There are eleven Area Agencies on Aging in the state of Florida. Some of the services funded through the agencies include congregate and home delivered meals, senior center activities and adult day care, case management, transportation, legal assistance, and information and referrals.
PANPHA represents over 370 nonprofit providers of long-term care and housing services for 70,000 elderly residents across Pennsylvania. This Resource Guide searches by county for long-term facilities, and lists contact information, links if available, and services and programs provided.
SeniorCare is Wisconsin's Prescription Drug Assistance Program for Wisconsin residents who are 65 years of age or older and who meet eligibility requirements. This site lists all eligibility information and costs, and explains how to apply.
The Division of Elderly and Adult Services provides a variety of social and long-term supports to adults age 60 and older and to adults between the ages of 18 and 60 who have a chronic illness or disability. Legal support services, advocacy for disabled adults, information and assistance regarding Medicare, and information about volunteer opportunities are provided in the community by DEAS.
RIPAE pays a portion of the cost of many prescriptions used to treat illnesses that tend to afflict seniors. Discounts are based on income level. Also under RIPAE, state residents between 55 and 64 who are receiving Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) payments and who meet specified income limits, can purchase medications at a 15% discount.
Wyoming State Health Insurance Information Program (WSHIIP) is a free service that helps seniors and others on Medicare understand their rights and answers their questions. Volunteers counsel beneficiaries and help solve problems.
The Iowa Department of Elder Affairs offers a number of health programs to elderly residents. Services include in-home care, referrals, counseling, transportation, the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, the End-of-Life Coalition, long-term care Ombudsman, PACE, elder group homes and much more.
MPTF provides a wide range of services to members of the entertainment industry: Child Care at the Samuel Goldwyn Foundation Children's Center; MPTF Wellness Partnership; Social/Charitable Services offering information, referrals and counseling, and temporary emergency financial assistance and medical care assistance; Motion Picture & Television Hospital; Geriatric Programs focusing on programs directed at entertainment retirees as well as MPTF residents; Retirement Care which includes the Frances Goldwyn Lodge and the MPTF Country House; and primary care physicians and outpatient services available at five health centers.
This site contains links to wellness programs, counseling services, long term care options, and more state sponsored programs for seniors.
This site lists and describes many facilities and providers specializing in seniors' health in the Yuba area.
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AHIRC has written brief guides on getting affordable health care and insurance in cities around the country. These guides outline health insurance options in a practical Q & A format, and include links to pertinent websites and contact information for selected clinics and pharmacies.