Organizations - Health Directory - Mental Health, Health Insurance

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AAOS On-Line Service
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Public information area includes material about arthritis, osteoporosis.

Abbeyfield New Zealand Society
Not for profit, volunteer-based organization providing affordable family-style accommodation for lonely older people.

Abbeyfield Society Australia
Provides independent living space for older people.

American Health Assistance Foundation
Funding research on age-related and degenerative diseases, educating the public about these diseases.

Avoiding Slips, Trips and Broken Hips
Supports the ongoing UK Department of Trade and Industry campaign on falls prevention aimed at older people in the home.

California Association of Health Facilities
List of licensed long term care facilities in California; all nursing homes are listed by county and city.

CMRI- Medicare Information
Information on Medicare for beneficiaries, their families and providers.

Enhanced Care Solutions
Offers a complete circle of care to meet your individual needs to provide the indenpence and security you deserve.

Foundation for Infinite Survival, Inc.
Comprehensive approach to long-range health; cancer research reports, philosophy, infinite survival.

Helpguide
Information and resources for mental and emotional problems, substance abuse, Alzheimer's and dementia, caring for the elderly, and healthy aging.

InfoAging.org
Provides research-based information on a wide range of age-related diseases, conditions, issues, features, and news.

Latino Gerontological Center
A private, non-profit organization, devoted to improve the quality of life of Hispanic seniors and their communities.

Lifesphere Retirement Communities
A not-for-profit family of services that offers exceptional retirement community living, home-delivered services, senior centers, a radio station, consulting services in Ohio.

Medicare Rights Center
A not-for-profit organization that is the source for Medicare consumers and Medicare professionals.

Mental Health and Aging
This site will assist older adults and their families in obtaining appropriate mental health and aging services, and teach them how to advocate to get their needs met.

National Association on HIV Over Fifty
Working to promote a range of prevention, service, and health care programs for persons over fifty who are affected by HIV.

Network Of Care
Community-based resources and tools for seniors, people with disabilities, caregivers and service providers.

Novartis Foundation for Gerontological Research
Informs physicians/researchers, other healthcare professionals and patients about issues such as Alzheimer's, incontinence.

Oregon Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA)
Statewide network of trained volunteers who educate, assist, and serve as advocates for Medicare beneficiaries.

Senior Connections
Resources for seniors and their caregivers in Virginia.