Resource Link Page

DISCLAIMER: Although CHC Services has researched the organizations listed on this page, we cannot be responsible for the actual content of linked-to sites, or siteholder's perogative to change content or link destinations without notice.

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Associations and Foundations

Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer's Education Module

American Cancer Society
American Heart Association (With direct link to American Stroke Association)
American Lung Association
American Parkinson Disease Association (Washington Chapter)
American Stroke Association
Arthritis Foundation
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
Diabetes Association
Multiple Sclerosis Society
National Eye Institute (Vision issues such as Glaucoma, Macula Degeneration, Cataracts)
Parkinson's Foundation

Community Resources

Meals on Wheels and other Meal Preparation Programs

Dinewise (Simple heat-and-eat meal solutions for Seniors)
Meals on Wheels Association of America
Planet Organics (Family-owned company dedicated to delivering fresh organic produce and groceries to your home)

Home Modifications

NRCSHHM (The National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification (NRCSHHM) - mission is to make supportive housing and home modification a more integral component of successful aging, long-term care, preventive health, and the development of elder-friendly communities)

Driver Rehabilitation, Vehicle Modification, Van Rentals, Conversions

ADED - Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (Model Practices for Driver Rehabilitation for Individuals with Disabilities)
AOTA - American Occupational Therapy Association (Driving Evaluations by Occupational Therapists)
RESNA: An interdisciplinary association of people with a common interest in technology and disability and work to enhance safe equipment
AARP (AARP Driver Safety Online Course)
AAA: Driver Improvement classes
Washington Department of Licensing: State licensing information and Forms for disabled driver parking (WA state law: RCW 46.20.041 Persons with physical or mental disabilities or diseases)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Driving Safety for Older Adults
NMEDA - The National Mobility Equipment Dealership Association: association of mobility equipment dealers, driver rehabilitation specialists, and other professionals dedicated to broadening the opportunities for people with disabilities to drive or be transported in vehicles modified with mobility equipment. All members work together to improve transportation options of people with disabilities
ANSI/RESNAWC19 - Wheelchairs used as seating in motor vehicles: For people with disabilities who are unable to transfer from their wheelchairs when traveling in motor vehicles, the wheelchair must serve as the vehicle seat and after-market equipment must be installed to secure the wheelchair and provide occupant restraint
AbsoluteMobilityCenter.com (Absolute Mobility - Woodinville, WA)
AccessAMS.com (Access Mobility System - Edmonds, WA)
MobilityConceptsInc.com (Mobility Concepts Inc. - Tacoma, WA - They also do transfer lift installations with tracks on the ceiling)
Kersey Mobility (Wheelchair vans and handicap accessible vehicles)
AOTA Older Drivers (American Occupational Therapy Association)

Recreational Services

Seattle.gov (Seattle Parks and Recreation Department Seniors Program)
SeniorLivingAbout.com (Entertainment Recreation for Seniors)
USA.gov (Senior travel)
Yahoo.com (Yahoo Directory - Recreation and travel for Seniors)

Transportation Services

Financial Services

Administration on Aging (AoA - provides assistance with Financial Assistance, Financial Planning, and Health Insurance)
Edward Jones (Financial planners and Long Term Care insurance broker)
Social Security Administration
Washington.gov (Washington State site for resources and information on reverse mortgages)

Other Clinical Services

LungUSA.org (Find a flu shot near you)
Medicare Home Health
MedlinePlus.gov (For basic health related information: medication information, medical dictionary, basics on conditions)
King County Public Health Department (with many links on it's site)
RescueAlert.com (Personal medical alert system)
Seattle Brain Works

Area Hospitals with Community Education and Support Groups

Evergreen Medical Center (has multiple support groups including progressive neurological conditions)
Harborview Medical Center (Support groups and classes)
Northwest Hospital (Includes support groups and classes)
Providence Medical Center, Everett (Support groups and classes)
Swedish Medical Center, Edmonds (Support groups and classes)
Swedish Medical Center (Support groups and classes)
University of Washington Medical Center (Health education services and support groups)
Valley Medical Center (Seminars and events)
Virginia Mason Hospital (Classes and events)

Hospitals in King County or Contiguous Areas

Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center
Evergreen Hospital and Medical Center
Harborview Medical Center
Highline Medical Center
Northwest Hospital and Medical Center
Overlake Hospital and Medical Center
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Swedish Edmonds
Swedish Medical Center (includes Ballard and Providence hospitals)
University of Washington Medical Center
Valley Medical Center
Virginia Mason Medical Center

Services to Identify Support and Help with Placement

The Right Place Senior Options
NewLifeStyles.com (Assisted living nursing home placement assistance)

Hospice

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

Advanced Directives and Healthcare Proxies

CaringInfo.org (Advance directive info)

Informational Therapy

InformationalTherapy.org (The prescription of evidence-based medical information to meet the specific needs of patients, caregivers and consumers)

Other Services and Programs

AARP.org (American Association of Retired Persons - home page)
AASA (Aging and Disability Services of Washington)
AgingKingCounty.org (The Area Agency on Aging, AAA, for Seattle and King County-Advocacy, Action, Answers on Aging)
AOA.gov (Administration on Aging-Services for Seniors; compendium of services available to seniors. The Older Americans Act (OAA) created the primary vehicle for organizing, coordinating and providing community-based services and opportunities for older Americans and their families)
Caregiving.org (National Alliance for Caregiving)
CarePathways.com (This site was created and is maintained by Registered Nurses (RNs) dedicated to providing seniors and their families access to quality information, products and services)
ClinicalTrials.gov (National Institute of Health site providing information on over 29,000 federal and privately sponsored clinical trials. Includes consumer information on the nature of clinical trials and answers to common questions about participation in clinical trials)
Eldr Magazine (Celebrates aging and is full of information regarding all aspects of aging)
Guideline.gov (National guideline clearing house)
Northwest LGBT Senior Care Providers Network
SeniorServices.org (Senior Services of Washington State)
SeniorsForLiving.com (a free service that helps you and your family research, evaluate, contact, and compare senior living options)
TheFamilyCaregiver.org (Connects caregivers across the country using web portals. It is a component of the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA)
USA.gov (Plethora of very helpful topic areas including education and jobs, end-of-life issues, consumer protection, health, recreation, money and taxes, etc.)
VA.gov (US Veterans Affairs Home Page)

DISCLAIMER: Although CHC Services has researched the organizations listed on this page, we cannot be responsible for the actual content of linked-to sites, or siteholder's perogative to change content or link destinations without notice.

If you think a situation is life-threatening, and in case of an emergency, call 911