Links for Seniors
The Administration on Aging (www.aoa.dhhs.gov) provides an information page for older persons and their families as well as their providers.
AARP (www.aarp.org) offers a variety of features that are of interest to older adults as well as links to additional sites.
ECRIN, Evacuating County Residents In Need, (www.ychsd.org) is a special program through the York County Human Services Department for special needs residents who are unable to evacuate or need assistance to remain sheltered in their residence during an emergency situation, because of physical or other disabilities.
The Government Guide (www.governmentguide.com) is an unofficial site that provides U.S., state, and local government information and resources.
The U.S. Government site for Medicare Information (www.medicare.gov) provides information on Medicare, Medicare Plus Choice, Health Plan Compare, Medigap Compare, and Nursing Home Compare.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (www.hhs.gov) is the federal agency that administers Medicare. It can provide information helpful to the Medicare or Medicaid consumer.
Social Security on Line (www.ssa.gov) provides information of interest to older adults on Social Security news and related information.
Health Finder, a service of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (www.healthfinder.gov), is a free guide to reliable health information.
The U.S. National Library of Medicine (www.nlm.nih.gov) provides journal and related health research information.
Consumer Reports on Line (www.consumerreports.org) provides a list of recommended health sites and other health resources.
Heart Information Network (www.heartinfo.org) is a resource of daily news about heart disease and research.
Pennsylvania Law Help Organization (www.palawhelp.org) provides legal information and legal services to Pennsylvania residents.
Pennsylvania Power Port (www.state.pa.us) the State of Pennsylvania home page provides information on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania departments, programs, and resources.
Pennsylvania Department of Aging (www.aging.state.pa.us) is the information source for aging resources as well as county programs and related information.
Pennsylvania Department of Pubic Welfare (www.dpw.state.pa.us) is the information source for benefit programs for low income Pennsylvanians, including energy assistance, medical, nursing home cash assistance and links to other issues.
Pennsylvania Department of Health (www.dsf.health.state.pa.us) is the information source for health issues, nursing home regulatory and licensing information, in-home care, and numerous other related information and links.
N4a Senior Housing Locator (www.seniorhousinglocator.org) powered by SNAPforSeniors is a current database of more than 60,000 senior housing listings, including all licensed senior housing in the U.S.
National Do Not Call Registry (https://telemarketing.donotcall.gov) offers you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls at home and to file complaints on the website.
Federal Trade Commission (www.annualcreditreport.com) is the nation’s consumer protection agency. This site authorizes an online source for an annual free credit report under federal law.
U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission (www.mymoney.gov) provides financial education resources for all Americans.
MAPQUEST (www.mapquest.com) helps with driving directions to most places, maps, and other related travel resources.
RxHope.com (www.rxhope.com) helps doctors and patient advocates obtain free medications for those who qualify through the pharmaceutical companies’ Patient Assistance Programs.
U.S. Government Official Web Portal (www.recalls.gov) is a clearinghouse an online resource for recalls of information on all U.S. recalls.
York County Office of Emergency Management (www.ready-york.org) provides information on how to prepare for natural or man-made emergencies and disasters.