Federal Agencies

National Institutes of Health

The NIH is the federal agency under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that is the focal point for health research. Two of the NIH's 27 institutes and centers deal with Alzheimer's, dementia, and aging related issues.

• National Institute on Aging: The NIA conducts and supports research about health issues for older people, and is the primary Federal agency for Alzheimer's disease research.
  • ADEAR-The Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center: compiles, archives, and distributes information concerning Alzheimer's disease and related disorders for health professionals, people with AD and their families, and the public.
• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: NINDS conducts and supports research on brain and nervous system disorders. The mission of the NINDS is to reduce the burden of neurological disease.
• Clinical Trials: This NIH web site provides information about on-going clinical trials for Alzheimer's-related drugs.

Medicare

Medicare is the official U.S. government site for people with Medicare. Medicare recipients can register to access personalized information regarding benefits and services at my.medicare.gov.

Medicaid

A federal government program administered by the state, Medicaid benefits and eligibility vary according to a person's circumstances. For more information on eligibility, click here.

Veteran's Administration

Visit the U.S. Department of Veteran's Administration website for general information.

• VA Aid and Attendance: Benefits for veterans and surviving spouses who require the regular attendance of another person to assist in various activities of daily living. This benefit is available to individuals in a variety of living arrangements. For more information on eligibility, contact your local county VA Service Officer at the NC Department of Administration-Division of Veterans Affairs.