AARP
American Association of Retired Persons
http://www.aarp.org/
AARP's online community provides health, financial, and leisure information; local community links, news, membership information and more.
(800) 424 - 3410
Alzheimer's Association
On the Web: ALZ.org
The site provides information about the organization, the disease, local communities and branches, news and events, as well as a forum for community support.
24 Hour Hotline: (800) 272 - 3900
American Cancer Society
On the Web: Cancer.org
Information for patients, family and friends, survivors, comprehensive information, donation and volunteer opportunities, and links to local community resources.
(800) 227 - 2345
American Heart Association
On the Web: AmericanHeart.org
Everything associated with heart health - warning signs, diseases and conditions, lifestyle recommendations; links to local branches for activities, contact information and more.
(800) 634 - 1242
American Lung Association
On the Web: LungUSA.org
Official site for the American Lung Association with comprehensive information about various lung diseases and conditions, membership and donation applications, and links to local chapters.
(800) LUNGUSA
American Parkinson's Disease Association
On the Web: APDAparkinson.org
Identifies centers, chapters, donation opportunities, events, and general news related to the Parkinson's community.
(800) 223 - 2732
Arthritis Foundation
On the Web: arthritis.org
The Arthritis Foundation website provides information related to all forms of arthritis, calendar of events, donation, and links to local arthritis communities.
(800) 283 - 7800
Children of Aging Parents (CAPS)
On the Web: caps4caregivers.org
Provides reliable information referrals, and support for caregivers of the elderly or chronically ill.
(800) 227 - 7294
National Family Caregivers Association
On the Web: NFCA.org
Education, support, advocacy, giving, and other resources for people caring for others with chronic illness, disability, or the elderly.
(800) 896 - 3650