COMMUNITY SERVICES
Lehigh County Office of Aging and Adult Services
17 S. 7th Street, Allentown, PA 18101-2400
(610)782-3096 • www.lehighcounty.org/Human/hs.cfm
Advocating for residents and providing a wide range of
services and information to help adults to be well informed.
Northampton County Area Agency on Aging
John R. Mehler
Governor Wolf Bldg., 45 N. Second Street
Easton, PA 18042-3699
(610)559-3270 • www.northamptoncounty.org
Plans and coordinates the provision of services to older
adults (age 60 and over) in Northampton County. Programs and services designed to enhance the independence and dignity of older adults and to provide protection as necessary.
United Way – Lehigh Valley Alliance on Aging
2200 Avenue A, 3rd Floor, Bethlehem, PA 18017-2189
(610)807-5730 • www.lvagingmatters.org
Advancing community strategies designed to ensure that com-prehensive long-term care and supportive services meet the existing and emerging needs of all older adults in our community.
Meals on Wheels of Lehigh County
Pam Bechtel
4234 Dorney Park Road, Allentown, PA 18104
(610)398-2563 • www.mealsonwheelslc.org
Meals on Wheels of Northampton County
Joann Nenow, Executive Director
4240 Fritch Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610)691-1030 • www.mealsonwheelspa.org
Adult Day CenterSarahCare of the Lehigh Valley
Curt M. Maier
7010 Snowdrift Road, Allentown, PA 18106
(610)391-1576 • FAX (484)223-3132 • CELL (484)553-2159
www.sarahcarelv.com •
cmaier@sarahcarelv.comTherapeutic day services for elders living independently or with families.
Complimentary TherapiesC.H.A.N.G.E.: “Counseling, Hypnotherapy And Naturally Generated Excellence”
Beverley S. Bley L.P.N.; C.M.Ht
2020 Downyflake Lane, Suite #302B, Allentown, PA 18036
(610)797-8250 • FAX(610)797-2568
www.4change.com •
change@4change.comHypnotherapy utilizes talk therapy, behavior modification, cognitive therapy and hypnosis to enhance an individual’s health, happiness and productivity. Reducing stress, anxiety and discomfort is accomplished easily, naturally and comfortably. Fears and insomnia are reduced and memory can be improved.
Tricia Mezzacappa, R.N.
817 Ridge Street, West Easton, PA 18042
(484)223-5303 • FAX(610)330-6943 •
Tricia817@rcn.comTricia Mezzacappa, RN provides massage therapy to home bound and non-home bound seniors 60+ and adults. Discounts apply to senior citizens. Hours are by appt. 9am - 9pm Sun-Sat. Please call 610.330.6943. Preferred rates apply to clients of “Right at Home”.
Emergency ResponseAmerican Red Cross Lifeline
Laura Sheehan
2200 Avenue A, Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610)861-5105 • FAX (610)865-5871
www.redcrosslv.org •
sheehanl@usa.redcross.orgLifeline, the #1 medical alert service, offered by the American Red Cross. Allows the elderly and those with chronic medical conditions to remain in their home, with the security and peace of mind to access help at the press of a button.
Med Alert Services
Frank A. DeRosa
P.O. Box 554, Nazareth, PA 18064 • (866)723-2343
www.MedAlertServices.com •
Frank@MedAlertServices.com24/7 medical alert systems for seniors and those with chronic medical conditions. Monitoring will help for medical emergencies as well as many other types of home emergencies. No long term commitments, no hidden fees and free installation for Lehigh Valley residents.
Geriatric Care ManagementAllegiance Nursing, Inc.
Michele Tyson, C.M.C.
1501 West Union Street, Allentown, PA 18102-4429
(610)770-1002 • FAX (610)770-1503 • CELL (610)871-3900
www.allegiancenursing.com •
kgrayson@allegiancenursing.comGeriatric information specialists providing comprehensive assessments & coordination of services on an as-needed or long-term basis.
APRN – Caring Solutions for Seniors and Families
Pat Nemetch • www.go4aprn.com •
pat@go4aprn.com 2474 S. Church Street, Allentown, PA 18103
(610)791-3003 • FAX (610)791-4045
Older adults and their families receive assistance with care management, crisis intervention, advocacy, placement, education, coordination of services, assessment, consultation, guardianship and power of attorney.
Eldercare Assessment & Resources, A Community Services Group Program • Lisa Schwartz
3897 Adler Place, Building C, Suite 130, Bethlehem, PA 18017
(484)895-3720 • FAX (484)895-3723
www.csgonline.org/geriatric.htm •
eldercare@csgonline.orgOur
comprehensive assessments involve a complete observation of the person
within his or her living environment. Our care managers specialize in
providing individualized support to ensure that the elder receives the
highest quality and most cost-effective services available. Counseling
for elders & caregivers (reimbursable by Medicare). Behavioral
Health Consultation for professionals.
Phoebe Ministries
Cindy Bonney •
www.phoebe.org •
cbonney@phoebe.org1925 Turner Street, Allentown, PA 18104-5551
(610)794-5301 • FAX (610)794-5410
Phoebe’s Connecting Hearts Program allows seniors to age in place, in their own homes. A certified geriatric care manager will provide a complete assessment of needs, develop a care plan and coordinate in-home services as needed.
Senior Solutions Inc.
Darla Heivly •
www.senior-solutions.com •
SSRSolutions@aol.com44 S. Fulton Street, Allentown, PA 18015
(610)435-6677 • FAX (610)435-5806
Senior Solutions geriatric care managers consult with families to develop a plan of care for aging loved ones. Services include assessments, plans of care, assistance with Assisted Living and Nursing Home options, on-going monitoring in all environments, assistance arranging for supportive services. Caregivers available through our Caring Companies Division.
Geriatric Referral ServicesA Place For Mom
Sarah Easterly
1874 Catasauqua Road # 353, Allentown, PA 18109
(866)568-2786 •
www.aplaceformom.com •
sarahe@aplaceformom.comI assist seniors and their families to find resources for eldercare. As a part of a national team of advisors, I have access to specific information about care options throughout the United States. My services are free to families and other professionals.
Home Care Services Comfort Keepers
Wendi Wetzel
4383 Hecktown Rd, Suite I, Bethlehem, PA 18020
(610)759-7554 • FAX (610)759-9250
www.comfortkeepers.com •
bethlehempa@comfortkeepers.comOffering a 99.8% Reliability Rate managed by Spectrum Teletrack Services™; 24/7 live on-call staff; Customized scheduling to meet individual needs; Most rigorous background checks by Castlebranch™; Comprehensively screened, bonded, insured, trained caregivers; Excellence, care and compassion I would want for my own dad.
Home Instead Senior Care
Marisa Leaser
3722 Lehigh Street, Suite 408, Whitehall, PA 18052
(610)770-7773 • FAX (610)770-7760 • CELL (484)357-0681
www.homeinsteadLV.com •
marisa.leaser@homeinstead.comSince 1997, Home Instead Senior Care’s mission has been caring for Lehigh Valley Seniors while helping them maintain a home based lifestyle. To you, it’s about finding a trusted solution. To us, it’s personal!
Millbrook HomeCare Partners, Inc.
Cheryl Brooks
P.O. Box 233, Center Valley, PA 18034
(610)390-5305 • FAX (610)965-9661 • CELL (610)390-5308
www.millbrookhomecare.com •
nfo@millbrookhomecare.comPrivately owned…we serve your needs with a personal touch! Affordable, non-medical assistance to families caring for elderly loved ones. We provide compassionate, expert home care on an hourly, overnight, or live-in basis. Our dedicated caregivers assist seniors with bathing needs, transportation, light housekeeping, meal preparation and companionship.
Right at Home – Lehigh Valley
Ron Brodsky
100 North Third Street, Suite 402, Easton, PA 18042
(610)253-9605 •
www.rightathome.com •
rightathomelv@aol.comOffering you the essentials you need: a way to remain in your home, comfort for you and your family, assistance with your daily activities, a caring individual who listens to you, and a way to maintain your independence.
Seniors Helping Seniors
Lynn Marie Houghton •
www.seniorshelpingseniors.com2495 Freemansburg Avenue, Suite 3, Easton, PA 18042
(610)253-3232 • FAX (610)253-3332 • CELL (610)742-0562
Providing non-medical in-home services. We match loving, caring, compassionate seniors who want to help with seniors who want to maintain an independent lifestyle in their home. Services include: companionship/care, household assistance, personal care, shopping, overnight stays (24 hour care), respite and transportation.
Home Health Care Services/Home Health AidesAllegiance Nursing, Inc.
Michele Tyson
1501 West Union Street, Allentown, PA 18106
(610)770-1002 • FAX (610)770-1503
www.allegiancenursing.com •
kgrayson@allegiancenursing.comA state licensed home health agency specializing in private duty services including skilled nursing visits and R.N. Supervised home health aides.
Bayada Nurses
Donna Buhosky
3400 Bath Pike, Suite 201, Bethlehem, PA 18017
(610)865-8100 • FAX (610)867-2238 • CELL (610)390-5655
www.bayada.com •
dbuhosky@bayada.comHelping seniors live in their homes independently and safely for over 30 years. We provide compassionate and skilled screened and insured personal care aides, home health aides and nurses. Our caregivers are available whenever assistance is needed up to 24 hours a day.
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Home Health Care Services/Home Health Aides
Maxim Healthcare Services
Todd Campbell
1255 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Suite 1700, Allentown, PA 18103. (610)740-3800 • FAX (610)740-3808 • CELL (267)377-5755.
www.maximhealthcare.com •
tocampbe@maxhealth.comNearly two decades of experience offering long-term continuous care. Our nurses are screened, licensed, and bonded and have experience providing care for adults, geriatric and pediatric patients with a variety of illnesses.
Home Health Care Services/Nursing
Bayada Nurses • (610)317-2118 •
www.bayada.com Lauren Batalka • 3400 Bath Pike, Suite 101, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Bayada Nurses registered nurses and licensed practical nurses provides nursing, rehabilitative, therapeutic, and personal home health care services to children, adults, and seniors in the comfort of their own homes. Whether managing chronic conditions or aiding recovery through post-surgical care, our multidisciplinary team of health professionals works in consultation with the client’s physician to develop an individualized plan of care. Our therapeutic services are conducted by certified professionals, including occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech therapists, and qualified social workers. With the strong belief that the client comes first, Bayada Nurses has been providing home care with compassion, excellence and reliability for almost 35 years.
St. Luke’s Visiting Nurses Association
Michelle Udicious • 1510 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18017 • (610)954-1100 • FAX(610)954-2810 CELL(610)850-2677 •
udiciom@slhn.orgFor over 90 yrs. St. Lukes VNA has provided services that allow pts to remain in the community. We provide Home Health care (SN,PT,OT,ST,MSW,HHA), Hospice care, Nurse-Family Partnership and Parent advocate in the home. We care for infants to seniors in Carbon, Lehigh, Northampton, Upper Bucks, Berks, Montgomery Counties.
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Home Health Care Services/Nursing
Interim Healthcare
Michele Belluardo •
mbelluardo@interimhealthcare.com7310 Tilghman Street, Suite 400, Allentown, PA 18106
(610)434-7277 • FAX(610)754-1445
Founded in 1996, Interim has more than 40 years of home care experience. We understand how important it is for someone to remain in his or her home. Whether it is recovering from an injury or illness, or assistance with daily living activities, Interim can provide the care and assistance you require. We have Registered Nurses: RN/LPN, Therapists, Home Health Aides/CNA who are available to provide a variety of services from skilled care to private duty. Make Interim your choice for remaining independent in your home.
Hospice
Diakon Hospice Saint John
Sue Moretti
798 Hausman Road, Suite 170, Allentown, PA 18104
(610)391-2300 • FAX (610)391-2301 • CELL (610)428-2294
www.diakon.org/hospice •
morettis@diakon.org
We celebrate life and offer compassionate care designed to enhance the
quality of life for terminally-ill patients. Entering the final season
of life, hospice patients can remain at home or their place of care,
peacefully surrounded by family and friends.
St. Luke’s Hospice
Nina S. Metzler, RN
1510 Valley Center Parkway, Suite 200, Bethlehem, PA 18018 • (610)395-7160 • CELL(610)297-5011
www.mystlukeshospice.org •
metzlen@slhn.org
In each moment of every day, our hospice serves the individuals in our
community, seamlessly offering excellent, compassionate and heartfelt
care through their journey of living. Our team builds a bridge
connecting patients, families and community to care beyond expectation,
embracing their whole being.
Medical Equipment
Ablelift Inc.
Jim Gregorec •
www.ablelift.com •
jim@ablelift.com
124 Live Oak Drive, Quakertown, PA 18951
(866)324-5438 • FAX (215)529-7010 • CELL (267)377-7135
Sales & service of accessibility equipment including stairlifts,
wheelchair lifts, pool lifts, automatic door openers, bath lifts and
residential elevators.
Access Ability, Inc.
Bill Votral
151 West Fourth Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610)867-8000 • FAX (610)867-4800
www.YourAccessAbility.com •
bill.votral@YourAccessAbility.com
Stairway lifts, wheelchair lifts, elevators, patient lifts,
barrier-free design and Construction Management (Sales, Installation,
Service & Rentals) – A full service company.
American Home Medical Equipment and Services, Inc.
Sean Haas •
Seanhaas@ptd.net
3325 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown, PA 18103
(610)-841-4986 • FAX(610)841-4987 • CELL(610)-573-4606
We are a one stop for all your home medical equipment needs. We offer
mobility and home living aids, respiratory produces, and home
modification and construction. We accept most Insurances**