RESOURCE DIRECTORY

Call any of the information and referral programs for information about local support groups and services.

 

 

AGING SERVICES

Nevada Division for Aging Services

(702) 486-3545

http://www.aging.state.nv.us/

Services for elders including advocacy, volunteer opportunities, and support services.

 

Clark County Senior Advocacy Program

(702) 455-8200

http://www.co.clark.nv.us/Parks/SeniorAdvocacy.htm

A central point of contact for referrals.

 

Help of Southern Nevada

(702) 369-4357

Offers a variety of senior services

 

National Institutes of Health

http://nihseniorhealth.gov/

Features health information from the National Institutes of Health

 

Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center

http://www.alzheimers.org/

The main site provides a variety of information.  As part of this site, several publications are offered by selecting “order of line”.

 

CAREGIVING

And Thou Shalt Honor

http://www.andthoushalthonor.org

Site contains several links, one of which is http://www.caregivers-usa.org a free, Nationwide database that puts you in touch with more than 40,000 caregiving and caregiver support services nationwide.

 

Consumer Direct Personal Care

(702) 894-4435

Provides information for relatives on receiving compensation for caregiving

Family Caregiver Alliance
http://www.caregiver.org
Information and resources for caregivers

National Center on Caregiving

http://www.caregiver.org

Information about caregiving and resources for caregivers

 

Nevada Caregiver Support Center

(702) 671-5085

Education about Alzheimer’s disease

 

NvElderCare.org

http://www.nveldercare.org

Provides up-to-date resources and information that will support and assist Caregivers as they care for frail and/or disabled family members and Friends.

 

Today’s Caregiver Magazine

http://www.caregiver911.com

 

Well Spouse Foundation

Association of Spousal Caregivers

http://www.wellspouse.org

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.bibswithdignity.com

http://www.collarsforshirts.com

(702) 396-6656

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 Alzheimer’s, resources, referrals, education, services, research, financial assistance, support groups, and advocacy.  Select “Resources and  Newsletters” for information on Advances a quarterly newspaper.

 

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)

(888) 687-2277

http://www.aarp.org

Advocacy on behalf of older adults

 

American Red Cross, Clark County

(702) 791-3311

http://www.redcross.org

Disaster emergency relief and volunteer services

 

Catholic Charities

(702) 385-2662

http://www.catholiccharities.com

Financial assistance and support services

 

Meals-on-Wheels

Catholic Charities

(702) 382-0721

 

CAT Para-Transit

(702) 228-7433

Transportation services

 

Clark County Health District

(702) 385-1291

http://www.cchd.org

Immunizations, health cards, and family planning

 

Easter Seals of Southern Nevada

(702) 870-7050

http://www.eastersealsn.org

Programs for people with disabilities

 

EOB Community Action Partnership

(702) 388-2589

http://www.eobcc.org

Various programs including adult day care and other senior services, child and family services, health services, housing and development, treatment center

 

Helping Hands of Henderson

(702) 616-6554

Transportation and other support services

 

Helping Hands of North Las Vegas

(702) 649-7853

 

Helping Hands of Vegas Valley

(702) 633-7264

Respite care vouchers, food bank, and transportation

 

Give Me A Break, Inc

(702) 898-2216

Respite care.

 

Community Choices

(702) 388-8805

Home health services

http://www.chnoiceslv.com

 

Jewish Family Service Agency – Las Vegas

(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

 

Nevada Center for Ethics and Health Policy
702-257-5537

http://www.healthethics.org

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 (Clark County Social Services)

(702) 455-8676

Investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation and isolation of seniors 60+

 

Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Senior Outreach Program

(702) 486-5732

Counseling provided in the home, case management, medication services, and support group for caregivers

 

 

GOVERNMENT

Bureau of Licensure and Certification

(702) 486-6515

Regulation of licensed residential facilities including group homes, assisted living and long term care facilities

 

Clark County Poison Center

(702) 732-4989

Immediate information regarding ingestion of potentially harmful substances 

 

Clark County Public Administrator

(702) 455-4332

Guardianship and representative payee services

 

Clark County Social Services

(702) 455-4270

http://www.co.clark.nv.us/social_service

A variety of services for needy residents of Clark County who are not assisted by other state, federal, or local programs

 

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

 

Nevada Medicaid

(702) 486-1550

 

Office of the Governor

(702) 486-2500

http://www.state.nv.us

 

Office of the Governor-Consumer Health Assistance

(702) 486-3587

http://www.RxHelp4NV.org

Helps resolve issues with medical insurance companies and helps seniors receive medications

 

Social Security Administration

(800) 772-1213

http://www.socialsecurity.org

Information on Social Security and Medicare

 

State of Nevada Division for Aging Services

(702) 486-3545

http://www.nvaging.net

Develops, coordinates and delivers a comprehensive support service system for older adults

 

Veterans’ Administration Medical Center

(702) 636-3000

Medical services for veterans

 

 

HOSPICE/BEREAVEMENT

Bunker’s Mortuary

http://www.bunkersmortuary.com/

Community resources on bereavement.

 

Palm Mortuaries & Cemeteries

1325 N Main St
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 grief resource center

 

Grief Resource Center

(888) 604-4673

www.bereavementmag.com

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, death, and the process of grief and publishes “Journeys,” a newsletter to help with bereavement. Visit the site and click on “Publications”.

 

Last Acts

http://www.lastacts.org   Last Acts is a national coalition of organizations engaged in an unprecedented education campaign to improve care for people who are dying and their families. Last Acts serves as a clearinghouse for sharing information and ideas at the national, state and local levels. Last Acts also provides a forum for discussion, collaboration and broad dissemination of new information.

 

Last Chapters

http://www.lastchapters.org

A site for sharing stories about people who are facing death or potentially life- Limiting (chronic) illnesses, dealing with grief and learning how others have coped.

 

 

INFORMATION & REFERRAL

Eldercare Helpline

(800) 243-3638

Information and referral

 

National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers

(520) 881-8008

http://www.caremanager.org

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

Senior Citizens Law Project

(702) 229-6596

Free legal counsel and assistance for individuals age 60 and older.

 

Clark County Legal Services

(702) 386-1070

http://www.clarkcountylegal.com

Free community legal services to those in need

 

National Elder Law Foundation

(520) 881-1076

http://www.nelf.org

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

HCA Homecare America

(702) 891-9990

http://www.eelders.com

Oxygen, durable medical equipment, respiratory equipment.

 

 

 

Last Updated: 05/21/08

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