When planning for long term care there are many web sites that can provde you with valuable information.  Below are listed some of these  resources.

A free publicatiion that is an especially good resource book, entitled Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home is available at http://www.Medicare.gov.

 
National
Alzheimer's Association
Department of Health & Human Services
Elder Caregiving
National Institute on Aging
  
State
Administration on Aging
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
Catholic Long Term Care Network
Faith Based Network
Pennsylvania Association of Nonporfit Homes for the Aging
Pennsylvania Catholic Conference
Pennsylvania Departament of Health
Pennsylvania Department of Aging
Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
Pennsylvania Health Care Association
  
Local
Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging
Catholic Charities - Diocese of Pittsburgh
Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh