Resource Directory for Older PeopleU.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, National Institutes of Health, 2001 - 111 pages List of national organizations that offer "health information, legal aid, self-help programs, educational opportunities, social services, consumer advice, or other assistance." Intended for professional personnel and others with an interest in the field of aging. Covers government agencies, professional societies, voluntary programs, and private groups. Recommendations and endorsements are not implied. Arranged alphabetically by organizations. Each entry gives mission, services, and publications. Index. |
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... group health , auto , life , and home insurance programs , investment plans , or a discount mail - order ... groups , mentorship for people who want to start a support group , a resource listing of specialist physicians , and ...
... group health , auto , life , and home insurance programs , investment plans , or a discount mail - order ... groups , mentorship for people who want to start a support group , a resource listing of specialist physicians , and ...
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... support and can request free information . ASA publishes Stroke Connection , a priced subscription magazine for ... groups nationwide each offering information , assistance , and referrals to community services and tinnitus ...
... support and can request free information . ASA publishes Stroke Connection , a priced subscription magazine for ... groups nationwide each offering information , assistance , and referrals to community services and tinnitus ...
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... support for community - based care for older people . The Center also helps State and Area Agencies on Aging design , develop , and manage these care ... support groups . Clearinghouse on Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly ( CANE. 19.
... support for community - based care for older people . The Center also helps State and Area Agencies on Aging design , develop , and manage these care ... support groups . Clearinghouse on Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly ( CANE. 19.
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... support services . A lending library contains medical literature on topics such as fibroids , hyperplasia , and ... groups by State , and information on more than 20 tremor disorders . Members may write or call for background ...
... support services . A lending library contains medical literature on topics such as fibroids , hyperplasia , and ... groups by State , and information on more than 20 tremor disorders . Members may write or call for background ...
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... support groups . Publications on leukemia and related cancers are available . Lighthouse National Center for Vision and Aging ( LNCVA ) 111 East 59th Street New York , NY 10022 Lupus Foundation of America ( LFA ) 1300 Piccard Drive ...
... support groups . Publications on leukemia and related cancers are available . Lighthouse National Center for Vision and Aging ( LNCVA ) 111 East 59th Street New York , NY 10022 Lupus Foundation of America ( LFA ) 1300 Piccard Drive ...
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46 National Institute Abuse Administration on Aging advocacy Agencies on Aging Alzheimer's disease American Academy American Association American Health APDA Area Agencies Association AHA Association of America Avenue Bethesda Brookdale Center Cancer caregivers Contact Council on Aging Department Diabetes disabilities Diseases Information Clearinghouse Drug Elder Elderly Email Federal Government Foundation Geriatric Gerontological glaucoma Health Information Health NIH Hispanic Huntington's Disease Information Center Institutes of Health Long-Term Care Ombudsman Medicare Medicine Menopause Mental Health NAHF National Center National Council National Osteoporosis Foundation National Resource Center NCCNHR NCOA nonprofit organization providing NSHC Nurse Associations nursing homes nutrition NW Washington older organization providing information Osteoporosis Parkinson's Disease Phone Prevent Blindness America prevention professional programs provides referrals Publications are available referrals to specialists rehabilitation Senior Social Security Society Spanish language Spanish language resources Street Suite support groups Therapy Association toll-free treatment Urologic Diseases Website
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Page ii - Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject ourselves, or we know where we can find information upon it.
Page 31 - American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) 601 E Street NW Washington, DC 20049...
Page 63 - Department of Health and Human Services, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857.
Page 42 - National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) National Institutes of Health (NIH...
Page 35 - Resources include a national Hispanic research center, research and consultation for organizations seeking to reach older Spanish-speaking people, and dissemination of written and audiovisual materials in English and Spanish. The Association administers Project AYUDA, a program providing employment counseling and placement services. National Association for Home Care (NAHC) 228 7th Street, SE Washington, DC 20003 Phone: 202-547-7424 Fax: 202-547-3540...
Page 48 - Institute conducts and supports biomedical and behavioral research and research training on normal mechanisms as well as diseases and disorders of hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language through a diversity of research performed in its own laboratories, and a program of research...
Page 25 - Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) 1801 L Street, NW Washington, DC 20507...
Page 63 - SAMHSA is charged with improving the quality and availability of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation services in order to reduce illness, death, disability, and cost to society resulting from substance abuse and mental illnesses.
Page 44 - National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) 1700 Diagonal Road, Suite 300 Alexandria, VA 22314...
Page 39 - NCEA is operated jointly by the National Association of State Units on Aging, the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, and the University of Delaware to disseminate information about abuse and neglect of older people. NCEA operates the Clearinghouse on Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly and can provide referrals to agencies and specialists. Publications are available on prevention of abuse, neglect, and State regulations.