Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SUNDAY, June 17, 1990 TAG: 9006270024
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American Senior Citizens Association - Fayetteville, N.C. Purpose is to promote the physical, mental, emotional and economic well-being of senior citizens. Seeks affiliations with state senior citizen associations. (919( 323-3641.
Gray Panthers - Philadelphia, Pa. Consciousness-raising activist group of older adults and young people. Aims to combat ageism. Maintains research file and information and referral service. Conducts seminars on age-related issues. (215) 545-6555.
Legal Services for the Elderly - New York, N.Y. Lawyers who advise and litigate problems of the elderly. Conducts research, litigations and educational programs. Maintains library. (212) 595-1340. Comparable association is National Senior Citizens Law Center in Washington, D.C. (202) 887-5280.
National Support Group for Families of the Aging - Swarthmore, Pa. Provides support, encouragement and assistance to family members responsible for the welfare of an elderly person and aids people who are coming to terms with their own aging. Provides speakers. (215) 544-5933.
:wq! i Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association - Offers information dealing with Alzheimer's and related disorders. Gives referrals to local chapters and support groups. (800) 621-0379.
Cancer Information Service (CIS) - Provides latest information on causes, prevention, methods of detection and diagnosis, treatment and treatment facilities, rehabilitation and counseling services. (800) 525-3777.
Better Hearing Institute - Provides information on better hearing and the prevention of deafness. (800) 424-8576.
National Hearing Aid Helpline - Provides information on hearing aids and distributes a directory of hearing-aid specialists certified by the national Hearing Aid Society. (800) 521-5247.
Association of Heart Patients - Answers questions on heart diseases and pacemakers and distributes a quarterly periodical titled, Pulse. (800) 241-6993.
Medicare/Medicaid Complaint Line - Handles complaints regarding the fraud, waste and abuse of Medicare and Medicaid. Assists people who have been overbilled for services not rendered. (800) 368-5779.
National Second Surgical Opinion Program Hotline - Helps consumers locate a specialist near them for a second opinion in non-emergency surgery. (800) 638-6833.
American Association for Retired Persons - 1909 K Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20049.
League of Older Americans - Roanoke office. (703) 345-0451.
New River Valley Agency on Aging - Pulaski. Information and referral on programs for seniors. Community Service Advisor and Senior Homemaker service for people age 60-years and over. Debbie Palmer, executive director. 639-9616. New River Valley Senior Services Inc. - Pulaski. Provides transportation for persons 60-years and older enrolled in nutrition programs. Leases vans to senior citizen organizations for social and recreational purposes. Provides monthly shopping trips for eligible elderly persons. 639-9616.
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) - Christiansburg. Volunteer opportunities for persons age 60-years plus. Includes transportation and operates a telephone assurance program.
Social Security Administration - (703) 982-6188 or (800) 234-5772.
American Cancer Society, Virginia Division in Roanoke. 344-8699.
American Heart Association Virginia Affiliate in Roanoke. 989-2810.
Free Clinic - Roanoke Valley. 344-5156.
Roanoke Valley Speech & Hearing Center - 343-0165.
Adult Care Center of Roanoke Valley - Roanoke. 362-5741.
Center for Adult Life - Roanoke. 985-8574.
Carillion Physician Referral - Roanoke. To register for various activities, seminars and workshops call 981-7641 or (800) 422-8482.
Seniority Office - Lewis-Gale Seniority and Lewis-Gale Foundation. 989-4261, ext. 4106.
For more information, contact your local hospital, senior center, extension office or social and human services departments.
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