American Association for Home Care
625 Slaters Lane, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314-1171

Phone:

703-836-6263

Website:

http://www.aahomecare.org/displaycommon.cfm?an
=1&subarticlenbr=151

Description:

This professional trade association of home care providers offers a number of resources to assist consumers in selecting home care services.

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.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Phone:

800-638-6833

Website:

http://www.cms.hhs.gov/

Description:

CMS provides free booklets about Medicare coverage and other health-related topics, including information about Medicare and Medigap policies, and the location and quality of nursing homes. CMS also works to strengthen long-term support systems in the community.

Family Hospice and Palliative Care

Phone:

412-572-8800

Website:

http://www.familyhospice.com/

Description:

For individuals facing life-limiting illness and their families, Family Hospice and Palliative Care offers the assistance and support of a team of professionals and volunteers to allow the person to remain at home in peace, comfort, and with dignity.

Hospice Association of America

Phone:

202-546-4759

Website:

http://www.nahc.org/

Description:

This professional trade association of hospice organizations and caregivers offers answers to a number of commonly asked questions relating to hospice.

Medicare Home Health Compare

Phone:

800-633-4227

Website:

http://www.medicare.gov/HHCompare/Home.asp?version=
alternate&browser=IE%7C6%7CWin2000&language=
English&defaultstatus=0&pagelist=Home

Description:

To assist in selecting Medicare-certified home health agencies, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) developed Home Health Compare. Home Health Compare provides information on the types of services provided at each facility as well as the quality rating each earned for providing care.

National Association for Home Care (NAHC)

Phone:

202-547-7424

Website:

http://www.nahc.org/Consumer/coninfo.html

Description:

This professional trade association of organizations and professionals provides home care and hospice services and medical equipment supplies. The NAHC offers answers to a number of commonly asked questions relating to home care and selecting a home care provider.

National Home Infusion Association (NHIA)

Phone:

703-549-3740

Website:

http://www.nhianet.org/patientresources/index.html

Description:

This professional trade association of organizations and professionals provides infusion services. The NHIA offers answers to a number of commonly asked questions.

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

Phone:

703-837-1500

Website:

http://www.nhpco.org/templates/1/homepage.cfm

Description:

This nonprofit organization of hospice and palliative care programs and professionals offers educational programs and materials to enhance the understanding and availability of hospice and palliative care services.

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 (AAA) represents the interests of older Pennsylvanians and its AAA membership by fostering collaboration in advocacy, leadership, training, and policy.

Each of the state’s 52 Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) offer information on services available to support older adults. Services range from adult day care to transportation assistance, home modification and security, and senior training and employment.

OPTIONS Assessment Program: Most of the home-based services that Pennsylvania Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) provide are offered in accordance with its OPTIONS Assessment Program.

Staff members of the Area Agency on Aging complete a thorough assessment of each applicant. If a person meets certain criteria for in-home services, a comprehensive plan of care is developed with links to community-based services and resources.

Pennsylvania Association of Home Health Agencies (PAHHA)
20 Erford Road, Suite 115
Lemoyne, PA 17043

Phone:

800-382-1211

Website:

http://www.pahomecare.org/

Description:

This trade association of professionals who deliver care in the homes of Pennsylvanians offers answers to number of commonly asked questions concerning home care.

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/CWP/view.asp?
A=284&QUESTION_ID=173701

Description:

Through the Pennsylvania Department of Aging Waiver Program, frail older adults can receive long-term care services in their homes rather than moving to a nursing facility.

The PDA website also outlines services and programs that offer assistance and opportunities for older Pennsylvanians. Most of these services are provided by the state’s 52 Area Agencies on Aging (AAA).

Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare (DPW)
Office of Medical Assistance Programs
Health & Welfare Building, Room 515
P.O. Box 2675
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2675

Phone:

717-787-1870
800-692-7462 (Helpline)

Website:

http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/omap/dpwomap.asp

Description:

The DPW offers information on medical assistance available through federal/state programs to help pay health and nursing home costs for people with low incomes and limited resources.

UPMC HomeCare

Phone:

888-860-CARE (2273)

Website:

http://www.upmc.com/homecare/

Description:

UPMC HomeCare offers skilled nursing services, home medical equipment, personal assistance, and caregiver support to homebound individuals and those in need of intermittent nursing care or skilled therapies at home.

UPMC Palliative Care Program

Phone:

412-692-4834

Website:

http://www.upmc.edu/palliativecare/

Description:

UPMC’s Palliative Care Program provides individuals facing a life-limiting illness the opportunity to seek care from a team of health professionals specially trained to manage pain and other symptoms. The palliative care team provides support and comfort to these patients and families.

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.