Elder Care Options
There are several informative websites offering information about the safety and health of senior citizens; below are but a few:
The National Council on Aging's website (ncoa.org) offers extensive information on many issues about aging healthfully; this site is a great clearinghouse of information about topics such as fall prevention and caregiver issues.
The website (seattle.gov/humanservices/seniorsdisabled/seniorsresources.htm) links one to the City of Seattle's Department of Human Services and provides information tailored to residents seeking information about services for seniors in the greater Seattle area; you may also telephone their office at 206.684.0500.
Senior Services of Seattle/King County's website lists resources to contact for concerns ranging from meals and exercise to minor home repair--reach them at seniorservices.org or 206.448-5757.
The U.S. Administration on Aging offers the Eldercare Locator, "a public service...connecting you to services for older adults and their families" via its website (eldercare.gov) and telephone number, 1.800.677.1116.
The AARP's (American Association of Retired Persons) website features abundant information about all matters senior citizen--check it out at aarp.org.
The webpage caregiverstress.com/senior-safety offers "articles, resources, and videos" on important topics such as driving and how to avoid scams aimed at the elderly.
The National Council on Aging's website (ncoa.org) offers extensive information on many issues about aging healthfully; this site is a great clearinghouse of information about topics such as fall prevention and caregiver issues.
The website (seattle.gov/humanservices/seniorsdisabled/seniorsresources.htm) links one to the City of Seattle's Department of Human Services and provides information tailored to residents seeking information about services for seniors in the greater Seattle area; you may also telephone their office at 206.684.0500.
Senior Services of Seattle/King County's website lists resources to contact for concerns ranging from meals and exercise to minor home repair--reach them at seniorservices.org or 206.448-5757.
The U.S. Administration on Aging offers the Eldercare Locator, "a public service...connecting you to services for older adults and their families" via its website (eldercare.gov) and telephone number, 1.800.677.1116.
The AARP's (American Association of Retired Persons) website features abundant information about all matters senior citizen--check it out at aarp.org.
The webpage caregiverstress.com/senior-safety offers "articles, resources, and videos" on important topics such as driving and how to avoid scams aimed at the elderly.