Elderly Care Resources You Can Trust
The resources listed below are but a few of the many available to help you meet your senior care needs.
Be a Santa to a Senior
Home Instead Senior Care partners with local non-profit and community organizations to identify seniors who might not otherwise receive gifts this holiday season. The company then works with local businesses and retail stores to help facilitate the purchase and distribution of gifts by placing trees and ornaments within their various locations. Each senior's gift requests are written on a Be a Santa to a Senior tree ornament. Please visit beasantatoasenior.com.
Caregiverstress.com
More than 50 million individuals in the US and Canada care for a chronically ill, aged or disabled loved one, according to the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA). Fatigue, stress, and depression are very real side effects of family caregiving. Caregiverstress.com is an informative Web site offering ways to cope with caregiver stress. Visit Caregiverstress.com to complete an online stress assessment test and identify resources allowing you to cope with your senior care related stress level.
Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary heath organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. It is their mission to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Read more information regarding home care options and Azheimer's Disease .
The Caregivers Coach
The Caregivers' Coach site is a team of experts who guide and assist through the journey of caregiving. The team provides sensitive, timely and informed support to help caregivers manage the challenges faced in daily caregiving.
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is a membership organization leading positive social change and delivering value to people age 50 and over through information, advocacy and service.
Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP)
The Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) is Canada's association for people 50 and older. Their mission is to promote and protect the quality of life for older Canadians.
Lifestylesover 50
Lifestylesover50 A monthly magazine and annual directory of issues, information and resources pertinent to baby boomers, seniors and caregivers in the greater Lehigh Valley.
Lifeline
Lifeline is the most trusted medical alert service provider. Just by pressing a button, you or your loved one is quickly connected with a highly trained Lifeline Personal Response Associate - 24 hours a day.
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Elder Law Attorney Locator)
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. is a non-profit association that assists lawyers, bar organizations and others who work with older clients and their families.
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers are health and human services specialists who help families care for older relatives, while encouraging as much independence as possible.
National Family Caregivers Association
The National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) educates, supports, empowers and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for loved ones with a chronic illness or disability or the frailties of old age.
American Society on Aging
The American Society on Aging (ASA) is an association of diverse individuals that supports the commitment and enhances the knowledge and skills of those who seek to improve the quality of life of older adults and their families.
Lehigh Valley Family
Lehigh Valley Family is a resource for young families in the Lehigh Valley. It has information and resources geared toward the needs of children and their parents.
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