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Resources. . .
Resource Centers
Kings network of care
Local resources in Kings County.
Senior Programs, Services Elder Abuse, Nutritional Programs, Elderly Abuse, Fall
Prevention.
Hanford
Senior Center
The Hanford
Senior Center is located in the Veterans/Senior Building at 401 N. Irwin Street.
The Center is open to all persons
55 years and older and offers a variety of activities and programs.
Kings & Tulare Area Agency on Aging
The Area Agency on Aging coordinates senior
programs for Kings and Tulare County residents 60 years of age and older.
Valley Caregiver Resource Center
The VCRC system helps families and communities
master the challenges of caring for adults with brain impairing conditions, such
as Alzheimer's disease, stroke, Parkinson's and traumatic brain injury
Home Health
and Hospice
Adventist Home Health
Services: Home
Health, Infusion Therapy, Medical Social Services, Occupational Therapy,
Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Registered Dietician Support
Best Care Home Health
Services: Home Health, Infusion Therapy, Medical Social Services, Multi-lingual Staff,
Rehabilitation Services
kaweahdelta Home
Health
For information about Kaweah Delta Home Health, please call (559)
624-6400 or toll-free 1-800-458-9697.
Nursing and
Rehabilitation Centers
Hanford
Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
1007 West Lacey Boulevard
Hanford, CA 93230
559-582-2871 Fax 559-582-5853
Kings Nursing &
Rehabilitation Center
851 Leslie Lane
Hanford, California 93230
559-582-4414 Fax 559-582-0687
Tulare Nursing &
Rehabilitation Hospital
680 E. Merritt Avenue
Tulare, California 93274
559-686-8581 Fax 559-686-5393
Delta Nursing &
Rehabilitation Center
514 N. Bridge Street
Visalia, CA 93291
559-732-8614 Fax 559-732-1082
Hospitals
Hanford Community Hospital
450 Greenfield Ave.
Hanford, CA 93230
Phone: 559-582-9000
Central Valley General Hospital
1025 North Douty Street
Hanford, CA 93230
Phone: 559-583-2100
Kawea Delta
Hospital
400 West Mineral King Avenue,
Visalia, CA 93291
Tulare District Hospital
869 Cherry Street
Tulare, CA 93274
559-688-0821
Health and Disease
American Heart Association
www.americanheart.org
There is a vast amount on cardiovascular disease, including risk assessments.
Diet recommendations and prevention
ideas are also available on this site.
Arthritis Foundation
www.arthritis.org
The most up-to-date information on arthritis is provided on this site. Causes
and effects of arthritis throughout the
lifespan are also discussed.
American Diabetes Association
www.diabetes.org
This is the nation’s leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes
research, information, and advocacy.
You can fill out an online risk assessment,
get information about exercise and diet, and visit the online store.
National Cancer Institute
www.nci.nih.gov
This site provides the most up-to-date information on the causes and treatment
for cancer. In particular you can download graphics and can find information on
the links between cancer and genetics.
Alzheimer’s Association
www.alz.org
This site has great research, tips for caregivers, links to local chapters, and
tips for staying cognitively sharp.
Depression
www.depression.com
This site provides an excellent overview of depression and different types of
depression. There is also a great section that is dedicated to depression in the
elderly.
Medical News Today
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/
Medical
Dictionary, Long Term
Health, Health
Professional, Patient Resources, News Categories
Government
Resource Links
Administration on Aging
www.aoa.dhhs.gov
This site provides a great deal of information on the status of the elderly. I
have given you this link before, but I would like
you to revisit it and look at
the information on who older adults are, how many have disabilities, where they
live, and where
they are moving.
Medicare
www.medicare.gov
This site provides information about Medicare and selecting a nursing home.
There are also helpful guides to better understand what Medicare is, how Part A
and Part B differ and what and when Medicare covers medical expenses.
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Aging in
Place
www.aginginplace.org
This site is designed to help people understand laws and financial issues around
assistive care.
American Association of Retired Persons
www.aarp.org
The AARP site provides reports on a variety of issues related to older adults.
The sections on financial and work issues, retirement and retirement benefits,
and leisure activities are very appropriate to this chapter.
NIA Health Information Page
www.nih.gov/nia/health/health.htm
A variety of aspects on aging are available on this site.
National Council on Aging
www.ncoa.org
This is a private, nonprofit association committed to enhancing the field of
aging through leadership and service, education,
and advocacy. There is great
information on substance abuse and alcohol abuse.
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