Australia
Helpful Websites:
- Department of Health and Aged Care
National health and aged care policies and programs.
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Support for Australians with significant and permanent disability.
- Carers Australia
National peak body representing Australia’s carers.
- Services Australia (Centrelink)
Social security payments and services, including Carer Payment and Carer Allowance.
Key Helplines:
- Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Ambulance)000
For life-threatening emergencies.
- Healthdirect Australia1800 022 222
24/7 health advice from registered nurses.
- Lifeline Australia13 11 14
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.
- Poisons Information Centre13 11 26
24/7 specialist advice for poisonings.
- National Dementia Helpline1800 100 500
Information and support for people impacted by dementia.
(Emergency numbers are for genuine emergencies only. Please verify non-emergency numbers if unsure. This app does not provide advice.)
United States
Helpful Websites:
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Research and information on aging and Alzheimer's.
- Administration for Community Living (ACL)
Support for older adults and people with disabilities.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Healthy Aging
Information on healthy aging and preventing chronic diseases.
- Medicare.gov
Official U.S. government site for Medicare.
Key Helplines:
- Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Ambulance)911
For life-threatening emergencies.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline988
24/7 confidential support for people in distress.
- National Poison Control Center1-800-222-1222
Connects you to your local poison center.
- Eldercare Locator1-800-677-1116
Connects older Americans and their caregivers with services.
- NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Helpline1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Information, referrals, and support for people affected by mental illness.
(Emergency numbers are for genuine emergencies only. Please verify non-emergency numbers if unsure. This app does not provide advice.)
United Kingdom
Helpful Websites:
- NHS (National Health Service)
Comprehensive public health service.
- Age UK
Charity for older people, providing services and support.
- Carers UK
Support and advice for carers.
- Gov.uk - Disability
Government services and information for disabled people.
Key Helplines:
- Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Ambulance)999 or 112
For life-threatening emergencies.
- NHS 111 Service111
For urgent medical help or advice when it's not a 999 emergency.
- Samaritans116 123
24/7 emotional support for anyone in distress.
- Mind Infoline0300 123 3393
Mental health information and support.
- The Silver Line0800 4 70 80 90
Free confidential helpline providing information and friendship to older people.
(Emergency numbers are for genuine emergencies only. Please verify non-emergency numbers if unsure. This app does not provide advice.)
Canada
Helpful Websites:
- Health Canada
National health department.
- Employment and Social Development Canada - Disability
Information on disability benefits and programs.
- Carers Canada
National organization supporting carers.
- Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI)
Health data and information for Canada.
Key Helplines:
- Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Ambulance)911
For life-threatening emergencies (check local availability, some areas may use local numbers).
- Talk Suicide Canada988 (call or text) or 1-833-456-4566
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.
- Health Link / Telehealth (Province-specific)811 (in most provinces/territories)
Non-emergency health advice from registered nurses (check local availability).
- 211 Canada211
Information on community, social, and government services.
(Emergency numbers are for genuine emergencies only. Please verify non-emergency numbers if unsure. This app does not provide advice.)
New Zealand
Helpful Websites:
- Ministry of Health (Manatū Hauora)
Oversees the health and disability system.
- Office for Seniors (Te Tari Kaumātua)
Information and support for older New Zealanders.
- Carers New Zealand
National body supporting family carers.
- Whaikaha - Ministry of Disabled People
Ministry for disabled people and their families.
Key Helplines:
- Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Ambulance)111
For life-threatening emergencies.
- Healthline0800 611 116
24/7 health advice from registered nurses.
- Lifeline Aotearoa0800 543 354 or text HELP (4357)
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.
- National Poisons Centre0800 764 766
24/7 advice on poisons.
- Seniorline0800 725 463
Information service for older people on housing and care.
(Emergency numbers are for genuine emergencies only. Please verify non-emergency numbers if unsure. This app does not provide advice.)