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Health and Disease Specific Resources

AbleData

AbleData is a federally funded project that provides unbiased information on assisted technology and rehabilitation equipment.

Website: http://www.abledata.com/

Alzheimer’s Association

Site contains information on the disease and helpful materials for caregivers. The Association also operates a 24/7 helpline.

Website: www.alz.org
Phone: 1-800-272-3900

American Cancer Society

The Society provides information on all aspects of cancer through a toll-free information line, web site, and published materials.

Website: www.cancer.org
Phone: 1-800-ACS-2345

American Diabetes Association

Site contains basic information on diabetes and healthy living advice and tips.

Website: www.diabetes.org

American Heart Association

Site contains very useful information on heart disease and stroke prevention.

Website: www.americanheart.org
Phone: 1-800-AHA-USA-1

American Psychological Association

Site contains a Help Center that provides consumer information on mental health issues and concerns.

Website: www.apa.org/helpcenter

American Society of Anesthesiologists

Site contains information educating consumers about their pain management options

Website: https://www.asahq.org/whensecondscount/pain-management/

American Stroke Association

Consumer information for stroke prevention and care of someone following a stroke.

Website: www.strokeassociation.org

Arthritis Foundation

Site and 800 number provides general information and resources on arthritis.

Website: http://www.arthritis.org/
Telephone: tel:1-800-568-4045

National Kidney Foundation

Consumer information to assist individuals affected by kidney diseases.

Website: www.kidney.org

National Mental Health Association

Site contains fact sheets and other materials related to mental health issues.

Website: www.nmha.org

National Osteoporosis Foundation

Consumer and professional information on bone health and osteoporosis.

Website: www.nof.org

National Parkinson Foundation

Site provides consumer and advocacy information related to Parkinson’s disease.

Website: www.parkinson.org

VisionAware/American Foundation for the Blind

The American Foundation for the Blind works to expand possibilities so people with vision loss can achieve their full potential. VisionAware is a website designed for older adults.

Website: www.visionaware.org