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Alzheimer's Foundation of America is one
of the nation's leading Alzheimer's disease organizations dedicated
to improving quality of life. They unite more than 1,200 member
organizations across the United States that provide hands-on programs
and services to meet the practical, social, emotional and financial
needs of those affected by dementia.
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| AARP addresses issues that affect people age 50 and over on a daily basis, as well as emerging trends that will affect people more and more as they age. http://www.aarp.org | ||
| A Child Is Missing Alert program has been helping to search for missing (Wander off Alzheimer’s) victims since 1997. A Child Is Missing Alert fills the gap between law enforcement and the Silver Alert. A Child Is Missing assists law enforcement agencies in the search and early recovery of missing children, the elderly (often with Alzheimer’s) and the disabled in the first hours of their disappearance by use of telephone alert calls. ACIM can place 1,000 calls in 60 seconds to residents and businesses in the area of where the missing child was last seen. http://www.achildismissing.org/ |
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| AgingCare.com helps people care for their aging parents. Through the online community caregivers find support, information, local care providers, products and services to assist with the daily tasks of caring http://www.agingcare.com |
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Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary
health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research.
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| American Association for Geriatric
Psychiatry is a national association representing and serving
its members and the field of geriatric psychiatry. It is dedicated
to promoting the mental health and well being of older people and
improving the care of those with late-life mental disorders. http://www.aagpgpa.org |
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| American Association of Homes
and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) contains information about
housing and long term care services and facilities. http://www.aahsa.org |
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| American Cancer Society
is committed to fighting cancer through balanced programs of research,
education, patient service, advocacy, and rehabilitation. http://www.cancer.org |
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| American Diabetes Association
provides diabetes research, information and advocacy. http://www.diabetes.org/homepage.jsp |
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| American Heart Association
contains information on heart disease and stroke prevention. http://www.americanheart.org |
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| American Psychological Association
is the largest scientific and professional organization representing
psychology in the United States. http://helping.apa.org |
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Americans for Better Care of the Dying is
an organization dedicated to ensuring that all Americans can count
on good end of life care.
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The American Society on Aging is committed
to enhancing the knowledge and skills of those working with older
adults and their families.
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| American Stroke Association
is the division of the American Heart Association that's solely focused
on reducing disability and death from stroke through research, education,
fund raising and advocacy. http://www.strokeassociation.org |
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| Arthritis Foundation is
the only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more
than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions. http://www.arthritis.org |
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| Caring Connections is
a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
(NHPCO), is a national consumer and community engagement initiative
to improve care at the end of life, supported by a grant from The
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. http://www.caringinfo.org |
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Daily Med provides high quality information
about marketed drugs. A service of the U.S. National Library of
Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. |
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DrugWatch.com is a comprehensive Web site database featuring extensive information about thousands of different medications and drugs currently on the market or previously available worldwide. DrugWatch.com includes up-to-date information about prescription and over-the-counter medications and includes details about associated side effects to aid in the protection of patients and consumers. | ||
| Elderweb is for anyone
looking for information on eldercare and long term care. http://www.elderweb.com |
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| Federal Trade Commission
offers practical information on a variety of consumer topics. The
information here can help you avoid rip-offs and exercise your consumer
rights. http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/consumer.shtm |
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| Hospice Foundation of America
exists to help those who cope personally or professionally with terminal
illness, death, and the process of grief and bereavement. http://www.hospicefoundation.org |
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| Mayo Clinic provides useful
and up-to-date health information. http://www.mayoclinic.com |
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| Medicaid reimburses hospitals
and physicians for providing care to qualifying people who cannot
finance their own medical expenses. http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicaidGenInfo |
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| Medicare reimburses hospitals
and physicians for medical care provided to qualifying people over
65 years old. http://www.medicare.gov |
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Medline Plus provides health and drug information
for patients, families and friends. A service of the U.S. National
Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.
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| Mental Health Services Locator
provides you with comprehensive information about mental health services
and resources and is useful for professionals, consumers and their
families, and the public. http://www.mentalhealth.org/databases |
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The Mesothelioma Center is an up-to-date resource for all mesothelioma issues ranging from asbestos exposure to malignant mesothelioma. Visit the mesothelioma center to receive more information on mesothelioma & seniors. http://www.asbestos.com/ |
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| National Center for Assisted
Living is dedicated to serving the needs of the assisted living
community through national advocacy, education, networking, professional
development, and quality initiatives. http://www.ncal.org |
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| National Center for Elder
Abuse provides resources on elder abuse prevention. http://www.ncea.aoa.gov |
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| National Consumer Law Center
contains useful consumer information for older adults. http://www.consumerlaw.org/initiatives/seniors_initiative |
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| National Council on the Aging
is an association of organizations and professionals dedicated to
promoting the dignity, self-determination, well being, and contributions
of older persons. http://www.ncoa.org |
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| National Elder Law Foundation
provides information and links to Board Certified Elder Law Attorneys. http://www.nelf.org |
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| National Hospice Foundation
helps individuals better understand hospice and end-of-life issues. http://www.hospiceinfo.org |
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| National Institute on Aging
provides information on the nature of aging. http://www.nia.nih.gov |
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| National Kidney Foundation
provides information to assist individuals affected by kidney diseases. http://www.kidney.org |
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| National LTC Ombudsman Resource
Center provides consultation, information and referral for long
term care. http://www.ltcombudsman.org |
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| National Mental Health Association
is the country's leading nonprofit dedicated to helping all people
live mentally healthier lives. http://www.nmha.org |
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| National Osteoporosis Foundation
is the nation's leading voluntary health organization solely dedicated
to osteoporosis and bone health. http://www.nof.org |
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| National Parkinson Foundation
is the largest and oldest national Parkinson foundation in the United
States. NPF supports Parkinson-related research, patient care, education,
training, and outreach. http://www.parkinson.org |
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| National Resource Center on
Supportive Housing and Home Modification is a university-based,
non-profit organization dedicated to promote aging in place and independent
living for persons of all ages and abilities. http://www.homemods.org |
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| National Suicide Prevention
Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available
to anyone in suicidal crisis. http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org |
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Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) was
the first private foundation in the United States created specifically
to advance research into the cause(s) of and a cure for Parkinson's,
and to assist those who live with the disease.
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| Parkinson's Educator The Parkinson's
Training for Caregivers project is a free online course developed
to train caregivers in caring for those with Parkinson's Disease in
long-term care settings. http://www.parkinsonseducator.org |
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Pension Rights Center provides information
on pensions.
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Senior Resource provides a comprehensive
source of housing information and services for seniors and their
caregivers.
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| Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator
searchable directory of drug and alcohol treatment programs shows
the location of facilities around the country that treat alcoholism,
alcohol abuse and drug abuse problems. http://www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov |
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Su Familia is an organization focusing on
Hispanic Healthcare.
http://www.hispanichealth.org |
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| U.S. Department of Health & Human
Safety provides information on your health, safety, and well-being. http://www.hhs.gov/ |
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