Links to Helpful Online Resources

Texas State Resources

Texas Department of Health and Human Services
The Texas Health & Human Resources system includes five agencies which operate under the oversight of the Health & Human Services Commission. The five health and human services agencies are:
Texas Diabetes Council addresses issues affecting people with diabetes in Texas and advises the Texas Legislature on legislation that is needed to develop and maintain a statewide system of quality education services for all people with diabetes. 

National Resources

Alzheimer's Association
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.
American Cancer Society
 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
 American Diabetes Association is leading the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fighting for those affected by diabetes. 1.800.DIABETES.
American Heart Association
 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.
American Parkinson Disease Association
 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.
Arthritis Foundation
 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. 
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
 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.
Parkinson's Foundation
 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. 

Senior Resources

American Association of Retired Persons
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) offers advocacy and information on aging. 
National Aging in Place Council
A membership organization designed to bring individuals from the aging, healthcare, financial services, legal, design and building sectors to work together to help meet the needs of our growing aging population so they can continue living in the housing of their choice. 202.939.1784. 
National Council on Aging
 A nonprofit organization with programs designed to help older people remain healthy and independent, find jobs, increase access to benefits programs and discover meaningful ways to continue contributing to society. 202.479.1200.