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Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
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| | This site lists the programs and services for older adults in Allegheny County. |
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Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh: Senior Citizens
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| | This site provides links to health and social services for seniors in Western Pennsylvania, including home health services and senior centers. State and national organizations are also listed. |
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Institute on Aging
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| | This site, a collaboration of the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC, assists the elderly and their families with healthcare and financial information Their 24-hour non-emergency number is (866)430-8742. |
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Late Life Depression Evaluation and Treatment Center
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| | Sponsored by University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, this site provides information for the older adult, their families or caregivers on late-life mental health problems. |
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PANPHA: An Association of Pennsylvania Nonprofit Senior Services
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| | (Formerly the Pennsylvania Association of Non-Profit Homes for the Aging.) Information about nonprofit organizations offering long term care services in Pennsylvania. The services include: housing, nurses aides, and more. |
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Pennsylvania Department of Health - Nursing Home Care
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| | Information on nursing care facilities, including access to the Nurse Aide Registry, information on how to file a complaint against a nursing home or long term care facility, and choosing a nursing home. |
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Pennsylvania Department of Health - Osteoporosis
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| | The osteoporosis prevention website from the Pennsylvania Department of Health lists information on risk factors and ways to help prevent osteoporosis. Scroll down for the Southwest District office in Pittsburgh or call the Pittsburgh office at (412)565-5101. |
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SHHH: Self Help for Hard of Hearing People
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| | "SHHH opens the world of communication to people with hearing loss
by providing information, education, support and advocacy." |
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UPMC Shadyside Services for Seniors
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| | 55 Alive Mature Driving course, an emergency response system and respite care are some of the services described here. |
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| National Resources |
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AARP
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| | Formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons, the "AARP is dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as we age. We lead positive social change and deliver value to members through information, advocacy and service." |
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Administration on Aging (AoA): Promoting Health Lifestyles
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| | "Providing information to you about disease prevention and health promotion activities will help us help you and your loved ones become more knowledgeable about the health problems you may face and how you can prevent, delay, or manage them." Find information on specific diseases and fitness and nutrition at this site from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
In English, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese. |
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HealthandAge.com
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| | This site from Novartis Foundation on Gerontology is a comprehensive collection of information on specific diseases, wellness and alternative medicine. Also of interest are a Question and Answer section and interactive health screening tools. Choose font size for reading comfort. |
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Infoaging.org from the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR)
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| | Providing the tools for healthy aging is the goal of this website from AFAR. Find an 'ask the expert' feature here as well as information on specific diseases, the biology of aging, tips for healthy aging and more. |
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MayoClinic.com Senior Health Center
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| | Health information for Seniors organized by body system. Prevention and wellness information and an "Ask a Specialist" feature for submitting questions are included. |
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Medicare
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| | This is the official U.S. government site for Medicare information. The font is larger than most sites for easy legibility. In addition to basic information about Medicare and plan choices, it enables people to comparison shop for nursing homes, insurance plans, and Medigap policies. A toll free phone number is also listed. |
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NIH Senior Health
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| | Found on MedlinePlus,this site from the National Institute on Aging and National Library of Medicine currently focuses on Alzheimer's Disease and on exercise for older adults. |
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National Council on Aging
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| | NCOA is a private, nonprofit organization that provides information on all aspects of aging services and issues. |
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