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Resources

• Payingforseniorcare.com   has created a site to help seniors and caregivers understand the financial options available for long term
  • For more information visit: https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/medicare/pennsylvania
• The State Ombudsman are hosting a series of Virtual Family Councils to give families a place to ask questions and to also feel a little more comfortable with the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
  • For more information about the Virtual Family Councils series click here. For information about the meetings dates and times, click here.
• Here is some additional COVID-19 based information to assist you and your family members:
  • The Pennsylvania Department of Aging has launched a COVID-19 Resource Guide for Older Adults.
  • If you or your loved one have dementia, please refer to this guide provided by the Alzheimer’s Association: https://alz.org/help-support/caregiving/coronavirus-(covid-19)-tips-for-dementia-care​
  • The National Consumer Voice for Long Term Care has put together a fact sheet for those with family who are in a nursing home during this time: https://theconsumervoice.org/uploads/files/general/covid-19-consumer-fact-sheet.pdf
  • The City of Philadelphia has provided a list of free food resources for older adults, families and children: https://www.phila.gov/media/20200403150423/Food-resources-during-COVID-19-coronavirus_4_2.pdf
  • The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has prepared guidelines for seniors and people with chronic medical conditions: https://www.phila.gov/media/20200319120207/Guidance-for-seniors-and-people-with-chronic-health-conditions.pdf
  • The National Council on Aging has put together a FAQ for older adults an caregivers: https://www.ncoa.org/covid-19/covid-19-resources-for-older-adults/faqs-for-older-adults-caregivers/
• For those with family members who are suffering from dementia, The Alzheimer’s Association has resources available:
  • 24/7 Helpline: 1800-272-3900
  • Virtual Dementia Caregiver Resources (click on the links below for more info):
    • Online Community: alz.org/alzconnected
    • Training and Education Center: alz.org/training
    • Online Resources: alz.org/care
  • The Alzheimer’s Association also hosts monthly webinars for caretakers. Click on this links below for more information about topics and how to sign up:
    • Feb-Mar 2021_Regional Webinars
    • DVC_OC Library_Webinar Series_Mar 2021
    • DVC_AC Library_Webinar Series_Feb, Mar, Apr 2021
    • DVC_DELAWARE Webinar Series_Feb, Mar, Apr 2021
    • DVC_Virtual Webinar Series_Feb, Mar, Apr 2021
• Center on the Hill is a place for active adults, and is located in The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, not too far from Germantown Home. They provide a variety of programs, activities and resources to enrich the lives of active adults in the greater Chestnut Hill area. All are welcome!
  • For more info about their monthly activities click here: https://www.chestnuthillpres.org/calendars/center-on-the-hill-calendar/
  • For more info about their programming, click here: https://www.chestnuthillpres.org/center-on-the-hill/programs/
• MedicarePlans.com has created a useful guide for those low-income seniors who are need Medicare or Medicaid
  • For more information visit: https://www.medicareplans.com/seniors-medicare-and-medicaid-enrollees/