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).
