BrightFocus Foundation
American Health Assistance Foundation, also known as AHAF, is a nonprofit organization that funds cure-seeking research work for various diseases. It informs the public about risk factors, preventative lifestyles, available treatments and coping strategies. The organization s Web site features information on disease symptoms, as well as medical and research news updates. It has a partnership with the American Heart Association. American Health Assistance Foundation offers Macular Degeneration Research and National Glaucoma Research programs. Its Alzheimer s Disease Research program includes information on various organizations that provide financial and housing assistance. The organization disseminates information through print publications, television programs and radio announcements.
JK House Of Grace Assisted Living Homes
JK House of Grace, Inc. is a privately owned and operated assisted living residence. We provide personal care and support services to seniors who need help with daily living as a result of physical or cognitive disabilities. Our residents receive assisted living while staying in a true home environment, not a large institution. We have two group homes. Both homes are one level, located in the Aquarius community of Silver Spring, MD. Each home features 4 private rooms, 2 semi-private rooms, dining room, living room, deck, and reading area. Our small size allows us to cater our activities and menus to the preference of our residents. In addition, we devote personal attention to the mental, physical, emotional, and social needs of our residents. We strive to provide an environment that preserves the warmth, the caring, the comforts, and the routines of home. Our staff is trained to recognize and to respect the “”””whole”””” person. We provide 24-hour supervision; a registered nurse on call 24 hours a day; monitoring of all prescription and non-prescription medications; daily personal assistance with bathing and grooming; home cooked meals approved by a registered dietician; social and recreational activities and outings; and transportation to beauty and medical appointments as arranged. We Have Two Locations: * JK House of Grace – I: 2839 Aquarius Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20906 * JK House of Grace – II: 2807 Homecrest Circle, Silver Spring, MD 20906
Bel Pre Healthcare Center
Silver Spring Skilled Nursing Care and Senior Rehabilitation to Meet Your NeedsA member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, Bel Pre Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing center in Silver Spring, Maryland, offering both short-term recovery and senior rehabilitation services as well as long-term care and programming. We offer a variety of skilled services, specialized care programs and, an array of amenities and activities designed to improve not only your physical health, but your emotional health, too. With additional services, such as occupational therapy, we strive to create an excellent experience for each of our guests and residents. Our Silver Spring location is also conveniently located less than seven miles from Washington, D.C.
MedStar Harbor Hospital
Harbor Hospital, built in 1968 and located in Baltimore, is a more than 180-bed community focused hospital with state-of-the-art technology. The institution is a private, nonprofit hospital governed by a board of trustees based in surrounding communities. It has more than 400 physicians representing over 30 medical and surgical specialties and nearly 1,000 support staff. It serves as a teaching hospital, with a residency-training program in internal medicine and a transitional program that prepares residents to specialize in other areas. It has an emergency department and offers outpatient care and fitness programs. Harbor Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. In addition, the American College of Surgeons has accredited its cancer center, and its Fetal Assessment Center is accredited by the American Institute for Ultrasound in Medicine.