Additional Elder Law Information
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Extensive list of reading material on elder law, long-term care planning, and caring for older parents. Additional links to online resources. Searchable nationwide directory of member attorneys.
Elder Law Answers
Extensive on-line information on a variety of elder law topics.
Eldercare Locator
An online service provided by the U.S. Administration on Aging that helps the elderly, and their caregivers, find local services for seniors.
1-800-677-1116
Home Caregivers
Family Caregiver Alliance
Information for home caregivers, including Caregiving in an Emergency, Coping with Problem Behaviors, and Hiring In-Home Help. Offers an online caregiver support group in which participants can talk, share ideas and strategies with other caregivers, and ask for support during a difficult moment.
Family Care America
Web site contains useful information on a broad range of caregiving issues. Topics include Caregiving Basics, Caring for Yourself, Emotional Issues, and Long-Distance Care. Also includes a number of helpful checklists and worksheets.
National Family Caregivers Association
The National Family Caregivers Association offers services in the areas of information and education, support and validation, and public awareness and advocacy, toward the goal of minimizing the disparity between a caregiver's quality of life and that of mainstream Americans.
Pittsburgh Area Resources
Area Agencies on Aging
Local agencies can counsel seniors on a broad range of services, including senior community centers, assessment of needs and support services, caregiver support, information on nursing home alternatives, protection from abuse and neglect, adult foster care, advocacy for nursing home and personal care home residents, senior training and employment, and health insurance counseling.
Beaver County
Click this link, then from the Human Services menu on the left, select "Office of Aging"
Washington, Fayette, and Greene Counties
Alzheimer's Association, Greater Pennsylvania Chapter
Southwestern Regional Office
Bereavement Support
In the Pittsburgh area, the non-profit Good Grief Center for Bereavement Support provides bereavement support, workshops and seminars, support groups, and referrals for those grieving the loss of a loved one. Their library contains helpful books, brochures, videotapes and audiotapes.
Federal and State Agencies
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Social Security Administration
Pennsylvania Department of Aging
Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
Other Resources
American Association of Retired Persons
Amy's Army
In our local community lives a young girl fighting a rare type of leukemia. Amy's Army was organized to help her find a donor match for a bone marrow transplant (the only known cure). Click here for more information.
