Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Office of Communications and Knowledge Transfer
540 Gaither Road, Suite 2000
Rockville, MD 20850

Website:

http://www.ahcpr.gov/consumer/

Description:

This public health agency, established within the Department of Health, provides useful information to assist individuals in making informed decisions. Research conducted by this agency is used to improve the outcomes and overall quality of health care services.

American Association of Retired Persons
601 E. Street NW
Washington, DC 20049

Phone:

Website:

http://www.aarp.org/states/pa/

Description:

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan member organization devoted to the health and well-being of adults over age 50. The site gives regular updates on local news, volunteering opportunities, special events, advocacy tips, and other important state-specific information. The AARP Grief and Loss website provides a collection of resources to assist caregivers in coping with feelings of grief and loss.

Caregiver PA

Website:

http://caregiverpa.psu.edu/index.html

Description:

This website was developed by the Penn State Gerontology Center to answer some common caregiver questions and assist older adults and their loved ones in locating support services in Pennsylvania.

ElderWeb

Website:

http://www.elderweb.com/default.php?PageID=1610

Description:

ElderWeb is designed to assist professionals and family members looking for information on elder care and long-term care issues such as legal, financial, medical, and housing concerns. Eldercare also contains a searchable database of elder care-related organizations.

Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
690 Market Street, Ste. 600
San Francisco, CA 94104

Phone:

800-445-8106

Website:

http://www.caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/home.jsp

Description:

This non-profit organization was established to provide information and support to family members and friends that serve as caregivers to loved ones. The FCA website provides caregivers with a variety of suggestions and useful tools to help assist in the caregiving process. On-line discussion groups allow caregivers to share their experiences and lend each other support.

HealthFinder
P.O. Box 1133
Washington, DC 20013-1133

Website:

http://www.healthfinder.gov/

Description:

This service offers selected health information, websites for government agencies, clearinghouses, non-profits, and universities, and features information about doctors, dentists, public clinics, hospitals, long-term care, nursing homes, health insurance, prescriptions, health fraud, Medicare, Medicaid, and medical privacy.

Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies on Aging
3540 N. Progress Ave., Suite 101
Harrisburg, PA 17110

Phone:

717-541-4214

Website:

http://www.p4a.org/

Description:

Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies on Aging has come to represent both the best interests of older Pennsylvanians and its AAA membership by fostering collaboration in areas of advocacy, leadership, training, and policy. Each county has specific information listed about services and contacts within this association.

Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA)
555 Walnut St., 5th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1919

Phone:

717-783-1550

Website:

http://www.aging.state.pa.us/aging/site/default.asp

Description:

This website outlines state services and programs and offers assistance and opportunities for older Pennsylvanians. The state’s Department of Aging serves as an advocate at all levels of government for the interests of older Pennsylvanians. The department works hand-in-hand with the Governor’s Office and the General Assembly on legislation. It also handles state coordination and planning for elderly initiatives in Pennsylvania, including long-term care programs for the frail and chronically ill. PDA programs and services empower older adults and their families to make choices for themselves. Most of these services are provided by the state’s 52 Area Agencies on Aging (AAA).

State and Local Government on the Net

Website:

http://www.statelocalgov.net/index.cfm

Description:

This website contains listings of state and local government resources.

United Way Pittsburgh
One Smithfield St.
P.O. Box 735
Pittsburgh, PA 15230

Phone:

412-261-6010

Website:

http://www.unitedwaypittsburgh.org/

Description:

This non-profit organization was established as part of United Way of America. United Way invests in local community programs and services that address critical local issues and strengthen the community through the mobilization of resources.

U.S. Veterans Administration, Department of Veteran Affairs

Phone:

877-222-8387 (1-877-222-VETS)

Website:

http://www.va.gov/

Description:

Through this website, you can find out if you are eligible for benefits, how to apply, and what it will cost, then complete an application form online or contact the VA Health Benefits Service Center.