
Links You Can Use
April 2005 Edition
Senior Housing Choices The U.S. Administration on Aging website has a section on housing, including information and resources about independent living and remodeling. AARP offers further information on making the decision about where to live, as well as help in selecting the right community. To help seniors who wish to stay in their own homes but are facing mobility limitations, the Home Design section features ideas for making the home more safe and accessible. Lower income seniors may qualify for the Minor Home Repair program through Senior Services of Seattle/King County. Advance Health Care Directives The American Bar Association's Commission on Law and Aging website offers a free online "Consumer's Tool Kit for Health Care Advance Planning." The tool kit offers forms and checklists to help you not only devise advance directives, but also to help in your decision making process, and with communicating your wishes with family and physician. The Medem Medical Library contains articles on advance health care planning, guidance for health care proxies, and end-of-life care decision-making. Access Services in Seattle-King County Help is just a click away! These websites can direct you to resources for older adults, their families and caregivers. Resources for Older Adults, Adults with Disabilities, and their Families and Caregivers Senior Services Caregiver Outreach and Support Program (206) 448-3110 Toll-free: 1-888-435-3377 TTY: (206) 448-5025 e-mail: info@seniorservices.org Senior Information and Assistance Telephone: (206) 448-3110 1-888-435-3377 (WA only) (206) 448-5025 (TTY) E-Mail: Info@seniorservices.org The Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens Spring 2004 Spotlight newsletter (206) 684-0500 Crisis Clinic Caregiver Services How to Reach Crisis Clinic (206) 461-3222 toll-free: 1-866-427-4747 TTD: (206) 461-3219 Chinese Information and Service Center (206) 624-5633 Asian Counseling and Referral Service (206) 695-7600 Evergreen Care Network (for residents of East King County) (425) 899-3200 Benefits Checkup See the Seniors Digest Resources Directory for more!
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