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This is where you will find links to
related Web sites.
These are links to our parent companies' Web sites:
 | The Lutheran Home at Topton,
established in 1896, is a highly respected, nonprofit provider of retirement living and
other community services. |
| The Reading Hospital
and Medical Center, a nonprofit organization, has been a
recognized leader in high quality health care services for residents of
Berks and the surrounding counties since 1867. |
These are links to CCRC industry organizations' Web sites:
| The American Association of Homes
and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) represents not-for-profit organizations
dedicated to providing high-quality health care, housing, and services to the nation's
elderly. The Highlands at Wyomissing is a member of the AAHSA. |
| The Pennsylvania Association of
Non-Profit Homes for the Aging (PANPHA), founded in 1963, represents more
than 360 nonprofit, private, fraternal, religious, and government sponsored nursing homes,
retirement communities, personal care and independent housing facilities, and community
service providers. The Highlands at Wyomissing is a member of the PANPHA. |
These are links to the Web sites of the governmental agencies that
regulate CCRCs in Pennsylvania:
| The Pennsylvania
Department of Health is responsible for planning and coordinating health
resources throughout the Commonwealth. It licenses and regulates a variety of health
facilities, such as hospitals, nursing homes, ambulatory surgical facilities, and other
in-patient and out-patient facilities. This governmental agency regulates Nursing at
The Highlands at Wyomissing. |
| The Pennsylvania
Department of Public Welfare provides basic needs including cash, food,
shelter, health care, heat, and job-finding assistance for individuals and families.
The Department also provides treatment, care, and support services in
state-operated facilities and in the community for people with mental illness and mental
retardation. This governmental agency regulates Assisted Living at The Highlands at
Wyomissing. |
| The Pennsylvania
Insurance Department oversees licensing of insurance companies and other
related entities, and reviews and analyzes insurance company financial statements to
determine compliance with insurance statutes and regulations. This governmental
agency regulates the cottages and apartments at The Highlands at Wyomissing. |
These are links to other Web sites that offer interesting and useful
information for seniors:
| AARP 55
ALIVE is AARP's mature driving program to help older drivers improve skills
and avoid accidents and traffic violations. |
| About.com - Senior
Health and Senior
Living sections feature articles on such topics such as osteoporosis,
prostate disease, buying medications online, travel, and education. |
| AgeLight.com
provides information and resources to active adults, seniors, community organizations, and
private enterprise to help "Bridge the Digital Divide." |
|
Aging
Parents and Elder Care is a comprehensive resource for family
caregivers during all stages of care. |
| Alzheimer's
Disease Education & Referral Center was
created by the U.S. Congress in 1990 to "compile, archive, and
disseminate information concerning Alzheimer's disease" for health
professionals, people with AD and their families, and the public. |
| Amazon.com,
offering more than 2.5 million titles, is the leading online retailer of books. This
site also offers a variety of other resources for readers including customer reviews,
personal recommendations, and gift suggestions. |
| The American Association of
Retired Persons (AARP) is the nation's leading nonprofit organization
dedicated to helping people age 50 and older. |
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The
American
Society on Aging - Live Well, Live Long
Web site offers strategies and materials to enhance
health promotion and disease prevention for older adults. |
| BenefitsCheckUp
is the nation's most comprehensive online service to screen for
federal, state and some local private and public benefits for older adults
(ages 55 and over). |
|
Berks Economic
Partnership is the lead marketing agency and primary point of
contact for all economic development inquiries related to the Greater
Reading and Berks County area. |
| Better Business Bureau
Alerts warns against scams targeting seniors. |
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Caregiving.com provides solutions to your caregiving situations throughout your
caregiving years. |
| Consumer Consortium on Assisted Living, a nonprofit
consumer-advocacy group that educates seniors and their families on assisted
living facilities in general. |
| eBay is The
World's Online Marketplace®, enabling trade on a local, national and
international basis. With a diverse and passionate community of individuals
and small businesses, eBay offers an online platform where millions of items
are traded each day. |
| Eldercare
Locator, a nationwide toll-free service, helps older adults and
their caregivers find local services for seniors. |
| Elderhostel
is a nonprofit organization providing educational adventures all over the world to
adults aged 55 and over. |
| ElderWeb is a
collection of information and resources covering topics such as health care, aging, law,
and demographics. |
| Expedia.com is an
association of useful and convenient travel services on the Web. |
| Extendedcare.com
provides information, assistance and advice for families in
selecting extended care options, and includes a searchable database of over
70,000 U.S. extended care providers. |
| FamilyCareAmerica
is dedicated to improving the lives of caregivers of the elderly,
disabled, and chronically ill by creating a highly accessible resource. |
| Family
Caregiver Alliance addresses the needs of
families and friends providing long-term care at home. |
| FirstGov for Seniors
provides links to government-sponsored services and organizations. |
| Genealogy
Resources on the Internet provides a wealth of links to sources of
genealogical information. |
| Gengateway.com,
sponsored by Family Tree Maker Online, offers genealogical services and well over 48,000
resource listings. |
| Google is one of
the best search engines on the World Wide Web. |
| InteliHealth
provides credible health information and useful products from trusted sources. |
|
JaneBlairQuilts.com is the Web site of a Highlands' resident artist.
Jane Blair is an award winning, internationally recognized quilter. Included
among her quilts is "Gypsy In My Soul," which was recognized as one of the
20th century's 100 best American quilts. |
| MayoClinic.com
is the only Web site that gives access to the experience and knowledge of the more than
1,200 physicians and scientists at Mayo Clinic. |
| Medicare.gov is
the official U.S. government Internet site for Medicare consumer information. |
| MedicineNet.com
offers an extensive library of original articles on health conditions, drugs, and medical
procedures. |
|
MedlinePlus.gov is a goldmine of good health information from
the world's largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine. |
| Mr. Long-Term Care
is the most widely visited and well respected source of information on long-term care on
the Internet. |
| MSNBC.com provides
full coverage of the day's events, updates on breaking stories, and in-depth reports on
the issues that shape our world. |
| MSN MoneyCentral
provides useful tax, investor, money & banking, retirement & wills, real estate,
family finance, smart buying, and insurance advice. |
| MyFamily.com is
where you may create your own free, family Web site to share news with relatives. |
|
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys explains the importance of a
durable power of attorney, estate planning, healthcare proxies, etc.. The
site also includes a directory of eldercare attorneys. |
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National Association
of Professional Geriatric Care Managers provides guidance for
individuals caring for the elderly. The site can help caregivers assess
long-term needs and find practitioners for assistance. |
|
National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information was
developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to provide
information and resources to help you and your family plan for future
long-term care (LTC) needs. |
| The National Senior
Service Corps helps people age 55 and older find service opportunities
related to their interests and close to their home. |
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Reading, PA is the largest city near Wyomissing, PA, the borough
that The Highlands at Wyomissing is located in. |
| RootsWeb is the
Internet's oldest and largest genealogy site. |
| RxList has data on
hundreds of pharmaceutical drugs, including warnings, interactions, dosages, and overdose
treatments. |
| SeekWellness
is
a collaboration of patients, healthcare professionals, and other caregivers to find the
best and most appropriate medical information and support available. |
| SeniorLaw is a
Web site where senior citizens, their families, attorneys, social workers, and financial
planners, can access information about Elder Law (Elderlaw), Medicare, Medicaid, estate
planning, trusts, and the rights of the elderly and disabled. |
| SeniorNavigator.com
provides information focusing on senior related issues such as
health and aging, financial concerns, legal questions, health facilities,
assisted living and housing, exercise programs, support groups and more. |
| SeniorNet is a
national nonprofit organization whose mission is to build a community of computer-using
seniors. |
| SeniorWorld Online
gives a daily rundown of news of interest to older people. |
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Social Security Online offers online completion of Social Security
Benefits Applications. The site also offers a benefit calculator that shows
how much a reader's Social Security check might add up to. |
| Stroke
Network, The provides on-line support to
stroke survivors and stroke caregivers
of adult stroke. |
| The Library of Congress
American Memory Web site is an ever-changing showcase of pictures, documents,
sound recordings, and other resources, all curated by experts who sometimes write
introductory essays to create a museum-like experience. |
| The
Official U.S. Time displays the official U.S. time using the
extremely precise atomic clock. |
| ThirdAge is the
online home of a vibrant online society filled with ideas and interactions generated,
hosted, and reflected by the views of its citizens--the Third Agers themselves. It is a
Web-based community started by Third Age Media, Inc. where Third Agers can voice their
opinions, recount experiences, and share advice with new friends through interactive
technologies such as chat rooms and discussion boards. It is a valuable resource for
active older adults. |
| USA Today Online
features national News, Sports, Money, Life, and Weather articles. |
| Weather.com
reports current conditions and forecasts for over 1,700 cities world wide, along with
local and regional radars. |
| WebMD is an
Internet-based healthcare network that connects physicians, hospitals, third-party payors,
and consumers to a virtual world of medical information, tools, and services. |
| Write a Senior Citizen
provides an opportunity for seniors to make pen pals from around the world. |
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Wyomissing, PA is the borough that The Highlands at Wyomissing is
located in. |
| Yahoo! Seniors' Guide
is a source for news, community boards, chat, and other topics of interest to seniors. |
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