National Alzheimer's Association
Information for Alzheimer's caregivers that includes tips for taking care of your loved one and yourself, as well as, prevention and treatment. Also, has contact information for all the Association's Chapters under "Your Local Chapter". http://www.alz.org/
Alzheimer's Association, Greater Dallas Chapter
Provides support and assistance to persons affected by Alzheimer's disease and related disorders; and to their families and other caregivers. Serves Dallas Couty, Texas, and surrounding counties. http://www.alzdallas.org/
Alzheimer's Association of Nortrh Central Texas
Provides support and assistance to persons affected by Alzheimer's disease and related disorders; and to their families and other caregivers. Serves Tarrant Couty, Texas, and surrounding counties. http://www.alz.org/northcentraltexas
Alzheimer's Caregiver Guide
Tips for Caregivers of People with Alzheimer's Disease from the National Institute on Aging, a part of the National Institutes of Health. http://www.alzheimers.org/careguide.htm
Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center (ADEAR)
Contains research updates, AD publication, databases for bibliography, clinical trials and more. http://www.alzheimers.org/
Alzheimer Solutions
This site by a caregiver of an Alzheimer patient , offers information and products related to Alzheimer disease. http://www.caregiving-solutions.com/
Health Information on Alzheimer's Disease from the National Library of Medicine
An all-in-one search site, this page provides links to recent news items, symptoms and diagnosis, research, statistics, clinical trials, coping issues and other resources. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/alzheimersdisease.html
National Alzheimer's Association
Information for Alzheimer's caregivers that includes tips for taking care of your loved one and yourself, as well as, prevention and treatment. Also, has contact information for all the Association's Chapters under "Your Local Chapter". http://www.alz.org/
REACH (Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer's Caregiver Health)
This agency develops and tests new ways to help families manage daily activities and stresses of caregiving. http://www.edc.gsph.pitt.edu/reach/
RUSH
Devoted to the care and evaluation of people with Alzheimer's disease, the education of professional and family caregivers and research into the causes, treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. http://www.rush.edu/patients/radc/index.html
Sharing Care™
A free program designed to provide personalized information and support to the caregivers of those with Alzheimer's disease (AD). After you enroll in Sharing Care, your personal home page will give you instant access to personalized information, relevant news specific to AD, valuable treatment tips for caregivers, and all of the Sharing Care community support and resources.
www.sharingcare.com
Fibromyalgia.com
Information that is accurate and beneficial in improving the quality of life for those suffering from Fibromyalgia. http://www.fibromyalgia.com/home.htm
Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) Facts & Fallacies
A page of excerpts from "The Fibromyalgia Help Book", Jenny Fransen, R.N. & I. John Russell, M.D., Smith House Press. http://members.aol.com/fibroworld/FMfact.htm
Invisible Disabilities Advocate (The)
The Invisible Disabilities Advocate was designed to help friends and family develop a better understanding of disabling illness and injury. IDA provides helpful links to sites and organizations and a support board for sufferers and their loved ones. http://www.InvisibleDisabilities.com
AHAF
AHAF's National Heart Foundation (NHF) program was established in 1976 to fund research on and educate the public about heart disease and stroke. http://www.ahaf.org/hrtstrok/about/hsabout.htm
About.com Deafness/ Hard of Hearing
Resource for services, events, news, information and products for the deaf and hearing impaired. http://deafness.about.com/
Better Hearing Institute's - Hearing Help-On-Line - BHI
This site provides comprehensive information on hearing loss, tinnitus, and hearing aids, as well as a directory of hearing care providers (audiologists, hearing instrument specialists, and otolaryngologists ). OUR MISSION: To inspire the public and physicians to take action about hearing loss. http://www.betterhearing.org/
Captioned Media Program
A free video lending program funded by the U.S. Department of Education, and administered by the NAD (National Association of the Deaf). Providing videos, which are “open-captioned,” meaning they will display the English text with any TV/VCR. No special decoder-device is necessary. These videos are available to deaf or hard of hearing Americans, their parents, families, teachers, counselors, or others whose use of our collection would benefit a deaf or hard of hearing person. http://www.cfv.org/
Hard of Hearing Advocates -- Solutions for Better Hearing
The Hard of Hearing Advocates is a non-profit foundation dedicated to helping those with hearing loss. http://www.hohadvocates.org/
HearingAids101.com
An information site on hearing aids, intended as a resource site for people who want to know more about them or are considering getting one. http://www.hearingaids101.com
Hearing Better
Understanding Your Hearing And Ear Care Options
A new book for persons with a known or suspected hearing loss. Synopsis and free preview available on-line. http://www.upublish.com/books/burkey.htm
Hearing Health Magazine
HEARING HEALTH is a one-of-a-kind magazine designed for people who experience any degree of hearing loss, tinnitus, or other ear disorder. Professionals, educators, and significant others also find HEARING HEALTH a useful resource as they seek ways to improve communication. From the dangers of loud noise to training hearing dogs to the controversy surrounding sign language vs. oral communication and cochlear implants, this unique publication covers a range of topics important for living with hearing impairment and deafness. http://www.hearinghealthmag.com/
Hearing loss simulations
Auditory simulations of hearing loss in real audio format including the unfair spelling test demonstration. http://www.gohear.org/tech/hear.html
Microsoft's Accessibility Web site
Providing information and tools that can help remove barriers and make the world more accessible. http://www.microsoft.com/enable/
National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders
Source of information on deafness. http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/
The Deaf Resource Library
A collection of reference material and links intended to educate and inform people about deaf and hard of hearing related topics. http://www.deaflibrary.org
THE OBLIGATIONS OF NURSING HOMES TO DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING PATIENTS
Nursing homes must be accessible to individuals with disabilities, pursuant to two federal laws. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, 29 U.S.C. Section 794, applies to all nursing homes which receive any federal financial assistance, such as Medicare or Medicaid, and requires the provision of auxiliary aids to ensure nondiscrimination on the basis of disability. http://synergy-emusic.com/ada.nursinghomes.html
Intellihealth.com
Intelihealth has multiple health/medical resources including chronic illness. It has a handy scrolling menu with information on specific disorders only a click away! http://www.intelihealth.com/
National Association for Continence
An organization dealing with the gamut of incontinence issues and support. 864-579-7900 www.nafc.org
Families for Depression Awareness.
A website where those suffering from depression or those who are caring for someone who is suffering can go for help and support. Working to remove the stigma that goes along with Depression and Bipolar Disorder. www.familyaware.org
Alzheimer's Association
Home page for information on Alzheimer's. http://www.alz.org/
American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc.
The American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. serves to educate the public about Parkinson Disease and provide resources for both the patients and their caregivers. This site offers nationwide referral services healthcare and support groups. There is also a special section devoted to the younger Parkinson patient. 1-800-223-2732. www.apdaparkinson.org
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society allows browsers to access the latest informatioabout Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis and treatments. It also provides resources such as event and support group locators for people living, or caring for someone, with MS. 1-800-Fight MS (1-800-344-4867). www.nmss.org
National Parkinson Foundation
Resource for information on Parkinson's Disease. http://parkinson.org/
Parkinson's Disease Foundation
The Parkinson's Disease Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to seeking the cause and cure for Parkinson's disease. The site offers information on the disease and coping with its effects. They welcome calls via their toll-free number with any questions or concerns a caller may have. They also provide physician referrals and educational materials. 1-800-457-6676. www.pdf.org
Moss Rehab Resource Network
Learn about Chronic Illnesses and Sensory Loss in general, or specifically the ones affecting your loved one: Moss Rehab Resource Network has "Disability Fact Sheets" on a number of disorders related to aging as well as other resources. http://www.mossresourcenet.org/index.html
American Council for the Blind
Provides Resources and education to promote greater understanding of the blind and visually impaired. http://www.acb.org
American Foundation for the Blind
Literacy, independent living, employment, and access greater understanding through technology. www.afb.org
Help Read
Resource for free downloadable software which "reads" web pages, and files on the computer. http://helpread.net/
Lighthouse International
Lighthouse International provides information regarding vision impairment and vision rehabilitation. There is also a toll-free service providing literature on eye diseases, resource lists, and referrals to low vision and other rehabilitation services, support groups, state agencies and advocacy groups nationwide. 1-800-829-0500. www.lighthouse.org
National Association for the Visually Impaired
The National Association for the Visually Impaired is a non-profit membership organization serving the partially-seeing population. The site offers a catalog of visual aids and a number of links to other resources on the internet. 212-255-2804. www.navh.org
National Center to Prevent Blindness
Volunteer eye health and safety organization. Provides public and professional education, community and patient services programs. http://preventblindness.org/
Macular Degeneration Foundation
Site with resources for those affected by macular degeneration and related low vision conditions. http://www.eyesight.org/
