Elder Care Resources
This page is intended only to function as a clearinghouse of publicly-available information. Drexel has not itself investigated any of these agencies or providers and is not endorsing or encouraging you to use any of them. The information has been obtained from the web only through a preliminary search; as a result, we do not guarantee the accuracy of the information that is provided. You should be sure to conduct your own investigation to ensure the quality and bona fides of the provider and the program it offers and the appropriateness for your family.
In addition to the resources we provide below, Drexel University now offers the resources of the Penn Behavioral Health Employee Assistance Program, which can provide personal assistance in finding elder care resources. Access is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-888-321-4433 or online under “work-life” at www.pennbehavioralhealth.org.
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA). PCA is a non-profit organization designated since 1973 as Philadelphia County’s Area Agency on Aging. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for older adults through programs, services, information, research and advocacy. Contains information for caregivers and seniors.
http://www.pcaphl.org
Montgomery County Department of Aging & Adult Services. The Montgomery County Office of Aging and Adult Services assists those in need through a variety of supportive social programs and services so that individuals may remain active and independent within the community. Offers a variety of services to the elderly and caregiver resources.
http://www.montcopa.org/mcaas/
Government Resources
Administration on Aging (AoA)
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services)
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services)
Corporation for National and Community Service, Senior Corps
Eldercare Locator
Healthfinder
Housing and Urban Development
National Institute on Aging
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
Social Security Administration
Other Organizations
Alzheimer's Association
American Geriatrics Society
Caring Connections
Center for Medicare Advocacy
Consumer Coalition for Quality Care
Families USA
Helping Family Caregivers Complete the Circle of Care
Hospice Net
Last Acts
Live Well, Live Longer: Steps to Better Health
Medicare Rights Center
National Information and Referral Support System
National Alliance for Caregiving
National Center on Elder Abuse
National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform
National Committee for Quality Assurance
National Family Caregivers Association
National Long Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center
National Senior Citizens Law Center
Older Women's League
Positive Aging Resource Center (PARC)
