helpful links

Featured Sites

About Alzheimer’s www.aboutalz.org Visit this site to see some excellent mini-films about Alzheimer’s disease and the way it has expanded and will continue to expand. Learn about the stages of the disease and how you can help put an end to this awful disease. Share these videos with friends and family members.

Chester County Department of Aging Services www.chesco.org/aging The Chester County Department of Aging Services aims to develop, coordinate, and support comprehensive community-based services which assist persons age 60+ to remain independent and self-sufficient in the community.

Pennsylvania Department of Aging www.aging.state.pa.us The PA Dept of Aging aims to “enhance the quality of life of all older Pennsylvanians by empowering diverse communities, the family, and the individual.”

National Adult Day Services Association www.nadsa.org NADSA acts as the voice of Adult Day Services, and a resource and support system for all ADS centers around the country.

Pennsylvania Adult Day Services Association www.padsa.org Established in 1982, PADSA is an organization of providers and concerned individuals interested in the promotion of quality adult day services in Pennsylvania.

Well Spouse Association www.wellspouse.org This organization holds their monthly meetings in our center on the second Thursday of each month. You must be a member to attend regular meetings.

Additional Helpful Sites

AARP www.aarp.org The AARP is the largest aging consumer group in the country. The site provides excellent information.

Administration on Aging www.aoa.gov This federal agency acts as hub of all government aging services and provides a network of state and area agencies on aging.

AgeNet www.agenet.com Good information, resources, links, news, support group chat rooms, and products.

Aging with Dignity www.agingwithdignity.org This is a privately funded, nonprofit organization that puts a special emphasis on improving care for the elderly at the end of their lives.

AGS Foundation for Health in Aging www.healthinaging.org This site offers a free online guide for caregivers and identifies geriatricians in your area.

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America www.alzfdn.org This site provides information on Alzheimer’s disease, caregiving, and the services of the AFA.

American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging www.aahsa.org Represents 5000 nonprofit facilities that care for the aging and those in assisted living.

American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org This website is very extensive in providing the latest research, nutrition information, news, lifestyle tips, and links to other resources.

American Heart Association www.americanheart.org This site provides research, information, and education about the heart.

American Lung Association www.lungusa.org This site allows you to contact a local chapter, to find information on various lung issues, and to download various information pamphlets.

Arthritis Foundation www.arthritis.org This foundation offers health information on prevention and treatment of arthritis, referral sources, and other resources.

Children of Aging Parents www.caps4caregivers.org Children of Aging Parents is a nonprofit organization assisting caregivers in numerous ways.

Elderweb www.elderweb.com This site is the “granddaddy” of aging information websites, resources, and news.

Family Caregiver Alliance www.caregiver.org FCA is a public voice for caregivers providing education, services, information, research and advocacy.

Healthfinder www.healthfinder.gov This is a gateway to consumer health and human services information from the US Dept of Health and Human Services.

National Alliance for Caregiving www.caregiving.org Website for a nonprofit coalition of national organizations focusing on issues of family caregiving.

National Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way in Alzheimer’s information, resources, support, and care.

National Council on the Aging www.ncoa.org An organization of agencies and professionals whose mission is to help community organizations to enhance the lives of older adults.

National Council on Aging – “Benefits Check-Up” www.benefitscheckup.org Fill out a simple questionnaire and find out instantly if your patient qualifies for benefits and prescription discounts.

Medicare Hotline www.medicare.gov Offers a complete guide on Medicare including Nursing Home Compare, and a comparison guide of managed care plans.

Social Security Administration www.ssa.gov This federal agency runs Social Security retirement, survivor’s benefits, disability insurance, and SSI.

This Caring Home www.thiscaringhome.org Site provides tips and tools to enhance home safety for persons with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia.

Today’s Caregiver www.caregiver.com This site, associated with Today’s Caregiver magazine, provides free email newsletter and articles on caregiving along with links and products.

Veteran’s Administration www.va.gov The federal VA system offers benefits to veterans. The site provides info on benefits, eligibility, and medical services.