Administration on Aging - www.aoa.gov

Federal government's primary department dealing with aging concerns; many links to an array of aging topics.

Aging With Dignity - www.agingwithdignity.org

Non-profit organization that advocates for the needs of elders and their caregivers - with a particular emphasis on improving care for those at the end of life.

Alzheimer's Association - www.alz.org

Source of information, support and assistance on issues related to Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine - www.worldhealth.net

Dedicated to slowing the aging process and promoting longevity research.

American Society on Aging - www.asaging.org

Enhances the knowledge and skills of those working with older adults and their families.

Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services -  www.cms.gov

This site provides information on Medicare and Medicaid services.

Creative Aging -  www.creativeaging.org

This site has information about living wills and advance directives.

Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania - www.drnpa.org

Provides information for adults and children with disabilities.

Eldercare Locator - www.eldercare.gov

Provides information for the elderly and their caregivers.

HelpGuide -  www.helpguide.org

Describes information on issues and concerns of the elderly.

Lancaster County Link - www.lancastercountylink.org

A collaborative effort among community agencies and the Office of Long-Term Living to provide information and ease of entrance to long-term services and supports to individuals over the age of 60 and persons 18 to 59 with disabilities.

Lancaster Senior Games -  www.lancseniorgames.org

Medicare Prescription Drug Plans -www.mymedicarematters.org

This site provides information on selecting prescription drug plans (Medicare Part D).

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Inc. - www.naela.com

A non-profit association which assists lawyers, bar associations and others who work with older clients and their families.

National Alliance for Caregiving -  www.caregiving.org

This site provides information for caregivers.

National Association of Area Agencies on Aging - www.n4a.org

Organization that advocates  on behalf of its member agencies for services and resources for older adults and persons with disabilities. Works with its members inachieving their mission of building a society that values and supports people as they age.

National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities - www.nasuad.org

NASUAD represents the nation’s 56 state and territorial agencies on aging and disabilities and advocates for national policies that support home and community based services for older adults and individuals with disabilities.

National Institute of Health -  www.nihseniorhealth.gov

Site devoted to Senior health issues.

National Long Term Care Planning Council - www.longtermcarelink.net

Site devoted to long term care planning and other resources on aging related topics.

Nursing Home Inspections -  www.health.state.pa.us/qa/ltc

This is the Pennsylvania Department of Health's website and includes detailed information about the last several inspections of a nursing facility.

Nursing Home Checklist - www.aging.state.pa.us/aging 

A statewide organization created by the Directors of Pennsylvania's 52 Area Agencies on Aging.  The organization's mission is to pursue older adults' right to choice and dignity in daily living, and to furnish its Members with the essential information/educational resources to deliver quality service toward this end.

Pennsylvania Attorney General - www.attorneygeneral.gov

Handles complaints regarding consumer protection issues, scams, etc.

Pennsylvania Protection and Advocacy, Inc. - www.ppainc.org

Providing protection and advocacy services for adults and children with disabilities throughout Pennsylvania.

Personal Care Homes - www.dpw.state.pa.us/PartnersProviders/LongTermLiving/

This is the Pennsylvania Department of Health's website. Information about personal care homes is found under the Office of Social Programs portion of this website.

Planning for Eldercare - www.longtermcarelink.net/ncpc.htm

This website has useful information on planning for long term care.

Social Security Online - www.ssa.gov

The official website of the Social Security Administration.

Widow Net - www.widownet.org

An information and self-help resource for, and by, widows and widowers.