GREENBELT ASSISTANCE IN LIVING PROGRAM

Important Websites for Seniors

Community Resource Advocate

301-474-8000
Provides information, referral and advocacy that enables seniors to remain in their homes. Information is available for other city departments

AbleData
1-800-227-0216
National manufacturers of equipment for disabled persons
AdaptAbility Catalog
1-800-937-3482
Products for quality living
Aging Network
301-657-4329
AARP
410-837-4300
American Association of Retired Persons
American Diabetes Association:  http://www.diabetes.org
American Foundation for the Blind:  http://www.afb.org
ATTIC:  Assistive Technology, Training, and Information Center:  http://www.theattic.org 
Provides information on a variety of issues necessary for independent living.
Deaf World  http://www.deafworldweb.org
Department of Family Services (PG County)
301-699-2696
Health insurance info, assisted housing, nutrition information
The Guide to Retirement Living
The complete resource guide for seniors living in Maryland.

Home Health Compare Section  - How well an agency performed at helping it clients get better at such tasks as dressing and bathing themselves, moving to and from the toilet and getting into and out of bed. The information on 11 measurements of quality based on data collected between May 2002 - May 2003 is available at Home Care Compare at www.medicare.gov

The non profit Medicare Rights Center which offers advice about choosing an agency can be located at www.medicarerights.org.

For more information or a free publication called Medicare and Home Health Care call 1-800 633-4227.

Independent Living USA:  http://ilusa.com 
Provides a range of resources.
Institute on Independent Living:  http://www.independentliving.org
The site for the Institute on Independent Living, offers a wide range of resources and information.
Jewish Council for the Aging>
301-255-4200
Resources for aging well
The League for Excellence in Adult Day Centers (LEAD)
An alliance of quality non-profit Adult Medical Day Center providers serving the State of Maryland.
Maryland -Senior Employment  http://www.mdoa.state.me.us/senemp.html
National Council on Aging's (NCOA) Benefits Check Up
The Benefits Check Up helps people 55 and over find programs that could assist with prescriptions, health care, utilities and other essential items or services.
National Family Caregivers Association
1-800-896-3650
Information & referral, emotional support
National Federation of the Blind:  http://www.nfb.org 
National Council on Aging
202-479-1200
Promotes well being of older persons
Social Security Administration 
1-800-772-1213
United Senior's Health Consortium 
202-479-6615
Veteran's Information Health Benefits 
1-877-222-8387
 

Greenbelt Senior Services
Assistance in Living Program
301.474.8000 ext. 2012


Greenbelt Recreation Department
301.397.2208