New Mexico Aging and Long Term Services
The Resource Center is a one-stop resource for seniors, people with disabilities and their families, that provides information and assistance on everything from adaptive clothing to volunteer opportunities, from physical fitness to hospice care. 1(800)432-2080
Cityof Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs
Services For The Elderly - services for the homebound; referral to city agencies; food help; employment opportunities; help in applying for HEAT, filling out Medicare papers and tax abatement.
Phone: (505)764-6400
CatholicCharities
Catholic Charities recognizes that helping older adults maintain their independence is a growing need in our community. Phone: (505)724-4670
City of Albuquerque - Sun Van
Sun Van, ABQ RIDE's paratransit service, provides accessible transportation to persons residing in or visiting the metro area whose impairment makes it impossible to ride the fixed route service. 243-RIDE
Social Security Administration
Retirement benefits. Disability benefits. Survivor benefits. Medicare and help with prescriptions for those on Medicaid or Medicare. Supplemental security income. Representatives are available to explain the Social Security laws.
Phone: (800)772-1213
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Volunteer service builds bridges throughout our community and connects people to people. Meaningful volunteer opportunities are offered for volunteers of all ages. If you have time and energy to spare, we can connect you with organizations or individuals who need assistance, by simply calling our volunteer office at 764-1612
Foster Grandparent Program
Foster Grandparent volunteers work with children who are at-risk or have special needs. Volunteers are placed in schools, hospitals, correctional institutions, Head Start, and day care centers. The heart of the program is the one-to-one daily attention that Foster Grandparents provide and the sense of hope they foster in the hearts of children. Call 764-1612
Jewish Family Services-Senior Companion Program
Aging Well at Home provides a range of in-home services creating a continuity of care for older adults in their own homes. The in-home services often delay or eliminate the need for institutional care. By providing supportive services in conjunction with the oversight of a case manager or social worker, family members can rest assured that their loved one is safe, supported, and nurtured in their own homes.
Phone: (505)291-1818
Medicare
Provides tools to compare nursing homes, hospitals, home health agencies, and to learn about what Medicare covers.
Phone: 1-800-MEDICARE |
