Resource Guide

Use the Resource Guide drop down menus below to search for organizations and resources based on different criteria.  For best results, search in only one category at a time by selecting "Any" for the other categories.

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AARP

http://www.aarp.org
Washington, District of Columbia
888-OUR-AARP (888-687-2277)

Founded in 1958, AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people 50 and over improve the quality of their lives.  AARP has offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.  As a social welfare organization, as well as, the nation’s largest membership organization for people 50+, AARP is leading a revolution in the way people view and live life.  While comprised of different legal entities, AARP speaks with one voice—all united by a common motto: “To serve, not to be served.”

AARP (esp)

http://www.aarp.org
Washington, District of Columbia
1-888-687-2277

About Face

http://www.aboutfaceusa.org
Toronto, ON CANADA1-800-665-FACE

AboutFace International's vision is that individuals with facial differences find the confidence and courage to live their lives to the fullest. They try to facilitate emotional, peer and social support, resources, educational programs and public awareness for individuals with facial differences and their families.

About.com - Palliative Care

http://dying.about.com/

Provides information about the various issues surrounding palliative care, pain, and chronic illness.  The site provide blogs, informative articles, and links to other resources.

Acurian

http://www.acurian.com
Horsham, Pennsylvania
866-566-5966

Global leader in patient recruitment and retention. Acurian is the leading full-service provider of clinical trial patient recruitement and retention solutions.

Administration on Aging

http://www.aoa.gov/
Washington, District of Columbia
202-619-0724
202-357-3555 (fax)

The mission of AoA is to develop a comprehensive, coordinated and cost-effective system of home and community-based services that helps elderly individuals maintain their health and independence in their homes and communities.

Aging With Dignity

http://www.agingwithdignity.org
Tallahassee, Florida
888-5-WISHES (594-7437)

Aging with Dignity is a national non-profit organization with a mission to affirm and safeguard the human dignity of individuals as they age and to promote better care for those near the end of life.

Aim at Melanoma

http://www.aimatmelanoma.org
Orlando, Florida
916-706-0599 (fax)

Aim at Melanoma is the largest international melanoma organization focused on research, education, awareness, and legislation. Its mission is to provide comprehensive online melanoma information for patients and caregivers, support melanoma research; and promote prevention and education among the general public and medical professionals. The website also provides the following resources: "Nurse on Call" hotline, discussion board, breaking news, and clinical trials matching service.

Air Charity Network

http://aircharitynetwork.org/
Virginia Beach, Virginia
1-877-621-7177

Air Charity Networkprovides access for people in need seeking free air transportation to specialized health care facilities or distant destinations due to family, community or national crisis

Alliance for Aging Research

http://www.agingresearch.org
Washington, District of Columbia
202-293-2856
202-785-8574 (fax)

Alliance for Aging Research is the nation's leading citizen advocacy organization for improving the health and independence of Americans as they age.  The Alliance has become the voice for Baby Boomer health by developing, implementing and advocating programs in research, professional and consumer health education and public policy.

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