Here are some disease specific and health related agencies and websites to receive information, support and assistance.

1. Disease Specific Organizations For
Elders and Caregivers

2. Here are some disease specific and health related agencies and
websites to receive information, support and assistance - whether you
are a family caregiver, a professional caregiver, or looking for additional
information on issues related to family caregiving.

3. Alzheimer’s Association (http://www.alz.org/)
The Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health
organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research.

4. Mental Health America (http://www.nmha.org/)
Mental Health America (formerly known as the National Mental Health
Association) is the country’s leading nonprofit dedicated to helping ALL
people live mentally healthier lives.

5. American Cancer Society (http://www.cancer.org/)
The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based
voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a
major health problem.

6. American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (
http://www.aagponline.org/)
The American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP) is the only
national association that has products, activities and publications, which
focus exclusively on the challenges of geriatric psychiatry.

7. American Heart Association (http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/)
The American Heart Association is a non-profit organization that fosters
appropriate cardiac care in an effort to reduce disability and deaths
caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke.

8. American Diabetes Association (http://www.diabetes.org/)
The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight against the
deadly consequences of diabetes and fighting for those affected by
diabetes.

9. American Stroke Association (
http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/)
American Stroke Association offers support and information for stroke
patients, caregivers and their families.

10. American Psychological Association (http://www.apa.org)
The American Psychological Association is the largest scientific and
professional organization representing psychology in the United States.

11. National Parkinson Foundation (http://www.parkinson.org/)
National Parkinson Foundation provides consumer and advocacy
information related to Parkinson’s disease.

12. National Kidney Foundation (http://www.kidney.org/)
National Kidney Foundation provides patient services, education,
research to prevent kidney disease and promotes organ donation.

13. Arthritis Foundation (http://www.arthritis.org/)
A voluntary health agency covering all arthritis and related conditions

14. National Osteoporosis Foundation (http://www.nof.org/)
The National Osteoporosis Foundation is dedicated to preventing
osteoporosis, promoting strong bones, and reducing human suffering
through education, advocacy and research.

15. American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA) (http://www.theacpa.org/ )
ACPA Offers patients and their families resources to better manage
chronic pain their lives including support groups, videos, and coping
tips.

16. ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Association (http://www.alsa.org/)
The ALS Association is the only national non-profit organization fighting
Lou Gehrig’s Disease on every front.

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