Greenbelt, MD
Home MenuHelpful Links for Seniors
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AARP - American Association of Retired Persons (410-837-4300)
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American Association of the Deaf-Blind - Great resource for larger print material/audio material and more
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AssistedLivingFacilities.org - Strives to serve as the informational resource for assisted living in the United States; We list information on over 36,000 state-licensed assisted living facilities and try to explain the rules and regulations of each state
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Department of Family Services (PG County) - Health insurance info, assisted housing, nutrition information (301-265-8450)
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Department of Human Resources - SAIL-Service Access and Information
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DrugWatch.com - A comprehensive website database featuring extensive information about thousands of different medications and drugs currently on the market or previously available worldwide.
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The Growing Cost of Aging in America George Washington University's 3 part series on the economic ramifications of the growth of the older population in the U.S
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The Guide to Retirement Living - The complete resource guide for seniors living in Maryland
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Home Health Compare Section - How well an agency performed at helping it clients get better at such tasks as dressing and bathing themselves, moving to and from the toilet and getting into and out of bed
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Guide to Long-Term Care - Living at home or alternative options
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Housing For Seniors.com - Information and rates on available senior assisted living facility locations throughout Maryland
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Institute on Independent Living - The site for the Institute on Independent Living, offers a wide range of resources and information
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Jewish Council for the Aging - Resources for aging well (301-255-4200)
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The Metropolitan Washington Ear, Inc. - "Bringing the Printed Word to the Visually Impaired."
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National Council on Aging's (NCOA) Benefits Check Up - The Benefits Check Up helps people 55 and over find programs that could assist with prescriptions, health care, utilities and other essential items or services.
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National Family Caregivers Association - Information and referral, emotional support (800-896-3650)
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National Council on Aging - Promotes well being of older persons (202-479-1200)
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Online Safety for Seniors - A comprehensive guide to keeping seniors safe online.
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RecallGuide.org Constantly monitors 68,000 over-the-counter prescriptions and medications to alert users of FDA recalls, warnings, hazardous interactions, and other important information. This information will help raise awareness about issues with medications.
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The Senior Free Legal Clinic takes place yearly, in the spring. Seniors receive help with advanced directives, health care powers of attorney and living will preparation etc. This event is held in partnership with the Maryland Bar Association. It is typically held on May 1 if it falls on a weekday.
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SeniorLiving.org - An extensive listing of senior living resources and elder care services; Searchable by city and state
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Social Security Administration (800-772-1213)
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Veteran's Information Health Benefits (877-222-8387)