Related Links
Links to other helpful services resources:
- Administration On Aging
- AOA is an agency of the federal U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The AOA web site provides a comprehensive overview of a wide variety of topics, programs and services related to aging
- Governor's Committee on Aging
- The committee acts as an advisory body for the Aging Services Division of the North Dakota Department of Human Services. See committee information and meeting minutes.
- Bismarck Meals on Wheels Program
- A nonprofit community organization that arranges for the delivery of well-balanced hot meals to the homes of those who find it difficult or impossible to cook for themselves.
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
- CMS is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that is responsible for Medicare, Medicaid, State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), HIPAA, and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)
- Funeral Planning in North Dakota
- NDSU Extension Service Final Wishes Planning in North Dakota provides information for consumers about planning funerals, writing obituaries, selecting a funeral home, along with information on advance directives, tributes, grief support and more.
- Legal Services of North Dakota
- Legal Assistance provides civil legal services for low income and elderly individuals
- Medicare
- Explains the federal government's health insurance program that serves people 65 years of age and older, some younger people with disabilities, and people with end-stage renal disease
- Minnesota-Dakotas Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association
- A nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life of persons with Alzheimer's disease, their families and caregivers through support, education, advocacy, and research
- The N.D. Department of Insurance
- This state agency provides senior health insurance counseling and other services of interest to North Dakotans
- North Dakota Department of Health
- The state agency collects vital records, and is committed to the promotion of healthy lifestyles, protection and enhancement of the environment, and provision of quality health care services for the people of North Dakota
- North Dakota Long Term Care Association
- NDLTCA is a professional and advocacy organization representing basic care and nursing facilities throughout North Dakota
- North Dakota Senior Service Providers
- These entities provide congregate and home-delivered meals, health and wellness services, outreach and referral services, transportation services, legal assistance, and senior companion services in North Dakota through contracts with the ND Department of Human Services' Aging Services Division.
- North Dakota State Data Center
- In cooperation with the U.S. Bureau of the Census, this division of North Dakota State University receives and distributes economic and demographic information about North Dakota
- North Dakota State University Family Caregiver Project
- Provides access to "The Journey Through Caregiving" training modules, which provide helpful information about caregiving issues and techniques for family caregivers and professionals who work with family caregivers
- Social Security Administration
- This site contains information about social security benefits, retirement, disability and SSI benefits, and much more
Department of Human Services Resources
- Disability Determination Services
- Human Service Centers
- Independent Living Services
- Medical Services (Medicaid and related services)
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
- North Dakota Interagency Program for Assistive Technology (IPAT)
- ND Vocational Rehabilitation
- Older Blind Services

