Resources
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
Southwest Missouri Chapter of Alzheimer’s Association
www.alz-swmo.org
Serves 29 Counties with the latest information on Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s Association-Oklahoma/Arkansas Chapter
www.alz.org/alzokar
Serves the entire states of Oklahoma & Arkansas
Alzheimer’s Association –Heart of America Chapter
www.alz.org/kansascity
Serves the eastern half of the state of Kansas
Arthritis Foundation Of Western Missouri
www.arthritis.org/chapters/western-missouri-greater-kansas-city
Arthritis Foundation of Kansas
www.arthritis.org/chapters/kansas
Arthritis Foundation of Eastern Oklahoma
www.arthritis.org/chapters/eastern-oklahoma/
Arthritis Foundation of Arkansas
www.arthritis.org/chapters/arkansas
Area Agency on Aging Region X Joplin
www.thevantagepoint.org/
Provides a wide variety of services to seniors and their families.
National Kidney Foundation
www.kidney.org
The major voluntary health organization dedicated to preventing kidney disease
American Cancer Society
American Heart Association
www.americanheart.org
A national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
Alzheimer’s Disease Education & Referral (ADEAR) Center.
www.alzheimers.nia.nih.gov
adear@nia.nih.gov
Offers information & publications on diagnosis, treatment, patient care, caregiver needs, long-term care, education & training & research related to AD.
Alzheimer’s Association
www.alz.org
Supports families & caregivers of patients with AD.
American Parkinson’s Disease Association
Children of Aging Parents
www.caps4caregivers.org
Provides information & materials for adult children caring for their older parents.
Eldercare Locator
www.eldercare.gov
Assists older people & their caregivers locate local support & resources for older Americans.
Family Caregiver Alliance
www.caregiver.org
Offers support services for those caring for adults with AD, stroke, brain injuries & other cognitive disorders.
The Simon Foundation for Continence
www.simonfoundation.org
Helps individuals with incontinence, their families & health profession who provide their care.
Well Spouse Association
www.wellspouse.org
Gives support to wives & husbands of the chronically ill and/or disabled.
Assisted Living Federations of America
www.alfa.org
Dedicated to professionally operated assisted living communities for seniors.
Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services
www.medicare.gov/
Provides information about Medicare.
Department of Veterans Affairs
www.va.gov
Provides patient care & federal benefits to veterans & their dependents.
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
www.naela.org/
Attorneys helping Senior citizens, people with disabilities & special needs.
National Senior Citizens Law Center
www.nsclc.org
Publishes the latest updates on a wide variety of issues & benefits affecting seniors.
American Dietetic Association
www.eatright.org
Provides nutrition information.
Meals on Wheels Association of America
www.mowaa.org
Provides home-delivered meals.
American Association of Retired Persons- State Pharmacy Assistance Programs.
www.aarp.org/bulletin/yourmoney/
Organization which provides numerous types of information for seniors.
National Council on Patient Information & Education.
www.talkaboutrx.org
Designed to help consumers make sound decisions.
Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America-Patient Assistance Programs
www.helpingpatients.org/
Provides information & support to people with chronic illnesses.
National Hospice Foundation
www.nationalhospicefoundation.org
Provides leadership in the development & application of hospice care.
Partnership for Caring, Inc. America’s Voice for the Dying
www.partnershipforcaring.org
Caring connections.