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Helpful Websites for Caregivers and Patients |
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| National Osteoporosis Foundation |
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is the leading consumer and community-focused health organization dedicated to the prevention of osteoporosis and broken bones, the promotion of strong bones for life and the reduction of human suffering through programs of public and clinician awareness, education, advocacy and research. |
| National Alzheimer's Association |
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading, global voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care and support, and the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research. |
| National Parkinson Foundation |
Since its inception more than 50 years ago, the National Parkinson Foundation has worked to address the unmet needs in Parkinson's care and treatment. In 2011 and beyond, NPF works every day to improve the quality of Parkinson's care through research, education and outreach. |
| Arthritis Foundation |
Help, information and advocacy for research of arthritis |
| American Diabetes Association |
Our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. We lead the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fight for those affected—by diabetes.
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| National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) |
About NFCA
NFCA reaches across the boundaries of diagnoses, relationships and life stages to help transform family caregivers' lives by removing barriers to health and well being. |
| Abilities Expo | Serving the Community Since 1979 |
Abilities Expo presents product and service showcases for less abled persons. Shows are held annually in Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York Metro area, Chicago and Houston. View the newest assistive technology for mobility, adaptive home furnishings, fitness and more. Click here to sign up for the Abilities Buzz Email Newsletter |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society |
We help each person address the challenges of living with MS through our 50-state network of chapters. The Society helps people affected by MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, and providing programs and services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. |
| National Stroke Association |
National Stroke Association’s mission is to reduce the incidence and impact of stroke by developing compelling education and programs focused on prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and support for all impacted by stroke. |
| National Spinal Cord Injury Association |
Founded in 1948, the National Spinal Cord Injury Association is the nation's oldest and largest civilian organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for hundreds of thousands of Americans living with the results of spinal cord injury and disease (SCI/D) and their families. |
| Obesity Society |
To advance the science-based understanding of the causes, consequences, prevention and treatment of obesity in order to improve the lives of those affected by creating the leading professional society in the field. |
| Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation |
The Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research, and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis through grants, information and advocacy. |
| Able News |
Able News is an established, widely known publication in the disability community. They create a monthly newspaper that is published for, by and about the disabled, with the focus on the Able |
| Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International |
Ensuring excellence and changing lives through equine-assisted activities and therapies |
| I Live With A Disability |
ILiveWithADisability.com (ILWAD.com) is a social networking website out to give everyone the tools, ability and network to love themselves. By providing the community a social network where people stand for the happiness of others, providing them with confidence, love, fun and the ability to be to be a powerful leader.
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| Back in Action Assistive Aids Recycling |
Back in Action connects people who need assistive devices with people who have a device they no longer need and want to pass on to help someone else. The program is designed to facilitate equipment exchange between individuals and is not for the use of vendors or distributors. |
| Brain Injury Resource Guide, New Jersey |
The Brain Injury Association offers links to and information about rehabilitation programs, support groups and agencies that may help persons seeking additional information. |
| Advancing Opportunities |
Advancing Opportunities provides services, supports, education and advocacy to individuals with disabilities and their families to help them lead full lives. Until recently, the agency was known as Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey. Our new name, Advancing Opportunities, reflects the fact that we provide services to people with all types of disabilities. |
| Aging Parents / Elder Care |
Caring for an aging parent, elderly spouse, domestic partner or close friend presents difficult challenges – especially when a crisis hits and you are suddenly faced with the responsibilities of elder care. Find helpful articles and links to support for persons caring for an aging person. |
| This Abled Nation |
A forum and news web site for Disabled Persons featuring news updates, education, employment and resource listings |