Helpful links
Resources for Older Adults
Organizations and services that assist older adults and their families — collected by our staff for our community.
AARP
aarp.com
The AARP Foundation administers programs that assist older Americans — job training, tax assistance, legal advocacy, and much more.
Aging Washington
www.agingwashington.org
Administration on Aging
www.aoa.gov
Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center
www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers
Alzheimer’s Association
www.alz.org/index.asp
BenefitsCheckUp Online
www.benefitscheckup.org
A free service from the National Council on the Aging that helps older Americans identify state and federal assistance programs. A simple questionnaire takes about 15 minutes and produces a personalized report of programs you may qualify for.
Celebrate Seniority
www.multicare.org/home/celebrate-seniority-2
MultiCare Good Samaritan Volunteer Center.
(253) 697-7385
Medicare
www.medicare.gov
National Council on Aging (NCOA)
www.ncoa.org
Organizations and professionals promoting the dignity, self-determination, and well-being of older persons.
Paint Tacoma-Pierce Beautiful
www.paintbeautiful.org
Pierce County Aging and Disability Resource Center
www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/abtus/ourorg/humsvcs/ADRC.htm
Property Tax Exemptions and Deferrals
www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/abtus/ourorg/at/Content.htm#exemptions
(253) 798-6111
SHIBA — Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors
www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/abtus/ourorg/humsvcs/altc/shiba.htm
Helps consumers understand insurance coverage and resolve their concerns.
Social Security Administration
www.ssa.gov
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
www.dshs.wa.gov
Come through our doors — you’ll leave with new friends.
Call us at 253-531-8412 for current hours and program schedules.