This document was compiled by the library staff at the Delaware Academy of Medicine. It is a guide to assist you in researching personal health information, and is not exhaustive. The library staff does not attempt to interpret health information or provide medical advice. Please contact your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.
Support Organizations in Delaware
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Delaware Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities
Department of Health and Social Services
1901 North DuPont Highway
New Castle, DE 19720
(302) 577-4791
FAX: (302) 577-4793
E-mail: DSAAPDinfo@state.de.us
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Other Resources
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Administration on Aging
330 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Telephone: (202) 619-7501
E-mail: aoainfo@aoa.gov
AoA's Eldercare Locator 1-800-677-1116, Monday -Friday, 9:00 a.m. -11:00 p.m. A national public service from the Administration on Aging. Information about community services for seniors.
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American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
601 E St. NW
Washington, DC 20049
Phone: 1-800-424-3410
email: member@aarp.org
"The nation's leading organization for people age 50 and older."
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SeniorClix.com
Includes a searchable database of nursing homes, home health care, and
assisted living facilities arranged by state.
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Children of Aging Parents (CAPS)
1609 Woodbourne Road
Suite 302A
Levittown, PA 19057
215-945-6900
800-227-7294
A non-profit organization that assists caregivers of the elderly with information and support.
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Eldercare.com
Offers a searchable "Finding Care Services" directory, checklists, articles, financial and legal information, news, and online support groups.
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Family Caregiver Alliance
4720 Montgomery Lane
Suite 642
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-718-8444
A non-profit organization "dedicated to providing support to family caregivers of
older persons and the professionals who help them."
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Medicare Hotline 1-800-MEDICARE
The Health Care Financing Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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National Institute on Aging
Building 31, Room 5C27
31 Center Drive, MSC 2292
Bethesda, MD 20892
Phone: 301-496-1752
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Books
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The Complete Guide to Eldercare by A.J. Lee and Melanie Callender, Ph.D. (1998). Barron's Educational Series, Inc. 160 p. ISBN: 0-7641-0173-0
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The Caregiver's Guide: Helping Elderly Relatives Cope with Health & Safety Problems by Caroline Rob, R.N. (1991). Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company. 458 p. ISBN: 0-395-58780-8
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Keeping Them Healthy, Keeping Them Home: How to Care for Your Loved Ones at Home by Ellen M. Caruso, R.N. (1998). Los Angeles: Health Information Press. 189 p. ISBN: 1-885987-13-7
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Parentcare: A Common Sense Guide for Adult Children by Lissy Jarvik, M.D., Ph.D. & Gary Small, M.D. (1988). New York: Crown Publishers, Inc. 309 p. ISBN: 0-517-567652
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Parenting Mom & Dad: A Guide for the Grown-Up Children of Aging Parents by Michael T. Levy, M.D. (1991). New York: Prentice-Hall Press. 267 p. ISBN: 0-13-603101-3
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Senior Security : Consumer Reports Complete Guide to Finding and Financing Health Services for Seniors by Trudy Lieberman (Editor). Due in December 2000. Three Rivers Press. 384 p. ISBN: 0812931475
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