Helpful Resources from WRC Senior Services

At WRC Senior Services, we work closely with older adults and their caregivers to connect them to the best services to meet their needs. We also offer a variety of free web resources. Take some time to browse through the resources we offer.

You will find links to the most common educational resources for caregivers, as well as organizations that can assist you with caring for your loved one.

Have additional questions? Please give us a call at 814-849-1205.

Resources Available by Phone and Online

Although caregiving for an elderly loved one is rewarding, it is also stressful and physically and mentally draining. No matter how strong you think you are, everyone needs a support system and someone to talk to, vent to, share ideas with. If you are holding in a lot of pent-up feelings of frustration, anger, guilt or fear, it will eventually manifest in other ways such as health problems of your own.

There are a variety of resources out there for you as a caregiver. These are links to websites you may find helpful. If you can’t find the information you need or aren’t sure where to look, please don’t hesitate to give us a call at 814-849-1205, or contact us online using the form here.

Resources available by phone
AARP Caregiving Support: 1-877-333-5885
Alzheimer’s Association: 1-800-272-3900
American Cancer Society: 1-800-227-2345
National Center on Caregiving: 1-800-445-8106

There are also groups you can get involved in online:

AARP Online Caregiver Support Group
Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Forums
American Cancer Society Online Communities
Family Caregiver Alliance Online Support Group

Administration on Aging
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Department of Veteran Affairs
Medicare
Nursing Home Compare
Pennsylvania Department of Aging
Social Security
US Department of Health and Human Services

AARP
LeadingAge– WRC Senior Services is a member of this national trade association of not-for-profit providers
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
National Council on Aging

AARP Caregiving Resource Center
CareGiving.com
Caregiver.com
Family Caregiver Alliance
Caregiver Action Network

Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia
Alzheimer’s Association
Alzheimer’s Foundation
Alzheimer’s.Net

Cancer
American Cancer Society
Online Cancer Survivors Network
The Mesothelioma Center

Diabetes
American Diabetes Association

Heart Conditions
American Heart Association

Lung Disease
American Lung Association

Armstrong County Area Agency on Aging
Clarion County Area Agency on Aging
Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging
Jefferson County Area Agency on Aging
Office of Human Services – Elk, Cameron and McKean counties

A Guide to Medicare Benefits
Medicare for people with disabilities
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What is Independent Living?
What is Memory Care?
What is a Nursing Home (Skilled Nursing Facility)?
What is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)?