We want to provide a list of resources that may be beneficial to you in your journey. Please review the categories below. If you see a resource that should be included, please Email us. If you need assistance navigating or finding the best resources, Contact us!
Employment Transitions
Goodwill Industries of the Valleys – Older Workers Program
Local Resources
Virginia Resources
Advocacy
- Olmstead Planning
- Virginia Board for People with Disabilities
- Virginia State Rehabilitation Council
- Virginia Statewide Independent Living Council
Employment
- Assistive Technology Loan Fund Authority
- DARS Division of Rehabilitative Services
- VCU Rehabilitation, Research, and Training Center
- Virginia Assistive Technology System
- Virginia Business Leadership Network
- Virginia Center for Innovative Technology
- Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity
Housing
- Housing Opportunities Made Equal
- Housing Virginia
- Livable Homes Tax Credit
- Virginia Accessible Housing Registry
- Virginia Accessible Housing Solutions
- Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
- Virginia Fair Housing Office
- Virginia Housing Commission
- Virginia Housing (Formerly VHDA)
- Virginia Housing – Universal Design and Fair Housing Resources
- VirginiaHousingSearch
Information & Referral
Services
- DARS Office for Aging Service
- DARS Office for Disability Programs (ODP)
- Virginia Association of Area Agencies on Aging
- Virginia Association of Centers for Independent Living
- Virginia Association of Community Services Boards
Transportation
- ACL Transit Planning 4 All
- Community Transportation Association of Virginia
- Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
- Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
- Virginia Department of Transportation
- Virginia Transit Association
Caregiving Resources
- ElderCare Online
- Caregiving.com
- National Respite Service Locator
- Community Resources for Caregivers
- Senior Living Map
Governmental Resources
- Social Security Online – Provides vital information on retirement and other resources
- www.Ncoa.org/ – National Council on Aging
- www.Hhs.gov/ – U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- www.Medicare.gov – Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
- http://www.dhcd.virginia.gov – Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (Livable Home Tax Credit)
- Medicare Interactive
- Administration on Aging
- First Gov for Seniors
- Benefits CheckUp
- National Institute on Aging
- National Institutes of Health
Financial
- www.ElderLifeFinancial.com/ – Over 2,500 senior living communities and home care providers nationwide trust Elderlife to help families like yours pay for senior living.
- http://www.Benefits.VA.gov/Compensation/– Veteran’s Administration benefits department helps veteran’s with financial concerns.
- ElderBenefitsConsulting.com -Elder Resource Benefits Consulting Provides Insight Into State & Federal Programs For Seniors
Senior Living Resources
- www.Alfa.org – Assisted Living Federation of America: Influence public policy by advocating for informed choice, quality care, and accessibility for all Americans.
- www.Medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare: Compare nursing home in the area.
Senior Care
- www.Eldercare.gov – The Eldercare Locator: Access home and community based services.
- www.HospiceFoundation.org/ -Provides leadership in the development and application of hospice and its philosophy of care with the goal of enhancing the U.S. health care system and the role of hospice within it.
- www.AgingCare.com – Aging Care
Professionals
- www.CareManager.org/– Care Manager: National association dedicated to working towards the highest quality of care for the elderly and their families through education, advocacy, and high standards of professional practice.
Healthcare
- www.Cdc.gov/aging– Centers for Disease Control: The Official U.S. Government Site for disease affecting the elderly.
- www.Alz.org/– Alzheimer’s Association: The largest national voluntary health organization supporting Alzheimer’s research and care.
- www.Aoa.gov/– Area on Aging
- www.Arthritis.org/– Arthritis Association: Association providing information and resources for Arthritis.
- www.Diabetes.org/ – American Diabetes Association: Association providing information and resources for Diabetes.
- www.Stroke.org – National Stroke Association: Association providing information and resources for Strokes.
- www.Heart.org – American Heart Association:Dedicated to building healthier lives, free of heart disease and stroke.
- www.MesotheliomaGroup.com-Mesothelioma Group: Provides education and support to mesothelioma patients and family members, helping patients live longer and gain a better quality of life.
Products
- www.Lifestation.com – Lifestation: Medical alert system provides 24/7 monitoring for seniors living home alone.
- www.ElderCareLink.com/ – Eldercare Link
- http://www.Myphr.com– Personal Health Records
News
- www.SeniorJournal.com/seniorlinks.htm – Senior Journal
Legal
- http://andersondesimone1.tru-m.com/ – Anderson, Desimone & Green, P.C. – (540) 776-6434 4923 – Colonial Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24018
