Aging.Gov—Created for Those 65 and Older
More than 10,000 people turn 65 every day in the United States, and people are living longer, healthier lives. Healthy lifestyles, planning for retirement and knowing your options for healthcare and long-term care are more important than ever before.
That’s why the Department of Health and Human Service (HHS) has provided a website dedicated to addressing the specific needs of those 65 and older—http://www.aging.gov.
This helpful resource provides links for
- Filing for Social Security benefits,
- Enrolling in Medicare,
- Applying for Medicaid coverage and
- Learning about age discrimination.
You can also find information on
- healthy aging,
- health issues,
- long-term care,
- elder justice,
- retirement planning and
- state resources.
State resources important to those living in atom Alliance states include:
Alabama—Alabama Department of Senior Services
Indiana—Indiana Division of Aging
Kentucky—Kentucky Department of Aging and Independent Living
Mississippi—Mississippi Aging and Adult Services
Tennessee—Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability
Contracted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), atom Alliance works with healthcare providers and adults with Medicare to improve health, improve care and lower costs. Learn more.
