Caregiver & Elder Advocacy Organizations
Elder Care Rights Alliance
Information on how to advocate for resident care; also great for information on elder neglect.
Bloomington, Minnesota
http://www.eldercarerights.org/Home_flash.htm
The National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform
A national resource for seniors regarding abuse and neglect issues.
http://www.theconsumervoice.org/
1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 425
Washington, DC 20036
tel: 202.332.2275
fax: 202.332.2949
info@theconsumervoice.org (e-mail)
The US Department of Health and Human Services (National Center on Elder Abuse)
Contains information about elder abuse, abuse reporting and neglect. Also great for state specific information.
http://ncea.aoa.gov/ncearoot/Main_Site/index.aspx
National Center on Elder Abuse
c/o Center for Community Research and Services
University of Delaware
297 Graham Hall
Newark, DE 19716
Minnesota Board on Aging (Senior Link Age Line)
Great way to find local information.
http://www.mnaging.org/advisor/SLL.htm
tel: 1.800.333.2433
Alzheimer's Association Minnesota- North Dakota Chapter
Offers education for those who interact with patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's and dementia.
24/7 Helpline
Contact us for information, referral and support.
tel: 1.800.272.3900
tdd: 1.866.403.3073
National office
225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17
Chicago, IL 60601-7633
tel: 312.335.8700
tdd: 312.335.5886
fax: 1.866.699.1246