Helpful Links

Family Resource Links

  • http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/goinghomeguide.pdf : A Guide for When I leave the hospital.
  • www.medicare.gov: information on Medicare; prescription drug plans and enrollment info; Medicare billing practices; Medicare plan choices; preventative services; nursing home compare; provider information.
  • www.4elders.org; online assistance for seniors, family member and caregivers in King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish counties; assistance in making good choices about care; volunteer opportunities.
  • www.PierceADRC.org: Pierce County Aging and Long Term Care site; info on mental health services, family caregiver support services, drug/alcohol treatment; family resources coordination.
  • www.aarp.org: AARP site with info on member services; senior issues: elections, health care, family/home/legal, money, work, travel.
  • www.seniorservices.com: a global information resource site dedicated to helping seniors find organizations, products and services that improve their quality of life.
  • www.nwjustice.org: site is dedicated to providing legal services for people with low incomes.
  • www.washingtonlawhelp.org: self-help legal information site on family law, housing, government benefits, health, aging and elder law.
  • www.webofcare.com: online health and medical information.
  • www.caremanager.org: national Geriatric Care Manager site. Information on finding a GCM; care manager resources.
  • www.cms.gov: centers for Medicare and Medicaid services site; provides health plans, drug coverage information, low cost health insurance and provider service information.
  • www.nadsa.org: National site for Adult Day Services Association. Information on Adult Day services in your community; services available, programs and resources.

Professional Resource Links

  • www.naela.com: National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys; locate an attorney in your area; programs; educational opportunities.
  • www.kaisernetwork.org: Daily reports and webcasts on health, medicine, world and national health issues.
  • www.elderabusecenter.org (NCEA site): FAQ’s, prevalence/incidence rates; laws; NCEA events; publications.
  • www.medicare.gov: Information on Medicare programs; provider information; prescription drug plans; Medicare eligibility.
  • www.ssa.gov: SSA news; benefits info; Medicare Part D info; disability info; info for healthcare professionals; info for local/state/federal government officials.
  • www.insurance.wa.gov: Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner ; legislative agenda; health insurance reform; insurance scams.
  • www.nwjustice.org: Dedicated to providing legal services for people with low incomes.
  • www.elderjustice.coalition.com: a national advocacy voice supporting elder justice in America.
  • www.caremanager.org: National Geriatric Care Manager site; info on finding a GCM; GCM resources.
  • www.cms.gov: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; Medicare and Medicaid enrollment info; prescription drug plan info.

Pierce County Assistance, Information & Referral Sources

  • Aging & Disability Services: 253-476-7200 or 800-442-5129
  • Aging & Long Term Care: 253-798-4400 or 800-642-5769
  • AARP (American Association of Retired Persons): 888-687-2277
  • DSHS Pierce County Community Services: 253-671-7900
  • DSHS Puyallup Community Services: 253-864-3600 or 800-323-3561
  • Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Reporting: 800-447-8477
  • Pierce Co. Long Term Care Ombudsman: 800-462-5769
  • Pierce County Aging & Disability Resource Center: 253-798-4600 or 800-562-0332
  • United Way Helpline: 253-572-4357 or 800-572-4357
  • Washington State Long Term Care Ombudsman: 800-562-6028

King County Assistance, Information & Referral Sources

  • Aging & Disability Services: 206-684-0660
  • American Association of Retired Persons: 888-687-2277
  • Community & Human Services: 206-205-1324
  • Senior Information & Assistance: 206-448-3110 or 800-972-9990
  • DSHS Auburn Community Services: 253-804-1159 or 877-586-5502
  • DSHS King South Community Service: 206-341-7428 or 800-422-7912
  • DSHS King East Community Services: 206-341-7404 or 800-662-6715
  • DSHS King North Community Services: 206-341-7424
  • Medicaid/Medicare Fraud Reporting: 800-447-8477
  • King County Long Term Care Ombudsman: 253-798-3789 or 800-642-5769
  • Senior Information and Assistance: 206-448-3130 or 888-435-3377
  • United Way of King County: 206-461-3700

Financial and Legal Services

  • Attorney General Consumer Protection: 800-551-4636
  • Consumer Credit Counseling Service: 800-244-1183
  • Crime Victims Compensation: 800-762-3716
  • Department of Veterans Affairs: 800-562-2308
  • Funeral Assistance for the Indigent: 360-417-2368
  • Northwest Justice Project: 888-387-7111
  • Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer: 253-789-2169
  • Pierce Co. Community Services (Impartial & Free Reverse Mortgage Counseling): 800-562-0336 ext 6936
  • Social Security & Supplemental Security Income (SSI): 800-772-1213
  • Washington Telephone Assistance Program: 888-700-8880