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Caregiver Support Groups Angmar Medical Holdings recognizes the importance of providing caregivers with the information and support they need. The following is a list of various organizations that can meet you and your families with additional resources. Adult Protective Services - 800-252-5400 American Association Retired Persons (AARP) Aging with Dignity Aging with Dignity is a non-profit agency that provides practical information, advice and legal tools including “Five Wishes”. Five Wishes is a document that can be completed by an individual to let their friends and family know their wishes for end of life care. American Diabetes Association This web site include updated diabetic news and research summaries as well as a “tip of the day” and “recipe of the day”. The web site is information for people who have been living with Diabetes for some time as well as newly diagnosed diabetics. American Cancer Society (ACS) Alzheimer’s Association Included in this web-site are “brain health tips”, an area to get questions answered, links to your legislators, e-mail updates regarding Alzheimer’s news and training for caregivers. American Parkinson Disease Association In addition to links for local chapters, this web site allows you to download publications and supplements, provides general information and makes referrals. American Heart Association - 800-242-8721 American Lung Association - 800-252-5864 American Society on Aging- 800-537-9728 Arthritis Foundation - 800-283-7800 Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America - 800-727-8462 Patient organization for people with asthma and allergies. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - 800-311-3435 Health & safety topics; diseases and conditions; emergency preparedness & response; life stages & populations. Center for Disease Control – HIV/AIDS - 800-CDC-Info CDC provides leadership in helping control the HIV/AIDS epidemic by working with community, state, national, and international partners in surveillance, research, and prevention and evaluation activities. The Center for Family Caregivers This site focuses on providing resources, support and information to caregivers and includes on-line support groups. Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services - 877-267-2323 US federal agency which administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program. Coalistion of Texans with Disabilities - 512-478-3366 CTD ensures that persons with disabilities may work, live, learn, play and participate fully in the community of their choice. Family Caregivers Alliance FCA is a public voice for caregivers, offering information, education, services, research and support to help family members who are caring for loved ones with chronic, disabling health care conditions. Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Response Center - 877-987-3728 FTC works to eliminate unfair or deceptive marketplace practices. Legal Hotline for Older Texans - 800-622-2520 Legal assistance to facility residents on issues of abuse, neglect, exploitation, quality of care, resident rights, and other matters. Medicare Hotline - 800-633-4227 Consumer beneficiary hotline that provides access to information about Medicare, Medicare health plans, contact information and resources. National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) This organization is dedicated to providing support to family caregivers and the professionals who help them. Caregivers are provided with tips and guides. Their goal is to increase public awareness of issues facing family caregivers. National Association of Area Agencies on Aging - 202-872-0888 Older persons with disabilities living with dignity and choices in their homes and communities. National Association for Continence - 800-252-3337 Largest and most prolific consumer advocacy organization dedicated to helping people with bladder & bowel health. National Association of State Units on Aging - 202-898-2578 Provides guidance and resources to state and area agencies on aging. Offers assessment guides, public policy updates and educational meetings. National Center on Elder Abuse - 202-898-2586 National resource center dedicated to the prevention of elder abuse. National Clearinghouse on Alcohol & Drug Information - 800-729-6686 National resource center dedicated to the prevention of elder abuse. National Committee for Prevention of Elder Abuse (NCPEA) - 202-682-4140 Funded by Congress to serve as the nation's clearinghouse on information and materials on elder abuse and neglect. National Council on the Aging - 800-424-9046 Non-profit service and advocacy organization for the elderly National Domestic Violence Hotline - 800-799-7233 Nonprofit organization that provides crisis intervention, information and referral to victims of domestic violence, perpetrators, friends and families. National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) The mission of this organization is to support, empower, educate and speak up for those who care for a chronically ill, aged or disabled loved one. Information included on this web site includes sections on news and information, empowerment and advocacy as well as education and support. National Fraud Information - 800-876-7060 Gives consumers the information they need to avoid becoming victims of telemarketing and Internet fraud and to help them get their complaints to law enforcement agencies quickly and easily. National Institutes of Health - 301-496-4000 Part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, primary federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research. NIH scientists investigate ways to prevent disease as well as find the causes, treatments, and even cures for common and rare diseases. National Kidney Foundation - 800-622-9010 Voluntary health organization that seeks to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health of those suffering from kidney problems. National Mental Health Association - 800-969-6642 Dedicated to promoting mental health, preventing mental disorders and achieving victory over mental illness through advocacy public education, and support for Americans with mental health conditions. Neuropathy Association This web site deals with and provides information regarding the various types of neuropathy (diabetic, immune related, tumor related, etc.) and links to finding physicians as well as support groups. National Stroke Association - 800-787-6537 Information on Stroke, Stroke Prevention, Stroke Recovery and Stroke Care. Older Women’s League - 800-825-3695 Focus on issues unique to midlife and older women. Resource links, Programs, Membership information and more. Pension Information Counseling & Assistance Program of the Southwest - 888-343-4414 Organization dedicated solely to protecting and promoting the retirement security of American workers, retirees, and their families. Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic - 877-246-7321 National nonprofit, volunteer organization that has been the leading accessible audiobook library for students with disabilities such as visual impairment or dyslexia that make reading standard print difficult or impossible. Susan B. Komen Foundation - 800-462-9273 Dedicated to education and research about breast cancer causes, treatment, and the search for a cure. Texas Attorney General - Consumer Protection - 800-621-0508 Protects consumers and the legitimate business community by filing civil lawsuits under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act and other consumer protection statutes. Texas Dept. of Family & Rehabilitative Services - 800-628-5115 DFPS is charged with protecting children, adults who are elderly or have disabilities living at home or in state facilities, and licensing group day-care homes, day-care centers, and registered family homes. Texas Dept. Of Health & Human Services Commission - 800-252-8263 Oversees the operations of the health and human services system, provides administrative oversight of Texas health and human services programs, and provides direct administration of some programs. Texas Dept. of Aging & Disability Services - 800-252-9240 (Agencies on Aging) - 800-458-9858 (Consumer Rights & Svcs.) Mission is to provide a comprehensive array of aging and disability services, supports, and opportunities that are easily accessed in local communities Texas Dept. of Family & Protective Services - Abuse Hotline - 800-252-5400 A central location to report abuse, neglect or exploitation of children, elderly or adults with disabilities. Texas Dept. of State Health Services - 888-963-7111 Dedicated to improving health and well-being of Texans, offers education on DM programs, alcohol & substance abuse, maternal & child health, license regulation on massage, marriage and family therapy. U.S. Administration on Aging The Eldercare Locator - (800) 677-1116 National toll-free directory assistance public service of the U.S. Admin. on Aging that helps people locate aging services in every community throughout the United States. The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) - 800-424-8867 America’s largest volunteer network for people age 55 and over. U.S. Administration on Aging - 202-619-0724 The Department of Health and Human Services offers comprehensive information for seniors including news, benefits and government programs. The Wells Spouse Association The Well Spouse Association is the only national organization focusing exclusively on the needs of spouses caring for a chronically ill and/or disabled husband, wife or partner. Individuals may join a support group through this web site as well as receive information and tips for issues specific to their situation.
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