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SENIOR CITIZEN’S GUIDE SENIOR HEALTH RESOURCES IN PITTSBURGH
http://www.seniorcitizensguide.com/pgh/health.htm
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (MATP)
1-888-547-MATP (6287)
Medical Assistance Transportation Program provides non-emergency medical transportation to residents of Allegheny County who have a valid Pennsylvania ACCESS ( Medical Assistance) Card. MATP provides transportation for purposes of receiving medical services — for meeting both physical (dental, prescriptions, doctor visits, hospital visits, etc.) and behavioral health (Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol, etc) needs. Professional, friendly staff will assist you and explain all the procedures for enrolling in the program and for getting help.
APPRISE HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING PROGRAM
APPRISE Program Office
Family Services of Western PA
6401 Penn Avenue
Second Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Tel: (412) 661-1438
APPRISE is a free health insurance counseling program designed to help Pennsylvanians with Medicare. APPRISE counselors are specially trained volunteers who can answer your questions about Medicare and provide you with objective, easy-to-understand information about health insurance. Specifically, APPRISE can answer your questions about Medicare, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, Medicaid, and Long-Term Care Insurance. You can obtain pamphlets and brochures that explain your benefits and rights under these various health insurance programs.
For more information on APPRISE, contact Family Services of Western Pennsylvania at 412-661-1438, or email – mckendreew@fswp.org.
All services are free and all information is kept confidential.
AGE WELL PITTSBURGH
412-422-0400
www.agewellpgh.org
Email: agewell@jfcspgh.org
Provides services regardless of the client’s ability to pay.
One-stop resource that links older adults, their family members, friends and caregivers to solutions for issues related to aging.
Services include:
• Recreational, social and health and wellness activities
• Geriatric assessment
• Care management
• Adult day services
• In-home caregiver services
• Assisted living, nursing, outpatient rehabilitation or other residential care options
• Transportation
• Lunch programs, food pantry, or home-delivered meals
• Counseling and caregiver support groups
• Mental health
• Home safety
• Congregate meal
• Vocational services
• Personal emergency response
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)
412-624-3217
www.healthyaging.pitt.edu
A CDC Prevention Research Center • University of Pittsburgh • Graduate School of Public Health
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.
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
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.
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.
TODAYS SENIOR RESOURCE
www.todaysseniorresource.com
Find aging and caregiving information, Ask an Expert, connect with local providers including: home care, senior housing options, geriatric health care, community programs, senior centers, medical and safety equipment, elder law, notaries, reverse mortgages, Medicare plans, long term care insurance, senior freebies and specials, and other resources in Pennsylvania’s Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Westmoreland, & Washington Counties.
