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Administration on AgingThe site is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of a wide variety of topics, programs and services related to aging. Whether you are an older individual, a caregiver, a community service provider, a researcher, or a student. |
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Area Agency on AgingThe site offers information regarding all aspects of senior care, such as: employment, senior centers, congreate meals, adult day services, volunteer opportunities, chore services, home health, emergency assitance, personal care services, respite care, senior houseing, eler abuse programs, and ombudsman services. |
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Arizona Bridge to Independent LivingABIL's programs include Information & Referral, Peer Support, Home Modifications, Independent Living Skills Instruction, Personal / Home Health Assistance, Americans with Disabilities Act Training & compliance Surveys, consumer Advocacy, and a variety of other community integration and transitional services. |
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Arizona Health Care AssociationThe Arizona Health Care Association site provides consumer information on skilled nursing facility care and assisted living, government financial assistance, long-term care insurance, and other pertinent information necessary to make knowledgeable decisions regarding long-term health care. |
Assistive Technology in ArizonaThe mission of the AzTAP is to (a) increase access to assistive technology (AT) devices and services for individuals with disabilities and their families, and (b) facilitate the development of a consumer-responsive AT service delivery system. Program staff work with consumers, service providers, state agencies, private industry, legislators, and other interested individuals to facilitate the development of a statewide system to provide AT services. |
AwakeningsThis site contains areas on PD specialists, patient groups, living with PD, and referral information aiming to improve understanding and management of PD with emphasis |
Barrow Neurological InstituteContains information about Parkinson’s Disease and the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center. Also contains information about a variety of other neurological disorders. |
CaregivingBulletin boards and Q & A forums relating to tips and techniques used by different caregivers. |
Community Information and ReferralContains a database of over 2000 agencies includes government and private nonprofit organizations, self-help groups, civic clubs, professional associations, and much more. |
Department of Veterans AffairsThis site provides information regarding the broad spectrum of medical, surgical, and rehabilitative care the VA offers. Their goal is to share information about these benefits and services to make it as east as possible for you to receive the care you need. |
ElderWebThis award-winning site is designed to be a research site for both professionals and family members looking for information on eldercare and long term care, and includes links to information on legal, financial, medical, and housing issues, as well as policy, research, and statistics. |
Family Caregiver Alliance WebsiteThis site serves as a public voice for caregivers. Illuminating the daily challenges they face. Offering them with assistance they so desperately need and deserve through education, services, research and advocacy. |
Foundation for Senior LivingThe Foundation for Senior Living helps to preserve the dignity of the older person as they age. The site offers information regarding teh assistance provided through the Foundation. Information includes: employment and volunteer opportunities, adult day service, adult home care and respite services |
Hollyrod FoundationLocated in Southern California the organization provides support to people with Parkinson disease and their families. |
Home Modification Resource CenterThe site focus’ on home modifications to accomodate lifestyle changes and increase comfort. Includes a listing of agencies that can help offset the cost of home modification. |
Homecare OnlineNational Association of Home Care (NAHC) is the premier clearinghouse for home care and hospice information. NAHC receives requests from members, other health care providers, government officials, journalists, scholars, and industry analysts for the latest facts and figures on home care and hospice. NAHC compiles and reports the data of greatest interest to its members for use in policy analysis and educational campaigns to policymakers and the general public. |
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Lewy Body Dementia AssociationThis site provides information for
patients with Lewy Body Dementia and their Caregivers. On this site you will find Patient Support, Family Support, Caregiver Support, and Education and Research. |
Massage Therapy at Juniper HouseThis site contains information regarding the benefits of masssage for people with Parkinson's disease. The site also contains information related to making appointments through the massage clinic at the MAPC. |
Medicare & YouLearn about he different options for health plans. Comparison shop. Find the plan that will work best for you. |
Mesa Senior Services, Inc.Here you'll find a host of programs, services and activities of interest to senior adults in Mesa,East Mesa and Apache Junction. |
Michael J. Fox FoundationThis websites contains up-to-date information regarding the latest and cutting-edge research into Parkinson's disease currently being studied. |
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Muhammad Ali CenterOfficial website for the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky. The Center will help to promote respect, hope, and understanding, and to inspire adults and children everywhere to be as great as they can be. |
National Center for Complementray and Alternative MedicineProvides general information about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM). It is designed to give you a quick overview of NCCAM efforts to advance CAM research. |
National Family Caregiver AssociationThrough its serves in the area of education, support, public awareness and advocacy, NFCA strives to minimize the disparity between a caregiver’s quality of life and that of mainstream Americans. |
National Institutes of HealthFind information on various health topics. A database of research studies through the country. Publications on new health findings and information regarding medications. |
National Organization of Rare DisordersWe invite you to explore this exciting web site and familiarize yourself with the full range of NORD's services. Read our acclaimed newsletter the Orphan Disease Update or search the Rare Disease Database, the Organizational Database, and Orphan Drug Designation Database for information on specific rare disorders. |
National Parkinson Foundation, INCVisit this site for the latest information and new developments in Parkinson’s research and treatment. Includes articles from previous newsletters, nationwide support groups listings, and on-line publications. A special feature is “Ask the Doctor”, where you can post questions to and receive responses from physicians associated with the NPF. |
National Senior Law CenterHelp older individuals to live in dignity and freedom from poverty. NSCLC staff works with legal services offices and senior organizations throughout the U.S. to provide quality advice and service. NSCLC staff attorneys serve as counsel in litigation, provide expert analysis on federal policy, train advocates to better represent their clients and educate through our publications. |
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Parkinson Disease Clinical TrialsThis website contains information and links to PD research going on throughout the country. The sites listed are looking clinical trial participants. |
Parkinson Disease FoundationInformation relating to education, research and advocacy for Parkinson's disease can be located within this website |
Parkinson’s Action NetworkWant to learn how to be an advocate for Parkinson’s disease research? This site provides you with tolls and contacts to make it happen. |
PD Plan 4 LifePDPlan4life was created by two girlfriends who have PD , and it is part personal journal and part information. The site is full of tips for living well with Parkinson’s while waiting for the cure. |
PhRMAA Directory of Patient Assistance Programs from pharmaceutical companies that ensure their medicines are made available to those who can't afford to purchase them. A listing of (800) numbers to call for each medications assistance program. |
Rasheda AliThrough educational appearances to her new book "I'll Hold Your Hand so You Won't Fall" the website showcases Rasheda Ali's work toward helping families and children understand Parkinson's disease. |
Senior Law Home PageThis is a Web site where senior citizens, their families, attorneys, social workers, and financial planners, can access information about Elder Law, Medicare, Medicaid, estate planning, trusts and the rights of the elderly and disabled. |
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The Parkinson AllianceThis website contains information regarding the grass roots efforts to raise funding for Parkinson's research. |
Today’s Caregiver MagazineFind information on organizations and agencies that assist caregivers in various areas of the country. This site also contains excerpts from books that are helpful for caregivers as well as bulletin boards. Visitors can “Ask Dr. Caregiver”, voice their concerns or get help with problems they might be having. |
Voice EssenceLos Angeles based organization that provides personal wellness services and customized products to help people relax and reconnect with their wholeness.Two PDaudio programs. "Absolute Stillness" a journey of relaxation and motivation for people with PD and ""Just Take a Moment" a journey of relaxation and rejuvenationfor the caregivers of people with PD
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WebMDThis site provides services that help physicians, consumers, providers and health plans navigate the complexity of the healthcare system. |