Resource Directory
Eldernet's Resource directory for Seniors.
Organization | Services Provided | |
|---|---|---|
| 55 ALIVE - AARP DRIVER SAFETY COURSE | Driver safety course to update driving skills and safety knowledge. Some automobile insurance companies will discount rates for graduates of the course. | more... |
| AARP - American Association of Retired Persons | Advocacy; Retirement preparation; Driver safety which trains older people in defensive driving tactics; Elder abuse prevention course; Education on long-term care issues, medical decision making, insurance issues, living wills; Legal counsel for elderly people; Help with tax forms. Free publications on grandparenting, care giving, consumer issues, and other timely topics. | more... |
| ABERDEEN AUDIOLOGY | Hearing evaluation by audiologists, hearing aids sales and maintenance. | more... |
| ACCESSIBLE HOME HEALTH CARE OF MONTCO PA | Non-medical home care, companionship, light housekeeping, errands, personal care. | more... |
| ACLAMO Servicios Sociales | Accion Comunal Latinoamericana de Montgomery County provides information and refferal, resettlement assistance, case management for children, families, and the elderly; ESL/adult education, job readiness counseling and job placement; and housing counseling. Spanish and English language services are available. | more... |
| ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES | Under the Adult Protective Services Law, adults age 60 and older who - because of mental or physical dysfunction, frailty, vulnerability, and difficulty caring for themselves - are at risk from abuse, neglect, exploitation or dangerous situations, may be reported in need of Protective Services.
When you call the Elder Abuse line you will be asked for detailed information. You may choose to share your name or to make an anonymous report. Often, a timely investigation is initiated to explore the situation, and, if needed, to intervene and to stabilize the situation. Many administrators, employees, and professionals who work with older persons are required by law to report suspected elder abuse. | more... |
| AID FOR FRIENDS | Home-cooked meals delivered to isolated homebound and/or handicapped persons without family support. Seven meals delivered each week by volunteers. | more... |
| ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS | Fellowship of men and women who are recovering alcoholics and who help others achieve sobriety. On-line meeting directory or call for meeting locations and times. | more... |
| ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY (NAMI) | Information and referral for families of mentally ill persons; Advocacy on issues related to mentally ill persons; Support groups for persons with mental illness and their family members. Call about support group meeting locations and times. | more... |
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION | Information and support to persons with Alzheimer's disease and their families and caregivers, through support groups, training, and information. The SAFE RETURN program enables people in the community to assist someone with Alzheimer's who has wandered, by helping the person return home. A 24 hour HELPLINE (1-800-272-3900) provides support for caregivers. Caregiver Support Group monthly at Waverly Heights: call Susan Cooper, LSW at 610-645-8748 for information. | more... |
