AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
P.O. Box 7424
San Francisco, CA 94120-7424 |
| Phone: |
800-563-4916 |
| Website: |
http://www.healthinaging.org/ |
| Description: |
This national non-profit organization, established by The American Geriatrics Society, strives to build a bridge between the research and practice of geriatrics and to advocate on behalf of older adults and their special health care needs. This website offers up-to-date information on Medicare, a comprehensive guide for caregivers, public education resources on a variety of senior-related topics, and an introduction to geriatrics: medical care for older adults. |
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Pennsylvania Dental Association: Senior Dental
Care Program |
Phone: |
717-234-5941 |
Website: |
http://www.padental.org/
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Description: |
Pennsylvania residents that are 65 or older and on a low or fixed
income may be eligible to receive professional dental care at
a reduced fee through the Senior Dental Care Program. The Program
offers reduced-cost dental care to eligible Pennsylvania senior
citizens by dentists who are members of the Pennsylvania Dental
Association (PDA). More than 1,200 PDA members have volunteered
to participate in this program. Contact your local legislator,
Area Agency on Aging, or United Way of Pennsylvania to register
for the program. The American
Dental Association can help you to locate dentists throughout
the state and nation |
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Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
(DPW)
Office of Medical Assistance Programs
Health & Welfare Building, Room 515
P.O. Box 2675
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2675
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Phone: |
717-787-1870
800-692-7462 (Helpline) |
Website: |
http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/foradults/index.htm |
Description: |
This office has information about Pennsylvania programs that
pay health and nursing home costs for people with low incomes and
limited resources. The office also provides assistance in paying
for prescriptions. |
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University of Pittsburgh School of Dental
Medicine |
Phone: |
412-648-8616 |
Website: |
http://www.dental.pitt.edu/ |
