Resources
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| Topic | Organization | Description | Contact information, website line | |
| Local Directories, Services, and Lists | ||||
| Resources Locator | City of Hyattsville | Enter your zip code and search for low- and no-cost resources in Hyattsville and the surrounding area, including those that provide food, healthcare, housing, job training, and more. | https://www.hyattsville.org/764/Resources | |
| Services for Seniors and People with Disabilities | City of Hyattsville | Resource about the services, programs and events for seniors and people with disabilities, such as Ageless Grace exercise program, Call-A-Bus, Hyattsville Heroes Program (help with yard and home maintenance), and Arts Classes. | https://www.hyattsville.org/527/Senior-and-Disability-Services
Phone: (301) 985-5058 |
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| Services for older adults and their families | Eldercare Locator | A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to services for older adults and their families | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/index.aspx | |
| Caregiver Resources | Various | List of local resources for caregivers and Support groups | Resources for Caregivers | |
| Exercise Programs | Various | List of local, free or reduced-fee programs for older adults | Exercise options | |
| Music Venues | Various | Lists of local live music venues, festivals, and other music resources | Music Venues | |
| Travel Groups | Various | List of national and international travels groups for older adults | Senior Travel Resources | |
| Reports, Publications | ||||
| Age Friendly Initiative | City of Hyattsville, Age Friendly Initiative Work Group | This document is the City’s plan to improve conditions for people of all ages in the City of Hyattsville, with a specific focus on the senior population. It was written in accordance with the guidelines provided by the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, of which the City seeks to be a continuing member. The City joined the network in January of 2017.
Refer to Appendix 4 (pg46): Resources for information on Housing, and Home & Community-based Services |
Local copy of the report | |
| Free Publications about Aging | National Institute on Aging | National Institute on Aging’s publications ordering site! Here you can order free publications about healthy aging, such as “A Guide for Older People: Talking with your doctor” | You can order online at https://order.nia.nih.gov/, call the NIA Information Center at 1-800-222-2225, or email niaic@mail.nih.gov. | |
| Housing | ||||
| Capable Home Modification Program | Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland | Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland offers home modification services to eligible senior residents. | https://hyattsvilleaginginplace.org/habitat-capable-program | |
| Creative housing options | AARP | Information to explain housing options for older adults as well as lists of books, articles, and fact sheets and reports. | https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/info-2014/creative-age-friendly-housing-options.html | |
| Guide for Making Housing Decisions | National Association of Area Agencies on Aging(n4a) | Housing options for older adults | https://www.n4a.org/files/HousingOptions.pdf | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transit Directory Search | TRIP Program – Center for Mobility Equity | The TRIP program helps residents ride transit throughout Maryland.
The Transit Directory Search allow you to search by age range and accessibility options (e.g., door-to-door, wheelchair, etc.). Quick filters to easily “Show all paratransit services,” Show Medicaid patient services,” and “Show veteran-focused services” |
https://www.mdtrip.org/transit-directory
Phone: 1-877-331-TRIP (8747) |
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| Call-A-Bus | City of Hyattsville | Hyattsville’s Call-a-Bus offers seniors and people with disabilities transportation to medical appointments, pharmacies and grocery stores within a six-mile radius of the City. The bus offers curb-to-curb service from outside a resident’s home to their destination. | Phone: (301) 985-5000 | |
| Call-A-Cab | Prince George’s county | Call-A-Cab is a transportation assistance program that provides mobility at a reduced cost for County seniors (age 60+) and/or County persons with disabilities. This program allows eligible residents to purchase coupon books that can be used to pay for rides with participating cab companies. | Phone: (301) 883-5656 | |
| National Organizations | ||||
| General information about aging | AARP | AARP’s website provides useful information and resources on topics such as: health and wellness; economic security and work; long-term care and independent living; and personal enrichment | https://www.aarp.org/ | |
| General information about aging | American Society on Aging | The American Society on Aging is a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the knowledge and skills of those working with older adults and their families. Site offers useful resources on a variety of aging-related topics. | https://www.asaging.org/ | |