National Resources
The leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. 24-hour helpline: 800.272.3900
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America strives to provide optimal care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers and families--through member organizations dedicated to improving quality of life.
The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering through research, education, advocacy and service. 1.800.ACS.2345.
American Diabetes Association is leading the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fighting for those affected by diabetes. 1.800.DIABETES.
The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is: "Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular disease and stroke." The National Center is located in Dallas, Texas.
1.800.AHA.USA1.
The American Parkinson Disease Association is the country's largest grassroots organization serving 1.5 million American Parkinson's Disease and their caregiver in three vital areas--research, patient and caregiver support, and education.
800.223.2732.
The only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research. 800.283.7800.
A nonprofit organization committed to building a movement by and for people with MS that will move us closer to a world free of this disease.
800.344.4867.
The largest and oldest national Parkinson's foundation in the United States, supporting Parkinson-related research, patient care, education, training and outreach.
800.327.4545.
The National Library of Medicine is located on the campus of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. It's the world's largest medical library. The Library collects materials and provides information and research services in all areas of biomedicine and health care.
Social Security has provided financial protection for our nation's people for over 80 years.