Call
any of the information and referral programs for information about local support
groups and services.
AGING SERVICES
(702) 486-3545
Services for elders including advocacy, volunteer opportunities, and support
services.
(702) 455-8200
http://www.co.clark.nv.us/Parks/SeniorAdvocacy.htm
A central point of contact for referrals.
National Institutes of
Health
Features health information from the National Institutes of Health
Alzheimer’s
Disease Education and
The main site provides a variety of information. As part of this site, several
And Thou Shalt
Honor
http://www.andthoushalthonor.org
Site contains
several links, one of which is http://www.caregivers-usa.org
a free,
Family
Caregiver Alliance
http://www.caregiver.org
Information and resources for caregivers
Information about caregiving and resources for
caregivers
(702) 671-5085
Education about Alzheimer’s disease
NvElderCare.org
Provides
up-to-date resources and information that will support and assist
Today’s Caregiver Magazine
Well
Spouse Foundation
Association
of Spousal Caregivers
Offers support to husbands and wives caring for ill spouses
CLOTHING
Adaptive
Comfort –Wear
(702) 453-2949
Clothing for men and women with zippers in the back
Bibs for Messy Adults
"Bibs
with Dignity"
http://www.collarsforshirts.com
(702)
Protective bibs to keep clothes clean
Spec-L. Inc.
(888) 445-1981
Jumpsuits that open in the back
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Alzheimer’s Association
(800)
272-3900 24-Hour Helpline
(800)
392-0022 24-Hour Helpline (en Espanol)
(702)
248-2770 Administrative Line
(702)
248-2771 Fax
http://www.alz.org or http://www.alzdsw.org
This is
the national Alzheimer’s Association website.
It includes information about
American Association of Retired
Persons (AARP)
(888)
687-2277
Advocacy on behalf of older adults
American Red Cross,
(702)
791-3311
Disaster emergency
relief and volunteer services
Catholic Charities
(702)
385-2662
http://www.catholiccharities.com
Financial
assistance and support services
CAT Para-Transit
(702)
228-7433
Transportation
services
Clark County Health District
(702)
385-1291
Immunizations,
health cards, and family planning
Easter Seals of
(702)
870-7050
Programs
for people with disabilities
EOB Community Action Partnership
(702)
388-2589
Various
programs including adult day care and other senior services, child and family
Helping Hands of
(702)
616-6554
Transportation
and other support services
Helping Hands of
(702) 649-7853
Helping Hands of
(702)
633-7264
Respite care vouchers, food bank, and transportation
Give Me A Break, Inc
(702) 898-2216
Respite care.
Jewish Family Service Agency –
(702)
732-0304
http://www.ajfca.org/elder.html
Food
pantry, services for survivors of the Holocaust, counseling, and volunteers
Lutheran Social Services
(702)
639-1760
Transportation,
companionship, food pantry and other support services
702-257-5537
Provides assistance
with Advance Care Planning, Advance Directives, and medical-ethical questions
arising in the care of persons with chronic illnesses.
Regional Transportation Commission
(702)
676-1815
Transportation
services
Senior Citizen Protective Services (
(702)
455-8676
Investigates
allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation and isolation of seniors 60+
(702) 486-5732
Counseling
provided in the home, case management, medication services, and
GOVERNMENT
Bureau of Licensure and
Certification
(702)
486-6515
Regulation
of licensed residential facilities including group homes, assisted living
and
(702)
732-4989
Immediate
information regarding ingestion of potentially harmful substances
(702)
455-4332
Guardianship
and representative payee services
(702) 455-4270
http://www.co.clark.nv.us/social_service
A variety
of services for needy residents of
Elder Protective Services (Division for Aging Services)
(702)486-3545
Investigates
allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation and isolation of seniors 60+
Elder
Rights Advocate (Division for Aging Services)
(702) 486-3509
Advocacy, outreach, education and resource information to seniors in the
community
Long-Term
Care Ombudsman (Division for Aging Services)
(702) 486-3545
Addresses
issues and problems faced by residents in long-term care facilities
(702) 486-1550
Office of the Governor
(702)
486-2500
Office of the Governor-Consumer Health Assistance
(702) 486-3587
Helps resolve issues with medical insurance
companies and helps seniors receive medications
Social Security Administration
(800)
772-1213
Information
on Social Security and Medicare
State of
(702)
486-3545
Develops, coordinates and delivers a
comprehensive support service system for older adults
Veterans’
(702)
636-3000
Medical
services for veterans
HOSPICE/BEREAVEMENT
Bunker’s Mortuary
http://www.bunkersmortuary.com/
Community resources on bereavement.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 464-8300
http://www.palmmortuary.com/
La Paloma Mortuary
Living with Loss magazine
(888)
604-4673
http://www.bereavementmag.com/
An online
magazine of hope and healing; a support group in print and complete
(888)
604-4673
Magazine of
hope and healing
Hospice Foundation of America
(800)
854-3402
http://www.hospicefoundation.org
Assists
those who cope either personally or professionally with terminal illness,
Last Acts
http://www.lastacts.org Last Acts is a national coalition of organizations
engaged
Last Chapters
A site for
sharing stories about people who are facing death or potentially life-
INFORMATION & REFERRAL
Eldercare Helpline
(800)
243-3638
Information
and referral
National
Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
(520) 881-8008
Identifies geriatric care managers across the country
Office of Elder Rights
(800)
992-0900
Information
and referral
Senior Advocate Program
(702)
455-7051
Central
point of contact and referrals for services for older adults
Single
Point of Entry Program
(702) 388-2589
Information, referral and assistance for seniors or their caregivers
LEGAL
RESOURCES
(702)
(702)
386-1070
http://www.clarkcountylegal.com
Free
community legal services to those in need
National Elder Law Foundation
(520)
881-1076
Identifies Certified Elder Law Attorneys across the country
Single
Point of Entry Program
(702) 388-2589
Information, referral and assistance for seniors or their caregivers
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
SUPPLY
(702) 891-9990
Oxygen,
durable medical equipment, respiratory equipment.
Last Updated: 05/21/08