Administration on Aging
Washington, DC 20201 |
| Phone: |
1-800-677-1116 (Eldercare Locator) |
| Website: |
http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/ |
| Description: |
This agency in the National Department of Health and Human Services offers information and services to older adults. To assist individuals in locating resources and assistance in their area, the AOA offers Eldercare Locator, a national toll-free information and program referral service. |
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Alzheimer's Association |
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. |
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Alzheimer Disease Research Center (ADRC)
UPMC Montefiore, 4 West
200 Lothrop St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213 |
| Website: |
http://www.adrc.pitt.edu/ |
| Description: |
Funded by the National Institute on Aging, the Alzheimer Disease
Research Center (ADRC) is a formal program designed to integrate,
coordinate, and support new and ongoing research in Alzheimer’s
disease and aging. Through the ADRC, you can learn about the
latest research on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. |
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American Academy of Ophthalmology
P.O. Box 7424
San Francisco, CA 94120-7424 |
| Phone: |
415-561-8500 |
| Website: |
http://www.aao.org/ |
| Description: |
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the largest national
professional association of ophthalmologists -- medical doctors
who provide comprehensive eye care including medical, surgical
and optical care. Through the AAO website, you can access information
and resources that promote eye health. |
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American Cancer Society |
| Phone: |
1-800-ACS-2345 |
Website: |
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp |
Description: |
The American Cancer Society site provides practical information
for patients and caregivers on a variety of subjects from the
types of available treatment, their risks and benefits, the
possible side effects, and how to talk to a doctor about treatment
options. |
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American Diabetes Association |
Website: |
http://www.diabetes.org/main/application/commercewf |
Description: |
This site provides a wide variety of patient education tools
from basic diabetes information to tips on healthy living and
daily recipes. |
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| American Stroke Association |
| Phone: |
1-888-4-STROKE |
| Website: |
http://local.strokeassociation.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3006177 |
| Description: |
The American Stroke Association site includes consumer education materials on the warning signs of a stroke, treatment options, recovery and support, and an online library of related disease information. |
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The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
P.O. Box 7424
San Francisco, CA 94120-7424 |
| Phone: |
800-563-4916 |
| Website: |
http://www.healthinaging.org/ |
| Description: |
This national non-profit organization, established by The
American Geriatrics Society, strives to build a bridge
between the research and practice of geriatrics and to advocate
on behalf of older adults and their special health care needs.
This website offers up-to-date information on Medicare, a comprehensive
guide for caregivers, public education resources on a variety
of senior-related topics, and an introduction to geriatrics:
medical care for older adults. |
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American Heart Association |
| Phone: |
1-800-242-8721 |
Website: |
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3005688 |
Description: |
The American Heart Association site includes consumer education
materials from heart attack warning signs to an online library
of heart-related disease information. |
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American Lung Association |
Website: |
http://www.lungusa.org/ |
Description: |
The American Lung Association site offers a various online
education materials from information on lung conditions and
occupational health hazards to how to successfully quit smoking. |
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American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry |
Website: |
http://www.aagpgpa.org/p_c/default.asp |
Description: |
The association maintains a patient and caregiver site with
several articles on geriatric issues. It is available in English
and Spanish. |
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American Optometric Association
243 North Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63141 |
| Phone: |
314-991-4100 |
| Website: |
http://www.aoa.org/ |
| Description: |
This professional association of optometrists was established
to improve the quality and availability of eye and vision care.
Through their website, you can access a variety of information
on vision conditions and eye diseases. |
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American Parkinson Disease Association
1250 Hylan Blvd., Suite 4B
Staten Island, NY 10305 |
| Phone: |
1-800-223-2732 |
| Website: |
http://www.apdaparkinson.org/ |
| Description: |
The Parkinson Association is a national organization that supports
Parkinson research, patient support, education and public awareness.
This site includes information about the disease, the association’s
programs, services, and national advocacy efforts. Pennsylvania
residents can also access the Parkinson
Chapter of Greater Pittsburgh site for more local information. |
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| Arthritis Foundation |
| Website: |
http://www.arthritis.org/ |
| Description: |
The Arthritis Foundation site provides information and support resources for individuals living with arthritis and their families. To access the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, call 800-522-9900 or 412-566-1645. |
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| Epilepsy Foundation |
| Website: |
http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/answerplace/Life/elderly/ |
| Description: |
The Epilepsy Foundation of America is a national, charitable organization dedicated to helping people with epilepsy and their families locate and access critical services. This site includes information about the disease, the foundation’s programs, services, and national advocacy efforts. Visit the foundation’s website to access on-line support groups
and to locate your local chapter.
Visit the Epilepsy Foundation of Western/Central Pennsylvania website for more information on older adults with epilepsy
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National Association for Continence
(NAFC) |
Website: |
http://www.nafc.org/ |
Description: |
NAFC is the leading source for public education and advocacy
about the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and management options
for incontinence. The site provides users with advice on how
to manage the impact this condition has on one’s life. |
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National Cancer Institute |
| Website: |
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/support/support-groups |
| Description: |
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a component of the National Institutes of Health. It coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients. |
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National Eye Institute (NEI)
31 Center Dr. MSC 2510
Bethesda, MD 20892-2510 |
| Phone: |
301-496-5248 |
| Website: |
http://www.nei.nih.gov |
| Description: |
Part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the NEI was
established to protect and prolong vision. In addition to conducting
and supporting research to prevent and treat eye diseases, the
NEI offers a variety of public and professional education resources. |
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| National Institute on Aging |
| Phone: |
1-800-222-2225 |
| Website: |
http://www.nia.nih.gov/ |
| Description: |
Part of the National Institutes of Health, the National Institute
on Aging offers information and resources to promote healthy
aging. |
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| National Institute on Mental Health |
| Phone: |
1-866-615-NIMH (6464) |
| Website: |
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/ |
| Description: |
A division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) provides information for the public on mental disorders and associated research in an effort to promote an enhanced understanding of mental health. |
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| NIH Senior Health |
| Website: |
http://nihseniorhealth.gov/ |
| Description: |
Developed by the National Institute on Aging and the National
Library of Medicine, this site offers up-to-date health information
on a variety of diseases and conditions of interest to older
adults. Senior-friendly features allow viewers to increase the
print size, have text read aloud, and to change the contrast
to allow text to be read more easily. |
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National Osteoporosis Foundation |
Website: |
http://www.nof.org/ |
Description: |
The National Osteoporosis Foundation site provides a variety
of patient information on a wide range of topics from fall
prevention to medications that effectively treat and prevent
osteoporosis. |
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National Parkinson Foundation, Inc. (NPF)
1501 N.W. 9th Avenue / Bob Hope Road
Miami, FL 33136-1494 |
| Phone: |
1-800-327-4545 |
| Website: |
http://www.parkinson.org |
| Description: |
Residents of southwestern Pennsylvania who need help locating
information on the disease, support groups or wellness programs
may contact the Information and Referral Services offered through
the Parkinson Disease Center of Excellence at the University
of Pittsburgh. Call the Parkinson Disease Information
and Referral Service at 412-692-4916. |
