Department of Aging
http://www.aging.state.pa.us
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging was created in 1978 by the state legislature after years of intensive lobbying by individuals and groups representing our rapidly growing elderly population. They are charged by the Older Americans Act and the Pennsylvania General Assembly with being an advocate for the interests of older Pennsylvanians at all levels of government.

Department of Public Welfare
http://www.dpw.state.pa.us

Nuring Home INFO
http://www.nursinghomeinfo.com
Nursing Home INFO is a service of Nelson & Wallery, Ltd., a financial and Internet marketing consulting firm specializing in the senior care industry. Their mission is to provide creative technology and information solutions to business and the general public.

The Senior Guide
http://www.theseniorguide.com
The Senior Guide was founded several years ago to assist the senior population, family members and friends in the selection of a senior living community or service that meets their specific needs. They created their website to provide an on-line resource to help familiarize readers with continuously increasing choices in senior living options such as senior housing, senior living, retirement, assisted living and nursing home information.

Medicare
http://www.medicare.gov
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people 65 years of age or older, certain younger people with disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure with dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD). From their web site you can locate Medicare participating physicians in your area, compare health plan options, identify programs that may assist with your prescription drug and other health care costs, and compare nursing homes and home health agencies in your area.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
http://cms.hhs.gov
As of July 1, 2001, the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) is now the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). It's more than just a new name - it's an increased emphasis on responsiveness to beneficiaries and providers, and quality improvement. CMS runs Medicare, the nation's largest health insurance program, covering nearly 40 million Americans at a cost of just under $200 billion.

PANPHA
http://www.panpha.org
PANPHA represents over 370 nonprofit providers of long-term care and housing services for 70,000 elderly residents across Pennsylvania. The Association is committed to helping its members provide quality care efficiently and effectively for the individuals and families they serve. In an age of impersonal care, PANPHA members put people before profits.