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Medical Equipment Registry/Electric CompanyAmeren will make every attempt to
notify customers in the registry about planned maintenance outages. However, customers
should
always have a back-up plan in place for emergency outages.
When a customer’s doctor has verified that someone in the household is using electrically
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Autism Resources
Autism Center,University of Missouri Health Care,Children's Hospital, One Hospital Drive,
Columbia, MO  65212   573-884-1871
Missouri Pain Initiative Pain Information for Caregivers
National Family Caregivers Association   Caregiving Resources   Tips and Tools
Connecting Caregivers
Partnership for Prescription Assistance  MISSOURI
National Institute on Aging
So Far Away: Twenty Questions for Long-Distance Caregivers
National Stroke Association Caregivers and Families
Recovery Fact Sheet Series
Digital TV Answers   HDTV Primer     Be not afraid! We love the new digital converter!
More channels, closed captioning, program info,no monthly fees...
Cable? we don't need no stinkin' cable!
How to Do Things
Unlike other how-to websites written by staff writers, 'HowToDoThings’ contributors are hobbyists,
professionals and experts. To put it simply, our articles are written by people who know the best way
to do something. Whether you're an expert at stringing a kite, winning at poker or programming a
computer, you might qualify to be a How To Do Things contributor.
Alzheimer's Guide: Need help now? Visit FrenaGray-Davidson Website.
Access for All   The Personal Care Attendant Guide by Katie Rodriguez Banister  
Visit DoItYourself.com - The Leading Home Improvement and Remodeling Website Featuring the Internet's Largest Hardware Superstore
Compensating Family CaregiversREUTERSWed Apr 18, 2007 2:35pm EDT
Older Caregivers Fill the Gap By Shari Roan, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer March 3, 2008
WebRanger Scavenger Hunt  just for fun!
Home Inventory Software  This software makes creating a home inventory fun and easy.
Once you have completed your inventory, it is easy to keep your information up to date. You can
download the Insurance Information InstituteI new home inventory software for free right now!
Aging at Home With Government Help An  effective and promising approach to
delivering health and social services to a growing number of older adults residing in
Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities
St. Louis NORC is a non-sectarian project of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis. NORCs
(
Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities) seek collaborative partnerships enhancing existing
services in the community.
Flood Risk Information  Enter your address to determine if you need federal flood insurance.
Are You Ready for a Flash Flood? American Red Cross pdf
St. Louis  WeCar vehicles, all hybrids, are parked in select downtown locations, so you
can choose one that is most convenient to you. Car Sharing by Enterprise Rent a Car.
Prepare for Power Outage    Also see our Grabbag page
Nursing Home Compare Information  www.medicare.gov/NHCompare
Prescription Drug Plans www.medicare.gov/MPDPF
Home Health Agency Compare Information  www.medicare.gov/HHCompare    
Hospital Compare Web site, please visit: www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov.    
Well Spouse is a national, not for profit membership organization which gives support to
wives, husbands, and partners of the chronically ill and/or disabled
COMTREA is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 organization serving the community as a Mental Health
Center for Jefferson County, designated by the Jefferson County Commission. It is also the
administrative agent for the Psychiatric Services Division of the Missouri
DMH (Department of Mental Health) for Jefferson County.
Kincare Information and resources for grandparents and relative caregivers in a parenting
role in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area.
University of Missouri Extension improves Missourians' lives by addressing their
highest priorities through the application of research-based knowledge and resources.
Coordinate an educational program for Adult Children
50PlusStLouis Your Online Resource for Active Living.  
It’s a common-sense resource for baby boomers and seniors in the metro St. Louis area.
Top 10 Tips for Women Buying Technology
The least you need to know to shop tech-smart
Cut the grass without the gas     Buy gas-free mowers and help our website.
Subprime Solution?This week NOW on PBS takes a look at the non-profit organization Just Price
Solutions and the man behind it, Brian Cosgrove. Cosgrove identified a problem: many low or moderate
income borrowers were getting steered into subprime scams because they had low credit scores. But these
scores were often low because the home buyers simply didn't take out enough loans or credit cards.
Cosgrove's goal was to help the millions of Americans with lower incomes purchase a home without being
caught in a "subprime" nightmare.
Just Price Solutions JPS was created to leverage NHSA’s 30 plus years experience in community
development financing with proven mortgage processes and technologies. Web based tools allow non-profit,
private sector and public organizations to form collaborative partnerships that were challenging in the past.  
Sustainable, fair and equal access to mortgage financing is now available to those who need it most.
Amedisys Home Health Care Missouri
10805 Sunset Office Drive, Suite L101    St. Louis, MO 63127*** P 314-821-7679
10679 Highway 21    
Hillsboro, MO 63050 ***  P 636-789-4715
Specialized nursing programs such as cardiac, diabetes, pain management, wound care,
infusion therapy, oncology and psychiatric services
Lutheran Family and Children Services, St.Louis, MO     Advocacy
Lutheran Senior Services    LSS In-Home Services   Affordable Housing   
Good Neighbor Program     Hospice Care
ReSale Services benefits the Miriam Foundation
Miriam Estate Sales***Miriam Empty-Outs***Miriam Switching Post ReSale Shop
The Miriam Foundation improves the quality of life for children with learning disabilities
and their families through innovative and comprehensive programs
Miriam Switching Post **2171 South Big Bend Blvd. *Maplewood, Missouri 63117*
phone: 314.646.7737**fax: 314.646.8478**
ssewell@miriamfoundation.org
The Forgetting: A Portrait of Alzheimer's


For Caregivers: spending time together
For grandchildren to enjoy with someone with Alzheimers.(video game)
Alzheimer’s Association St. Louis Chapter     Respite Care
Helpline operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in 140 languages. 1.800.272.3900
Our staff is highly trained and knowledgeable about all aspects of Alzheimer’s disease.  
If you prefer, send us a message at
Helpline@alzstl.org. We check the e-mail box M-F and will
respond to your inquiry within 1 business day.
All About Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and Related Developmental Disorders
Professional and Parent Supports in Missouri
Professional and Parent Supports in Illinois
Professional and Parent Supports in Kansas
Earthquake information:   U.S. Geological Survey
Local Earthquake Map                                          Senior Preparedness
Facing the Mortgage Crisis: People. Connections. Resources.
KETC Channel 9 has been joined by the United Way of Greater St. Louis and other trusted
nonprofit organizations to connect people in our region with the help they need.
Mortgage payment calculator.
Links to Educational On-line webcasts, forums,
24 hour help-lines, condition-specific-support,
unique service providers, area speakers,
innovative solutions,
consumer information, things that make you think
remember... information is power!
Lotsa Helping Hands is a simple, immediate way for families facing the challenges of long-term
caregiving or caring for an aging loved one to organize and communicate with other family members,
friends, and neighbors. This is a service of the
National Family Caregivers Association
CarePages are free, private web pages that make it easy to reach out and receive messages
of support and to stay connected to family, friends, co-workers and others who care about you
and your loved one. The service is available to anyone caring for a loved one, but may be
particularly helpful to those who have recently found themselves in a care giving role.
Caring for Your Parents  watch PBS April 2nd broadcast on-line.
Tips and Tools  National Family Caregiver's Association's Tip Sheets and How-To Guides
help family caregivers deal with the emotional and practical sides of caregiving. Family caregivers
will also find special web sites tools offering specific help with issues such as locating senior
housing, communicating with family and friends, or information on Medicare drug plans.
Community Forums including Advocacy, Aging in Place, Alzheimer's & Dementia,
Caregiving Stress & Emotions, Downsizing & Moving,Financial & Legal Matters,
Healthy Aging, The Balancing Act
50PlusStLouis.com realizes there are many issues facing the baby boomers and seniors, that's why
we've created a place where you can share your thought, ideas, experiences and tips.
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t's a place where you can post questions or even articles you've found useful.
It's easy to get started, you just sign up or sign in with a user name and password (top right corner of the website). Once you've
signed up, simply go to the forum, choose a topic by clicking on it and then click on the new thread button or the actual entry to
create your entry. When you return just login to add more entries or respond to others.
Mortgage payment calculator
Facing the Mortgage Crisis: People. Connections. Resources.
Consumer Calculators   Consumer Encyclopedia     Consumer Worksheets
Easy to use, helpful guides offered through the Missouri State Attorney General's Office. Great Stuff!
Mortgage payment calculator.   Home repair     Car Buyers    Life Choices
Life Choices  (36 pages available in pdf for immediate print out) Guide to help communicate end of life wishes,
advance directives, financial considerations and issues faced when you or your loved one dies.
Offered through the Missouri State Attorney General's Office.
Printed booklet also available:order on-line.
Advanced Life Care Directives
The Forgetting: A Portrait of Alzheimer's Book Softcover DVD Save $5 buy BOTH DVD & Book The Forgetting: VHS The Forgetting:Save $5 buy BOTH VHS & Book
Missouri Grandparent/Kinship Caregiver Coalition
Mission: "To raise public awareness of grandparent/kinship care provider
issues; to educate, promote fair and equitable access to resources; and to
advocate for their rights."
Missouri -Financial Relief for Family Caregivers
Links to local faith-based agencies that offer vouchers for utilities, limited financial assistance for rent
or mortgage payments, emergency needs in situations of catastrophic loss (fire, flood, earthquake),
utility bills (water, electricity, gas).
Poison Center :St. Louis  Regional Poison Center*
(314) 772-5200 in St. Louis or 1-800-222-1222 outside of St. Louis
Stand up to Cancer Mission Statement Inspired to act by our own personal experiences
with cancer, we recognize that we can no longer rely on the current system alone to give us the
breakthroughs we need. So, we are calling on the public to help take matters into our own hands,
investing in a revolution that will change the way scientist and clinicians work to understand and treat
these diseases. Stand Up To Cancer is more than a rallying cry. It is a galvanizing force created to
urgently move cancer research forward.
Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Resources
Medicare Patient Request Form for Medical Payment
Medicare claims must be filed within one full calendar year following the year in which the
services were provided. For example, if you see your physician on March 22, 2007, the
Medicare claim for that visit must be filed by December 31, 2008. Original Medicare Plan.
Medicare Coverage of Durable Medical Equipment and Other Devices - 11045
How to File a Claim        Details for CMS 1490S
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul St. Louis Council is a non-profit organization
providing personal assistance with furniture, food, clothing, rent, utilities, transportation and
companionship to people facing economic, emotional or spiritual crisis. An essential part of the
Society's work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the confidentiality and dignity of
those who are served.
Programs and Services
Designs On Time
Pam Vaccaro,Certified Professional Speaker,  is president of Designs on Time.
Her company challenges individuals and companies to rethink traditional time
management and provides insights on how to adjust to the revolutionary effects
technology has had on managing time and staying organized.
MEMORY CARE HOME SOLUTIONS
Customized Caregiver Training & In-home Consultation, Education & Outreach, and
Geriatric Care Counseling.
Toy Tips with Marianne Szymanski
Parkinson Disease Respite Care Program
The St. Louis American Parkinson Disease Association Information and Referral Center is located in the
Department of Neurology at Washington University School of Medicine. It is one of the largest among the
American Parkinson Disease Association Centers in the United States.
The primary function of our Center is to serve as a central location where people with PD, caregivers, medical
professionals, students and other interested individuals can call or write to receive the latest information...
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 362-3299
Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
cancer support, education & hope
please contact us at 314-238-2000
The Wellness Community of Greater St. Louis is part of an international non-profit
organization dedicated to providing free support, education, and hope for people with cancer and their
loved ones.Through participation in professionally led support groups, educational workshops, and
mind/body programs utilizing the Patient Active Concept, people affected by cancer learn vital skills to
regain control,reduce feelings of isolation, and restore hope − regardless of the stage of the disease.
MISSION: To help people affected by cancer enhance their health and well-being through
participation in a professional program of emotional support, education and hope.
Upon the referral of a doctor, nurse, or medical social worker, many items can be ordered by The Wellness Community and
sent directly to the patient within a few days.
Items such as wigs, bras, and prosthetic devices require a voucher which can
be used by the patient to make the purchase. All bills are paid by The Wellness Community’s Staenberg Family Foundation
Cancer Services program. Due to limitations in funding, each patient is limited to one wig, one breast prosthesis, two
mastectomy bras, and one lymphedema sleeve and glove per year. Patients must reside in St. Louis City, St. Louis County,
St. Charles County, Jefferson County, or Franklin County in Missouri or Madison, Monroe, or St. Clair Counties in Illinois.
http://www.wellnesscommunitystl.org/FreeMedicallyRelatedSupplies/tabid/178/Default.aspx
Lauren's Hope is a very special line of jewelry. We offer fashionable medical identification jewelry that
everyone can feel good about wearing.
We really try to offer a style that will appeal to everyone. No one should be
embarrassed by their medical identification bracelets. Lauren's Hope tries to find acceptable alternatives that
combine safety with style. We proudly offer custom medical alert jewelry and several alternatives to bracelets, such
as
dog tags and guitar pick necklaces. We even have special medical ID jewelry for children. Please take a moment
to explore our site.
We have articles that will explain more about the many styles we offer and why they are unique. Of course, you can
always browse our online catalog of stylish medical jewelry.
Assistance to Parents of Children With Disabilities: Missouri Bar Association
Disability Support Systems  Respite Care   Kid Start   Continuum
3875 Plass Rd. *P.O. Box 73*Mapaville, MO 63065-0073  Phone:636.931.6644 voice  636.931.2144 fax
Supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in Jefferson County by promoting safe, stable, nurturing
relationships both within the family and the community.
American Red Cross  St. Louis Chapter  
Jefferson County Service Center   3880 Jeffco Blvd.   Arnold,MO 63010
636.464.9150
American Red Cross LIFELINE
American Red Cross Lifeline gives  subscribers the confidence and freedom to live on  their own,
because there is always someone standing by to help whenever needed .
This Personal Emergency Response Service (PERS) is provided by the American Red Cross in
collaboration with Lifeline Systems, Inc., and is available to  subscribers
24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Get peace of mind . . . get Lifeline.
Jefferson County Health Department, Jefferson County Missouri
Arnold, MO  office 636-282-1010
Flu shots available beginning September 21, 2009  $25 per person
Clinic Hours  Calendar
FLU   CDC Novel H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) and You
Caregiver Stress Quiz   AARP.org CAREGIVING
Navigating the World of Caregiving
Long-Term Care Cost Calculator
Families for Depression Awareness helps families recognize and cope with depressive
disorders to get people well and prevent suicides.
Depression in the Family Audio Podcast Series       Webinar Archive
The Caregivers Marketplace™ is the nation's first cash back program for anyone who gives, gets or
needs care. You can receive cash back on eligible products that are not typically covered by insurance or
Medicare – no matter where you buy them. Our program is free and your information is always kept confidential.
rebates available for these products:
Aspercreme,Balmex, Benzodent,Citrucel, Comfort Personal Cleaning,Cortizone 10,
Cottonelle, Depends, Ecotrin, Ensure, Glucerna,  Gold Bond, Good Nights Underpants,
Huggies, IcyHot,Kaopectate, Nature Made, OsCal, Poise,Polident, Poligrip, Pull-Ups,
The Caregivers Marketplace
8801 West Heather Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53224
The Home Affordable Refinance Program provides homeowners with detailed information about
these programs along with self-assessment tools and calculators to empower borrowers with the resources they
need to determine whether they might be eligible for a modification or a refinance under the Administration's
program. Through this website, borrowers can also connect with free counseling resources to help with
outstanding questions; locate homeowner events in their communities; find a handy checklist of key documents
and materials to have ready when making that important call to their servicer as well as FAQs from borrowers in
similar circumstances; and much more.
www,makinghomeaffordable.gov

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The National Caregivers Library was created by FamilyCare America, Inc. and is the largest single
source of information and tools for caregivers and seniors in the country.  It makes it resources available to
caregivers for free through alliances with professionals, businesses and other organizations who serve
seniors and their caregivers with a variety of products and services.  
The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program of Saint Louis (LTCOP), a United Way
agency, is part of a nationwide program which began in 1971 in response to public outcry over abuse
and neglect in long term nursing home facilities.
Bonnie's Basement Bonnie Hunt has been collecting more wonderful one-of-a-kind items from her
celebrity guests to auction. The proceeds go towards the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center
of Northwestern University in Chicago where Bonnie was once a nurse.
The Clothes Off Our Back Foundation is a 501c3 organization that hosts charity auctions
showcasing today's hottest celebrity attire. Items are put up for bid to the public with proceeds going to benefit
children's charities. Clothes Off Our Back was founded by actors and philanthropists Jane Kaczmarek
("Malcolm In The Middle," "Raising the Bar") and Bradley Whitford ("The West Wing," "Studio 60 on the Sunset
Strip") whose efforts, along with their celebrity and designer friends have helped improve the lives of children
across the globe.
Cardinal Ritter Senior Services CRSS promotes a nurturing environment that
recognize every person's dignity and provides security, advocacy and independence.
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A Place for Mom also offers Consultations for
Home Care and Adult Day Care Options
Home Helpers provides help for new moms and families,
those recuperating from illness or injury and those facing life-long health challenges of any age.
Home Helpers serving St. Louis Mid-County, West County and South County
314.961.1002
636.391.0000
Home Helpers Serving St. Louis North-County, St Charles County, and Southwestern Illinois
636.448.3641 (MO)
618.462.2762 (IL)
877.445.4353 (Toll Free)


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Breakthrough Coalition is a network of service providers and others concerned with senior issues,
committed to enhancing the quality of life for older adults within the St. Louis metropolitan area through
education, advocacy and networking.
Mid-East Area Agency on Aging
Serving Seniors in the Counties of St. Louis, St. Charles, Franklin and Jefferson Since 1973.One of 10 Area Agencies
on Aging in Missouri, MEAAA is governed by a 23-member board of directors and served by a 24-member advisory
council. Funding is provided under the amended Older Americans Act of 1965 and administered by the Missouri
Department of Health and Senior Services.
Mid-East Area Agency on Aging      14535 Manchester Road       Manchester, MO 63011-3960  

Please call us for more information!  
St. Louis County: (636) 207-1323  
Senior Centers in St. Louis County MO

St. Charles, Jefferson, Franklin Counties:
Toll-free: 1 (800) AGE-6060
Senior Centers in Jefferson County Missouri     Franklin County Missouri    St. Charles County MO