Pennsylvania Geriatrics Society

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Who we are

We are a 29-year-old, volunteer-led organization with more than 300 members representing more than one million older adults across 10 counties of Southwestern Pennsylvania. Our members include organizations and businesses, as well as individual members such as civic leaders, business owners, medical professionals, scholars, professionals in aging services, students and residents of all ages.

What we do

We act as a catalyst to promote policy, program and systems change that improves quality of life for all people, particularly for our oldest generations. We provide a neutral forum for collaboration, education, networking and advocacy.

Where We Stand - Learn More and Take Action!

Powered by professionals at the American Geriatrics Society, this website provides expert health information for older adults and caregivers about critical issues we all face as we age.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES INCLUDING SENIOR RESOURCES

FOR COMMUNITIES IN PENNSYLVANIA

AGING IN PLACE SAFELY - LINKS

The Most Common In-Home Injuries for Seniors and How to Prevent Them

How to Reduce Hoarding and Clutter to Prevent Falls

How to Remodel for Accessibility

How to Make & Pay for Home Modifications to Enable Aging in Place

Top 7 Garage Safety Hazards that You Shouldn’t Be Ignoring

Seniors Suffering from Mesothelioma - Free Care and Support

http://asbestos.com/mesothelioma/stage-4/

Substance Abuse and Addiction in the Elderly

https://www.addictiongroup.org/addiction/elderly

SENIOR RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITIES IN
PENNSYLVANIA

https://www.payingforseniorcare.com

https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/longtermcare/paying

for-assisted-living.html

ADDITIONAL LINKS AND RESOURCES

Respecting Choices

https://respectingchoices.org/

Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC)

https://www.capc.org/toolkits/covid-19-response-resources/

Vital Talk

https://vitaltalk.org/guides/covid-19-communication-skills/

Senior's Guide to Exercise and Fitness

https://nanha.org/2020/09/16/seniors-guide-to-exercise-and-fitness/

Home Centered Care Institute

https://www.hccinstitute.org/

POLST COVID-19

https://polst.org/covid/

OHSU Center for Ethics in Healthcare

https://vimeo.com/399981062

What COVID-19 Exposed in Long-Term Care Documentary by Jewish Healthcare Foundation

https://youtu.be/l_rn54K1gKI

ALLEGHENY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT - COVID-19 Website

Provides links to information for Allegheny County residents, information for specific groups including businesses and organizations, and updates.
Stay up-to-date by signing up for Allegheny Alerts and subscribing to COVID-19.

NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGING

United Way's PA 2-1-1 Southwest has established a formal arrangement to assist the Allegheny County Health Department. 2-1-1 resource navigators can provide general information about health questions related to the virus, referring those who need further evaluation to the Health Department; connect individuals and families with services to meet emergency basic needs, like food, rent and utility payments; and provide the latest CDC guidelines and recommendations from local authorities. Those seeking help should dial 2-1-1, text their zip code to 898-211, or visit PA211.org

United Way’s PA 2-1-1 Southwest is a trusted source for reliable information. To receive text messages with the most up-to-date information and resources, sign up at pa211sw.org/text-alerts.

CDC - THE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

CDC The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website provides comprehensive national resources and information regarding the Coronavirus for individuals, businesses, organizations, institutions and communities. Sign up to receive CDC email and/or text updates.

The PA Department of Health - COVID-19 site lists frequent updates on confirmed cases in the state, overview information about Coronavirus, social media graphics that you can post, state press releases, guidance, and links to many resources.

RESOURCES FOR CAREGIVERS

Self-care for providers - These apps are providing free subscriptions to providers (headspace requires an individual NPI). The apps focus on mediation, and other relaxation techniques.

Headspace is offering free subscriptions to all US healthcare workers in 2020, given the circumstances. This is a mindfulness meditation app that comes highly recommended, though not usually inexpensive. To redeem a free subscription, one must provide his/her state and NPI, name, and email address.

Ten Percent Happier is another program/app offering free access for health care workers, with a PROMO Code of HEALTHCARE (in ALL CAPS). One needs to download the app onto a mobile device—a desktop computer will not work—and must log into the app using the same method used to redeem access on the website. The company asks that no one create more than one account and cautions that the website has been overwhelmed, thus necessitating multiple attempts to redeem access.

About us

The Pennsylvania Geriatrics Society – Western Division is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all older persons. It is a non-profit organization of physicians and other health care professionals committed to the provision of quality health care for older persons.

Contact us

Pennsylvania Geriatric Society - Western Division
850 Ridge Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
412-321-5030

Chapter Administrator:

Haley Thon | hthon@acms.org

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