This online library is made up of authoritative, easy to use online resources on topics of interest to older adults. Click on the links below to start exploring the website of your choice.
WVU Medicine Includes links in the upper right corner to “find a doctor” and “services” (including hospitals).
Find Care (A Medicare database) Use this tool to identify and compare physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, home health care and more; then use google or other search engine to locate detailed websites for services and facilities you would like to learn more about.
Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A safety evaluation for many hospitals, presented by Leapfrog Group.
Area Assisted Living and Nursing Homes
Area Continuing Care Retirement Communities
Area Home Health Care Agencies
Hospice of the Panhandle For hospice or palliative care, and information on community resources.
Home Instead Senior Care One example of a provider for in-home aides.
Jefferson County Health Department Includes COVID-19 vaccine updates.
WV Division of Rehabilitation Services Includes information on services for visual and hearing impairments (see menu on the right of this page).
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
World Health Organization
National Council on Aging Policy, security, and healthy living.
AARP Caregiving Resources
Adult Protective Services (WV Health and Human Resources)
The Best Hoyer Lifts of 2022 Descriptions and reviews from Caring.com
Shepherdstown Public Works: Roads, Sidewalks and Refuse; Water & sewer emergency number: 304-876-2394
Shepherdstown Police: Non-emergency number: 304-725-8484 (after hours); 304-876-6036 (business hours). For emergencies always dial 911.
Shepherdstown Snow Plan (Policies and Procedures)
Jefferson County Emergency Management (Facebook Page)
Jefferson County Emergency Alerts A community emergency information service, using the Everbridge platform. This page provides instructions for alert signup and other options for accessing emergency bulletins. (Note: This system has replaced Nixle.)
Jefferson County Disaster Planning Resources
Jefferson County COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster): Disaster Resources
Ready WV! State disaster planning resources.
National Weather Service Forecasts, weather records, safety tips, and much more.
Power Outages (firstenergycorp.com)
Road Closures (WV Department of Highways)
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