Library - Informational Resources

New York State Office for the Aging

• http://acl.gov/newsroom/observances/WEAAD/index.aspx

Center for Advocacy for the Rights & Interests of the Elderly

• https://www.carie.org/newsletters/

• https://www.carie.org/resource/pa-elder-abuse-reporting-laws/

• Helping Senior Victims of Crime and Abuse A Guide for Aging Service Providers
  https://www.carie.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Helping-Senior-Victims-of-Crime-and-Abuse.pdf

• All about Elder Abuse: A Guide for Older Adults and People Who Care for Them
  https://www.carie.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/All-About-Elder-Abuse-guide.pdf

• Helpful links on Nursing Homes
  https://www.carie.org/resource/helpful-links-nursing-homes/

• PA Community Health Choices Proposal
  https://www.carie.org/policy/pennsylvania-advocacy/pa-community-healthchoices-proposal/

Health and Wellness-Focused Resources for Seniors

• Medication Safety for the Elderly: A Guide for Patients and Caregivers

• Overdose Response Guide: Awareness, Prevention, and Preparedness for Caregivers of Addicts

• The Ultimate Guide to Senior Nutrition

• The Benefits of Cooking With Alzheimer's: A Caregiver's Guide

• Health: What to Expect in Your 70s and Beyond

• A Guide to Downsizing for Seniors and Their Loved Ones

• Is my Elderly Parent Incompetent? What to do if You're Worried

• Senior-Friendly Remodeling

• 12 Ways to Help Seniors Avoid Social Isolation

• Caretakers' Guide to Moving Seniors Into a Facility

MFY.org

• https://www.ncoa.org/public-policy-action/elder-justice/elder-abuse-facts/

• http://www.ncea.aoa.gov/Resources/Publication/docs/NCEA-Research-2-Practice-AfAm-web.pdf

Newsworks.org

• Generations who fought before us deserve justice, protection.
  http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local/essayworks/93944-generations-who-fought-before-us-deserve-justice-protection

• State plan on aging reveals gaps, challenges of serving seniors
  http://crossroads.newsworks.org/index.php/local/keystone-crossroads/94012-state-plan-on-aging-reveals-gaps-challenges-of-serving-seniors

• As Pa. bolsters nursing home
  http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/local/healthscience/91894-as-pa-bolsters-nursing-home-inspections-rate-of-penalties-up-

Nursing Home Abuse Information

• http://www.nursinghomeabuseguide.org/

• http://www.nursinghomeabuseguide.org/nursing-home-abuse-statistics/

• http://www.nursinghomeabuseguide.org/states/pennsylvania/

• http://www.nursinghomeabuseguide.org/legal/

• Article about Theft & Loss in a Nursing home:
  http://theconsumervoice.org/uploads/files/long-term-care-recipient/THEFT-AND-LOSS-FACT-SHEET.pdf

NY.govNYC.govNew York State Office for the Aging

• http://www.aging.ny.gov/
  
  
• New York Aging Resource Guide
  http://www.aging.ny.gov/ResourceGuide/ResourceGuide2012.pdf

• A Guide to Legal Issues for PA Senior Citizens
  https://www.pabar.org/pdf/guidelegalservicessc.pdf

PA.gov - Report Elder Abuse

• http://www.aging.pa.gov/aging-services/protections_rights/Pages/Report-Elder-Abuse.aspx#.V1WZd_krLcs

• http://www.aging.pa.gov/aging-services/protections_rights/Pages/default.aspx#.V1WZu_krLcs

• http://www.aging.pa.gov/organization/advocacy-and-protection/Pages/Mandatory-Abuse-Reporting.aspx#.V1WZ1vkrLcs

PAlawHELP.org

• http://www.palawhelp.org/issues/elder-law/elder-abuse-and-exploitation

Philly.com

• Officials: Pa. elder abuse up; resources aren't
  http://articles.philly.com/2016-05-15/news/73086314_1_elder-abuse-elder-justice-act-national-adult-protective

• Watch for signs of Financial Elder abuse
  http://articles.philly.com/2016-04-26/business/72601307_1_anthony-marshall-elder-abuse-brooke-astor

Poconorecord.com

• Elder Abuse Task Force to hold info. session on June 17
  http://www.poconorecord.com/article/20160512/NEWS/160519866

• Editorial: Protecting the elderly is everyone's job
  http://www.poconorecord.com/article/20160312/OPINION/160319837

Senior living resources

• https://www.seniorguidance.org

U.S. Department of Justice The Legal Aid Society

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