Home Care Resources

Alzheimer’s Association  – A national network of chapters, the Alzheimer’s Association is the largest national voluntary health organization committed to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s and helping those affected by the disease.

American Heart Association  – The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

American Stroke Association  – The American Stroke Association is the division of the American Heart Association that’s solely focused on reducing disability and death from stroke through research, education, fundraising and advocacy.

National Area Agencies on Aging  – n4a’s primary mission is to build the capacity of its members to help older persons and persons with disabilities live with dignity and choices in their homes and communities for as long as possible.

National Council on Aging  – The National Council on Aging is a national network of organizations and individuals dedicated to improving the health and independence of older persons; increasing their continuing contributions to communities, society and future generations; and building caring communities.

Home Care Association of America  – The Home Care Association of America is a non-profit national voice for organizations that provide private duty home care services and an advocate for services which benefit the consumers for whom they care: seniors, children, persons with disabilities, those with chronic health conditions and anyone whose quality of life can be improved by having a care worker help in their home.

Eldercare Locator  – The Eldercare Locator connects older Americans and their caregivers with sources of information on senior services. The service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers.

National Organization for Empowering Caregivers  – The National Organization for Empowering Caregivers is a nonprofit organization that focuses on empowering caregivers.

Long Term Care Link  – Long Term Care Link is dedicated to helping families recognize the need for long term care planning and implementation.

American Association for Respiratory Care  – The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) is a not-for-profit, professional organization, consisting of 35,000 respiratory therapists, physicians, and other health care professionals. AARC is dedicated to assisting persons with respiratory diseases receive safe and effective respiratory care.

National Parkinson Foundation  – The National Parkinson Foundation is an educational site devoted to helping make life better for people with Parkinson’s through expert care and research.