Associations and Foundations
- Alzheimer's Association
- American Cancer Society
- American Heart Association (With direct link to American Stroke Association)
- American Lung Association
- 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
- Dinnerwise (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
- Homemods.org (Home modifications for caregivers. The goal of "Caregiver Adaptations to Reduce Environmental Stress" (CARES) is: to create and stimulate improved systems of supportive services that increase utilization of environmental coping strategies by caregivers to reduce physical burden and strain.)
- Mike Vowels Inc. (Specialty home modifications for seniors and disabled individuals - local to Seattle)
- NAIPC.org (National Aging in Place Counsel - includes home modification advice)
- 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: Physicians Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers
- 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)
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
- Seattle.gov (This is the agency in Seattle to contact re: transportation services for Seniors)
Financial Services
- Administration on Aging (AoA - provides assistance with Financial Assistance, Financial Planning, and Health Insurance)
- S. R. Schill & Associates (Certified financial planners)
- InsurancePickle.com (Long term care insurance brokerage)
- Social Security Administration (link to Social Security office finder - enter zip code and it will locate closest office and also tell you how to contact them. Useful for Medicare info and Social Security)
- Washington.gov (Washington State site for resources and information on reverse mortgages)
Other Clinical Services
- ElderHealth.org (Elderhealth offers adult day programs)
- Gentiva.com (Rehab Without Walls - comprehensive rehabilitation program in the home)
- LungUSA.org (Link to find a place to get a flu shot near you)
- MedlinePlus.gov (For basic health related information: medication information, medical dictionary, basics on conditions)
- MetroKC.gov (King County Public Health Department - with many links on it's site)
- RescueAlert.com (Personal medical alert system)
Area Hospitals with Community Education and Support Groups
- Evergreen Medical Center (has multiple support groups including for progressive neurological conditions)
- Harborview Medical Center (Support groups and classes)
- Northwest Hospital (Includes support groups and classes)
- Providence Medical Center, Everett (Provides a list of support groups and classes)
- Stevens Hospital (Support groups and classes)
- Swedish Medical Center (Click on "Health Info and Classes" for a list of current classes and support groups)
- University of Washington Medical Center (Classes and support groups. Diabetes, MDA support group, spinal cord injury forums)
- Valley Medical Center (Click on "Classes" and then enter the specific topic you are looking for. Lists both support groups and classes)
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
- Stevens Hospital
- 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
- ChoiceAdvisory.com
- ElderCareLink.com (Help finding qualified, local eldercare providers and senior services)
- NewLifeStyles.com (Assisted Living Nursing Home Placement Assistance)
Hospice
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)
- 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)
