Allegheny County Senior Resource Guide |
Website: |
http://www.pittsburghseniornews.com/ResourceGuide.html |
Description: |
Pittsburgh Senior News in cooperation with Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging publishes the Allegheny County Senior Resource Guide. It is a comprehensive guide of healthcare, legal, consumer advocacy, housing and life enrichment resources. |
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Alzheimer's Disease Research Center |
Website: |
www.adrc.pitt.edu |
Description: |
Investigators at the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center contribute
to tomorrow’s cure for Alzheimer’s disease while
helping today’s patients and their families. |
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American Association of Retired Persons |
| 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’s
Pennsylvania Announcement Board gives residents regular updates
on local news, volunteering opportunities, special events, advocacy
tips, and other important state-specific information. |
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The 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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Ask Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore MD 21244-1850 |
| Phone: |
800-633-4227 |
| Website: |
http://www.medicare.gov/caregivers/ |
| Description: |
A one-stop website that provides easy access to useful information about Medicare and other essential resources to help with caregiving. Provides links to key partner organizations that assist caregivers and beneficiaries, and presents personal stories from caregivers in the community. |
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| BenefitsCheckUpRx |
| Website: |
http://www.benefitscheckup.org |
| Description: |
BenefitsCheckUpRx is a free and completely confidential service
of the National Council on the Aging designed to help you identify
and enroll in pubic and private programs that help you save the
most money on prescription drugs. It does not require your name,
address, phone number, or Social Security number. BenefitsCheckUpRx
was developed to address a problem: millions of older adults
are eligible for benefits, but are not receiving them. |
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UPMC Senior Care-Benedum Geriatric Center
UPMC Montefiore
3459 Fifth Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213 |
| Phone: |
412-692-4200 |
Website: |
http://www.upmc.com/services/seniorservices/Pages/default.aspx |
Description: |
UPMC Senior Care-Benedum Geriatric Center provides ongoing
routine and preventive medical care to adults age 60 and older.
Patients of UPMC Senior Care-Benedum Geriatric Center enjoy
the advantage of having many levels and types of care, including
psychiatric care and specialty care, at one outpatient location.
Benedum services include primary and specialty care, health
education, counseling, and psychotherapy. The center's staff
includes geropsychiatrists, nurse practitioners, social workers,
and geriatricians.
UPMC Senior Care-Benedum Geriatric Center experts also provide
practical tips about preventing falls; help patients who have
problems with bladder control, persistent confusion, or memory
loss; and help manage prescriptions -- all on an outpatient
basis. For very frail patients, Benedum doctors make house calls.
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UPMC Senior Care-Shadyside
Shadyside Medical Building
5200 Centre Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15232 |
| Phone: |
412-623-2700 |
Website: |
http://www.upmc.com/HospitalsFacilities/Hospitals/Shadyside/Services/Pages/Senior-Services.aspx |
Description: |
UPMC Senior Care-Shadyside provides ongoing routine and
preventive medical care to adults age 60 and older. Patients
of UPMC Senior Care-Shadyside enjoy the advantage of having
many levels and types of care, including psychiatric care and
specialty care, at one outpatient location.
Services include primary and specialty care, health education,
counseling, and psychotherapy. The center's staff includes geropsychiatrists,
nurse practitioners, social workers, and geriatricians.
UPMC Senior Care-Shadyside experts also provide practical tips
about preventing falls; help patients who have problems with
bladder control, persistent confusion, or memory loss; and help
manage prescriptions -- all on an outpatient basis. |
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Center for Rural Pennsylvania
200 North Third Street, Suite 600
Harrisburg, PA 17101 |
Phone: |
717-787-9555 |
Website: |
http://www.ruralpa.org/news0700.html |
Description: |
According to researchers, homebound rural older adults represent
a small but significant subgroup of rural older adults. The
study set out to better understand the “culture of homebound
rural elderly”; explore similarities or differences in
the experience of being a rural homebound senior citizen; and
provides information on the needs of homebound older adults to policymakers. |
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Eldercare Locator |
Phone: |
800-677-1116
(weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. eastern time) |
Website: |
http://www.eldercare.gov |
Description: |
Since 1991, the Eldercare Locator, a nationwide toll-free
service, has helped older adults and their caregivers find local
services for older adults. The U.S. Administration on Aging is now
pleased to make part of this service available on-line so consumers
can easily link to the information and referral (I&R) services
of their state and area agencies on aging. These I&R programs
can help you identify appropriate services in the area where
you or your family member resides. |
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HealthFinder
P.O. Box 1133
Washington, DC 20013-1133 |
Website: |
http://www.healthfinder.gov |
Description: |
Selected health information websites from government agencies,
clearinghouses, nonprofits, and universities; information about
doctors, dentists, public clinics, hospitals, Long-term care,
nursing homes, health insurance, prescriptions, health fraud,
Medicare, Medicaid, and medical privacy. |
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National Center for Complementary and
Alternative Medicine
NCCAM Clearinghouse
P.O. Box 7923
Gaithersburg, MD 20898 |
Phone: |
888-644-6226 |
Website: |
http://nccam.nih.gov |
Description: |
NCCAM provides information, treatment, clinical trials, and
training related to complementary and alternative medicines. |
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National Hospice and Palliative Organization
1700 Diagonal Road, Suite 625
Alexandria, VA 22314 |
Phone: |
703-837-1500 |
Website: |
http://www.nhpco.org |
Description: |
This organization offers grief and bereavement guides as
well as a searchable database. |
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| NIH SeniorHealth |
| Website: |
http://nihseniorhealth.gov/ |
| Description: |
A collaboration between the national Institutes of Health, National
Institute on Aging, and National Library of Medicine, this site
provides health information for older adults. |
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| 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. |
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Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA)
100 South Street
PO Box 186
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0186 |
Website: |
http://www.pabar.org |
Description: |
The PBA Senior Lawyers Committee has published A Guide to
Legal Issues for Pennsylvania Senior Citizens, which provides
valuable information to senior citizens on a variety of legal
topics |
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Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA)
Senior Dental Care Program
P.O. Box 3341
3501 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17105 |
Phone: |
717-234-5941 |
Website: |
http://www.padental.org
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Description: |
Pennsylvania Dental Association (Senior Dental Care, through
AAA). The Senior Dental Care Program offers reduced-cost dental
care to eligible Pennsylvania senior citizens by dentists who
are members of the PDA. |
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Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA)
555 Walnut Street, 5th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1919 |
Phone: |
717-783-1550 |
Website: |
http://www.aging.state.pa.us/aging/site/default.asp
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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). |
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Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
PENNDOT Central Office
Keystone Building
400 North Street
Harrisburg, PA 17120 |
Phone: |
717-787-2838 |
Website: |
http://www.dot.state.pa.us |
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Pennsylvania Medical Society
777 East Park Dr.
P.O. Box 8820
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8820 |
| Phone: |
800-228-7823 (toll-free in Pennsylvania only) |
| Website: |
http://www.pamedsoc.org/ |
| Description: |
The Pennsylvania Medical Society is the professional association
of physicians residing within the state of Pennsylvania. In addition
to supporting the professional development of physicians, the
society offers a variety of resources for patients including information
on ailments and conditions, assistance with locating a physician,
and tips and tools to maintain your health and well-being. To
locate your county medical society, visit the Pennsylvania
Medical Society website. |
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State and Local Government on the Net
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Website: |
http://www.statelocalgov.net/index.cfm |
Description: |
Listings of state and local government resources |
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United Way Pittsburgh
One Smithfield Street
PO Box 735
Pittsburgh, PA 15230 |
Phone: |
412-261-6010 |
Website: |
http://www.unitedwaypittsburgh.org |
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UPMC Rehab Network |
Phone: |
877-AT-REHAB (287-3422) |
Website: |
http://rehabnetwork.upmc.com |
Description: |
UPMC's Rehab Network includes more than 65 hospital and community
locations and provides inpatient, outpatient, in-home, and long-term
rehab care; doctor services; assistive technology; and a full
range of outpatient physical, occupational, speech, and specialty
therapies and industrial rehabilitation. |
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UPMC HomeCare |
Phone: |
888-860-CARE (2273) |
Website: |
http://www.upmc.com/Services/HomeHealthServices/Pages/... |
Description: |
For patients who need home care, UPMC offers home nursing
services, home medical equipment, skilled nursing services,
and caregiver support. |
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U.S. Veterans Administration, Department
of Veteran Affairs |
Phone: |
877-222-8387 (1-877-222-VETS) |
Website: |
http://www.va.gov/ |
Description: |
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 |
