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  • AIDS

    • John Hopkins AIDS Service -  Resource for healthcare professionals treating patients with HIV/AIDS

      www.hopkins-aids.edu

    • National Association on HIV Over 50 -  Founded in 1995 at the National Conference on AIDS and Aging

      www.hivoverfifty.org



  • ALS (Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis)



  • Alzheimer's Disease

    • Ageless Design -  Smarter, safer living for seniors

      www.agelessdesign.com

    • Alzheimer's Association -  National voluntary health organization committed to finding a cure for Alzheimer's and helping those afflicted

      www.alz.org

    • Alzheimers Disease.com -  Comprehensive source of support and information for physicians and caregivers

      www.alzheimersdiesase.com

    • Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center -  Service of the National Institute On Aging

      www.alzheimers.org





  • Cancer

    • American Cancer Society -  No matter who you are, we can help

      www.cancer.org

    • Cancerfacts.com -  Online resource for cancer patients, families and caregivers

      www.cancerfacts.com

    • CancerNet -  Gateway to the most recent and accurate cancer information

      www.cancernet.nci.nih.gov

    • CancerResources -  Online guide to cancer-related information, services and organizations

      www.cancerresources.com

    • Corporate Angel Network -  Providing free air transportation for cancer patients traveling to and from recognized treatment centers in the U.S.

      www.corpangelnetwork.org

    • The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of America -  Fighting blood-related cancers

      www.leukemia.org

    • National Cancer Institute -  Valuable resource under the National Institute of Health

      www.nci.nih.gov



  • Continence

    • National Association For Continence (Formerly HIP) -  Improving quality of life for people with incontinence

      www.nafc.org

    • The Simon Foundation For Continence -  Dedicated to helping people cope with incontinence

      www.simonfoundation.org

    • United Ostomy Association, Inc. -  Volunteer-based health organization helping people who have had, or will have, intestinal urinary diversions

      www.uoa.org



  • Dental

    • American Dental Association -  The premier source of oral health information

      www.ada.org



  • Diabetes

    • American Diabetes Association -  Cure. Care. Commitment

      www.diabetes.org

    • International Diabetes Federation -  Global advocate for people with diabetes and their healthcare providers

      www.idf.org

    • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases -  Conducts and supports research on many serious diseases affecting public health

      www.niddk.nih.gov



  • Digestion

    • The American College of Gastroenterology -  Digestive disease specialists committed to quality and patient care

      www.acg.gi.org

    • International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders -  Nonprofit organization informing, assisting and supporting people affected by gastrointestinal disorders (GI)

      www.iffgd.org

    • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases -  Conducts and supports research on many serious diseases affecting public health

      www.niddk.nih.gov



  • Drugs/Medication/Alcohol

    • Alcoholics Anonymous -  International fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem

      www.alcoholics-anonymous.org

    • Food and Drug Administration -  Under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

      www.fda.gov

    • National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information -  Resource for current information and materials concerning substance abuse

      www.health.org

    • The United States Pharmacopeial Convention Inc. -  Promotes public health and ensures quality medications for human and veterinary use

      www.usp.org



  • Ears

    • National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders -  Supporting human communication research

      www.nidch.nih.gov

    • Self Help For Hard of Hearing People -  Enhancing the quality of life for people who are hard of hearing

      www.shhh.org



  • Eyes

    • American Council of the Blind -  Membership organization of blind and visually impaired people

      www.acb.org

    • American Foundation For the Blind -  Fulfilling Helen Keller's vision

      www.afb.org

    • American Macular Degeneration Foundation -  Saving sight through research and education

      www.macular.org

    • Community Service For the Blind and Partially Sighted -  Where the focus is on independence and well-being despite vision loss

      www.csbps.com

    • Glaucoma Research Foundation -  Pretecting the sight and independence of people with glaucoma through research and education

      www.glaucoma.org

    • Lighthouse International -  Hope When Vision Fails

      www.lighthouse.org

    • Macular Degeneration Partnership -  Your one stop for information about age-related macular degeneration

      www.amd.org

    • National Federation of the Blind -  Membership organization of blind persons with state and local affiliates

      www.nfb.org

    • National Library Service For the Blind and Physically Handicapped -  National organization that administers free library materials for visually impaired people

      www.lcweb.loc.gov/nls



  • Exercise

    • 50 Plus -  International organization devoted to information about, motivation toward, and participation in exercise and fitness while aging

      www.50plus.org

    • National Senior Games Association -  Nonprofit organization devoted to motivating senior men and women to lead a healthy lifestyle through the senior games movement

      www.nsga.com



  • Heart

    • American Heart Association -  Fighting heart disease and stoke

      www.americanheart.org

    • National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute -  National program in diseases of the heart, lung and blood

      www.nhlbi.nih.gov



  • Home Care

    • National Association For Home Care -  Committed in representing the interests of the home care hospice community

      www.nahc.org

    • Visiting Nurses -  At the heart of home health care

      www.vnaa.org



  • Lung

    • American Lung Association -  When you can't breathe, nothing else matters

      www.lungusa.org

    • National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute -  National program in diseases of the heart, lung and blood

      www.nhlbi.nih.gov



  • Lupus

    • Lupus Foundation of America -  To educate and support those affected by lupus and to find the cure

      www.lupus.org



  • Medical Equipment and Supplies

    • Humanitarian Medical Relief -  Helping those in medical need around the world

      www.humanitarianmedical.org

    • Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation -  Provides services, resources, home medical equipment and adaptive devices to help those with muscular dystrophy and their families

      www.mdff.org

    • Scooter Link -  Retailer of medical equipment such as scooters, power wheelchairs and lift chairs, with special pricing for the uninsured

      www.scooterlink.com



  • Mental Illness

    • The Arc -  National organization of, and for, people with mental retardation, related developmental disabilities, and their families

      www.thearc.org

    • National Alliance for the Mentally Ill -  The Nation's Voice On Mental Illness

      www.nami.org



  • Multiple Sclerosis

    • The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America -  Easing day-to-day challenges of individuals with multiple sclerosis and their caregivers

      www.msaa.com

    • The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation -  Helping Make A Brighter Tomorrow

      www.msfacts.org

    • National Multiple Sclerosis Society -  Our mission is to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis

      www.nmss.org



  • Muscular Dystrophy

    • Muscular Dystrophy Association -  Your source for news and information about muscular dystrophy

      www.mdausa.org

    • Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation -  Provides services, resources, home medical equipment and adaptive devices to help those with muscular dystrophy and their families

      www.mdff.org



  • Nutrition

    • America's Second Harvest -  Hunger-relief organization with a network of 200+ food banks and rescue programs

      www.secondharvest.org

    • Food and Drug Administration -  Under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

      www.fda.gov

    • The Meals On Wheels Association of America -  Nation's oldest and largest national organization of senior meal programs

      www.mealsonwheelsassn.org



  • Osteoporosis

    • International Osteoporosis Foundation -  Advancing the understanding of osteoporosis and to promote prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease worldwide

      www.osteofound.org

    • National Osteoporosis Foundation -  Fighting osteoporosis and promoting bone health

      www.nof.org



  • Pain/Pain Management

    • American Chronic Pain Association -  Offering support and information to people with chronic pain

      www.theacpa.org

    • American Pain Foundation -  Resources for people with pain, their families, friends, caregivers, the media, legislators and the general public

      www.painfoundation.org

    • America Pain Society -  Advancing pain-related research, education, treatment and professional practice

      www.ampainsoc.org



  • Parkinson's Disease

    • American Parkinson Association -  To ease the burden. To find the cure

      www.apdaparkinson.com

    • National Parkinson's Foundation -  Worldwide organization giving those afflicted with Parkinson's disease, and their caregivers, a better quality of life

      www.parkinson.org



  • Scleroderma

    • Scleroderma Foundation -  National organization for people with scleroderma and their families and friends

      www.scleroderma.org

    • Scleroderma from A to Z -  Online information on scleroderma available in 11 languages

      www.sclero.org



  • Sex

    • American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists -  Devoted to the promotion of sexual health

      www.aasect.org

    • Lesbian and Gay Aging Issues Network -  A constituent group of the American Society On Aging

      www.asaging.org/lgain

    • The Kinsey Institute -  Supports interdisciplinary research and the study of human sexuality

      www.indiana.edu/~kinsey

    • SAGE (Senior Action In A Gay Environment) -  Social service organization dedicated to meeting the unique needs of senior lesbians and gay men

      www.sageusa.org

    • Sexuality Information and Education Council of the U.S. -  National nonprofit organization affirming that sexuality is a natural and healthy part of living

      www.siecus.org



  • Skin

    • American Academy of Dermatology -  Dedicated to achieving the highest quality dermatological care for everyone

      www.aad.org



  • Stroke

    • American Stroke Association -  Division of the American Heart Association solely focused on reducing disability and death from stroke

      www.strokeassociation.org

    • National Aphasia Association -  Nonprofit organization supporting aphasia and their families

      www.aphasia.org

    • National Stroke Association -  Reducing the Incidence and Impact of Stroke

      www.stroke.org

    • The Stroke Network -  Cyberspace Stroke Support

      www.strokenetwork.org






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