Resources Search
Resources Search
- Welcome to Council on Aging’s Aging and Disability Resource Directory. Here you will find information and resources available for older adults, people with disabilities, families and caregivers in our region. To use the directory, enter a search term in the search box and select a county or area from the drop-down menu, or click on the topics links below the search box.
- If you are looking for information on housing for older adults in our region, click the button below to search our housing database.
- What is included in our resource directory
- Read our external links policy
- To have your organization listed in our Resource Directory, please complete this form and follow the submission instructions. We reserve the right to accept or decline requests at our discretion.
This section provides information, resources and contact information for people who need care – whether at home, in the community or in a nursing home. Most of the information in this section is aimed at helping you stay independent at home.
Health and SafetyAs we age, there are things we can do for ourselves and our loved-ones to to protect our health and safety. Whether it’s finding a new physician or preparing for a disaster, resources in this section can help.
HousingWhether you need help with a home repair, rental or utility assistance, or finding a home to suit your particular health needs, COA’s housing resources and information can help.
Work, Education and LeisureLearn something, have some fun! Resources in this section will help you find the information you need, whether you want to take a class, find a park, find a job, volunteer, or travel the world.
Resource Directory Results
How to Print your Search Results
To Print a Single Resource – Click the “Print Resource” link within the resource listing to view a printer-friendly page. When the page opens, right-click within the page and select “Print”.
To Print Multiple Resources – First, select specific resources for your list by checking the “Add to List” box next to each resource. Or, to print all the resources shown on the page, check the “Add All To Print List” box. Next, click “Print List” to generate a printer-friendly PDF document. You can then print the document or save it to your computer.
NOTE: Remember to print your list before you leave this page. Checked items will be lost if you leave this page.
Heat-related Illness and Injury
Tips for helping older adults prevent heat-related illness and injuries
During hot summer months, everyone should take care to protect themselves from heat-related illnesses and injuries. During this time, our elderly loved-ones, friends and neighbors (people age 65 and older) are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses and injuries, because:
- Elderly people do not adjust as well as young people to sudden changes in temperature.
- They are more likely to have a chronic medical condition that upsets normal body responses to heat.
- They are more likely to take prescription medicines that impair the body's ability to regulate its temperature or that inhibit perspiration.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Atlanta GA 30329
Description:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is an excellent resource for information and guidance on a variety of health related topics from chronic disease and smoking cessation, to fall prevention and flu shots.
Here are some particular areas of interest for older adults and caregivers:
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Use the site’s A-Z Index to easily find the information you are looking for.