Helpful Links
When we can, let’s all lend a helping hand!
Helpful Links
La Union Helping Hands recognizes the importance and contributions of other organizations that can help our community members. This is a list of links that may be of service to you.
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
https://www.alz.org/newmexico New Mexico Chapter | Alzheimer's Association
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Casa de Peregrinos, https://www.casadeperegrinos.org/
La Casa, Inc., https://www.lacasainc.org/
Jardin de los ninos https://jardinlc.org/
AARP Nonprofit Organization aarp.org
AARP is a United States-based interest group whose stated mission is "to empower people to choose how they live as they age". According to the organization, it had more than 38 million members as of 2018. (Wikipedia)
PHONES
Consumer Cellular (Phone Plans)
https://www.consumercellular.com/
GreatCall.com or 866-421-0839
Jitterbug Smart Phone. Simple phones and phone plans for seniors.
Medical Alert Systems for Seniors
Lively Mobile. GreatCall.com or 866-355-7424 Medical alert systems for seniors
One of the most affordable mobile medical alert systems for seniors.
MedicalAlert.com or 800-677-7652
Simple safety solutions at-home and on-the-go.
FOOD
Eating Well eatingwell.com
Online magazine to teach you new and healthy recipes.
Tips to Help you Stick to a Healthy Diet
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/healthy-eating/healthy-eating.htm
CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL
cdc.gov
END OF LIFE OPTIONS
https://endoflifeoptionsnm.org/ End of Life Options New Mexico – We provide information and support for all end-of-life options, including medical aid in dying
HELP NEW MEXICO
https://helpnm.com/who-we-are/ who we are – HELP New Mexico Inc.
LEGAL RESOURCES FOR THE ELDERLY (STATE BAR OF NM)
https://www.sbnm.org/For-Public/Legal-Resources-for-the-Elderly Legal Resources for the Elderly
SENIOR CITIZENS' LAW OFFICES
https://sclonm.org/ Senior Citizens' Law Office, Inc. | Legal Assistance, Education & Advocacy For Older New Mexicans
the MEMORY CARE ALLIANCE
https://www.thememorycarealliance.org/ Home | Memory Care Alliance | Santa Fe, New Mexico
NONMETRO NEW MEXICO AREA AGENCY ON AGING
https://www.nonmetroaaa.com/senior-home-repair-program Senior Home Repair Program | Non-MetroAAARedesign
NM CAREGIVERS COALITION
https://www.nmdcc.org/ Home - New Mexico Caregivers Coalition - Giving a Voice to Family and Professional Caregivers
NM DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES
https://www.nmdvs.org/ NM Department of Veterans Services |
STATE OF NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
https://aging.nm.gov/ Home | NM Aging & Long-Term Services
Senior & Disabled Adults Food Access
Hotline: 1-800-432-2080
NM SENIOR OLYMPICS
https://nmseniorolympics.org/ New Mexico Senior Olympics - NM Senior Olympics
NM DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN & HEALTH SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
US Department of Veterans Affairs – NM VA Healthcare System
https://www.albuquerque.va.gov/