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Disease Specific Organizations For

Elders and Caregivers

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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.

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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.

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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 ALLpeople live mentally healthier lives.

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American Cancer Society (http://www.cancer.org/)

The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based

voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as  amajor health problem.

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American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry

(http://www.aagponline.org/)

The American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP) is the onlynational association that has products, activities and publications, which

focus exclusively on the challenges of geriatric psychiatry.

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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 deathscaused by cardiovascular disease and stroke.

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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 bydiabetes.

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American Stroke Association

(http://www.strokeassociation.org/STROKEORG/)

American Stroke Association offers support and information for strokepatients, caregivers and their families.

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American Psychological Association (http://www.apa.org)

The American Psychological Association is the largest scientific

 and

professional organization representing psychology in the United States.

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National Parkinson Foundation (http://www.parkinson.org/)

National Parkinson Foundation provides consumer and advocacy

information related to Parkinson’s disease.

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National Kidney Foundation (http://www.kidney.org/)

National Kidney Foundation provides patient services, education,

 research to prevent kidney disease and promotes organ donation.

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Arthritis Foundation (http://www.arthritis.org/)

A voluntary health agency covering all arthritis and related conditions

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National Osteoporosis Foundation (http://www.nof.org/)

The National Osteoporosis Foundation is dedicated to preventing

osteoporosis, promoting strong bones, and reducing human sufferingthrough education, advocacy and research.

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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 copingtips.

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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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