Helpful Home Care Resources
Diagnosis Specific Information
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Alzheimer’s Association
A national network of chapters, is the largest national voluntary health organization committed to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s and helping those affected by the disease. -
American Association for Respiratory Care
AARC is the only professional society for respiratory therapists in hospitals and with home care companies, managers of respiratory and cardiopulmonary services, and educators who provide respiratory care training. -
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. -
American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association is the nation’s leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. -
American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. -
American Lung Association
Founded in 1904 to fight tuberculosis, the American Lung Association® today fights lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health. -
American Stroke Association
The division of the American Heart Association that’s solely focused on reducing disability and death from stroke through research, education, fundraising and advocacy.
Legal & Medical Resources
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American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
Dedicated to promoting the mental health and well-being of older people and improving the care of those with late-life mental disorders. -
American Physical Therapy Association
The mission of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the principal membership organization representing and promoting the profession of physical therapy, is to further the profession’s role in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of movement dysfunctions and the enhancement of the physical health and functional abilities of members of the public. -
CMS-Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
US Dept of Health and Human Services website- includes resources for Medicare and Medicaid programs. -
Elder Care Matters
Right at Home is a Member of the national Elder Care Matters Alliance. Your link to useful articles, interviews, resources, and information about a wide range of elder care matters. Plus, this is where you will find some of America’s “best & brightest” elder care experts who can help you plan for and deal with your family’s issues of aging. -
USAGOV
Official US Government Website. Laws, regulations and legislation related to senior care issues. -
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Provides information, education, networking and assistance to those who deal with the many specialized issues involved with elderly care legal services and people with special needs. -
Mental Health America
The country’s oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness. With more than 340 affiliates nationwide, NMHA works to improve the mental health of all Americans, especially the 54 million people with mental disorders, through advocacy, education, research and service.
Caregiving Support Organizations
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Family Caregiver Alliance
Committed to caring for caregivers, resource site. -
National Association for Home Care & Hospice
A national organization representing more than 33,000 home care and hospice organizations and advocates for the more than two million nurses, therapists, aids and other caregivers employed by such organizations to provide-in home services. -
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) is a 501(c)(3) membership association representing America’s national network of 622 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and providing a voice in the nation’s capital for the more than 250 Title VI Native American aging programs.
Senior Health & Information
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AARP
A nonprofit membership organization of persons 50 and older dedicated to addressing their needs and interests. -
American Society on Aging
Our resources, publications, and educational opportunities are geared to enhance the knowledge and skills of people working with older adults and their families. -
National Alliance for Hispanic Health
To improve the health and well-being of Hispanics. The National Alliance for Hispanic Health is the premier organization focusing on Hispanic Health. -
National Organization on Disability
The mission of the National Organization on Disability (N.O.D.) is to expand the participation and contribution of America’s 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life. By raising disability awareness through programs and information, together we can work toward closing the participation gaps. -
The Center for Social Gerontology
A non-profit research, training and social policy organization dedicated to promoting the individual autonomy of older persons and advancing their well-being in society.
Caregiving Advocacy Organizations
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American Hospital Association
National organization that represents and serves all types of hospitals, health care networks, and their patients and communities. -
American Public Health Association
The American Public Health Association (APHA) is the oldest and largest organization of public health professionals in the world, representing more than 50,000 members from over 50 occupations of public health. -
National Clearinghouse on the Direct Care Workforce
Provides reliable up-to-date information for people who are working to improve direct caregiving jobs.
Home Care Education & Resources
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American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Latest and most relevant information including national online directory of long-term care insurance professionals from the industry’s professional trade organization. -
National Parkinson Foundation
Educational site on Parkinson’s disease.