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Welcome to our Web Links page which lists a variety of sites which may be of interest to you. We have them categorized as follows: Charitable Gift Giving/Estate Planning, Conference Centers, Denominational Sites on Aging, Family, Care, and Health, Housing, Intergenerational, Presbytery Sites, Print Resources, Video Resources, Travel, and Volunteerism. Please e-mail us if you can think of additional sites that may be of interest to others. Thank you.
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Charitable Gift Giving/Estate Planning |
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Presbyterian Church (USA) Foundation |
Since 1799, the Foundation has been serving the Church and its mission. While many "foundations" are grant-making organizations, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Foundation is not. The Foundation receives and administers gifts from individuals, as well as manages funds for Presbyterian churches and organizations. |
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Presbyterian Church USA |
The starting point for information
about the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). |
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Montreat Conference Center |
Montreat Conference Center is one of three national conference centers affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, USA. |
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Massanetta Springs Conference Center |
Massanetta Springs, a Presbyterian camp and conference center, provides a place for discovery and renewal through worship, nurture and fellowship, inviting all to share in the grace and hospitality of Christ. |
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Walk
Thru The Bible |
"The Walk Thru the Old testament seminar is one of the most ingenious learning experiences ever created. Yet it's just the beginning of a seminar line-up that includes Walk Thru the New Testament, Kids in the Book, 7 Laws of the Learner, A Biblical Portrait of Marriage, Teaching With Style, and more." |
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LovingCare.net |
This site provides advice on nitty gritty issues like differences between designating a power of attorney, guardian, or conservator, how to prepare a living will or advance directive, how to find the long term care facility that’s right for your loved one, as well as insights on many other issues. This site should be considered a starting point for gathering basic information. |
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Administration
on Aging |
This website includes information designed for Older Americans and their families as well as those concerned about providing the opportunities and services to enrich the lives of older persons and support their independence. |
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Global Action on Aging |
Global Action on Aging is an international organization that works to insure a good life for older persons worldwide. It reports on older people's needs and potential and it brings together advocates of all generations. |
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Aging
With Dignity |
This web site features "Five Wishes" - a document that provides a roadmap for many decisions older persons face as they age. It is considered America's most popular advance directive. |
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Benefits
Checkup |
This web site is a user friendly site that allows you to learn about state and federal programs for older adults. It's an excellent resource. What might take a person may hours to research can be done on-line in ten minutes. |
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FamilyCare
America |
FamilyCare America, named a "leading site" for caregivers by Kiplinger's, provides the resources to assess, plan, manage, and monitor care at every step of the process, whether the recipient has chronic illness, disability or aging issues. |
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DyingWell.com |
Resources for people facing life-limiting illness, their families, and their professional caregivers |
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Last
Acts |
Last Acts is a national coalition to improve care and caring near the end of life. |
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SeniorNavigator.com |
Virginia's resources for health and aging (Your one-stop internet guide for health and aging information in your hometown!). |
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United
Seniors Health Council |
USHC is a non-profit organization comprised of thousands of consumers, advocates, and eldercare professionals throughout the country who are committed to the belief that informed consumers are those best able to help themselves. USHC is a leading source of accurate, unbiased information for "aging network" professionals, older consumers and family members. |
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Council
on Family Health |
The Council on Family Health, a nonprofit organization established in 1966, is dedicated to educating consumers about the proper use of nonprescription and prescription medicines, home safety and personal health. |
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ArtAge, Your Senior Theatre
Resource Center |
Around the world mature performers are charming audiences. The trend has become a movement, now with over 488 companies in America alone. So, join us, the circle of ArtAge customers who’ve come to trust our personalized service delivering you the latest and best in senior performing arts. |
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American Association of Homes
and Services for the Aging |
AAHSA represents not-for-profit organizations dedicated to providing high-quality health care, housing and services to the nation's elderly. |
| Presbyterian retirement communities in North Carolina and Virginia | |
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Sponsored by Presbyterians in the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic |
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The Westminster-Canterbury family of retirement communities. These are accredited retirement communities offering hospitality and health care for each of its residents. While under the guidance of the Presbyterian and Episcopal Churches, Westminster-Canterbury communities embrace residents of all faiths. |
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Grand Expectations |
A travel experience for GRANDS - Grandparents and Grandchildren |
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Grandkidsandme.com |
Do you enjoy playing with your grandchildren and want to become a bigger part of their life? Grandkidsandme is dedicated to that purpose. |
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Synod of the Mid-Atlantic |
The items on this website are
related to the Synod as an entity separate from its 14 presbyteries. It
is intended to provide the latest and pertinent information about the Synod
and its ministries. |
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The presbyteries
contribute to the needs of the saints through its support of mission partnerships
and worldwide ministry. |
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Presbyterian
Church (USA) Older Adult Ministries |
Folks can find AGEnda, the quarterly newsletter of the Office of Older Adult Ministries, and other resources at this site. |
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Cokesbury
Books |
This is the website for Cokesbury Books |
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Religion,
Aging, and Spirituality: An Online Annotated Bibliography |
This is a searchable internet database of a comprehensive annotated bibliography on aging, spirituality, and religion. |
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Haworth
Press |
This is the site of Haworth Books with an excellent selection of books on religion and spirituality. |
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Upperroom.com
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Site of Upper Room resources, periodicals, and books on religion and spirituality. [Richard Morgan's books can be found here!] |
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Spring
Publishing Company |
Publisher of resources on aging, including topics such as societal impact on aging, ethics, law, and aging, lifestyle issues and aging, journals on aging. |
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The Johns
Hopkins University Press |
Publisher of books on aging, featuring many key authors in the field of gerontology. Some available in large print editions. Many practical guides to dealing with issues of aging. |
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Fanlight
Productions |
Features new and award winning videos on gerontology, aging, death, and dying, health care, mental health, and disabilities. |
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University of Maryland Videopress |
The University of Maryland Videopress produces & distributes video programs for professionals and students in the fields of geriatric health care, pediatrics, and education. |
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Explore
Britain! |
Explore Britain walking and hiking tours operate throughout England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. They organise guided walking and self guided wanderer tours of accommodation and luggage transfer. |
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Rebuilding
Together |
Rebuilding Together is the nation's largest volunteer organization preserving and revitalizing low-income housing and communities. Their efforts are targeted at low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners |
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Habitat
for Humanity |
Habitat for Humanity International brings families and communities in need together with volunteers and resources to build decent, affordable homes. |
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