Alzheimer’s Association
225 N. Michigan Ave. Fl. 17
Chicago, IL 60601-7633 |
Phone: |
800-272-3900 |
Website: |
http://www.alz.org/ |
Description: |
The Alzheimer’s Association is the largest
national voluntary health organization supporting Alzheimer’s
research and care. This site includes information about the disease,
the association’s programs, services, and national advocacy
efforts. |
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Alzheimer Disease Research Center
(ADRC)
UPMC Montefiore, 4 West
200 Lothrop St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213 |
| Website: |
http://www.adrc.pitt.edu/ |
| Description: |
Funded by the National Institute on Aging, the
Alzheimer Disease Research Center (ADRC) is a formal program designed
to integrate, coordinate, and support new and ongoing research
in Alzheimer’s disease and aging. Through the ADRC, you can
learn about the latest research on Alzheimer’s disease and
related dementias. |
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American Academy of Ophthalmology
P.O. Box 7424
San Francisco, CA 94120-7424 |
| Phone: |
415-561-8500 |
| Website: |
http://www.aao.org/aao/public/ |
| Description: |
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the largest
national professional association of ophthalmologists -- medical
doctors who provide comprehensive eye care including medical, surgical
and optical care. Through the AAO website, you can access information
and resources that promote eye health. |
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American Cancer Society |
Phone: |
1-800-ACS-2345 |
Website: |
http://www.cancer.org/ |
Description: |
The American Cancer Society site provides practical
information for patients and caregivers on a variety of subjects
from the types of available treatment, their risks and benefits,
the possible side effects, and how to talk to a doctor about
treatment options. |
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American Diabetes Association
ATTN: National Call Center
1701 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311 |
Phone: |
1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383)
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 8:00 PM Eastern. |
Website: |
http://www.diabetes.org/main/application/commercewf |
Description: |
This site provides a wide variety of patient
education tools, from basic diabetes information to tips on healthy
living and daily recipes. |
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The AGS Foundation for Health
in Aging
P.O. Box 7424
San Francisco, CA 94120-7424 |
| Phone: |
800-563-4916 |
| Website: |
http://www.healthinaging.org/ |
| Description: |
This national non-profit organization, established
by The
American Geriatrics Society, strives to build a bridge between
the research and practice of geriatrics and to advocate on behalf
of older adults and their special health care needs. This website
offers up-to-date information on Medicare, a comprehensive guide
for caregivers, public education resources on a variety of senior-related
topics, and an introduction to geriatrics: medical care for older
adults. |
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American Heart Association
National Center
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75231 |
Phone: |
1-800-AHA-USA-1 (1-800-242-8721) |
Website: |
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200000 |
Description: |
The American Heart Association site includes
consumer education materials from heart attack warning signs
to an online library of heart-related disease information. |
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American Lung Association
61 Broadway, 6th Floor
NY, NY 10006 |
Phone: |
212-315-8700 |
Website: |
http://www.lungusa.org/ |
Description: |
The American Lung Association site offers various
online education materials from information on lung conditions
and occupational health hazards to how to successfully quit smoking. |
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American Association for
Geriatric Psychiatry
7910 Woodmont Ave, Suite 1050
Bethesda, MD 20814-3004 |
Phone: |
301-654-7850 |
Website: |
http://www.aagpgpa.org/p_c/default.asp |
Description: |
The association maintains a patient and caregiver
site with several articles on geriatric issues. It is available
in English and Spanish. |
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American Optometric Association
243 North Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63141 |
| Phone: |
314-991-4100 |
| Website: |
http://www.aoa.org/x4692.xml |
| Description: |
This professional association of optometrists was
established to improve the quality and availability of eye and
vision care. Through their website, you can access a variety of
information on vision conditions and eye diseases. |
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Arthritis Foundation
P.O. Box 7669
Atlanta, GA 30357-0669 |
Phone: |
1-800-283-7800 |
Website: |
http://www.arthritis.org/ |
Description: |
The Arthritis Foundation site provides information
and support resources for individuals living with arthritis and
their families. |
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American Stroke Association:
A Division of American Heart Association
National Center
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas TX 75231 |
Phone: |
888-4STROKE (478-7653) |
Website: |
http://www.strokeassociation.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200037 |
Description: |
The American Stroke Association is the division
of the American Heart Association that’s solely focused
on reducing disability and death from stroke through research,
education, fundraising, and advocacy. |
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American Parkinson Disease Association
1250 Hylan Blvd., Suite 4B
Staten Island, NY 10305 |
| Phone: |
1-800-223-2732 |
| Website: |
http://www.apdaparkinson.org/ |
| Description: |
The Parkinson Association is a national organization
that supports Parkinson research, patient support, education and
public awareness. This site includes information about the disease,
the association’s programs, services, and national advocacy
efforts. Pennsylvania residents can also access the Parkinson
Chapter of Greater Pittsburgh site for more local information. |
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| Epilepsy Foundation |
| Website: |
http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/answerplace/Life/elderly/ |
| Description: |
The Epilepsy Foundation of America is a national, charitable
organization
dedicated to helping people with epilepsy and
their families locate and access
critical services. This site
includes information about the disease, the foundation’s
programs, services, and national advocacy efforts. Visit the
foundation’s website to access on-line support groups and
to locate your local chapter.
Visit the Epilepsy Foundation of Western/Central Pennsylvania
website for more information on older adults with epilepsy |
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National Association for
Continence (NAFC)
P.O. Box 1019
Charleston, SC 29402-1019 |
Phone: |
(800) BLADDER |
Website: |
http://www.nafc.org/ |
Description: |
NAFC is the leading source for public education
and advocacy about the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and management
options for incontinence. The site provides users with advice
on how to manage the impact this condition has on one’s
life. |
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National Cancer Institute
NCI Public Inquiries Office, Suite 3036A
6116 Executive Boulevard, MSC8322
Bethesda, MD 20892-8322 |
Phone: |
1–800–4–CANCER (1–800–422–6237) |
Website: |
http://cis.nci.nih.gov/ |
Description: |
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a component
of the National Institutes of Health. It coordinates the National
Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training,
health information dissemination, and other programs with respect
to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer,
rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer
patients and their families. |
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National Eye Institute (NEI)
31 Center Dr. MSC 2510
Bethesda, MD 20892-2510 |
| Phone: |
301-496-5248 |
| Website: |
http://www.nei.nih.gov |
| Description: |
Part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH),
the NEI was established to protect and prolong vision. In addition
to conducting and supporting research to prevent and treat eye
diseases, the NEI offers a variety of public and professional education
resources. |
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| National Institute on Aging |
| Phone: |
1-800-222-2225 |
| Website: |
http://www.nia.nih.gov/ |
| Description: |
Part of the National Institutes of Health, the National
Institute on Aging offers information and resources to promote
healthy aging. |
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| NIH Senior Health |
| Website: |
http://nihseniorhealth.gov/ |
| Description: |
Developed by the National Institute on Aging and
the National Library of Medicine, this site offers up-to-date health
information on a variety of diseases and conditions of interest
to older adults. Senior-friendly features allow viewers to increase
the print size, have text read aloud, and to change the contrast
to allow text to be read more easily. |
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National Osteoporosis Foundation
1232 22nd Street N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20037-1292 |
Phone: |
202-223-2226 |
Website: |
http://www.nof.org/ |
Description: |
The National Osteoporosis Foundation site provides
a variety of patient information on a wide range of topics from
fall prevention to medications that effectively treat and prevent
osteoporosis. |
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National Parkinson Foundation,
Inc. (NPF)
1501 N.W. 9th Avenue / Bob Hope Road
Miami, FL 33136-1494 |
| Phone: |
1-800-327-4545 |
| Website: |
http://www.parkinson.org |
| Description: |
Residents of southwestern Pennsylvania who need
help locating information on the disease, support groups or wellness
programs may contact the Information and Referral Services offered
through the Parkinson Disease Center of Excellence at the University
of Pittsburgh. Call the Parkinson Disease Information and
Referral Service at 412-692-4916. |
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UPMC Cancer Centers
5150 Centre Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15232 |
Phone: |
412-647-2811 |
Website: |
http://www.upmccancercenters.com/ |
Description: |
The UPMC Cancer Centers site provides general
information for patients and caregivers on various types of cancer
along with treatment options. It offers updates on research studies
and clinical trials and information about support groups. |
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UPMC Late-Life Depression
Evaluation and Treatment Center |
Phone: |
412-624-1886 |
Website: |
http://www.wpic.pitt.edu/research/depr/ |
Description: |
The Late-Life Depression Evaluation and Treatment
Center provides information and treatment for depression, anxiety
disorders, and insomnia in older Americans. |
