| American Association on Homes and Services
for the Aging
2519 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008-1520 |
Phone: |
202-783-2242 |
Website: |
http://www.aahsa.org |
Description: |
Tips on choosing facilities and services, information on types
of care and other resources. |
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| Continuing Care Accreditation Commission
2519 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008-1520 |
Phone: |
202-783-7286 |
Website: |
http://www.carf.org/ |
Description: |
Continuing Care Accreditation Commission is the nation's only
accrediting body for continuing care retirement communities and
other retirement communities that meet its standards. |
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Extended Care Information Network
(ECIN) |
Website: |
http://www.extendedcare.com |
Description: |
ECIN's website provides information, assistance and advice for
families in selecting extended care options, and includes our searchable
database of over 70,000 U.S. extended care providers. |
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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. AAA
offers programs that help people modify their homes or secure hom
financing so they can stay in their homes, and the agencies offer
help in setting up domiciliary (group home) placements. |
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| Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
(DPW) |
Phone: |
717-787-1870
800-692-7462 (Helpline) |
Website: |
http://www.dpw.state.pa.us
|
Description: |
The DPW is charged with numerous program areas. The DPW oversees
all Children, Youth & Families, Mental Health, Mental Retardation,
Income Maintenance, Medical Assistance Programs and Social Programs.
The department regulates senior-living facilities. Through the County
Assistance Offices, DPW administers the General Assistance program,
food stamps and other services. |
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| Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
(DPW)
Office of Social Programs
Health & Welfare Building, Room 533,
PO Box 2675
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2675
|
Phone: |
717-787-3438 |
Website: |
http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/General/AboutDPW/DPW
Organization/OSP/003670213.htm |
Description: |
The OSP is one of six program offices within the Department of
Public Welfare. It offers information about county initiatives and
personal care homes. |
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD)
451 7th Street S.W.
Washington, DC 20410 |
Phone: |
202-708-1112 |
Website: |
http://www.hud.gov
http://www.hud.gov/groups/seniors.cfm |
Description: |
Financial assistance resources and guides for making the right
choice in housing options for yourself, an aging parent, relative,
or friend |
