Congregational Tool-kit

   -Resources for LSS Member Congregations-

    Elderly Outreach

• American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) - offers information on housing & long term care                     202-783-2242              http://www.aahsa.org/consumer_info/planning_ahead/default.asp
• Alzheimer’s Association – CareFinder: care options, support & resources  800-272-3900      http://www.alz.org
• Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center – This service of the National Institute on Aging is funded by the Federal Government. It offers information and publications on diagnosis, treatment, patient care, caregiver needs, long-term care, education and training, and research related to AD.   800-438-4380 www.alzheimers.nia.nih.gov
• American Federation for Aging Research – infoaging.org, healthy aging     http://www.afar.org/
• Area Agency on Aging Ohio District 5 – coordinated service system for older individuals residing in Ashland, Crawford, Huron, Knox, Marion, Morrow, Richland, Seneca & Wyandot counties     419-524-4144; PASSPORT: 1-800-860-5799;  Ombudsman: 1-800-686-1639              www.agingnorthcentralohio.org/agency-responsibilities.htm
• Area Agency on Aging District 7 (Rio Grande Area) – Serving Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton counties.               740-245-5306; PASSPORT: 1-800-582-7277; Ombudsman: 1-800-582-7277      http://www.aaa7.org
• Association of Lutheran Older Adults – identify & serve the needs & interests of older adults, encourage senior ministry & involvement   1-800-930-ALOA http://www.aloaserves.org

• Benefits Checkup – a service of the National Council on Aging, find out if you qualify for valuable benefits programs, get applications & fact sheets for over 250 programs        www.benefitscheckup.org
• Center for Spirituality and Aging – education & advocacy about spirituality & ethics    714-239-6267             http://www.spiritualityandaging.org
• Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging – free speakers available on many topics, Caregiving Partners materials, education & outreach; also coordinates programs like adult foster care, senior options & PASSPORT for Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway & Union counties     1-800-589-7277   http://www.coaaa.org
• Connect Me Ohio – web site for Ohio consumers, caregivers & providers who are looking for up-to-date information about programs & services pertaining to aging & disabilities              www.connectmeohio.org
• Elder Care Online – advice for talking with aging parents about death  http://www.ec-online.net
• Faith In Action – an interfaith volunteer caregiving network offering non-medical assistance, like transportation, picking up groceries, or a friendly visit, to neighbors with long-term health needs              336-716-0101                       http://www.fiavolunteers.org/what-is-faith-in-action.cfm
• Franklin County Office on Aging – responsible for planning and coordinating services and programs that assist older citizens in maintaining independent living, including information on advocacy & access to services like personal care, home delivered meals, adult day care, medical transportation, & community and home-based care for frail seniors. The Adult Protective Services assists impaired adults who may be harmed due to abuse, neglect or exploitation. Senior Options maintains contracts with companies and agencies that provide services.                  614-462-6200       http://www.officeonaging.org/default.asp
• Life NPH – Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) is a neurological condition that is sometimes misidentified as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s. NPH, however, may be partially or fully reversible              www.lifenph.com
• Lutheran Village of Columbus – a comprehensive, well-appointed retirement community in a country-like setting, with an urban flair. The spacious campus includes a skilled nursing facility, where residents achieve and maintain their highest level of function and independence while receiving the finest in nursing and rehabilitative care. There is also an assisted-living residence that provides many lifestyle options to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of today’s older adult. Then Kensington Place provides an independent living setting, with elegant apartments and gracious living for seniors who wish to remain active in a vital, thriving community.         www.lssco.org/lvc.html              Contact the admissions coordinator 614-257-4343
• Marion County Council on Aging – offers county-wide transportation, home delivered meals, homemaker services, adult day services, respite care, and chores for people over 60 years of age              740-387-0401
• National Association of Home Builders – learn about aging in place     800-368-5242             http://www.nahb.org
• National Care Planning Council – the council sponsors a comprehensive web site called Long Term Care Link with multiple resources dedicated to promoting a public awareness of the need for long term care planning, providing materials to educate the public on how to plan for long term care, & providing training to eldercare experts who help the public plan for long term care                           800-989-8137 http://www.longtermcarelink.net/index.html

• National Council on Aging – Benefits Check Up, Healthy Aging, model health programs for communities                  202-479-1200               www.healthyagingprograms.com
• National Institute on Aging – NIA, one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of the National Institute of Health (NIH), leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. Excellent resources for Alzheimer’s caregivers.                               800-438-4380              www.nia.nih.gov/Alzheimers/Caregiving/HomeAndFamily/
• NIH Senior Health – includes great resources on Clinical Depression, including causes & risk factors, symptoms & diagnosis, treatment & research              http://nihseniorhealth.gov/depression/aboutdepression/01.html
• OH Department of Aging – home & community-based services     800-266-4346             http://www.aging.ohio.gov
• Ohio Health Care Association – consumer information, options in long term care    614-436-4154       www.ohca.org
• National Clearinghouse for Long-term Care Information – provides information & resources to help individuals & families plan for long-term care needs.                  202-619-0724               http://www.longtermcare.gov/LTC/Main_Site/index.aspx
• Senior Evangelism Partnership – assists churches in their ministry to seniors with resources, networks              330-403-2380             http://www.seniorevangelism.org
• Senior Companion, Homemaker & Supportive Services – offered by Catholic Social Services (Franklin County), trained senior volunteers assist elderly or disabled individuals; also homemaker, transportation, errand assistance, supportive services      614-274-0095
• Seniors Inc. – talking to older parents about tough topics           303-300-6900   www.seniorsinc.org
• Tele-Care – a volunteer-driven program to check daily on the welfare of senior congregation members living alone      contact an LSS representative
• WebMD University – Advance Directives – what they are & what they do        www.webmd.com