Helpful Organizations in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Area

Celtic Healthcare, Inc.
231 Crowe Ave., P.O. Box 1179
Mars, PA 16046
800-355-8894
www.celtichealthcare.com

— Home healthcare and rehabilitation services provider, Medicare-certified, and offers a comprehensive array of Home Healthcare Specialists. Other services include living assistance services in the home as well as geriatric care management.

Jewish Association on Aging (JAA)
200 JHF Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
412-420-4000
www.jaapgh.org

— JAA provides services that keep seniors active, independent, and connected to the community. Founded in 1993, JAA provides a comprehensive network of senior care services to older adults in Greater Pittsburgh, regardless of religious affiliation.

LIFE Pittsburgh - Living Independence For the Elderly
875 Greentree Rd., Ste. 100
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
412-388-8050
www.lifepittsburgh.org

— LIFE Pittsburgh provides all-inclusive medical care, adult day and home care at no cost to qualified older adults who wish to remain independent in their own homes. LIFE is a provider-sponsored health plan approved by both Medicare and Medicaid. This means your LIFE doctor and other care providers are also the people who work with you to make decisions about your care. LIFE programs known nationally as Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provide medical services with the goal of having older, frailer adults remain safe and independent in their homes. LIFE’s coordinated plan of care includes all medical, social, and daily living support. Primary care and community services are provided through the Day Health Centers and through an in-home program according to an individual’s needs. Services include comprehensive medical care, including outpatient and inpatient services, emergency care, podiatry, dentistry, hearing and eye care, diagnostic tests, lab tests and procedures, full prescription coverage, physical, occupational, speech and recreational therapy, nutritional support, transportation to and from the day health centers and to medical appointments, medical supplies and durable medical equipment. LIFE serves residents of Allegheny County who are 55 years old or older, in need of nursing facility care as defined by the state, and able to live safely in the community with the support of LIFE services. There are no fees whatsoever for financially eligible participants.

Ursuline Senior Services
4749 Baum Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-683-0400, or toll free at 1-888-881-4749
www.ursulineseniorservices.org

— Providing the senior population with distinctive human services programs including: community based Options Care Management Program, guardianship services; protective services, person and/or estate special needs trust, and AARP Money Management Program.

Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging
800-344-4319 or 412-350-5460
— Through approximately eighty senior citizen centers throughout Allegheny County, the Agency on Aging provides many services.

American Cancer Society
320 Bilmar Drive • Pittsburgh, PA 15205 • 1-888-227-5445
— The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service. For up-to-date cancer information 24 hours a day, seven days a week, contact the American Cancer Society at 1.800.ACS.2345, or visit our web site at www.cancer.org.

Carrier Alert
412-350-5460
— Anyone 60 years of age or older or disabled residing in Allegheny County is eligible. The customer's letter carrier, in performing his or her daily rounds, will be alert to an accumulation of mail which might signify a sudden illness or accident.

The Center for Healthy Aging (CHA)
A CDC Prevention Research Center • University of Pittsburgh • Graduate School of Public Health
412-624-3217 • www.healthyaging.pitt.edu
— CHA promotes healthy lifestyles and disease prevention. Free Community Health Ambassador classes focusing on the "10 Keys to Healthy Aging" empower adults to take ownership of their health.

Easter Seal Society of Allegheny County
800-326-4509
—Provides programs & services for people with disabilities.

Eastern Area Adult Services
412-247-1446
— Center services, information and referral, volunteer opportunities, etc.

Hill House Senior Services
412-392-4450
— Center services, information and referral, outreach.

Intestinal Disease Foundation, Inc.
412-261-5888

LifeSpan, Inc.
412-464-1300
— Community support services and resource center for older adults 60 and over; 16 senior community centers.

Lutheran Service Society
412-734-9330
— Center services, information and referral, outreach, Meals on Wheels, APPRISE.

Myasthenia Gravis Association of Western PA
412-566-1545

Northern Area Multi-Service Center
412-781-1175
— Center services, information and referral.

United Way of Allegheny County
412-261-6010
— United Way programs reach out to more than 62,000 local elderly people.