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Other Helpful Long Term Care Links |
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The following sites provide viewers with additional information on services available to assist the elderly. |
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ADMINISTRATION ON AGING |
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Information designed for older Americans and their families. (www.aoa.dhhs.gov) |
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AGING RESEARCH |
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Provides professionals and family members with information on long term care research. (www.elderweb.com) |
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ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION |
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The largest national voluntary health organization to find a cure and help those with Alzheimer's disease. (www.alz.org) |
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF HOMES & SERVICES FOR THE AGING |
| AAHSA serves its members by representing the concerns of not-for-profit organizations that serve the elderly through interaction with Congress and federal agencies. (www.aahsa.org) | |
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AMERICAN CANCER ASSOCIATION |
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Nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. (www.cancer.org) |
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AMERICAN DIABETES FOUNDATION |
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The nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information, and advocacy. (www.diabetes.org) |
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS |
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The nation's leading organization for people over 50. (www.aarp.org) |
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AMERICAN COLLEGE of HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATORS |
| The professional association for long term care executives. (www.achca.org) | |
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ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION |
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Provides general information for individuals and families members of individuals with arthritis. (www.arthritis.org) |
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BETHANY HOMES |
| Founding member along with Penacook Place and the Haverhill YMCA in the development of Sarah's Place Adult Day Health. (www.bethanyhomes.net) | |
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COVENANT HEALTH SYSTEMS |
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A New England leader in not-for-profit health care, elder care, and social services for more than a century. (www.covenanths.org) |
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ELDER CARE |
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The Eldercare Locator connects older Americans and their caregivers with
sources of information on senior services. (www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare/Public/Home.asp) |
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HOME HEALTH VNA |
| Home Health VNA, together with it affiliated agencies Merrimack Valley Hospice and HomeCare, Inc., is an expert in delivering home and community-based medical and supportive care to patients in over 70 communities in the Merrimack Valley and Southern NH. (www.HomeHealthVNA.org) | |
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HOSPICE FOUNDATION OF AMERICA |
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Not-for-profit organization that provides leadership in the development and appreciation of hospice and his philosophy of care. (www.hospicefoundation.org) |
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MASS AGING |
| Mass Aging is a state-wide, not-for-profit association representing over 160 not-for-profit community, church and government sponsored adult care homes, retirement communities, and social service programs for the aging. (www.massaging.org) | |
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NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS ASSOCIATION |
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The only national, charitable organization to improve the life of family caregivers. (www.nfcacares.org) |
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THE NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION |
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Dedicated to improving the mental health of all individuals and achieving victory over mental illnesses. (www.nmha.org) |
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NATIONAL PARKINSON FOUNDATION, INC. |
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Devoted to find the cause and cure for Parkinson's disease and related neurogernerative disorders through research. (www.parkinson.org) |
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SECOND WIND DREAMS |
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Through the fulfillment of dreams and innovative educational programs, Second Wind Dreams, an international non-profit organization, enhances the quality of life for those living in Eldercare Communities and changes the perception of aging. (www.secondwind.org) |
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VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION |
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Designated to serve America's veterans and their families. (www1.va.gov/Health_Benefits/) |
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