Links You Can Use

October 2006 Edition

Lifelong Reading Resources

Check out King County Library System links in "Traveling Library Brings Books, Opportunities."  For more resources:

The Seattle Public Library
Website and online catalog offer information about using SPL services, including how to reserve books and special services available for persons with disabilities.   

National Book Month
Information from the National Book Foundation. 

National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped   
Website offers information, resources and advocacy for people with visual impairment.

Washington Talking Book and Braille Library
Statewide library service for individuals who cannot read standard print. 

Aging in Place

The National Aging in Place Council offers information and resources, including a free downloadable consumer booklet, Modifying Your Home Environment to Promote Greater Independence: A Guide to Aging in Place. 

For information about home modifications that can help seniors stay in their homes, see the National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification's Homemods.org website.  

The website of Partners for Livable Communities includes information about aging in place and building elder-friendly communities.

The American Association of Retired People (AARP) website has information about aging in place, including their Home Design section, featuring the "Universal Design" concept.

Nursing Home Residents' Rights Week

If you or a loved one or friend lives in a nursing home, it's important to know about the rights that are guaranteed by law. Here are some online sources of information:

Nursing Home Residents' Rights 
Information from the U.S. Medicare website

National Residents Rights Week Resources
The National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform celebrates Residents Rights Week with information and recognition.  

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
Summer 2006 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

African American Elders Program
(206) 328-5639

Evergreen Care Network (for residents of East King County)
(425) 899-3200

Benefits Checkup

FindARide—Transportation tools and options in the Puget Sound area

See the Seniors Digest Resources Directory for more!