We`ve missed birthdays, holidays and so many of our favorite activities during this pandemic. But with the COVID19 vaccines and booster shotswhich are free and widely availablewe can finally get back to spending time with family and friends. Have questions about COVID19 vaccines and booster shots? The Eldercare Locator can provide information to help you make informed choicesand when you're ready, connect you to local resources that can help you come up with a plan to get vaccinated, whether it's your first shot or a booster.
The Eldercare Locator can connect older adults, caregivers and families to services in their communitiesservices that make getting the vaccine safe and convenient. Eldercare Locator is a national government-funded hotline that provides seniors and their families with information on key issues such as COVID19 and vaccines, transportation, support services and housing. Trained staff connect callers to local aging agencies and other community-based organizations that provide personalized support for maintaining the health and safety of older people.
Contacting the long-term care locator is easy. Visit the website eldercare.acl.gov to search the list of online resources or enter your zip code to find services in the community. Want to talk directly with a long-term care locator specialist? Live operators are ready to take your call and can also be reached by chat or email. Whether you or your family need assistance with meals or home care, or a caregiver needs training, education or a break from caregiving responsibilities, the Eldercare Locator can help.
Visit eldercare.acl.gov to learn more about services in your area and to chat with the Eldercare Locator's trained staff online. Give the Eldercare Locator a call at 8006771116 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET, MondayFriday. Callers can request to speak to a specialist in any language. Support is also available via email at eldercarelocator@usaging.org.
Eldercare Locator is a public service of the US Government. It is a community life management bureau of the Ministry of Health and Human Services and is managed by USAging.
