Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center
The ADEAR Center was established by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) as an information resource for health professionals, patients and their families, and the general public.
P.O. Box 8250
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8250
Phone: (301) 495-3311 or 1-800-438-4380
Internet www.alzheimers.org
National Institute on Aging
The NIA promotes healthy aging by conducting and supporting biomedical, social, and behavioral research and public education. They publish a variety of free information addressing problems concerning aging and health care.
Bldg. 31, Rm. 5c27
31 Center Dr. MSC 2292
Bethesda, MD 20894
Phone: (301) 496-1752
Internet: www.nih.gov/nia
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
NINDS conducts and supports biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system and provides free information concerning neurological disorders for the public.
P.O. Box 5801
Bethesda, MD 20824
Phone: (301)496-5751
Toll-free: (800) 352-9424
Internet: www.ninds.nih.gov
Eldercare Locator
This national organization, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, offers information and referrals for a wide variety of services for older people in their communities. These include adult day care, respite for caregivers, transportation, home health care, meals on wheels, assistance with housing and other services available locally.
Toll-free: 1-800-677-1116
Internet: www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare/Public/Home.asp
National Council on Aging
Founded in 1950, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) is a nonprofit organization that includes 3,200 members and a national network of more than 14,000 organizations and leaders. Members include senior centers, area agencies on aging, adult day service centers, faith-based service organizations, senior housing facilities, employment services, consumer groups, and leaders from academia, business, and labor.
Programs help older people remain healthy and independent, find jobs, increase access to benefits programs, and discover meaningful ways to continue contributing to society.
They provide information on Medicare, Medicaid, and Medicare's numerous health insurance options. Helpful nursing home information includes patients' rights, and nationwide ombudsman advocacy programs. Medicare operates a toll-free hotline to answer questions about coverage and to get information about a patient's claims.
Toll-free: 1-800-633-4227
Internet: www.medicare.gov
State Agencies on Aging by State
ALABAMA
Region IV
Irene Collins, Executive Director Alabama Department of Senior Services
PO Box 301851
770 Washington Avenue, Suite 470
Montgomery, AL 36130 -1851
(334) 242-5743 or 1-800-243-5463
Fax: (334) 242-5594
E-mail:
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ALASKA
Region X
Denise Daniello, Executive Director Alaska Commission on Aging
Department of Health and Social Services
150 Third Street, No. 103
P.O. Box 110693
Juneau, AK 99811-0693
(907) 465-4879
Fax: (907) 465-4716
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ARIZONA
Region IX
Robert York, Administrator Arizona Aging and Adult Administration
Department of Economic Security
1789 W. Jefferson, No. 950A
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 542-4446
Fax: (602) 542-6575
E-mail:
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ARKANSAS
Region VI
Herb Sanderson, Director Arkansas Division of Aging and Adult Services
Department of Human Services
P.O. Box 1437
700 Main Street, 5th Floor, S530
(FedEx zip 72201)
Little Rock, AR 72203-1437
(501) 682-2441
Fax: (501) 682-8155
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CALIFORNIA
Region IX
Lora Connolly, Acting Director California Department of Aging
1300 National Drive, #200
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 419-7500
Fax: (916) 928-2268
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COLORADO
Region VIII
Jeanette Hensley, Director Colorado Division of Aging and Adult Services
Department of Human Services
1575 Sherman Street
Ground Floor
Denver, CO 80203-1714
(303) 866-2636
Fax: (303) 866-2696
E-mail:
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CONNECTICUT
Region I
Pamela Giannini, Director Connecticut Bureau of Aging Community
& Social Work Services
Department of Social Services
25 Sigourney Street
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 424-5277
Fax: (860) 424-5301
E-mail:
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DELAWARE
Region III
Allan Zaback, Director Delaware Division of Services for Aging and Adults
with Physical Disabilities
Dept of Health and Social Services
1901 North DuPont Highway
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 255-9390
Fax: (302) 255-4445
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Region III
Sam Gawad, Interim Director District of Columbia Office on Aging
One Judiciary Square
441 4th Street, N.W., 9th Floor
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 724-5622
Fax: (202) 724-4979
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FLORIDA
Region IV
Doug Beach, Secretary Florida Department of Elder Affairs
4040 Esplanade Way
Suite 315
Tallahassee, FL 32399
(850) 414-2000
Fax: (850) 414-2004
E-mail:
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GEORGIA
Region IV
Maria Greene, Director Georgia Division for Aging Services
2 Peachtree St. N.W. 9th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 657-5258
Fax: (404) 657-5285
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GUAM
Region IX
Arthur U. San Agustin, Senior Citizens Administrator
Guam Division of Senior Citizens
Department of Public Health and Social Services
Government of Guam
P.O. Box 2816
Hagaina, Guam 96932
011 (671) 475-0263
Fax: (671) 477-2930
E-mail:
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HAWAII
Region IX
Pat Sasaki, Director Hawaii Executive Office on Aging
No. 1 Capitol District
250 South Hotel Street, Suite 406
Honolulu, HI 96813-2831
(808) 586-0100
Fax: (808) 586-0185
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IDAHO
Region X
Lois Bauer, Administrator Idaho Commission on Aging
3380 Americana Terrace, No. 120
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0007
(208) 334-3833
Fax: (208) 334-3033
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ILLINOIS
Region V
Charles Johnson, Director Illinois Department on Aging
421 East Capitol Avenue
Springfield, IL 62701
(217) 785-2870
Fax: (217) 785-4477
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INDIANA
Region V
Stephen Smith, Director Indiana Division on Aging
Division of Disability, Aging and Rehabilitative Services
Family and Services Administration
402 W. Washington Street
P.O. Box 7083
Indianapolis, IN 46207-7083
(317) 232-7123
Fax: (317) 232-7867
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IOWA
Region VII
Mark Haverland, Director Iowa Department of Elder Affairs
Jessie Parker Building
510 East 12th St., Suite 2
Des Moines, IA 50319-9025
515-725-3301
Fax: 515-725-3300
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KANSAS
Region VII
Kathy Greenlee, Acting Secretary Kansas Department on Aging
New England Building
503 South Kansas Avenue
Topeka, KS 66603-3404
(785) 296-5222
Fax: (785) 296-0256
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KENTUCKY
Region IV
Bill Cooper, Director Kentucky Division of Aging Services
Cabinet for Health Services
275 East Main Street, 5C-D
Frankfort, KY 40621
(502) 564-6930
Fax: (502) 564-4595
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LOUISIANA
Region VI
Godfrey White, Executive Director Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs
PO Box 80374 [zip 70898-0374]
412 N. 4th Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 342-7100
Fax: (225) 342-7133
E-mail:
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MASSACHUSETTS
Region I
Jennifer Davis Carey, Secretary Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs
One Ashburton Place
Boston, MA 02108
(617) 222-7451
Fax: (617) 727-6944
E-mail:
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MICHIGAN
Region V
Sharon Gire, Executive Director Michigan Office of Services to the Aging
P.O. Box 30676
7109 West Saginaw, First Floor (fed-ex zip 48917)
Lansing, MI 48909-8176
(517) 373-8230
Fax: (517) 373-4092
E-mail:
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MINNESOTA
Region V
Jean Wood, Director Minnesota Board on Aging
Aging and Adult Services Division
PO Box 64976
St. Paul, MN 55164-0976
(651) 431-2500 or 800-882-6262
Fax: (651) 431-7453
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MISSISSIPPI
Region IV
Marion Dunn Tutor, Director Mississippi Council on Aging
Division of Aging and Adult Services
750 N. State Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 359-4925
Fax: (601) 359-4370
E-mail:
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MISSOURI
Region VII
Brenda Campbell, Division Director
Missouri Division of Senior & Disability Services
Dept of Health & Senior Services
P.O. Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570
(573) 526-3626
Fax: (573) 751-8687
Email:
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MONTANA
Region VIII
Charles Rehbein, Aging Services Bureau Chief Montana Office on Aging
Senior and Long Term Care Division
Department of Public Health and Human Services
111 Sanders Street
PO Box 4210
Helena, MT 59604
(406) 444-7788
Fax: (406) 444-7743
E-mail:
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NEBRASKA
Region VII
Joann Weis, Director Nebraska Health and Human Services - State Unit on Aging
Department of Health & Human Services
P.O. Box 95044
301 Centennial Mall - South
Lincoln, NE 68509
(402) 471-2307
Fax: (402) 471-4619
E-mail:
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NEVADA
Region IX
Carol Sala, Administrator Nevada Division for Aging Services
Department of Human Resources
3416 Goni Road, Building D-132
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 687-4210
Fax: (775) 687-4264
E-mail:
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NEW HAMPSHIRE
Region I
Diane Langley, Interim Bureau Adminstrator New Hampshire Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services
Brown Building - 129 Pleasant St.
Concord, NH 03301-3857
(603) 271-4394
Fax: (603) 271-4643
E-mail:
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NEW JERSEY
Region II
Patricia Polansky, Assistant Commissioner New Jersey Division of Aging & Community Services
Department of Health & Senior Services
240 W. State Street (FedEx zip 08608-1002)
P.O. Box 807
Trenton, NJ 08625-0807
(609) 292-4027
Fax: (609) 943-3343
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NEW MEXICO
Region VI
Deborah Armstrong, Cabinet Secretary New Mexico Aging & LTC Services Department
2550 Cerrillos Road
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 476-4799 (main)
(505) 476-4738 (direct)
Fax: (505) 827-7649
E-mail:
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NEW YORK
Region II
Michael Burgess, Director New York State Office for the Aging
Two Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12223-1251
(518) 474-7012
Fax: (518) 474-1398
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NORTH CAROLINA
Region IV
Dennis W. Streets, Director North Carolina Division of Aging & Adult Services
Department of Health and Human Services
2101 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-2101
(919) 733-3983
Fax: (919) 733-0443
E-mail:
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NORTH DAKOTA
Region VIII
Linda Wright, Director North Dakota Aging Services Division
Department of Human Services
600 East Boulevard Avenue
Department 325
Bismarck, ND 58505-0250
(701) 328-4601
Fax: (701) 328-2359
E-mail:
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OHIO
Region V
Merle Kearns, Director Ohio Department of Aging
50 West Broad Street - 9th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-5928
(614) 466-7246
Fax: (614) 995-1049
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OKLAHOMA
Region VI
Carey Garland, Director Aging Services Division
OK Department of Human Services
P.O. Box 25352
2401 N.W. 23rd St., Suite 40
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
(405) 521-2281
Fax: (405) 521-2086
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OREGON
Region X
James Toews, Assistant Director Oregon Seniors and People With Disabilities
Department of Human Services
500 Summer St., NE, E02
Salem, OR 97301-1073
(503) 945-5811
Fax: (503) 373-7823
E-mail:
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PENNSYLVANIA
Region III
Nora Dowd, Secretary Pennsylvania Department of Aging
555 Walnut Street, 5th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1919
(717) 783-1550
Fax: (717) 772-3382
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PUERTO RICO
Region II
Rossana López León, Executive Director
Puerto Rico Governor's Office for Elderly Affairs
P.O. Box 191179
San Juan, PR 00919-1179
(787) 721-5710
Fax: (787) 721-6510
E-mail:
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RHODE ISLAND
Region I
Corinne Russo, Director Rhode Island Department of Elderly Affairs
John O. Pastore Center
Benjamin Rush Building, No. 55
35 Howard Ave.
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 462-0500
Fax: (401) 462-0503
E-mail:
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(AMERICAN) SAMOA
Region IX
Taesalialii F. Lutu, Director
Territorial Administration on Aging
American Samoa Government
Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799
011 (684) 633-1251 or 633-1252
Fax: 011 (684) 633-2533
SOUTH CAROLINA
Region IV
Mike Easterday, Director South Carolina Lieutenant Governor's Office on Aging
Bureau of Senior Services
1301 Gervais Street
Suite 200
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 734-9900
Fax: (803) 734-9886
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SOUTH DAKOTA
Region VIII
Gail Ferris, Administrator South Dakota Office of Adult Services & Aging
Department of Social Services
700 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-3656
Fax: (605) 773-6834
E-mail:
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TENNESSEE
Region IV
Nancy C. Peace, Executive Director Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability
Andrew Jackson Building
500 Deaderick Street, No. 825
Nashville, TN 37243-0860
(615) 741-2056
Fax: (615) 741-3309
E-mail:
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TEXAS
Region VI
Adelaide Horn, Commissioner Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services
PO Box 149030 (W-619)
Austin, TX 78714-9030
(512) 438-3030
Fax: (512) 438-4220
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U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
Region II
Eva Williams, Administrator
Virgin Islands Senior Citizen Affairs Administration
Department of Human Services
19 Estate Diamond Fredericksted
St. Croix, VI 00840
(340) 692-5950
Fax: (340) 692-2062
E-mail:
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UTAH
Region VIII
Alan Ormsby, Director Utah Division of Aging & Adult Services
Department of Human Services
120 North 200 West, Room 325
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
(801) 538-3910
Fax: (801) 538-4395
E-mail:
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VERMONT
Region I
Patrick Flood, Commissioner Vermont Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
103 South Main Street, Osgood #1
Waterbury, VT 05671-2301
(802) 241-2400
Fax: (802) 241-2325
E-mail:
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VIRGINIA
Region III
Julie Christopher, Commissioner Virginia Department for the Aging
1610 Forest Avenue, Suite 100
Richmond, VA 23229
(804) 662-9333
Fax: (804) 662-9354
WASHINGTON
Region X
Kathy Leitch, Assistant Secretary Washington Aging and Disability Services
Department of Social & Health Services
Mail Stop 45050
14th and Jefferson, Office Bldg. 2
Olympia, WA 98504-5010
(360) 902-7797
Fax: (360) 902-7848
E-mail:
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WEST VIRGINIA
Region III
Sandra Vanin, Commissioner West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services
1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East
3003 Town Center Mall (Fed-ex zip 25389)
Charleston, WV 25305-0160
(304) 558-3317
Fax: (304) 558-5609
E-mail:
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WISCONSIN
Region V
Donna McDowell, Bureau Director Wisconsin Bureau of Aging and Disability Resources
Department of Health and Family Services
One West Wilson Street, Room 450 (fed-ex zip 53702)
PO Box 7851
Madison, WI 53707-7851
(608) 266-2536
Fax: (608) 267-3203
E-mail:
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WYOMING
Region VIII
Beverly Morrow, Administrator Wyoming Aging Division
Department of Health
6101 Yellow Stone Road, Room 259B
Cheyenne, WY 82002
(307) 777-7986 or 800-442-2766
Fax: (307) 777-5340
E-mail:
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