Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging:
Whether you wish to receive services or you are just looking for information that can benefit older adults, the SeniorLine information and assistance call center may be a great place to start.
SeniorLine staff members are highly-skilled care managers who will answer your questions, or help you begin the process of receiving services.
Some of the topics SeniorLine staff can answer questions about include:
- senior center activities
- care management
- support for caregivers
- in-home services
- transportation
- pharmaceutical assistance
- utility assistance
- property tax and rent rebates
Contacting the SeniorLine is also the best way start the process to receive services through the Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging.
Alzheimer’s Association:
The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
Learn about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, find support, or get involved.
Alzheimer’s Association
AOTA:
As the leading advocate for occupational therapy, we welcome OTs and OTAs to join our community to advance your professional journey and find your inspiration.
Join AOTA to Fuel Your Passion.
American Occupational Therapy Association | AOTA
American Physical Therapy Association:
Together we are building a community that advances the profession of physical therapy to improve the health of society.
American Physical Therapy Association
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA):
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for 228,000 members and affiliates who are audiologists; speech-language pathologists; speech, language, and hearing scientists; audiology and speech-language pathology support personnel; and students.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Medicare Provider Comparison Tool:
Use this tool to find and compare different types of Medicare providers (like physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, and others). Use the maps and filters to help identify providers that are right for you.
Find Healthcare Providers: Compare Care Near You | Medicare
PA Department of Aging:
Find out about all of the resources available to seniors in Pennsylvania and how to access them.
Elder Abuse Hotline:
Abuse reports can be made on behalf of an older adult whether the person lives in their home or in a care facility such as a nursing facility, personal care home, hospital, etc. The reporters may remain anonymous and have legal protection from retaliation, discrimination and civil or criminal prosecution.
Common signs and symptoms of abuse may include:
- Isolation
- Weight loss
- Bruises or broken bones
- Increased confusion
- Unusual withdrawals from any account
- Signing over one’s home to another
Report Elder Abuse (pa.gov)
24 Hour Hotline – 1-800-490-8505
Personal Care Home Directory:
Find a listing of all licensed Personal Care and Assisted Living Residences in your area, along with information about their capacity, license status, and previous inspection reports.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Provider Directory Search Page (state.pa.us)
VA Benefits:
Elderly Veterans may be eligible for a wide-variety of benefits available to all U.S. military Veterans. VA benefits include disability compensation, pension, education and training, health care, home loans, insurance, Veteran Readiness and Employment, and burial.
Learn more at: Elderly Veterans – Veterans (va.gov)
AARP:
AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people to choose how they live as they age. With nearly 38 million members, AARP works to strengthen communities and advocate for what matters most to families — with a focus on health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment.
Advocating for people age 50-plus is at the heart of our mission. It’s part of what we do every day from our national office in Washington, D.C., and from offices in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. On health security, AARP fights to protect Medicare, expand access to health care, lower prescription drug prices, support caregivers and protect nursing home residents. On financial stability, we fight to protect Social Security, establish savings plans for workers and stop scams and fraud. We also work to combat age discrimination in the workplace and speak up for the vulnerable and underrepresented on issues like affordable housing and food security.
