Related Links

AARP
www.aarp.org
American Association of Retired Persons (A A R P) Web site provides extensive information about member benefits, its volunteer and community programs, public posistions, and a monthly focus on various topics such as taxes, consumer fraud, and the Internet.

ADMINISTRATION ON AGING
www.aoa.gov
Administration on Aging (A O A) is a U.S. federal govern- ment agency that takes the lead in issues dealing with older Americans. It incorporates considerable information useful to older Americans.

AGENET
www.agenet.com
The Web site is a one stop source for and about older adults and caregivers.

AGING - PA
http://agingpa.psu.edu
The site contains online network of related information for caregivers, professionals and aging organizations.

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
www.alz.org
The Alzheimer's Association's Website provides information for caregivers, including local chapters as well as medical data. The site is sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association of America.

AMERICAN SOCIETY ON AGING
www.asaging.org
American Society on Aging (A S A) enhances the knowledge and skills of those working with older adults and their families.

AMERICAN SOCIETY ON AGING
NEW VENTURE IN LEADERSHIP (NLV)
www.asaging.org/nvl
NVL provides an innovative, cost-effective and empowering approach to the development of leadership in the field of aging among professionals of color. It is the only program of its kind. ASA is currently recruiting new partners for the next class. Applications must be submitted online or postmarked no later than September 30, 2003, for scholarship applicants, or December 30, 2003 for non-scholarship applicants To learn more about NVL and to access the application, visit the Website or call 415 974 9637.

BENEFITS CHECK UP
www.benefitscheckup.org
BenefitsCheckUp helps thousands every day to find programs for people ages 55 and over that may pay for some of their costs of prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential items or services. On this Web site, there are simple fill-in questionaires to help find programs that can assist you and/or your loved ones.

CAREGIVER - PA
http://caregiverpa.psu.edu
This Web site provides County-specific information for caregivers and older Pennsylvanian's.

CROZER KEYSTONE HEALTH SYSTEM
SENIOR HEALTH SERVICES
http://www.crozer.org/CKHS/People/Seniors
Crozer-Keystone Health System offers a range of services to seniors and their caregivers through its Senior Health Services Department. Click on the link to learn more about how our dedicated professionals can help you or your loved one.

DELAWARE COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT
HEAD START PROGRAM
www.dciu.org/HeadStart
Head Start is here to serve the community, families and children of Delaware County. It is our focus to meet all the aspects and values of each child and family. We recognize the importance that you, as parents, bring to our program. We view the families holistically and individually by recognizing the educational, physical, mental, emotional, health, and nutritional strengths of each child and family.

ELDERCARE
www.eldercare.com
Eldercare is a comprehensive nexus of useful links for professionals and family caregivers of older persons.

FAMILY CAREGIVER ALLIANCE
www.caregiver.org
Family Caregiver Alliance (F C A) is a nonprofit organization offering information, education, and support services for families providing long-term care. This site acts as a clearinghouse on long-term care information and resources.

HEALTH CARE FINANCING ADM
www.hcfa.gov
Health Care Financing Administration website provides an overview of Medicare and Medicaid policies, consumer literature about Medicare, announcements and a telephone directory of central office staff.

HEALTHFINDER
www.healthfinder.gov
The site contains a directory of health information, featuring links to online journals, medical dictionaries, minority health and prevention and self-care.

LANGUAGE SERVICES CONSULTANTS (LSC)
www.lsctranslations.com
LSC provides customized programs in language instruction and intercultural training, as well as full translation and interpreting services in all languages.

MEDICARE
www.medicare.gov
This is the official U.S government site for Medicare information. Information on coverage, eligibility, enrollment, Medicare card, replacement card ordering, address changes, help with health care costs, and the new medicare Part D program.

MID COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES (MCSS)
www.mainlinehealth.org
MCSS assists older adults and caregivers each year through its Havertown Center for Older Adults, Hometown Senior Center in Media, Adult Day Services at three locations (Barclay Square, Lawrence Park, and Bryn Mawr), and Home Support Programs providing volunteers to assist with chores and transportation for low-income frail elderly and our Home Registry Program.  For information about our services please call 610.353.6642

NAT. ASIAN PACIFIC CENTER ON AGING
www.napcar.org
The National Asian Pacific Center on Aging is to serve as the leading national advocacy organization committee to the dignity, well being, and quality of life of Asian Pacific Americans in their senior years. Technical assistance is provided to local Asian Pacific community groups to enhance their ability to meeting the needs of older people.

NAT. CAUCUS & CENTER ON BLACK AGED
www.aoa.dhhs.gov/aoa/dir/140.html
The National Caucus and Center on Black Aged is a nonprofit organization that works to improve the quality of life for older Black Americans. The Caucus works to strengthen existing national and community-based organizations that provide services to older Blacks.

NAT. COUNCIL ON THE AGING
www.ncoa.org
National Council on Aging (N C O A) is an association of organizations and individuals dedicated to promoting the diginity, self-determination, well-being, and continuing contributions of older persons through leadership and services, education, and advocacy.

NAT. FAMILY CAREGIVERS ASSOCIATION
www.nfcacares.org
National Family Caregiver Association (N F C A) is a charitable, membership organization dedicated to making life better for all of America's family caregivers.

NAT. HISPANIC COUNCIL ON AGING
www.incacorp.com/nhcoa
The National Hispanic Council on Aging is a private, nonprofit organization that works to promote the well being of older Hispanics. The Council represents the interest of older Hispanics to the U.S Government and the private sector.

NAT. INST. OF HEALTH
www.nih.gov
National Institute of Health provides health information and links to some of its institutes of special interest to seniors.

NAT. SENIOR SERVICE CORPS
www.seniorcorps.org
National Senior Service Corp (N S S C) is a network of volunteer programs, supported by the federal government, that helps older persons find service opportunities in their communities.

PENNSYLVANIA DEPT. OF AGING
www.aging.state.pa.us
Pennsylvania Department on Aging (P D A) Website contains a description of available programs for the elderly in Pennsylvania along with a list of the Area Agencies on Aging for each county in Pennsylvania Links are provided to national organizations.

THE PENN. STATE DATA CENTER
http://pasdc.hbg.psu.edu/
This is the Commonwealth's official source of demographic and economic data.

SECOND TIME AROUND PARENTS (STAP)
www.fcsdc.org
The purpose of this program is to: stabilize and foster healthy grandparent-child relationships; educate and support grandchildren to prevent drug abuse and other problems in children of addicted parents who are being raised by their grandparents; empower grandparents to help themselves by advocating for their rights and the rights of their grandchildren.

SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES
www.scs-delco.org
Senior Community Services (SCS) aims to promote the social, mental, and physical well-being of older adults in Southeastern Delaware County. SCS' goal is to help older individuals remain living independently in the community and reduce the need for more restrictive (and costly) institution- alization. SCS encompasses five multi-purpose senior centers throughout Southeastern Delaware County and a broad array of services for homebound older persons.

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMIN.
www.socialsecurity.gov
The Social Security Administration (S S A) Website contains an index to benifit information, an online edition of the U.S. Social Security Handbook on Benefits and Policies, a policy forum containing reports to Congress.

U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
www.census.gov
This site gives the most recent information, projections, and estimates of the U.S. population.