RESOURCES GUIDE
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AARP Caregiving in the US Report | https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/ppi/2020/05/full-report-caregiving-in-the-united-states.doi.10.26419-2Fppi.00103.001.pdf
AARP Family Caregiver Resource Guides by State | https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/local/info-2021/state-caregiver-resources.html?cmp=RDRCT-bc951712-20210305
AARP Family Caregiving Guide | English & Spanish https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/caregiving/pdf/family-caregiving-guide/english.pdf
https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/caregiving/pdf/family-caregiving-guide/spanish.pdf
Caregiver Action Network | http://caregiveraction.org/
Caregiver Nation (Facebook Group) | https://www.facebook.com/groups/caregivernation/
Caregiver Resources & Long Term Care | https://www.hhs.gov/aging/long-term-care/index.html
Caring Across Generations | https://caringacross.org
Care.com | https://www.caring.com/caregivers/
Family Caregiver Alliance | caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/home.jsp
Federal Resources for Caregivers | https://www.usa.gov/disability-caregiver
How to find a Caregiver | https://www.singlecare.com/blog/how-to-find-a-caregiver/
My Healthfinder | https://odphp.health.gov/myhealthfinder/healthy-living/mental-health-and-relationships/get-support-if-youre-caregiver
National Alliance for Caregiving | www.caregiving.org
National Family Caregiver Support Program | https://acl.gov/programs/support-caregivers/national-family-caregiver-support-program
National Family Caregivers Association | nfcacares.org
National Council on Aging | ncoa.org
National Respite Network| www.archrespite.org
Powerful Tools for Caregivers | https://www.powerfultoolsforcaregivers.org
Prepare to Care AARP Caregiver Planning Guide | aarp.org
Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers| https://rosalynncarter.org
Today’s Caregiver Magazine | caregiver.com
Well Spouse Association | wellspouse.org
WISER Financial Steps for Caregivers| https://wiserwomen.org
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Tennessee Unclaimed Money | https://treasury.tn.gov/Unclaimed-Property/Claim-Unclaimed-Property/Find-Your-Missing-Money
Older Adult Specialized Intervention System (O.A.S.I.S) (Hamilton County)| Periodic Welfare Checks for Seniors | (423) 643-5090 or (423) 643-5251 | https://chattanooga.gov/sites/default/files/2024-08/OASISBrochure.pdf
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
UTC Mobile MOC (Southeast Tennessee | Serves Seniors & Caregivers | https://mobilemoc.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
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 Volunteer Ministry | Free Ramps | (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
Property Tax Search (Hamilton County) | https://tpti.hamiltontn.gov/AppFolder/Trustee_PropertySearch.aspx
Property Tax Search (City of Chattanooga) | https://chattanooga.gov/stay-informed/tax-information/property-tax
Real ID for Seniors | https://www.tn-elderlaw.com/post/does-your-elderly-loved-one-need-a-real-id.
Carver’s Seniors on the GO (Chattanooga) | Free Transportation (Bills, Groceries, Prescription Pick up, etc) | (423) 697-1280 - Call to Register
SETHRA Transportation (Small Fare Charged) | https://www.sethratransit.org/how-to-ride
B & C Transporters | Private non-emergency transportation | Chattanooga Area | (404) 916-2939
Vital Medical Transport | Private non-emergency transportation, includes stretchers | Chattanooga Area | (901) 606-8838
White Oak Transportation | Private non-emergency transportation, includes stretchers | https://www.whiteoaktransportation.com
Chattanooga Area Mobile Notary - Myra Denise Nance | (423) 488-8261
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Eldercare Locator | https://eldercare.acl.gov/home
Long Term Care.gov | https://acl.gov/ltc
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 on Aging | https://www.nia.nih.gov
Social Security Administration | ssa.gov
Social Security Administration Seniors Page | firstgov.gov/Topics/Seniors.shtml
State Health Insurance Assistance Program | https://www.shiphelp.org
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
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Lifeline for Veterans | https://nvf.org/veteran-resources/
Long Term Care - Veterans | https://www.partnershipforlongtermcare.com/veterans.html
Military One Source | https://www.militaryonesource.mil
Military Caregivers | https://hiddenheroes.org
National Resource Directory | https://nrd.gov
Transportation Security Administration Cares | https://www.tsa.gov/travel/tsa-cares
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | va.gov
VA Caregiver Support Program | https://www.caregiver.va.gov
VA Pension Planning | https://www.medicaidplanningassistance.org/va-pension-aid-and-attendance
Veterans of Foreign Wars | https://www.vfw.org/assistance/financial-grants
Veterans Crisis Line | https://www.veteranscrisisline.net
Veterans of Foreign Wars | https://www.vfw.org/assistance/financial-grants
Veterans Guide | https://www.veteransguide.org
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Chattanooga Area Food Bank- Food Resources | https://www.chattfoodbank.org/find-food/near-you
Aracelis Hildago, Public Benefits Coordinator (SNAP)| Chattanooga Area Food Bank | (423) 622-1800
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
Black Farmers in the US | https://blackfarmersindex.com
Nations Benefits | Meal Source Through Medical Care Managers (Check with your insurance provider | https://www.nationsbenefits.com/nationsmarket
East Ridge Community Food Pantry | Check out their Facebook Page for dates and locations https://www.facebook.com/groups/1569732843042289/ | 1601 Prater Rd. East Ridge, TN | (423) 777-3148
Free Assorted Breads and Pastries Giveaway | Every 1st Thursday of the month | 5704 Marlin Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37411 | 5:00 PM - Until Gone
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AARP | aarp.org
Benefits CheckUp | https://benefitscheckup.org
Community Resource Finder | https://www.communityresourcefinder.org
Food and Drug Administration | https://www.fda.gov/consumers/womens-health-topics/caring-others-resources-help-you
Parkinson's Disease | https://www.michaeljfox.org
Senior Citizen Grants | https://www.lovetoknow.com/life/aging/grants-senior-citizens
Medic Alert Foundation | https://www.medicalert.org
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
Transportation Security Administration Cares | https://www.tsa.gov/travel/tsa-cares
Community Resource Finder | https://www.communityresourcefinder.org
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American Cancer Society | https://www.cancerfac.org
Cancer Action | https://canceradvocacy.org/resources/survivorship-checklist/survivor-resources/#guidelines
Cancer Cares | https://www.cancercare.org/resourcenavigation
Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition | https://www.cancerfac.org
Cancer Support Community | https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/navigating-cancer
Cancer Walk & Events | https://www.cancer.org/involved/fundraise/walk-run-events.html
Dollar For (Hospital Bill Help Assistance) | https://dollarfor.org
National Cancer Institute | https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/coping/survivorship
National Comprehensive Cancer Network | https://www.nccn.org/patientresources/patient-resources
National Cancer Plan | https://nationalcancerplan.cancer.gov
National Cancer Survivors Day | https://ncsd.org
Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief | https://copays.org
2025 National Cancer Survivors Resource Guide | https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dds/documents/Listserv/2025/2025-NCSD-Resource-Guide.pdf
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Cancer Care I https://www.cancercare.org/resourcenavigation
Chattanooga Cancer Support Services I https://www.chattcancer.org
Chattanooga Care Connector| Locate Help by Location or Type of Care | https://www.chacareconnector.org
Dollar For | Hospital Financial Assistance Nationally | https://www.dollarfor.org
Eye Care America I https://www.aao.org/eyecare-america
Find Help I https://www.findhelp.org/
Find a local Lions Club I https://directory.lionsclubs.org/
Healthcare Definitions Glossary | https://www.healthcare.gov/glossary/
Healthwell Foundation I https://www.healthwellfoundation.org/patients/
Leukemia & Lymphoma Finanical Support I https://www.lls.org/support-resources/financial-support
Lions Club Program Services I https://www.lionsclub.org/en/service-programs
Medical Lab Test Abbreviations | https://www.laboratoryalliance.com/healthcare-providers/laboratory-services/test-abbreviations/
Medical Test Abbreviation, Description & Normal Results Ranges | https://www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org/medical-tests
Medical Test Abbreviation, Description & Testing Tips | https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/
National Association of
Free & Charitable Clinics I https://nafcclinics.org/find-clinic/New Eye I https://new-eyes.org/
Open Payments I National DisclosureProgram (Transparency & Accountability in the Healthcare System | https://www.cms.gov/priorities.key-initiatives/open-payments
PAN Foundation I https://panfoundation.org/find-disease-fund/
Patient Empowerment Network I Cancer Care https://www.cancercare.org/resourcenavigation
Remote Area Medical (RAM) | https://www.ramusa.org
Remote Area Medical (RAM) | Free Telehealth Option | https://www.ramusa.org/telehealth/
UTC Mobile MOC (Southeast Tennessee) | Serves Seniors & Caregivers | https://mobilemoc.org
VSP Vision Assistance Program I https://www.vspvision.com/eyes-of-hope/get-help.html;jsessionid=D5990CEE699B0AB0AAB6318303916504
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America | https://alzfdn.org
Alzheimer’s Association | https://www.alz.org
Alzheimer’s.gov | https://www.alzheimers.gov
AngelSense | https://www.angelsense.com
Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration | https://www.theaftd.org
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Education | https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-and-dementia
Alzheimer's and related Dementias Education and Referral (ADEAR) | https://www.nia.nih.gov/about/alzheimers-and-dementia/about-adear-center
National Memory Screening Program | https://alzfdn.org/memory-screening/
Brain & Life Online Magazine | https://www.brainandlife.org
Bright Focus Foundation for Alzheimers | https://www.brightfocus.org/alzheimers/
Cleveland Clinic Healthy Brains | https://health.clevelandclinic.org/brain-health
Dementia Friendly America | https://dfamerica.org
Dementia Caregiver Resources | https://www.caregiver.org/caregiver-resources/health-conditions/dementia/
Lewy Body Dementia Association | https://www.lbda.org
Medline Plus - Alzheimer Disease | https://medlineplus.gov/alzheimersdisease.html
Memory Cafe Directory | https://dfamerica.org/memory-cafe-directory/
National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke | https://www.ninds.nih.gov
Project Lifesaver | https://projectlifesaver.org
Safe Return Program | https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/stages-behaviors/wandering
Senior Lifestyle: The Complete Guide to Dementia for Caregivers | https://www.seniorlifestyle.com/resources/guides/the-complete-guide-to-dementia-for-caregivers/
The Alzheimer Store | https://www.alzstore.com/Default.asp
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Emergency Hotline Numbers | https://www.pleaselive.org/hotlines/
National Domestic Violence Hotline | https://www.thehotline.org
National Sexual Assault Hotline | https://www.rainn.org
National Alliance On Mental Illness | https://www.nami.org/Home
Elder Rights Protection | https://acl.gov/sites/default/files/news%202017-03/Elder_Rights_Safeguards_for_the_Most_Vulnerable_Among_Us_1.pdf
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | https://www.naela.org
National Center for Elder Abuse | https://ncea.acl.gov/home#gsc.tab=0
Nursing Home Abuse Center | https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration | https://www.samhsa.gov/
Suicide | https://988lifeline.org or call 988
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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
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Facebook Marketplace | Medical Equipment & Supplies | *Account Set-up required | https://www.facebook.com
Goodwill Home Medical Equipment | https://www.goodwillhomemedical.org
Goodwill Online | Lower cost medical equipment | https://shopgoodwill.com/home
eBay | Lower Cost medical equipment & Supplies| https://www.ebay.com
Wound Care Supplies | https://www.promed-dme.com/resources/free-wound-care-supplies
Samaritan Center | Medical Equipment | (Ooltewah, TN) | 9231 Lee Highway (423) 238-7777
Karis Medical Clinic | Medical Equipment (Donations appreciated, not required) | (Cleveland, TN) | 256 Broad Street (423) 457- 8024
Got DME? | Medical Equipment (Borrow & Donate)| https://gotdme.org
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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
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Centers for Aging and Disability | https://www.hhs.gov/aging/state-resources/index.html
Chattanooga Bee Swarm Free Removal |(423) 665-9101
Elder Directory | https://www.eldercaredirectory.org/state-resources.htm
Goodwill Partner Free Online Resources - E-Learning Classes | https://www.goodwill.org/how-we-work-with-you/
Guide to Public Benefits | https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/our-work/income/public-benefits-guide-senior-assistance/
Lost Savings Bond Locator | https://treasuryhunt.gov
Love for our Elders (write letters to Seniors) | https://loveforourelders.org
Low Cost Printing (Check Your Local Library) | Example cost: Color $0.50 per page and Black & White $0.10 per page
Low Income Relief | https://lowincomerelief.com
Need Help Paying Bills| www.needhelppayingbills.com/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
Prescription Abbreviations and their Medical Meanings | https://www.drugs.com/article/prescription-abbreviations.html
Senior Citizen Grants | https://www.lovetoknow.com/life/aging/grants-senior-citizens
Silver Sneakers Medicare Fitness Program | https://www.medicareplanfinder.com/medicare/silver-sneakers/
Unclaimed Money | https://www.missingmoney.com
Unclaimed Retirement Benefits | https://unclaimedretirementbenefits.com
USPS Operation Santa for kids and seniors (starts November - December yearly | USPS Operation Santa https://www.uspsoperationsanta.comUSPS Operation Santa
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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
Educating yourself is a powerful tool to help insure your loved one is being cared properly and knowledgeable about the care they are receiving. I am not a medical or legal professional. I am a passionate caregiver that loves to research and find resources to help those I love. Please DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH and consult a physician, an attorney, or programs in your area about any information linked on this page. The services on this list are NOT guaranteed and may differ depending on your state or particular situation. Before visiting a local agency to request assistance, it is HIGHLY recommended to call and inquire about additional guidelines and requirements. Check this page regularly for updates and resource leads and other helpful information. Know that we are in this together and my prayers are always for and with you.