Links to Helpful Sites

The Ecumenical Community recommends the following web sites for senior-related information. Please note, Ecumenicals' recommendation of these sites in no way constitutes an endorsement of their products or services. Ecumenical has no formal business partnership with any of these entities.

CareGuide
www.careguide.com
CareGuide is a care management company dedicated to helping people lead more comfortable, secure and independent lives. Founded in 1996, CareGuide empowers families by providing them with personalized solutions and support in the daily process of caregiving.

Experience Works, Inc.
www.experienceworks.org
Established 1965, Experience Works is a national, nonprofit organization that offers training, employment, and community service opportunities for mature workers. This includes a variety of programs designed to help mature individuals enter the workforce, secure more challenging positions, move into new career areas, or supplement their incomes.

Extended Care Information Network (ECIN)
www.extendedcare.com
Extended Care Information Network is the first company and market leader to offer Internet solutions and resources that connect hospitals and consumers with extended-care providers, including nursing homes, assisted-living and other senior-living residences, and home health care agencies.

PA Department of Aging
www.aging.state.pa.us/aging/site/
The PA Department of Aging is enhancing the quality of life of older Pennsylvanians by empowering the community, the family and the individual.

Penn State Hershey Medical Center
www.hmc.psu.edu/healthinfo/
Penn State Hershey Medical Center references articles on diseases and conditions. You can read about signs, symptoms, causes, risk factors, when to seek medical advice, screening and diagnosis, complications, treatments and prevention.

Validation Training Institute, Inc.
www.vfvalidation.org
Validation Training Institute, Inc. is an educational resource for learning about the Validation Method. Classes and training courses are held to educate practioners on how to use the Validation Method.

WebMD
www.webmd.com
WebMD Corporation is the leading provider of online information, research, educational services and communities for physicians and consumers.