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United Way of Allegheny County, Caregivers Resource Guide 2

This guide was published on 10/09/02.Thanks to our sponsors:

According to the Family Caregiver Alliance you are one of millions of caregivers.

• Nearly one out of every four households (22.4 million households) is involved in caregiving to persons 50 or over.

• About 75% of those caring for older family members and friends are female.

• The average age of family caregivers caring for someone aged 20+ has been estimated at 43. Of those caring for someone aged 50+, the average age is estimated at 46.

• 25% of all workers provide elder care which is considered 65+.


About this Guide

This Resource Guide was developed for you, your family and friends. It details services provided by organizations in southwestern Pennsylvania that assist individuals providing help to adults and children. It also lists organizations that can help the person who is providing the care. Caregiving can be a time consuming and sometimes stressful situation. This Guide is meant to give you ideas and suggestions as to where you can get help from those who can understand what you are experiencing. If you have any questions about where to turn, please e-mail us at [email protected]. This guide was last revised on 1/21/03.

Good Places to Start

This is a caregivers’ express list of organizations that can help or direct you to the specific agency that can assist. They have knowledgeable staff who have access to information and are familiar with the other resources in the community. These organizations are good places to start when you are not exactly sure what you need or what might be available. Some of the help is just for you and some is for your loved one.

Information and Referral for Seniors and about Senior Issues

Information is available on in-home services/assistance; geriatric assessments; financial assistance; program eligibility; health insurance questions; estate management or other similarly complex issues; senior housing, including assisted living or other long-term care options; advance directives, etc.

Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging

Phone: 412--350-5460 or 800-350-5460

Catholic Charities Information and Referral

Phone: 412-456-6976 or 800-321-2273

HelpLine Phone: 412-255-1155

Web Site: www.unitedwaypittsburgh.org

Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers

Phone: 412-687-6712

Jefferson Regional Medical Center Senior Services

Phone: 412-469-7099

Web Site: www.shhspgh.org

Jewish Family and Children’s Service ElderLink

Phone: 412-422-0400 Senior Health Services of West Penn Hospital

Phone: 877-999-0366

Seniors Information and Referral Service of Asbury Heights

Phone: (877) 405-7477 (toll free) Email: [email protected]

University of Pittsburgh/UPMC Institute on Aging

Phone: (866) 430-8742 (toll free) Email: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.aging.upmc.edu

Children’s Issues

Parent to Parent of PA Phone: 717-540-4722 Phone: 1-800-986-4550 (PA only) Web Site: www.parenttoparent.org A network created by families for families of children and adults with special needs. We connect families in similar situations with one another so that they may share experiences, offer practical information and/or support.


PA Parents and Caregivers Resource Network

Phone: 1-888-5-PARENT Web Site: www.ppcrn.org

A website for parents and caregivers of children and adults with developmental disabilities.

Special Kids Network Phone: 1-800-986-4550

All Ages Blues on Call

Phone: 1-888-BLUE428 An information hotline for all Highmark participants. Can provide information and set up resources.

HelpLine Phone: 412-255-1155

Web Site: www.contactpgh.org

Help in Allegheny County and Beyond

AC Area Agency on Aging. 441 Smithfield St. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Phone: (412) 350-5460 Email: [email protected] www.county.allegheny.pa.us/aging/

United Way of Allegheny County

PO Box 735 Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0735 Phone: (412) 261-6010 Web Site:http://www.unitedwaypittsburgh.org/

Armstrong County United Way of Armstrong County

102 N Water St Kittanning, PA 16201-1511 Phone: (724) 543-2610

Beaver County United Way of Beaver County

3582 Brodhead Rd Ste 205 Monaca, PA 15061-3142 Phone: (724) 774-3210

Beaver Co. Office on Aging

Stone Point Landing, Ste. 202 500 Market St. W. Bridgewater Beaver, PA 15009 Tel: (724) 728-7707 or (724) 847-2262 Fax: (724) 728-6036 Web Site: http://www.co.beaver.pa.us/ Email: [email protected] Butler Butler Co. Area Agency on Aging 111 Sunnyview Circle, Ste. 101 Butler, PA 16001-3547 Tel: (724) 282-3008 Toll Free: (888) 367-2434 Fax: (724) 282-1466 Email: [email protected]

The United Way of Butler County

325 New Castle Rd Bldg 11A Butler, PA 16001-2464

Phone: (724) 285-2260 Web Site http://www.caring4u.org/

Cambria County

Cambria Co. Area Agency on Aging Central Park Complex 110 Franklin St., Ste 400 Johnstown, PA 15901-1831 Tel: (814) 539-5595 Toll Free: (800) 992-4464 Fax: (814) 539-9656 Email: [email protected]

Fayette County Southwestern PA AAA, Inc.

Fayette, Greene, Washington Counties Eastgate 8 Monessen, PA 15062


Tel: (724) 684-9000 Toll Free: (800) 342-8980 Fax: (724) 684-6581 Web Site: www.swpa-aaa.org Email: [email protected]

United Way of Mon Valley Mon Valley Community Health Center Eastgate 8, Suite 170 Monessen, PA 15062 Phone: (724) 684-7800

Greene County Greene County United Way

748 E High St Waynesburg, PA 15370-1710 Phone: (724) 852-1009

Southwestern PA AAA, Inc.

Fayette, Greene, Washington Counties Eastgate 8 Monessen, PA 15062 Phone: (724) 684-9000 Toll Free: (800) 342-8980 Fax: (724) 684-6581 Web Site: www.swpa-aaa.org Email: [email protected]

Indiana County Aging Services, Inc.

1005 Oak St., P.O. Box 519 Indiana, PA 15701-0519 Phone: (724) 349-4500 Fax: (724) 349-9535 Email: [email protected]

United Way of Indiana County

470 Old Route 119 North Indiana, PA 15701-1275 Phone: (724) 463-0277 Web Site http://www.indiana-unitedway.com/

Lawrence County Lawrence Co. Area Agency on Aging

Shenley Square

2706 Mercer Road New Castle, PA 16105-1422 Tel: (724) 658-5661 Fax: (724) 658-7532 Web Site: www.ccia.com/~lawcoage Email: [email protected]

United Way of Lawrence County

223 N Mercer St Ste 101 New Castle, PA 16101-2226 Phone: (724) 658-8528

Mon Valley United Way of Mon Valley

Mon Valley Community Health Center Eastgate 8, Suite 170 Monessen, PA 15062 Phone: (724) 684-7800

Uniontown

United Way of South Fayette, Inc.

1651 Mall Run Road Uniontown, PA 15401 Phone: (724) 438-2917 Web Site: http://www.fforward.com/united/

Washington County Southwestern PA AAA, Inc.

Fayette, Greene, Washington Counties Eastgate 8 Monessen, PA 15062 Tel: (724) 684-9000 Toll Free: (800) 342-8980 Fax: (724) 684-6581 Web Site: www.swpa-aaa.org Email: [email protected]

United Way of Washington County

58 E Cherry Ave Washington, PA 15301-4829 Phone: (724) 225-3310

Web Site: www.caring4u.org

Westmoreland County United Way of Westmoreland County

1011 Old Salem Rd Ste 101 Greensburg, PA 15601-1017


Phone: (724) 834-7170

Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging

200 South Main Street Greensburg, PA 15601 Phone: (724) 830-4444 Fax: (724) 830-4513

Help in West Virginia

United Way of Harrison County, Inc. Court House, Room 508 301 W Main St Clarksburg, WV 26301-2955 Phone: (304) 624-6337 Web Site: http://www.unitedwayharrisoncounty.com/

United Way of Marion County PO Box 228 Fairmont, WV 26555-0228 Phone: (304) 366-4550 Web Site: http://www.labs.net/unitedwaymarion/

United Way of Monongalia & Preston Ctys.

PO Box 651 Morgantown, WV 26507-0651 Phone: (304) 296-7525 Web Site: http://www.labs.net/unitedway/

United Way of the Mid Ohio Valley, Inc. PO Box 225 Parkersburg, WV 26102-0225 Phone: (304) 428-4181 Web Site: http://www.uwmov.com/

Weirton United Way, Inc. 3200 Main St Weirton, WV 26062-4714 Phone: (304) 748-7213

United Way of Jefferson County PO Box 1463 Steubenville, OH 43952-6463 Phone: (740) 283-3605

Other Helpful Web Sites

www.thoushalthonor.org http://www.aoa.gov/NAIC/Notes/caregiverresource.html

Other Helpful Booklets:

Because We Care – A Guide for People Who Care Web Site http://www.aoa.gov/wecare/default.htm

Long Distance Caregiving

Caregiving from a distance is difficult and you may need on-site eyes and ears from time to time. These programs can help you find the services you need throughout the country.

Eldercare Locator

National Assoc./Agencies on Aging 927 15th St. NW, 6th Fl. Washington, PA 20005 Phone: (800) 677-1116 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.eldercare.gov A nationwide service designed to help older persons and caregivers locate support resources for seniors.


HelpLine

Phone: 412) 255-1155 Email: [email protected] They can direct you to a helpline in most areas of the United States.

National Association of Care Managers 1604 N. Country Club Road Tucson, AZ 85716-3102 Phone: 520-881-8008 Fax: 520-325-7925 Web Site: www.caregiver.org This professional, non-profit group of care managers can refer you to a care manager in your community.

Family Caregiver Alliance

The Family Caregiver Alliance is FCA is a public voice for caregivers, illuminating the daily challenges they face, offering them the assistance they so desperately need and deserve, and championing their cause through education, services, research and advocacy. Web Site: http://www.caregiver.org/ Check out the online support groups.

Adult Day Care

Adult Day Care provides a planned program of social, developmental, nutritional, and supportive therapeutic activities and services within a protective non-residential setting. For a listing of adult day care centers in PA, go to http://www.aging.state.pa.us/aging/cwp/view.asp?a=284&Q=173799

Your local Area Agency on Aging can help you find an adult day care center to meet your needs.

AC Area Agency on Aging.

441 Smithfield St. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Phone: (412) 350-5460 Email: [email protected]

Web Site: www.county.allegheny.pa.us/aging/ The SeniorLine will refer you to an adult day care center in your neighborhood.

AC Kane Regional Center Glen Hazel

955 Rivermont Dr. Pittsburgh, PA 15207 Phone: (412) 422-6800

AC Kane Regional Center McKeesport

100 9th St. McKeesport, PA 15132 Phone: (412) 675-8600

AC Kane Regional Center Ross Township

110 McIntyre Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Phone: (412) 369-2000

AC Kane Regional Center Scott Township

300 Kane Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15243 Phone: (412) 429-6800

AC Kane Regional Centers

955 Rivermont Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15207 Phone: (412) 422-6800

Aging Services of Washington County

100 West Beau St. Washington, PA 15301 Phone: (724) 228-6856

Aging Services, Inc. 1005 Oak St. P.O. Box 519 Indiana, PA 15701-0519 Phone: (724) 349-4500 Email: [email protected]


Allegheny North Community Action, Inc. (ANCA)

Old Nike Site 4834 State Route 910 Allison Park, PA 15101

Phone: (724) 443-8220 Allentown Senior Citizen Center Allentown Adult Day Care Program

Henry Kaufmann Nghbrhd. House 2201 Salisbury St. Pittsburgh, PA 15210 Phone: (412) 431-0557

Armstrong County Area Agency on Aging

125 Queen St. Kittaning, PA 16201 Phone: (724) 548-3290

Beaver County Office on Aging

Stone Point Landing, Ste. 202 500 Market St., W. Bridgewater Beaver, PA 15009 Phone: (724) 728-7707 Email: [email protected]

Benedictine Center

4530 Perrysville Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15229 Phone: (412) 931-6051 Email: bndetctr.trib.infi.net Web Site: www.benedictinecenter.org

Butler County Area Agency on Aging 111 Sunnyview Cir., Ste. 101 Butler, PA 16001-3547 Phone: (724) 282-3008 Email: [email protected]

Catholic Youth Assn. of Pittsburgh, Inc.-Stephen Foster Adult Day Care

Foster Community Center 286 Main St. Pittsburgh, PA 15201 Phone: (412) 621-3342

Center in the Woods

P.O. Box 546, Route 88 California, PA 15419 Phone: (724) 938-3554 Email: www.cup.edu/citw

Community Action Southwest-Senior Services Program

22 W. High St. Waynesburg, PA 15370 Phone: (724) 852-2893 Email: [email protected]

Council Care - The Anathan Club 1620 Murray Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Phone: (412) 422-9454 Email: [email protected]

Council Care Irving Spolan Center 300 JHF Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Phone: (412) 422-2273 Email: [email protected]

Council Care - St. Clair Hospital at Asbury Heights

700 Bower Hill Road Pittsburgh, PA 15243 Phone: (412) 341-0121

Diversified Human Services, Inc. Eldercare Activity Center 701 Meldon Ave. Donora, PA 15033 Phone: (724) 379-8015

Easter Seals Adult Day Services 368 Guys Run Rd. Cheswick, PA 15024 Phone: (412) 828-4913

Eastern Area Adult Day Care Services 901 West Street Pittsburgh, PA 15221-2833 Phone: (412) 247-1446 Email: [email protected] Web Site www.eaas.net


Eastern Area Adult Services Plum Adult Day Services

2814 Route 286 Golden Mile Highway Pittsburgh, PA 15239 Phone: (724) 387-2053 Email: [email protected] Web Site www.eaas.net

Eastern Area Adult Services, Adult Day Services - McKeesport

UPMC McKeesport 1500 5th Avenue McKeesport, PA 15132 Phone: (412) 664-2340 Email: [email protected] Web Site www.eaas.net

Eastern Area Adult Services, Inc.

901 West Street Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Phone: (412) 247-1446 Email: [email protected] Web Site www.eaas.net

Elder-Ado, Inc. 320 Brownsville Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15210 Phone: (412) 381-6900

Hill House Assn. Senior Services 2038 Bedford Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Phone: (412) 392-4450 Email: www.hillhouse.org

Homewood-Brushton Community Improvement Assn.

7323 Frankstown Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15208 Phone: (412) 731-6703

Jewish Assn. on Aging Council Care Adult Day Services

300 JHF Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Phone: (412) 422-2273 Email: [email protected]

Web Site www.jaapgh.org

Lawrence County Area Agency on Aging Ste. 201 Olde P.O. Complex 15 W. Washington St. New Castle, PA 16101-3907 Phone: (724) 658-5661 Email: [email protected] Web Site www.ccia.com/~lawcoage

Lemington Community Services 1625 Lincoln Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Phone: (412) 441-3700 Email: [email protected]

LIFE - Pittsburgh, Inc.

2695 Winchester Dr. Pittsburgh, PA 15220 Phone: (412) 388-8050

Lutheran Service Society of W. PA Dept. of Aging Services

440 Lincoln Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15202 Phone: (412) 734-9330 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.lsswpa.org

Mercer County Area Agency on Aging, Inc.

133 N. Pitt St. Mercer, PA 16137-1206 Phone: (724) 662-6222 Email: [email protected]

Penn Hills Senior Service Center 147 Jefferson Road Pittsburgh, PA 15235 Phone: (412) 244-3400 Email: [email protected]

Prime Time Adult Day Care, Inc.

44 Highland Rd. Bethel Park, PA 15102 Phone: (412) 835-6661 Email: [email protected]


Seton Senior Centers

1900 Pioneer Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15226-1299 Phone: (412) 344-4777

Seton Senior Centers Adult Day Care Programs

1900 Pioneer Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15226-1299 Phone: (412) 344-4777

Southwestern PA Area Agencies on Aging

Fayette, Greene, Washington Ctys. Eastgate 8 Monessen, PA 15062-1399 Phone: (724) 684-9000 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.swpa-aaa.org

SW. PA Area Agency on Aging, Inc. Greene District Office 93-B East High St. Waynesburg, PA 15370 Phone: (724) 852-1510

SW. PA Human Services, Inc. Mon Valley Comm. Health Center Eastgate 8 Monessen, PA 15062 Phone: (724) 684-9000

United Cerebral Palsy of SW PA

655 Jefferson Ave. Washington, PA 15301 Phone: (724) 225-8145 Web Site: www.ucp.org

US VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System-VA Med. Ctr.-Adult Day Care

Highland Dr. (US) 7180 Highland Dr. Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Phone: (412) 365-5860

Valley Care Adult Day Services

Divine Redeemer School 233 Merchant St. Ambridge, PA 15003 Phone: (724) 266-9626

Vincentian Regency Adult Day Services

9399 Babcock Boulevard Allison Park, PA 15101 Phone: (412) 366-8540

Vintage, Inc. Adult Day Care Center

401 North Highland Avenue. Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Phone: (412) 361-5003 Web Site: www.vintageseniorservices.org

Vintage, Inc. Adult Day Care Center Downtown

One Smithfield Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Phone: (412) 391-8500 Web Site: www.vintageseniorservices.org

Washington County Health Center

Adult Day Care Center 36 Old Hickory Ridge Rd. Washington, PA 15301 Phone: (724) 228-5010

Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging

200 S. Main St. Greensburg, PA 15601-3100 Phone: (724) 830-4444

AIDS

* Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force 905 West Street, 4th Fl. Pittsburgh, PA 15221-2833 Phone: (412) 242-2500 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.patf.org For people living with HIV/AIDS: Needs assessment, case management, and referral for


medical, counseling, social, and practical needs; buddy companion support; anonymous testing; advocacy on legal, insurance, and care issues; emergency funds, nutritional supplements, homeless program, food pantry, transportation.

Alzheimer's Disease – Starting Points

Alzheimer's Association - Greater Pittsburgh Chapter

The Landmark's Building, Ste. 500 One Station Square Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Phone: (412) 261-5040 Web Site: www.alzpa.org Supports lay and professional persons who care for Alzheimer's patients through support groups; information and referral on adult day care, nursing homes, in-home care and financial and legal problems; Safe Return Program for those who wander; supportive listening telephone line; Family Assistance Program provides education and counseling to families; speakers and newsletter; and educational programs for community and health care professionals. Over 64 support groups are held in this region. A complete list is posted on their web site.

PA Aging Dept., Alzheimer's Helpline 555 Walnut Street, 5th Fl. Harrisburg, PA 17101 Phone: (800) 367-5115 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.aging.state.pa.us Provides information on: diagnostic and evaluation services; support groups; respite care programs; adult day care facilities; listings of boarding homes and long-term care facilities; and information on training programs for caregivers or practitioner.

Alzheimer's Disease

Aging Services, Inc. Caregivers Support Group (Indiana Cty)

PO Box 519

Indiana, PA 15701 Phone: (724) 349-4500 Support and education for caregivers; Gives families opportunity to meet other caregivers and share experiences. Primary focus is Alzheimer's Disease. The group is for both patients and families. Meets Oak Place Community Center, 1055 Oak St., 2:00pm, last Wednesday/month.

Alzheimer Disease Research Center

ADRC 4 West UPMC Montifiore 3459 Fifth Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Phone: (412) 692-2700 Web Site: www.adrc.pitt.edu Offers resources for patients, families, and friends facing dementia, and support for clinical, training, and research activities for allied health professionals. Supports new and ongoing research including clinical drug trials, in Alzheimer's disease and aging; and provides community support and education on Alzheimer's and other dementia.

Alzheimer Outreach Center

1835 Centre Ave., Ste. 230 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Phone: (412) 692-2730 Email: adre.pitt.edu Web Site: www.ardc.pitt.edu The center provides memory evaluations, referrals, community education, and support to caregivers.

Alzheimer's Association - Early Stage Support Group

The Landmarks Building, Ste. 500 One Station Square Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Phone: (412) 261-5040 Email: [email protected] Web Site www.alzpa.org

Offers a monthly support group for diagnosed individuals who are in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, who are aware of their diagnosis, and want to come meet and talk with others who are dealing with the same problems. Family caregivers are encouraged to attend their own meeting, The Road Ahead, which meets at the same time in a nearby conference room. Both


groups meet the 3rd Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. Participants of Early Stage group must be screened by telephone prior to attending first meeting. Both groups are led by a social worker. Sponsored by Alzheimer's Association, Greater Pittsburgh Chapter.

Cancer

Cancer Caring Center 4117 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15224 Phone: (412) 622-1212 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.trfn.clpgh.org/cancercaring Support services to help people diagnosed with cancer, their families and concerned friends cope with the emotional impact of cancer; counseling by trained social workers; telephone helpline to provide emotional support and information and referral; resource library with literature, books and audio- visual tapes on cancer-related issues; educational programs such as seminars and professional speakers; support groups including those for families, women with cancer, young adults with cancer, brain tumors, breast cancer, lung cancer, wellness, bereavement support groups for adults and children and childrens' support groups. Support groups are available at 15 area locations.

Caregiver Support

AC Area Agency on Aging Family Caregiver Support Program

441 Smithfield St. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Phone: (412) 350-4234 Email: [email protected] Web Site www.county.allegheny.pa.us/dhs/AAA/aaa.html The Family Caregiver Support Program helps to reduce the stress and reinforce the care being given to seniors at home. The services include a comprehensive assessment, counseling for the

caregiver, caregiver education and training, and financial assistance with out-of-pocket caregiving expenses. Financial assistance given in the form of reimbursement and depends on need.

National Family Caregivers Association

10400 Connecticut Ave. Kensington, MD 20895-3944 Phone: 1-800-896-3650 Web Site: www.nfcacares.org

PA Dept. of Aging Family Caregiver Support Program

Forum Place 555 Walnut St., 5th Floor Harrisburg, PA 17101-1919 Phone: (717) 783-6207 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.aging.state.pa.us Assists caregivers caring for care receivers who are functionally impaired and adults with chronic dementia. Gives advice and counseling about the benefits available to caregivers; help fill out paperwork; cost-sharing where families may receive up to $200 per month to aid with out-of-pocket expenses ranging from respite care to paying for adult briefs; provides one-time grants of up to $2000 to make home modifications such as installing stair climbs or ramps.

Caregiver Support Groups

AC John J. Kane Regional Centers Need an address Phone: (412) 429-3000 Offers a caregivers' support group for families who are caring for a confused or disoriented person. Meets10:00-11:30am, the last Monday of the month, Glen Hazel Center on Rivermont Dr. (This group is sponsored by the Hill House Assn. Adult Day Care.)

Adult Caregiver's Support Group Beaver Cty.

246 Friendship Cir. Beaver, PA 15009 Phone: (724) 775-7100


Caregivers who provide physical and/or emotional care meet to exchange ideas, reassurance and support, during difficult times. Meets at Beaver Valley Geriatric Center, 7:00pm, 3rd Thursday/month.

Aging Services, Inc. Caregivers Support Group (Indiana Cty)

PO Box 519 Indiana, PA 15701 Phone: (724) 349-4500 Support and education for caregivers; Gives families opportunity to meet other caregivers and share experiences. Primary focus is Alzheimer's Disease. The group is for both patients and families. Meets Oak Place Community Center, 1055 Oak St., 2:00pm, last Wednesday

Care for the Caregiver Group - Christ United Methodist Church

44 Highland Rd. Bethel Park, PA 15102 Phone: (412) 835-6661 Email: [email protected] Education and sharing of support among those caring for an elderly individual with mental and/or functional impairment, including those with Alzheimer's disease.

Caregiver Family Support Group

9399 Babcock Boulevard Allison Park, PA 15101 Phone: (412) 366-8540 Support group to assist caregivers in learning about coping with caring for the elderly with physical and/or cognitive impairment. The group is led by a social worker.

Eastern Area Adult Services, Caregivers Support Group

519 Penn Avenue. Turtle Creek, PA 15145 Phone: (412) 247-1446 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.eaas.net Provides education, information and sharing problems for anyone caring for an elderly friend

or family member. Meets the 4th Wednesday of the month at 3 p.m. at the Turtle Creek Senior Center. Feel free to stop by a meeting.

Family Caregivers Group

Homewood-Brushton Community Center 7323 Frankstown Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15208-1511 Phone: (412) 731-6703 Supports the families of the frail elderly by supporting elderly grandparent caregivers, supporting young elderly with medical disabilities, and supporting youth and children. Meets at Homewood-Brushton Community Center.

HealthSouth-Rehabilitation Hospital Parkinson's Grp.

2380 McGinley Rd. Monroeville, PA 15146 Phone: (412) 856-7771 Provides continuing support and education to individuals with Parkinsons and their caregivers. Provides opportunities for caregivers and individuals with Parkinsons to share information, successes, and frustrations; provides opportunities for socialization.

Jewish Family and Children's Service Support Groups - Caregivers

5743 Bartlett Street Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Phone: (412) 422-7200 Email: [email protected] Web Site: http://trfn.clpgh.org/jfcs Offers a support group for caregivers of aging parents.

LifeSpan, Inc. Caregiver Relief Program 314 E. Eighth Ave. Homestead, PA 15120 Phone: (412) 464-1300 The Caregiver Relief Program allows you to run errands, go to appointments, or attend meetings without worrying about your elderly loved one. LifeSpan will send a worker into your home to sit with your loved one to give you peace of mind.


Mon Valley Hospital - Caregivers Support Group

1163 Country Club Rd. Monongahela, PA 15063 Phone: (724) 258-1015 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.monvalleyhospital.com Support group and education for those who care for loved ones. Meetings feature guest speakers and informal conversation to exchange ideas. Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 4pm in the Monongahela Valley Hospital.

North Hills Community Outreach, Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers

Suburban General Satellite 100 S. Jackson Ave., 6 East Pittsburgh, PA 15202-3499 Phone: (412) 307-0069 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.nhco.org Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers help the frail elderly and adults with disabilities to remain in their homes and in our communities. This is done by providing non-medical, practical caregiving such as: Telephone reassurance, friendly visiting, grocery shopping and errands, light housekeeping, transportation and escorting to medical appointments.

Mon Valley Hospital - Caregivers Support Group

1163 Country Club Rd. Monongahela, PA 15063 Phone: (724) 258-1015 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.monvalleyhospital.com Support group and education for those who care for loved ones. Meetings feature guest speakers and informal conversation to exchange ideas. Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 4pm in the Monongahela Valley Hospital.

Prime Time Adult Day Care, Inc. Caregiver Support

44 Highland Rd.

Bethel Park, PA 15102 Phone: (412) 835-6661 Email: mailto:[email protected] A support group for caregivers meets monthly. The program includes speakers and mutual support. Care for the elderly family member is available during the time at the meeting at no cost; advance registration is required for this care.

Seton Senior Centers Overbrook Senior Center

2199 Dartmore St. Pittsburgh, PA 15234 Phone: (412) 882-7135 A monthly support group for caregivers.

Seton Senior Centers Support Groups

1900 Pioneer Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15226-1299 Phone: (412) 344-4777 Support group for caregivers meets monthly.

UPMC Passavant -Caregivers Support Group

9100 Babcock Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Phone: (412) 367-5200 Web Site www.upmc.edu/passavant/support.htm Support group for caregivers of individuals with special needs. Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7 pm - 8:30 pm at Regency Hall Nursing Home.

Vintage, Inc.

401 North Highland Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Phone: (412) 361-5003 Sponsors two support groups for the family and caregivers of the frail and elderly. One group meets at the Adult Day Care in East Liberty and the other group meets at the Adult Day Care in downtown Pittsburgh (One Smithfield St.). Call for specific meeting times.


Caregiver Help

AC Area Agency on Aging Family Caregiver Support Program

441 Smithfield St. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Phone: (412) 350-4234 Email: [email protected] Web Site www.county.allegheny.pa.us/dhs/AAA/aaa.html The Family Caregiver Support Program helps to reduce the stress and reinforce the care being given to seniors at home. The services include a comprehensive assessment, counseling for the caregiver, caregiver education and training, and financial assistance with out-of-pocket caregiving expenses. Financial assistance given in the form of reimbursement and depends on need.

National Family Caregivers Association

10400 Connecticut Ave. Kensington, MD 20895-3944 Phone: 1-800-896-3650 Web Site: www.nfcacares.org


Forum Place 555 Walnut St., 5th Floor Harrisburg, PA 17101-1919 Phone: (717) 783-6207 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.aging.state.pa.us Assists caregivers caring for care receivers who are functionally impaired and adults with chronic dementia. Gives advice and counseling about the benefits available to caregivers; help fill out paperwork; cost-sharing where families may receive up to $200 per month to aid with out-of-pocket expenses ranging from respite care to paying for adult briefs; provides one-time grants of up to $2000 to make home modifications such as installing stair climbs or ramps.

Child Care Resource and Referral

CCIS of Allegheny County 305 Wood St. Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1982 Phone: (412) 261-CARE Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.childcarepartnerships.net Child Care Information Services (CCIS) of Allegheny County has information on all regulated day care facilities in the county. Staff assist parents in selecting care that best meets the needs of the family. Information is provided to parents on how to choose quality child care and what questions to ask of potential providers.

End of Life Issues

End of Life Partnership of Western PA

Phone: 412-377-5821 Web Site: www.eolp.org Local group of professionals and consumers working to improve end of life care through education and advocacy.

Americans for Better Care of the Dying

4125 Albemarle St., NW Washington, DC 20016

Phone: 202-895-9485

Web Site: www.abcd-caring.org Choice in Dying

1035 30th St. NW Washington, DC 20007

Last Acts Campaign

1951 Kidwell Drive Suite 205 Vienna, VA 22182 Phone: 703-827-8772 Web Site: www.lastacts.org

Life Chronicles

Phone: 805-687-3120 Web Site: www.lifechronicles.org


A charitable organization offering recording services free of charge to those facing terminal illness or other life crises.

Geriatric Care Managers

A geriatric case manager helps coordinate and manage the care of an elder. This often includes conducting assessments to identify problems, eligibility for assistance need services, coordinating medical including physician contacts, home health, other necessary screening, monitoring in-home help, reviewing financial or legal issues, offering appropriate referrals, finding community resources, providing crisis intervention, ensuring everything is going well with elder, alerting families, assisting moving older person from a retirement complex nursing home

Questions to Ask When Looking for a Geriatric Care Manager

Courtesy of National Assoc. of Geriatric Care Managers

Finding the right person to help you coordinate your loved one’s care is important. Here are some questions that you should ask.

1. What are your professional credentials?

2. Are you licensed in your profession?

3. How long have you been providing care management services?

4. Are you available for emergencies?

5. Does your company also provide home care services?

6. How do you communicate information to me?

7. What are your fees? (these should be provided in writing to the

consumer/responsible party prior to services starting)

8. Can you provide me with references?

To find a care manager, check out www.caremanager.org.

Also check out:

Jewish Family and Children’s Service

Phone: 412-422-7200

Geriatric Medicine

Depending on your insurance program, you may need to obtain a referral from your primary care

physician before receiving a geriatric assessment.

Benedum Geriatric Center

200 Lothrop St., 4 East Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Phone: (412) 692-4200 Comprehensive outpatient geriatric assessment and treatment including clinical evaluation and care of medical problems, psychiatric assessment and treatment, health education and information, individual and family counseling, and environmental planning based on individual needs.

Mercy Senior Services at The Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh

1515 Locust St., Suite 703 Mercy Health Center Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Phone: (412) 232-7138 Phone: (412) 1-888-688-1313 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.mercylink.org Mercy Senior Services is designed to anticipate and address the special needs of our senior citizens. We provide care that focuses on the individual, his/her family members and


caregivers. Mercy Senior Services offers a team of experienced health care professionals including a nurse practitioner, social worker and a pharmacist. At the center of this team is the individual's personal physician. Services include inpatient, outpatient comprehensive geriatric assessments and community activities.

UPMC Geriatric In-Home Support Program

5818 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Phone: (412) 420-8100 Geriatric counseling for persons with psychiatric problems.

Why Use a Geriatrician

A geriatrician can be particularly helpful for people who have had:

frequent or serious falls problems with bladder control

persistent or repeated confusion, or memory loss multiple medical problems, including the

disturbances in mental and emotional health that often accompany physical illness

prescriptions for numerous medications

Courtesy of UPMC Health System

UPMC Health System, Services for Seniors To learn more, visit:

http://www.upmc.com/OlderAdults.htm

UPMC Shadyside, Senior Care Institute

5200 Centre Avenue, Ste. 405 Pittsburgh, PA 15232 Phone: (412) 623-2700 Email: www.upmc.edu/shadyside/community/seniors.htm Provides geriatric assessments: medical and psychosocial assessment of older adults; provides primary medical care and consultations; information and referral through the Senior

Information Service. Offers the Lifeline personal emergency response system, and 55 Alive (safe driving). Offers Respite Care for families caring for a non-independent elder, as well as Town Meetings for Seniors, where meetings focus on topics relevant to seniors.

UPMC St. Margaret Classic Care

200 Delafield Road, Ste. 3060 Pittsburgh, PA 15215 Phone: (412) 784-5050 A geriatric evaluation and treatment center for people over age 55. A team of geriatric professionals provides information on psychiatric, social, and general health needs for senior citizens and their adult children. Assistance is given in making decisions for the patient’s health care and daily needs. Also offers insurance counseling and special clinics for patients who have fallen or are incontinent.

The Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Senior Health Services 4800 Friendship Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15224 Phone: 412-362-1480 Web Site: http://www.seniorhealthservices.com/ The geriatric assessment combines a review of your medical, family, and pertinent social history with a physical examination and other relevant medical screening tests. The assessment is focused on answering the question of how you can remain as functional and independent as possible as you age. The results of the geriatric assessment are shared with you and with your primary care physician. That way, each member of your health care team will have all of your medical information and be able to provide you with the best care possible. The total assessment is typically completed in two or three visits.

Long Term Care Help

Long-term care is a wide range of assistance, ervices or devices provided over an extended period of time and designed to meet medical,


personal and social needs in a variety of settings or locations to enable a person to live as independently as possible. Locations may include in the community, at home or in a nursing home.

To explore your options and to learn more about funding options, please visit:

http://www.aging.state.pa.us/longtermcare/

Nursing Home Alternatives

AC Area Agency on Aging PDA Waiver Program

441 Smithfield St. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Phone: (412) 350-5460 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.county.allegheny.pa.us/dhs/AAA/aaa.html Provides community-based long term care services as an alternative to nursing home care. Services include adult day care; companion services; counseling; home environment modifications; home delivered meals; inpatient respite care; institutional respite care; medical supplies and equipment; personal emergency response system; personal care; physical, occupational and speech therapy; and transportation.

Community LIFE Homestead 491 East Eighth Ave. Homestead, Pa. 15120 Phone: 412 464-2101 Fax: 412 464-2105 Email: [email protected]

Community LIFE (Living Independently for Elders)

1305 Fifth Avenue McKeesport, PA 15132 Phone: (412) 664-1448 Email: [email protected]

Community-based "nursing home without walls." LIFE allows an individual to remain at home and in the community, despite medical and functional fraility, rather than move to a nursing home. LIFE arranges a full array of health and social services,

24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The participant lives in his/her own home and is transported to a day health center, as needed, to receive most services. Some of the services provided include medical care, diagnostic tests, prescriptions, nutritional counseling, physical therapy, other therapies, dentistry, in-home skilled and personal care, meals on wheels, home safety assessment, and transportation plus more. Service is available to residents of the following ZIP codes: 15018, 15020, 15025, 15028, 15034, 15035, 15037, 15045, 15047, 15088, 15102, 15104, 15110, 15112, 15120, 15122, 15129, 15131, 15132, 15133, 15135, 15137, 15145, 15207, 15217, 15218, 15221, 15232, 15234, 15236. The program is sponsored by UPMC Health System, Presbyterian SeniorCare and the Jewish Association on Aging.

LIFE - Pittsburgh, Inc.

2695 Winchester Dr. Pittsburgh, PA 15220 Phone: (412) 388-8050 Community-based "nursing home without walls." Participants receive medical, functional, social, and cognitive care and supportive services in Day Health Center, home, or healthcare setting. Included medications and transportation. Service is available to residents of the following communities: Bridgeville, Morgan, Oakdale, Carnegie, Collier, Lawrenceville, South Side, Greentree, Crafton, Mt. Oliver, Mt. Washington, North Side, Oakland, Reserve, Dormont, Downtown-Pgh., Scott, Bloomfield, Brookline, Mt. Lebanon, and Upper St. Clair.

Hospice Care

Pennsylvania Hospice Network

Phone: 1-800-477-6049 Can provide a list of all hospices in Pennsylvania

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

Web Site: www.nhpco.org Phone: 703-294-4415


Albert Gallatin Hospice Provides community based hospice care in Westmoreland, Fayette, Washington, and Butler Counties. Phone: 1-800-245-4414

Family Hospice

50 Moffett Street Pittsburgh, PA 15243 Phone: 800-513-2148 Web Site:www.familyhospice.com Serves all of Allegheny county and areas of Washington, Greene, Fayette, Westmoreland, and Beaver counties.

Family Hospice (VNA of Indiana Co.) Servicing Indiana and Jefferson Counties 119 Professional Center, Suite 304 1265 Wayne Ave. Indiana, PA 15701 Phone: 724-463-8711 Contact Linda Bettinazzi

Forbes Hospice

6655 Frankstown Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Phone: 412-665-3301 Contact: Maryanne Fello, Admin. Provides community based hospice and has an in-patient unit

Good Samaritan Hospice

3500 Brook Tree Rd. Wexford, PA 15090 Contact: Kathy Raimondi, Admin. Phone: 724-933-8888

Heartland Hospice

750 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15220 Contact Margaret Timm, Admin. Phone: 412-928-2126

Hope Hospice

3292 Babcock Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Contact: Renee Georgi

Phone: 412-367-3685 Web Site:www.hopehospicepgh.org Serves primarily the North Hills

Hospice of Greater Pittsburgh

3520 Route 130 Irwin, PA 15642 Contact: Betty Pala Phone: 1-800-865-7153 Serves Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Washington, and Westmoreland counties.

Hospice Preferred Choice

2400 Ardmore Blvd. Suite 302 Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Phone: 412-271-2273

In Home Health (Hospice and Home Care)

750 Holiday Drive Pittsburgh, OA 15220 Phone: 1-800-497-0575 Serves Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Green, Fayette, Washington and Westmoreland Counties

Shadyside Nursing & Rehab Center

5609 Fifth Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15232 Phone:4120362-3500 Contact: Kimberley Baker, Admin.

Sivitz Jewish Hospice

200 JHF Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Phone: 412-422-5700 Contact: Susan Samuels, Admin.

3 Rivers Family Hospice

3001 Jacks Run Rd. White Oak, PA 15131 Norm Rish, Admin Phone: 412-672-6737


Trinity Hospice

2020 Ardmore Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Contact: Nick Kujawinski, Admin Phone: 412-351-4494 .

VNA Hospice, Western Pennsylvania

Contact Jean Taggart Servicing Butler and Armstrong. 154 Hindman Rd. Butler, PA 16001 Phone: 1-800-245-3042 Web Site: www.vna.com

Legal Issues

Advance Directives Aging With Dignity (Creator of 5 Wishes Form)

Phone: 1-888-594-7437 Web Site: www.agingwithdignity.org

Allegheny County Bar Association

Phone: 412-261-6161 Information about Advance Directives and can provide a form.

Allegheny County Medical Society

Phone: 412-321-5030 Information about Advance Directives and can provide a form.

Oregon Health Sciences University Phone: 503-494-4466 Created the POLST (Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment Form). Can provide them to consumers to take w/ them to their doctor or can provide to doctors, nursing facilities, home care agencies, etc.

Choice in Dying

Phone: 1-800-989-WILL Web Site: www.choices.org

Group that invented the living will document.

Elderlaw Clinic- Univ. of Pgh Law School Phone: 412-648-1400


Provides legal advice and guidance for seniors on a variety of issues.

Partnership for Caring

1035 30th Street NW Washington, DC 2007 Phone: 1-800-9899455

Web Site: www.partnershipforcaring.org Can order or download an advance directive form or obtain information about completing one.

Pittsburgh Memorial Society Phone: 412-621-4740 Promotes end of life decision making and the choice of meaningful, dignified, affordable funeral arraignments through education.

Living Will Preparation Assistance

AARP Legal Services Network 429 Fourth Avenue, Suite 1706 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Email: www.aarp.org/lsn Offers a free initial consultation (by phone or in person) of up to 30 minutes with a local attorney who meets AARP standards of experience and customer service. For other types of legal services, you receive a 20% reduction off the attorney's usual fees. Basic services, including simple wills, powers of attorney, and living wills, are available at special flat rates. (Remember, please, that not all wills are simple. Charges are higher for complicated wills.)

AC Bar Association

Koppers Building, Ste. 400 436 7th Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Phone: (412) 261-0518 Email: www.acba.org The Allegheny County Bar Association offers a variety of community services: Provides a half-hour consultation with an attorney. of legal service required.

Allegheny County Medical Society Living Will Forms

713 Ridge Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Phone: (412) 321-5030 Email: [email protected] Provides "Living Will and Healthcare Power of Attorney" document and brochure, written locally by the Allegheny County Medical Society and the Allegheny County Bar Association. To obtain a copy, mail $2.50 check made payable to Allegheny County Medical Society. Also refers individuals to physicians of all specialities; and offers physician speakers on medical topics (these services are free).

Partnership For Caring

1035 30th St. NW Washington, PA 20007 Phone: (212) 366-5540 Email: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.choices.org Provides state-specific advance directives--the general term for two types of legal documents, a living will and a medical power of attorney. A living will allows individuals to state their wishes about medical treatment at the end of life. A medical power of attorney is a legal document that allows individuals to appoint someone they trust, such as a spouse, adult, child or close friend, to make medical treatment decisions in the event they cannot speak for themselves. Also provides a counseling service to answer questions about advanced directives of information, education, and counseling. Educational videotapes, programs, speakers and published materials are available for a charge.

Medicare Medicare Rights Center

Phone: 212-869-3850 Web Site: www.medicarerights.org

Health Care Financing Administration Medicare Hotline

Phone: 1-800-Medicare


Respite Care

Respite care can provide you with a needed break from time to time.

AC Area Agency on Aging PDA Waiver Program

441 Smithfield St. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Phone: (412) 350-5460 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.county.allegheny.pa.us/dhs/AAA/aaa.html Provides community-based long term care services as an alternative to nursing home care. Services include adult day care; companion services; counseling; home environment modifications; home delivered meals; inpatient respite care; institutional respite care; medical supplies and equipment; personal emergency response system; personal care; physical, occupational and speech therapy; and transportation.

ACHIEVA Respite Care 711 Bingham Street Pittsburgh, PA 15203-1007 Phone: (412) 995-5000 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.achieva.info

Trained caregivers provide respite care, sitter, homemaker, and companion services, in-home and out-of-home, for a period of three hours to 30 days for families caring for a person with mental retardation. Siblings may be included. Personal care brokers and support advocates are available. Family member training, credentialing, and payroll services available.

ALS Association, Western PA Chapter

Landmarks Bldg. One Station Square Dr., Ste. 550 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Phone: (412) 261-5940 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.alswp.org

Support group for those with ALS, a progressive neurological disease also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Support groups are available for

patients, caregivers, friends and health care personnel. Other services available through the association are: ALS/UPMC Neuromuscular Clinic, respite care reimbursement, equipment fund reimbursement, RN consultations, laptop communication loan program, quarterly newsletters, ALS informational literature and community resources referrals.

Assn. for Retarded Citizens - Butler County

100 N. Washington St. Butler, PA 16001-5296 Phone: (724) 282-1500 Email: [email protected] Works to secure, consistent with the individual's need, maximum personal independence, choices, inclusion, equal rights, and adequate supports which are all necessary to guarantee a real quality of life to individuals with mental retardation. (The Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC) -Butler County is committed to securing for all people with mental retardation the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how they learn, live, work and play.)

Assn. for Retarded Citizens - Butler County - Residential Program

100 N. Washington St. Butler, PA 16001-5296

Phone: (724) 282-1500 Email: [email protected] Provides numerous options for community living including: 1) small group homes with twenty-four (24) hour supervision, 2) semi-independent sites and eight (8) hours supervision, 3) family living, 4) supportive housing, and 5) respite. Living situations are designed to accommodate each individual's distinctive desires, interests, needs, personality and potential. It is the goal of the program to assist all individuals to achieve a richer, more independent life, regardless of the degree of his/her mental retardation.

Catholic Charities Respite Care Program

212 Ninth St. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Phone: (412) 456-6974 Web Site: www.ccpgh.org


Provides primary caregivers of an older adult or a person with a disability up to four hours of in-home respite per week. Caregiver and care receiver must live under the same roof. The service depends on the availability of trained volunteers. Services are available without regard to race, religion, or ethnicity.

Center for Creative Play Our Time

1400 S. Braddock Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15218 Phone: (412) 371-1668

Web Site: www.center4creativeplay.org

Respite care program for families who have children with disabilities. Children play at the center under the supervision of volunteers and with a registered nurse on site.

Child's Way

5425 Baum Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15232-1201 Phone: (412) 365-6065 Web Site: www.childs-way.org A pediatric extended care program for medically fragile children. Daily care by registered nurses incorporates therapeutic play with nursing care, individualized to meet the needs of each child; 1-3 ratio of staff to children. The center is an alternative to home health care for children ages birth to three years. It is licensed by the PA Dept. of Health and The PA Dept. of Welfare. Child's Way participates with Child Care Partnerships and TANF.

Diocese of Pittsburgh-Ladies of Charity

212 Ninth St., 7th Fl. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Phone: (412) 456-6924 Friendly visiting, respite care, babysitting for families in crisis (for example, where mother is incapacitated), small emergency fund for helping senior citizens whose needs are not met elsewhere.

Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh, Inc.

2821 Sarah St. Pittsburgh, PA 15203 Phone: (412) 381-0277 Email: [email protected] Web Site:www.theemmauscommunityofpgh.com

Emmaus offers family style residential homes, planned short term respite, advocacy for those in need, socials and recreation, volunteer opportunities; support for families and caregivers, information on financial planning, shared lives and spirituality, and hospitality to all.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Allegheny District

1040 Fifth Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Phone: (412) 261-6347 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.nmss-pgh.org Crisis intervention counseling; peer counseling; informational meeting for those newly diagnosed; referral service; free loan of medical equipment; financial assistance with prescribed medical equipment; swimming programs; monthly MS support groups; respite program (the chapter provides assistance in arranging and financing temporary care); outpatient MS clinic; professional and public education; lending library; literature; and Pen Pal's directory for children who have a parent or relative with MS.


Forum Place 555 Walnut St., 5th Floor Harrisburg, PA 17101-1919 Phone: (717) 783-6207 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.aging.state.pa.us

Assists caregivers caring for care receivers who are functionally impaired and adults with chronic dementia. Gives advice and counseling about the benefits available to caregivers; help fill out paperwork; cost-sharing where families may receive up to $200 per month to aid with out-of-pocket expenses ranging from respite care to paying for adult briefs; provides one-time grants of up to $2000 to make home modifications such as installing stair climbs or ramps.

PLEA

733 South Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Phone: (412) 243-3464 Email: [email protected]


Programs for individuals with emotional, social, and developmental problems and their families. Developmental Preschool: Early intervention for three-five year old children with autism, developmental disorders, and emotional and behavioral problems. Take-A-Break: Offers in-home care by trained caregivers for children in Alleg. Cty. with emotional and/or social problems. Caregivers require at least three days advance notice by client..

UPMC Shadyside, Senior Care Institute 5200 Centre Avenue, Ste. 405 Pittsburgh, PA 15232 Phone: (412) 623-2700 Web Site: www.upmc.edu/shadyside/community/seniors.htm Offers Respite Care for families caring for a non-independent elder.

US Veterans Affairs, Dept. of-VA Medical Center- Respite Care Prg

VAMC Highland Drive 7180 Highland Drive - "122A" Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Phone: (412) 365-4900 Respite care for chronically ill or infirm veterans; one week stay, maximum of one week per month. Family is responsible for providing transportation and medication.

Watson Institute, The CareBreak Program

301 Camp Meeting Road Sewickley, PA 15143 Phone: (412) 749-2863 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.dtwatson.org In-home respite care provided for one 2-4 hour visit per week by carefully screened and trained volunteers. Volunteers interact, care for and mentor children 0-16 with developmental disabilities or neurological impairments such as Cerebral Palsy and Autism. Volunteers are asked to make a six month commitment.

Stroke Support Groups

The Stroke Survivor Connection offers weekly mental and physical exercise with people who have faced and overcome the pain and frustration of surviving a stroke. There are over twenty groups in the Pittsburgh area. To find the group nearest you, call 412-937-8350.

Brashear Assn, Inc. Stroke Survivor Support Group - Arlington

Henry Kaufmann Center 2201 Salisbury St. Pittsburgh, PA 15210 Phone: (412) 431-0557 A support group for stroke survivors and caretakers. The program has speakers, special events, trips, exercising, and special programs throughout the year. The support group meets Monday and Tuesday, 10:00am-2:00pm, at the Henry Kaufmann Center, 2201 Salisbury St. in Mt. Oliver.

Brashear Assn, Inc. Stroke Survivor Support Group-Dormont

Dormont Presbyterian Church 2865 Espy Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15216

Phone: (412) 431-0557 A support group for stroke survivors and caretakers. The program has speakers, special events, trips, exercising, and special programs throughout the year. The support group meets every Wednesday from 10a.m. to 2p.m. at the Dormont Presbyterian Church.

Stroke Caregivers Support Group St. Clair Hospital 1000 Bower Hill Pittsburgh, PA 15243 Phone: (412) 561-4900 For families and friends of stroke victims. Focus on rehabilitation, psychological factors, coping skills and community resources.


Faith-Based Help

Catholic Charities CAREline 211 Ninth Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Phone: 412-456-6915

Web Site: www.ccpgh.org

Through a network of services, available in Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Lawrence and Washington Counties, offers practical help for seniors and their caregivers. Call to discuss your specific situation and needs.Services are available to all without regard to race, religion or ethnicity.

Catholic Charities – Beaver County Office

Beaver Valley Professional Building, Suite 108

Monaca, PA 15061

Phone: (724) 775-0758

www.ccpgh.org

Catholic Charities - Butler County Office 407A W. Jefferson Street

Butler, PA 16001

Phone: (724) 287-4011

www.ccpgh.org

Catholic Charities - Greene County Office

Hillcrest Shoppes

95 East High Street, Room 107

Waynesburg, PA 15370

Phone: (724) 627-6410

Web Site: www.ccpgh.org

East End Cooperative Ministries

250 N Highland Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Phone: 412-361-5549

Provides escorts to medical appointments and assistance with homemaking.

Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers of SW PA

4800 Liberty Avenue, 4th Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15224-2108 Phone: (412) 687-6712 Email: [email protected] A network of diverse religious congregations that matches trained volunteers with the frail elderly for friendly visiting, transportation and escorting, grocery shopping, errands, telephone reassurance, minor home repairs, snow shoveling, and assistance with correspondence.

Jewish Family and Children's Service Senior's Department

5743 Bartlett Street Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Phone: (412) 422-7200 Email: [email protected] Web Site:: http://trfn.clpgh.org/jfcs Helps seniors maintain their independence and their connection to the community. Geriatric social workers provide comprehensive services including needs assessments, the development of service delivery/care plans, and coordination and monitoring of care. Also provides escort and shopping services. Care management can include money management services and coordination of care with hospitals, elderly living facilities, and other organizations. Counseling is provided to seniors, or their caregivers, who suffer from depression, loss, or other emotional conditions.

Volunteer Opportunities


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