Resources
Organizations in Philadelphia & The Greater Delaware Valley
Alzheimer’s Association: Delaware Valley Chapter
The Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter helps to provide information on a variety of services and resources available to families and caregivers of those with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
APPRISE Health Insurance Counseling Program
APPRISE is available to residents of Pennsylvania aged 60 and over to help them with matters concerning their health insurance.
Phone: (800) 783-7067
The Arc of Pennsylvania
The Arc of Pennsylvania is a nationwide organization that serves people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Center for Advocacy for the Rights & Interest of the Elderly
The Center for Advocacy for the Rights & Interest of the Elderly provides a variety of programs and services to help educate communities about issues affecting older adults.
Center in the Park
Center in the Park promotes healthy aging in Northwest Philadelphia through numerous services and programs.
Department of Behavioral Health & Disability Services
This organization provides comprehensive behavioral health and intellectual disability services through a provider network.
Delaware Division of Services for Aging & Adults with Physical Disabilities
This group provides information about senior services and resources in Delaware.
Liberty Resources
This group provides support, services and advocates for the rights of the disabled.
(LIFE) LIFE at Home
LIFE at Home is the local subsidiary of the PACE Model Federal Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, covering Delaware and Chester Counties.
Phone: (888) 843-0443
(LIFE) Mercy LIFE
Mercy LIFE Day Centers offer a convenient location where a team of doctors, nurses, therapists and social workers can improve, observe and respond to changes in each senior's health.
(LIFE) NewCourtland LIFE
NewCourtland LIFE is eligible to enroll seniors from North, Northwest and Northeast Philadelphia.
(LIFE) UPenn
LIFE provides all needed preventive, primary health, acute and long-term care services so that qualified (or eligible), older individuals may live in their own homes and communities as long as possible.
Little Brothers: Friends of the Elderly
Little Brothers offers volunteer services for young people to form friendships with the elderly, decreasing loneliness and isolation in the elderly.
New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services
The Department provides a full suite of programs and services for elderly New Jersey residents.
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
This agency provides a variety of services to the older adults of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Senior Center
PSC's Financial Management Service program helps seniors pay bills in a timely manner.
Phone: (215) 546-5879
Pennsylvania Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
This program helps low-income Pennsylvania residents pay their energy bills through grants.
Philadelphia Coordinated Health Care
This organization strives to enhance access to community health care through education, support, advocacy and empowerment.
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE): New Jersey
This organization provides help for older New Jersey residents, including information about social, medical and referral services.
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE): Pennsylvania
This organization provides help for older Pennsylvania residents, including information about social, medical and referral services.
SEPTA Customized Community Transport Connect
This program provides paratransit services to the disabled and seniors.
National Organizations
Administration on Aging
This organization provides older adults and their families with a variety of resources centered on aging policy and aging resources.
Alzheimer’s Association
This organization provides a plethora of information and resources relating to memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s Disease Education & Referral Center
The Center is a resource for current information about Alzheimer’s Disease for health professionals, people with Alzheimer's and their families and the public.
American Association on Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
The Center is a resource for current information about Alzheimer’s Disease for health professionals, people with Alzheimer's and their families and the public.This organization promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
American Association of Retired Persons
This organization is a one-stop shop for information pertaining to all aspects of retirement.
National Task Group on Intellectual Disability and Dementia
This group works toward ensuring the needs and interests are met for those who are affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Merakey (formerly Northwestern Human Services)
This group services individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Supportive Older Women’s Network
This group provides support and services to older women.