RESOURCES GUIDE
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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
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
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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
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
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 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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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Remote Area Medical (RAM) | https://www.ramusa.org
Remote Area Medical (RAM) | Free Telehealth Option | https://www.ramusa.org/telehealth/
Chattanooga Care Connector| Locate Help by Location or Type of Care | https://www.chacareconnector.org
UTC Mobile MOC (Southeast Tennessee) | Serves Seniors & Caregivers | https://mobilemoc.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
Chattanooga Cancer Support Services I https://www.chattcancer.org
Patient Empowerment Network I Cancer Care 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/
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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
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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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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
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/
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
Love for our Elders (write letters to Seniors) | https://loveforourelders.org
Chattanooga Bee Swarm Free Removal | (423) 665-9101
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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.