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Sources for More Information
Some frequently used websites related to Alzheimer’s disease include:
Local
Alzheimer’s Association – Delaware Valley Chapter
399 Market Street, Suite 102
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-561-2919
24-Hour Helpline: 800-272-3900
APPRISE Health Insurance Counseling – APPRISE is available to residents of Pennsylvania aged 60 and over to help them with matters concerning their health insurance.
APRISE can be reached at 215-456-7600.
Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interest of the Elderly (CARIE) – Based in Philadelphia, CARIE provides a variety of programs and services, and helps to educate communities, professional and individuals about issues affecting older adults. http://www.carie.org
Center in the Park (CIP) – Center in the Park is a senior center service Northwest Philadelphia and the surrounding area. Center in the Park seeks to promote healthy aging through its numerous services and programs. http://www.centerinthepark.org/
Delaware Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities – The Delaware Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities provides information about services and resources in Delaware to its residents. http://dhss.delaware.gov/dsaapd/
Free Library of Philadelphia – Different branches offer reading groups, activities, lectures, etc. http://www.freelibrary.org/
Liberty Resources – Liberty Resources believes that everyone should live independently, even those with disabilities. Liberty provides support, services, and advocates for the rights of the disabled. http://www.libertyresources.org
LIFE Programs – The LIFE Programs offered through PACE strive to seek that elders can maintain independence in daily living.
- LIFE at Home (Delaware County) 1-888-843-0443
- New Courtland LIFE http://www.newcourtlandlife.org/
- Penn LIFE http://www.lifeupenn.org/
- St. Agnes LIFE http://www.mercyhealth.org/stagnes/
Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly – Little Brothers provides volunteer services such as friendship to decrease loneliness and isolation in the elderly population. http://philadelphia.littlebrothers.org/
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services – The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services site contains information about the various programs and services that New Jersey provides to its aging residents. http://www.state.nj.us/health/senior/index.shtml
Olli (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) – Olli offers retired persons to take classes at Temple University without the pressure of exams but more for the the enjoyment of a specific course or field. http://www.temple.edu/tucc/persenrichment/OLLI/
Penn's Village - Philadelphia Center City residents working together to support their neighbors who wish to remain in their own homes as they age or have special needs. Linking neighbor to neighbor, Penn’s Village provides services such as transportation and assistance with chores, and they make referrals to carefully screened neighborhood providers. www.pennsvillage.org
Pennsylvania Department of Aging – The Pennsylvania Department of Aging has information on various aspects of aging and resources provided in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. http://www.aging.state.pa.us
Pennsylvania Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) – LIHEAP helps low-income Pennsylvania residents pay their energy bills through grants. http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/servicesprograms/liheap/
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) – PCA is Philadelphia’s Area Agency on Aging. They provide a variety of services to the older adults of Philadelphia. http://www.pcacares.org/
Philadelphia Senior Center (PSC) Financial Management Service – This program is offered by PSC to help you pay your bills timely.
215-546-5879
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) – PACE provides programs for older Pennsylvania residents such as social, medical, and referral services. http://www.cms.hhs.gov/PACE/
- For PACE services in New Jersey please see this link http://www.state.nj.us/health/senior/pace.shtml
Ralston Wellness Program – Offers a variety of fitness classes and related activities for the 55+ community. For more information, call 215-386-2984 or visit http://ralstoncenter.org/programs-services/ralston-wellness-program.html.
Rehab Info – Resources for individuals who are seeking help with mental health and addiction treatment in the area around Philadelphia. http://www.rehabinfo.net/pennsylvania/philadelphia/
SEPTA CCT Connect – Septa’s CTT Connect provides paratransit services to the disabled and seniors. http://septa.org/service/cct/
Supportive Older Women’s Network (SOWN) – SOWN helps to provide support and services to older women. http://www.sown.org
National and International
Administration on Aging (AoA) – The Administration on Aging provides older adults and their families a variety of resources centered on aging policy and aging resources. http://www.aoa.gov/
Alzheimer’s Association – National Office
225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17
Chicago, IL 60601-7633
1-800-272-3900
1-866-403-3073 (TDD/toll-free)
Alzheimer’s Caregivers: Medline Plus
A service of the National Library of Medicine and National Institute of Health (NIH). Research on and information for Alzheimer’s caregivers.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/alzheimerscaregivers.html
Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center
P.O. Box 8250
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8250
1-800-438-4380
A service of the National Institute on Aging, the ADEAR Center offers information and publications on diagnosis, treatment, patient care, caregiver needs, long-term care, and research related to Alzheimer’s disease. The ADEAR website has free online publications and the online newsletter, Connections. Users can access the Alzheimer’s disease clinical trials database, the Alzheimer’s Disease Library Database, and more.
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
322 Eighth Avenue, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10001
1-866-AFA-8484 (1-866-232-8484)
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) – The AARP is a one-stop shop for information pertaining to all aspects of retirement. From health to finances the AARP has information covering a wide variety of topics. http://www.aarp.org/
Family Caregiver Alliance
180 Montgomery Street, Suite 1100
San Francisco, CA 94104
Federal Eldercare Locator
1-800-677-1116
Factsheets and brochures on nursing care and related issues and links to local resources and providers.
Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research, New York, NY
http://www.alzinfo.org/understanding-alzheimers-disease.asp
Provides answers to typical questions asked by families about the disease and its management. Selected vocabulary is hyperlinked to a glossary.
The site also offers a comprehensive overview of legal and financial considerations: http://www.alzinfo.org/treatment-care/legal-financial-planning
Idealist – Provides connection with non-profits, volunteer opportunties, and job listings. www.idealist.org
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
1577 Spring Hill Road, Suite 220
Vienna, VA 22182
1-703-942-5711
Offers a directory of attorneys in the private and public sectors who deal with legal issues affecting seniors and people with disabilities.
Senior Corps – A national organization that links persons 55+ with different service opportunities. The website allows users to find volunteer opportunities in their state. http://www.seniorcorps.gov/
