At SPJST, we are committed to helping others understand issues affecting the elderly and disabled. Below is a list of some resources to help you make informed decisions with all aspects of care planning. The following resources will take you to additional web sites which offer useful information about senior care and assisted living.
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NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Alzheimer’s Association
www.alz.org
1-800-272-3900
American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
1-800-227-2345
American Diabetes Association
www.diabetes.org
1-800-342-2383
American Heart Association
www.americanheart.org
1-800-242-8721
American Lung Association
www.lungusa.org
1-800-586-4872
Arthritis Foundation
www.arthritis.org
1-800-283-7800
Lighthouse National Center for Vision and Aging
www.lighthouse.org
1-800-334-5497
National Association for Continence
www.nafc.org
1-800-252-3337
National Institute of Mental Health
www.nimh.nih.gov
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
www.ninds.nih.gov
1-800-352-9424
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
www.nationalmssociety.org
National Stroke Association
www.stroke.org
1-800-787-6537
American Hospice Foundation
www.americanhospice.org
1-202-223-0204