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Resource Directory
- Aging with a Developmental Disability
People with developmental disabilities are not only
living fuller lives, they are living longer, thanks
to improved health care, nutrition, medical advances
and healthy lifestyles. Obtaining appropriate care for
you or your family member throughout the life span presents
some unique challenges. The following resources may
be helpful. Please call The Arc of Prince George’s
County, 301-925-7050, for additional assistance.
Resources Related to Aging and Developmental
Disabilities
The
Arc National Headquarters
1010 Wayne Avenue
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
301-565-3842
www.thearc.org
Developmental
Disabilities Administration
Coordination of Aging Services
410-767-5600
Disability
Resources
www.Disabilityresources.org
Provides comprehensive information on disability topics.
Down
Syndrome – Health Issues
www.ds-health.com
This website, designed by a pediatrician whose son has
Down Syndrome, Provides articles and links of interest,
including information about the connection between Down
Syndrome and Alzheimer’s.
General Resources Related to Aging
The Alzheimer’s Association
National Capital Area
703-359-4440
800-272-3900
www.alz.org
Offers information for individuals and families who
are struggling to live with the disease. There are many
local chapters that provide support groups, reading
materials, assist with locating resources and provide
advocacy for people with Alzheimer’s and their
families.
American
Heart Association
www.amhrt.org
Centers
for Medicaid and Medicare Services
www.cms.gov
Provides information on Medicare and Medicaid. The Centers
for Medicaid and Medicare was previously known as “HCFA
– Health Care Financing Administration”.
Department
of Aging, Prince George’s County
Prince George’s County
301-265-8450
Offers a Senior Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy
Program, in addition to many other services for seniors.
The
Guide to Retirement Living
1-800-394-9990
www.guidetoretirementliving.com
Call to order this free publication that includes information
about senior centers, retirement communities, specialists
and gerontology services in the Prince George’s
County area. Most local service providers for people
who are aging advertise in The Guide to Retirement Living.
Life
Alarm
1-800-780-5433
www.life-alarm.com
Maryland
Bar Association
Legal Services for the Elderly – staff attorney
410-396-1322
The
Maryland Office on Aging
410-767-1100
1-800-AGE-DIAL
Meals
On Wheels
301-927-5615
Two meals are delivered each day, Monday through Friday.
Fees are based on a sliding scale.
National
Osteoporosis Foundation
www.nof.org
Note:
These providers are not endorsed or approved by The
Arc of Prince George’s County. This contact information
is provided as a service; families must determine for
themselves if these providers are able to support the
needs of their family member(s).
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