Alzheimer’s Association
225 N. Michigan Ave. Fl. 17
Chicago, IL 60601-7633

Phone:

800-272-3900

Website:

http://www.alz.org/

Description:

The Alzheimer’s Association is the largest national voluntary health organization supporting Alzheimer’s research and care. This site includes information about the disease, the association’s programs, services, and national advocacy efforts. Pennsylvania residents can also log onto the association’s Greater Pennsylvania Chapter site for more local information.

American Association of Retired Persons
601 E. Street NW
Washington, DC 20049

Phone:

1-888-OUR-AARP (1-888-687-2277)

Website:

http://www.aarp.org/griefandloss/

Description:

AARP is a non-profit, non-partisan member organization devoted to the health and well-being of adults over age 50. The site’s Pennsylvania Announcement Board gives residents regular updates on local news, volunteering opportunities, special events, advocacy tips, and other important state-specific information. The website shown above provides a collection of resources to assist caregivers in coping with feelings of grief and loss.

Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
690 Market Street, Ste.600
San Francisco, CA 94104

Phone:

800-445-8106

Website:

http://www.caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/home.jsp

Description:

FCA is a non-profit organization established to provide information and support to family members and friends that serve as caregivers to loved ones. The FCA website provides caregivers with a variety of suggestions and useful tools to help assist in the caregiving process. On-line discussion groups allow caregivers to share their experiences and lend each other support.

Federal Trade Commission: Funeral Resources

Website:

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/funerals/resources.htm

Description:

This website provides contact information for related business, professional, and consumer groups.

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
1700 Diagonal Road, Suite 625
Alexandria, Virginia 22314

Phone:

703-837-1500

Website:

http://www.nhpco.org/templates/1/homepage.cfm

Description:

This non-profit organization of hospice and palliative care programs and professionals offers educational programs and materials to enhance the understanding and availability of hospice and palliative care services.

National Funeral Directors Association
13625 Bishop's Drive
Brookfield, WI 53005

Phone:

800-228-6332

Website:

http://www.nfda.org/consumerresources.php

Description:

The National Funeral Directors Association provides answers to frequently asked questions, information to assist with planning a funeral, and resources to promote understanding and coping with grief and loss.

National Mental Health Association
2001 N. Beauregard Street, 12th Floor
Alexandria, VA 22311

Phone:

800-969-NMHA (6642)

Website:

http://www.nmha.org

Description:

The National Mental Health Association is a national non-profit association established to address mental health problems and mental illnesses. The website offers information on grief and loss, how to cope effectively, and how to access professional assistance.

Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association (PFDA)
7441 Allentown Blvd.
Harrisburg, PA 17112

Phone:

(800) 692-6068 or 717-545-7215

Website:

http://www.pfda.org

Description:

This website provides information on pre-planning and planning for funerals, locating a funeral home, and coping with the loss of a loved one.