AARP
AARP is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to addressing the needs
and interests of persons 50 and older. Site provides useful information and
resources on topics such as: health and wellness; economic security and work;
long-term care and independent living; and personal enrichment.
Web Site: www.aarp.org
American Society on Aging
The American Society on Aging is a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing
the knowledge and skills of those working with older adults and their families.
Site offers useful resources on a variety of aging-related topics.
Web Site: www.asaging.org
Elderweb
The site is designed for both professionals and family members looking for
information on eldercare and long term care, and includes links to information
on legal, financial, medical, and housing issues, as well as policy, research,
and statistics.
Web Site: www.elderweb.com
National Council on the Aging
The 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. The Senior’s Corner section of the site contains
health related resources and tips.
Web Site: www.ncoa.org
National Center for Elder Abuse
Site provides resources on elder abuse prevention, including information on reporting
a suspected case of elder abuse.
Web Site: www.elderabusecenter.org
National Consumer Law Center
Site contains useful consumer information for older adults.
Web Site: www.consumerlaw.org/initiatives/seniors_initiative
National LTC Ombudsman Resource Center
Center provides consultation and information and referral for long term care
facility residents, families and others who use ombudsman services.
Web Site: www.ltcombudsman.org
The Pension Rights Center
Provides information on pensions and links to pension counseling assistance
programs.
Web Site: www.pensionrights.org
Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement
WISER is a non-profit organization devoted to providing women with information
they need for a financially sound retirement. Site contains resources on
such topics as Social Security, savings and investing, and widowhood.
Web Site: www.wiser.heinz.org
Americans for Better Care of the Dying
Site contains a consumers guide for end-of-life care.
Web Site: www.abcd-caring.org
Hospice Foundation of America
The website contains useful information on grief and links to other end-of-life
resources.
Web Site: www.hospicefoundation.org
National Hospice Foundation
Site contains consumer brochures designed to help individuals better understand
hospice and end-of-life issues.
Web Site: www.hospiceinfo.org
Stanford University Health Library
Consumer health information library that provides evidence-based medical information.
Web Site: www.med.stanford.edu/healthlibrary
Mayo Clinic.Com
Provides useful and up-to-date health information and tools.
Web Site: www.mayoclinic.com
Su Familia: The National Hispanic Family Health
Helpline
1-866-Su-Familia (1-866-783-2645)
www.hispanichealth.org
Service offers free reliable and confidential health
information in Spanish and English. Call toll free
Monday through Friday 9 am to 6 pm Eastern Standard
Time.
Alzheimer’s Association
Site contains information on the disease and helpful materials for caregivers.
Web Site: www.alz.org
Phone: 1-800-272-3900
American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
News, facts, tools and expert information for adults coping with mental health
issues & aging.
Web Site: www.aagpgpa.org
Arthritis Foundation
Site and 800 number provides general information and resources on arthritis.
Web Site: www.arthritis.org
Phone: 1-800-568-4045
American Cancer Society
The Society provides information on all aspects of cancer through a toll-free
information line, web site, and published materials.
Web Site: www.cancer.org
Phone: 1-800-ACS-2345
American Diabetes Association
Site contains basic information on diabetes and healthy living advice and tips.
Web Site: www.diabetes.org/homepage.jsp
American Heart Association
Site contains very useful information on heart disease and stroke prevention.
Web Site: www.americanheart.org
Phone: 1-800-AHA-USA-1
American Psychological Association
Site contains a Help Center that provides consumer information on mental health
issues and concerns.
Web Site: http://helping.apa.org/
American Stroke Association
Consumer information for stroke prevention and care of someone following a
stroke.
Web Site: www.strokeassociation.org
National Kidney Foundation
Consumer information to assist individuals affected by kidney diseases.
Web Site: www.kidney.org
National Mental Health Association
Site contains fact sheets and other materials related to mental health issues.
Web Site: www.nmha.org
National Osteoporosis Foundation
Consumer and professional information on bone health and osteoporosis.
Web Site: www.nof.org
National Parkinson Foundation
Site provides consumer and advocacy information related to Parkinson’s
disease.
Web Site: www.parkinson.org
Parkinson's Educator
Site offers a on-line training course developed to train caregivers in caring
for those with Parkinson's Disease in long-term care settings.
Web Site: www.ParkinsonsEducator.org
AAHSA
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) website contains
information about housing and long term care services and facilities.
Web Site: www2.aahsa.org
Senior Resource
Senior Resource provides information on housing choices for older adults.
Web Site: www.seniorresource.com/house.htm
National Association of Home Care
NAHC is a trade association representing the interests and concerns of home
care agencies, hospices, home care aide organizations, and medical equipment
suppliers. Site contains a consumer section focused on choosing a home care
provider.
Web Site: www.nahc.org/Consumer/coninfo.html
National Center for Assisted Living
The National Center for Assisted Living website contains consumer information
on assisted living and other long term care options.
Web Site: www.ncal.org/consumer/consumer.htm
National Resource Center on Supportive Housing
and Home Modification
NRCSHHM is a non-profit organization that promotes aging in place and independent
living for persons of all ages and abilities. The website contains excellent
resources on senior housing and home modifications.
Web Site: www.homemods.org Mental Health
The Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides this on-line resource for locating drug and alcohol abuse treatment programs around the Nation.
24- Hour Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Web Site: www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov
Mental Health Services Locator
This Locator provides you with comprehensive information about mental health services and resources by city, state or zip code. It is useful for professionals, consumers and their families, and the public.
Web Site: http://www.mentalhealth.org/databases/
Toll-free telephone: 1-800-789-2647
Suicide Prevention Hotline at: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). For TTY users call: 1-800-799-4TTY (4889)
Web Site: http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
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