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- AARP 55 Alive Driver Safety Program - available nationwide. To find the class nearest you, call 1-888-AARP-NOW (1-888-227-7669) and follow the prompts. It's a toll-free call.
- Administration on Aging - A directory of more than 2,000 web sites on Aging.
- Aging & Vision
- Aging and Chronic Disease
- American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
- The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging - a site for health in aging on eldercare at home
- Alzheimer's Association (National)
- Alzheimer's Association of WNY (local) - (716) 626-0600
- American Society on Aging
- Assisted Living
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- Baby Boomer Retirement - Will aging Baby Boomers extend their working
lives? How will a new balance of work and leisure change retirement in the future? - Buffalo Wheelchair of WNY
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- Caregiver Related Websites:
- Caregiver Guide Available: The National Institute on Aging has put out the "Caregiver Guide - Tips for Caregivers of People with Alzheimer's Disease." The guide is easy to read and provides tips and strategies to help caregivers care better for persons with Alzheimer's disease. Copies can be obtained by contacting the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Service - NIH Publication No. 01-4013, September 2001 or by calling the Alzheimer's Association at 1-800-272-3900.
- Caregivers Resources:
- Elder Care Locator - National - 1-800-677-1116
- New York State Office for the Aging - 1-800-342-9871
- Erie County Department of Senior Services - (716) 858-8526
- Niagara County Office for the Aging - (716) 438-4020
- The Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) has brought together researchers from universities, technology companies, facility administrators and government representatives. The Center is focusing on the application of technologies that will help identify potential solutions to the aging services challenge faced by the global community.
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- Data Base on World Aging - AARP has launched a searchable online database,
"AgeSource Worldwide," including libraries, clearinghouses, directories, statistical
resources, bibliographies, and Web metasites dealing with aging. The database includes more than 200 information resources from 24 countries.
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- Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) - a toll free number set up by the US Administration on Aging that helps give seniors access to the information they need to continue to lead healthy, independent lives
- Erie County Caregiver Coalition
- Erie County Department of Senior Services - Agency on Aging with responsibility for planning and coordinating services for persons 60 years of age and older in Erie County.
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- Geriatric Health Care Discussion Group (GERINET) - Created 1987 by Robert S. Stall, M.D., 457 subscribers as of September, 2009. To contact Dr. Stall, call (716) 213-4345 or by email, drstall@stallgeriatrics.com
- Guide to Nursing Home Facilities:
- Guide To Senior Housing in New York State -Website for consumers seeking information on senior housing. Please check listing for accuracy.
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- Health and Human Services
- The Healthcare Executive Forum
- HIICAP Home Page
- Home Health Care Information:
- Hospice Care
- National Hospice Hotline - 1-800-658-8898
- National Hospice Hotline - 1-800-658-8898
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- Long Term Care & Housing:
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- National Adult Day Services Association
- National Alliance for Caregiving
- National Association for Home Care & Hospice
- National Council on Aging - 202-479-1200
- National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization- 1-800-342-9871
- New York Association of Health Care Providers Inc.
- New York Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
- New York State Coalition on Aging (NYSCA) - provides strong advocacy, professional development, leadership skills and education for individuals and organizations serving older adults throughout New York State. NYSCA is dedicated to strengthening and expanding community-based services.
- New York State Department of Health- Working together and committed to excellence, the NYSDOH protects and promotes the health of New Yorkers through prevention, science and the assurance of quality health care delivery.
- New York State Office of the Aging 1-800-342-9871
- New York Statewide Senior Action Council - Grassroots membership organization made up of individual people over 50 and senior citizen clubs from all parts of NY state. The members advocate for their interests and needs regarding services, programs and policies effecting older persons.
- Niagara Health Quality Coalition
- Nursing Home Information:
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- Older Driver Family Assistance Help Network - caregivers concerned about an older driver can call one number - 716-858-8526 to receive information on how to determine whether an aging loved one is at-risk of crashing and how to help them drive safely or leave the wheel.
- Ombudsman Program
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- Parkinson's Wellness Group of WNY, Inc., Buffalo Chapter of the National Parkinson's Foundation
- c/o the Comprehensive Movement Disorders Center Attn: Pat Weigel, RN
- Buffalo General Hospital - 100 High Street - Buffalo, NY 14203
- Phone: 716-859-7565
- PWG Hotline: 716-684-0650
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- Resource Center Library Online - NYS Coalition for the Aging (NYSCA's) extensive Resource Center Lending Library is now online. There are many books, videos and other resources on a variety of topics devoted to aging.
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- Senior Sanctuary: An Assisted Living Directory
- Stall Geriatrics LLC - Consulting on the Care of Older Adults