The National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) is a non-profit joint venture, created in 1996 to support family caregivers of elderly and the professionals who serve them.

AARP is a national organization founded in 1958. It represents more than 34 million members, with half working full or part-time and the others fully retired. It focuses its efforts and resources in four areas: Health and wellness, economic security and work, long-term care and independent living, and personal enrichment.

BenefitsCheckUP is a free, easy-to-use service that identifies federal and state assistance programs for older Americans.

ElderCare A nationwide toll-free service, has helped older adults and their caregivers find local services for seniors. The U.S. Administration on Aging is makes part of this service available on-line so that consumers can easily link to the information and referral (I&R) services of their state and area agencies on aging. These I&R programs can help you identify appropriate services in the area where you or your family member resides.

National Council on Aging: Founded in 1950, NCOA is the nation's first association of organizations and professionals dedicated to promoting the dignity, self-determination, well being, and contributions of older persons.

The Wisconsin Dept. of Health and Family Services offers a variety of information on programs and services for older people and caregivers.

The Consumer Consortium on Assisted Living is a national consumer advocacy organization dedicated solely to the needs, rights, and protections of assisted living consumers.

A list web sites from the Dept. of Health and Family Services with information resources, with topics from consumer information to client rights to elder abuse and much more.