American Association on Homes and Services for the Aging
2519 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008-1520

Phone:

202-783-2242

Website:

http://www.aahsa.org

Description:

Tips on choosing facilities and services, information on types of care and other resources.

Continuing Care Accreditation Commission
2519 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008-1520

Phone:

202-783-7286

Website:

http://www.carf.org/

Description:

Continuing Care Accreditation Commission is the nation's only accrediting body for continuing care retirement communities and other retirement communities that meet its standards.

Extended Care Information Network (ECIN)

Website:

http://www.extendedcare.com

Description:

ECIN's website provides information, assistance and advice for families in selecting extended care options, and includes our searchable database of over 70,000 U.S. extended care providers.

Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies on Aging
3540 N. Progress Ave, Suite 101
Harrisburg, PA 17110

Phone:

717-541-4214

Website:

http://www.p4a.org/

Description:

Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies on Aging has come to represent both the best interests of older Pennsylvanians and its AAA membership by fostering collaboration in areas of advocacy, leadership, training and policy. Each county has specific information listed about services and contacts within this association. AAA offers programs that help people modify their homes or secure hom financing so they can stay in their homes, and the agencies offer help in setting up domiciliary (group home) placements.

Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare (DPW)

Phone:

717-787-1870
800-692-7462 (Helpline)

Website:

http://www.dpw.state.pa.us

Description:

The DPW is charged with numerous program areas. The DPW oversees all Children, Youth & Families, Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, Income Maintenance, Medical Assistance Programs and Social Programs. The department regulates senior-living facilities. Through the County Assistance Offices, DPW administers the General Assistance program, food stamps and other services.

Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare (DPW)
Home Assistance Program

Website:

http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/foradults/homelessassistance

Description:

The Homeless Assistance Program (HAP) helps to assure that homelessness can be avoided, people who are homeless can find refuge and care and homeless and near homeless clients are assisted in moving toward self-sufficiency.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
451 7th Street S.W.
Washington, DC 20410

Phone:

202-708-1112

Website:

http://www.hud.gov
http://www.hud.gov/groups/seniors.cfm

Description:

Financial assistance resources and guides for making the right choice in housing options for yourself, an aging parent, relative, or friend