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Resources

Who Will hold my hand? Caregiving in America Resource list for families and unpaid caregivers

Diane Finnestead MAT, Ed. S.

Associations for Disease Research, Advocacy and/or Funding

Care Coordination/ Social Work

Elder Law

General Senior Resources

Home Health care Associations

Mental Health

  • NAMI- National Alliance on Mental Health www.nami.org
  • Call the NAMI Helpline at 1-800-950-6264 or chat with them M-F !0 am -!0 pm EST
  • In a crisis, text “NAMI’to 74141 for 24/7, confidential, free crisis counseling.
  • AA- Alcoholics Anonymous www.aa.org
  • Al-anon Family Groups www.al-anon.org
  • Elder Abuse- The national domestic violence hotline www.hotline.org

Nutrition, Wellness Programs and/or gym membership

Placement Resources for varying levels of care

Radio Shows/Podcasts;

  • ‘We’re Having a Senior Moment’ hosted by Shawn Rimmerman www.comforcare.com
  • Google Valerie Van Booven RN, BSN for topics including home care

Resources for Prescription Drug Discounts:

Did you know that every drug in America has to have a drug discount program- the trick is finding it! Try this:

  • www.HoneyBeeHealth.com
  • www.Blinkhealth.com
  • www.rxoutreach.org – a non-profit pharmacy, click the PATIENTS tab to get started
  • www.rxcut.com – print the card to access discounts at local Walgreens and other pharmacies
  • www.goodrx.com – enter name of drug to search prices
  • www.needymeds.com
  • Conduct a Google search with the name of your drug followed by the keywords “generic, coupons, discounts, manufacturer’s coupons or discount, trials, Canada, International”
  • Check with my friend Marty Portnoy at www.yousaveonmeds.com or 888-949-0076 for assistance with Rx pricing for expensive or specialty drugs
  • For those needing diabetic supplies; delivered to your doorstep for free- reach out to Advanced Diabetes Supply in Carlsbad, CA www.northcoastmed.com
  • For future updates and options text 314-302-5743 Diane Finnestead

Safety

Senior Care Organizations- collectively members serve every need

Senior Expos;

Want to launch an Expo in your community?

Contact Leader Publications- www.myleaderpaper.com

Veterans Benefits and Support Programs;

Note- Medicare Advantage companies typically have resource funding available to offset costs such as home repairs or modifications, etc- this may be income based- call the customer service number on the back of your card or text CALL to 314-302-5743 or 314-920-3990.

 

Disclaimer- This list is by no means complete or an endorsement for a service, product and/ or company. This list is to be used as a starting point and was created to help you. When you would like to add a resource or need additional resources text RESOURCE to 314-302-5743 or 314-920-3990.

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