live Chat is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except some federal holidays. For questions about your claims or other personal Medicare information, log into (or create) your secure Medicare account, or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
Moves for Seniors: provides moving-related services and downsizing support. Toll‑free: 800‑227-0515
National Adult Day Services Association: offers practical guidance on how to choose an adult day center. Toll‑free: 877-745‑1440
National Association of Senior Move Managers: helps with downsizing, moves, remodeling, and hosts a national network of senior move management companies. Toll‑free: 877.606.2766
National Patient Travel Helpline: helps patients needing air transport to/from medical appointments. Toll‑free: 800‑296-1217
Patient Advocate Foundation Case Management Program: provides one-on-one assistance with a professional case manager to help resolve financial, job-related, and healthcare access issues that may be the result of a patient’s condition. To connect with a Case Manager, fill out an online intake form or call PAF at 800-532-5274
WellMed Charitable Foundation-Caregiver Coaching: Caregiver Specialists are available to coach family members and friends who are caring for and older loved one in the State of Texas. A caring professional will help you better understand and deal with the challenges you are facing in your role as caregiver. Texas residents can call toll-free: 866-390-6491 or search online: https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support/caregiver-coaching/