1Up Health - Medical resource provides comprehensive and authorative information and news on diseases, symptoms, tests, surgery, injuries, nutrition, medications, and poisons. Focuses on family and community health.
Acne Resource Center - hundreds of articles on acne, including research on acne, an in-depth look at the different kinds of acne and how to cope with the emotional effects of acne
AgingCare.com - the Community for Caregivers - information, articles, products, experts and forums to help ease the burden of caregiving. In addition to this we have disease-specific Knowledge Centers for Alzheimer’s, Diabetes, Glaucoma, and Heart Disease. Each of these pages offers information on symptoms, treatment, risks, expert answers, and articles on each topic.
Aging Solutions - articles, comprehensive checklists and links to key resources ... designed to make it easier for people caring for an aging parent or elderly spouse to quickly find the information they need ... and to avoid missing things that are important in the care for their loved one
AllRefer.com - Medical resource provides reliable and comprehensive information and news on diseases, symptoms, tests, surgeries, injuries, nutrition, medications, and poisons. Focuses on family and community health, and provides an extensive collection of medical pictures and images
Alternative Medicine - Learn this powerful Energy Healing method. Energy healing works alone & with Reflexology, Reiki, Touch Healing and Touch Therapy. Quantum-Touch Energy Healing is praised by physicians, chiropractors and therapists.
Alzheimer's Foundation of America - To provide optimal care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers and families—through member organizations dedicated to improving quality of life
Alzheimer's
Solutions - information source for caregivers: Causes, Diagnosis, Stages,
Treatments, and Caregiving Tips. The site contains a complete listing of memory
disorder centers, by city and state for all 50 states,and for Canada by provinces
The Alzheimer's Store - unique products and information for those caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease
Assisted Living Directory - lists numerous facilities and, at times, other senior care options, organized by state, and then by city. We do not endorse any particular facility on the site. Our site is intended to be a starting point for your research
Assisted Living Federation of America - an interactive directory of professionally managed senior living communities along with resources and news on assisted living for senior living caregivers. ALFA also works to influence public policy by advocating for informed choice, quality care, and accessibility for all Americans.
Assisted Living Source - A comprehensive, easy-to-use directory of nursing homes, assisted and independent living facilities, Alzheimer’s care facilities and continuing care retirement communities. Includes information on selecting, evaluating and paying for a long-term residential care solution for your loved one.
Caregiver Relief Fund - provides vouchers for at-home respite care. We fundamentally believe a balanced caregiver is the fooundation of a healthy, happy and a respected care receiver.
Caregiver's Community - where caregivers come for info & fun! articles, tools, links
Caregiver's
Directory - resources to make a decision, find outside help, utilize government
and community support
Caregiving
Online: Wellness for Care givers of an aging relative, friend or neighbor
- Online support section and links for Caregivers
CareRunner.com - If you're caring for an elderly parent or helping a loved one through an illness, CareRunner can help. Here you'll find information about conditions like alzheimer's and dementia, help picking the right caregivers or home health providers, and advice from Care Runner's experts.
CareScout
- Search and compare nursing homes, assisted living facilities, home health
and hospice agencies. Obtain discounts on eldercare. Talk to an eldercare
expert for advice
DirectoryHealthcare.com - Provides the useful service in finding and information technologies, medical, safety, mental health, fitness, nutrition, weight loss and general health and more
Drug-Free Remedies for Chronic Pain - AARP Magazine article (Jan-Feb 2009) Scientist's don't always know why these alternative therapies make the hurting stop, but a growing body of evidence suggests they work
Drug Information - comprehensive list of drugs and medications that are currently on the market, details of prescription and over-the-counter medications, side effects, drug recalls, medication approvals, and current developments in the medical field
eMedExpert.com - Informational website dedicated to health and medicine. Drugs reviews and comparisons, Brand/Generic name correspondence tool, PDR's Side effects index. The information is based on recent reviews and articles published in the medical literature.
Fibromyalgia Support - Everything you need to know to live the life you want to live. A resource for those wanting to learn about fibromyalgia or learn how to fight the disease. Contains over eighty articles on fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome
1st Aid Supplies - First Aid, Disaster & Survival, Protective Equipment
GetPalliativeCare.org - provides clear, comprehensive palliative care information for people coping with serious, complex illness. Key components of the site include a Palliative Care Directory of Hospitals, a definition of palliative care, and a detailed description of what palliative care is and how it is different from hospice.
Healthfinder
- US Governemnt site with links to health and medical news.
Healthopedia.com - a medical and health consumer information resource containing comprehensive and unbiased information in patient-friendly language from trusted sources on over 1,500 health topics, 70 focussed health centers, and more than 11,000 drugs and medications.
HealthWorld Online - Home of self-managed care, healthy living, alternative therapies, BodyMindSpirit health
Heart Attack Symptoms - informative articles on heartcare including heartcare resource and tips.
The History of Assisted Living - a detailed overview of how assisted living facilities have evolved over the years, as well as some thoughts about the future of assisted living.
Home Care Profile - A comprehensive, easy-to-use directory of nursing homes, assisted and independent living facilities, Alzheimer’s care facilities and continuing care retirement communities. Includes information on selecting, evaluating and paying for a long-term residential care solution for your loved one.
IBS Treatment Guide - Find out the information on IBS, causes of IBS, IBS symptoms, IBS diagnosis, IBS diet, Irritable bowel syndrome treatment methods, natural IBS cures, IBS coping tips and IBS help.
Infant Heart Defects - Support for bereaving parents who have lost an infant due to birth defects.
The Labyrinth of Caregiving - with Gail Sheehy, AARP's Caregiving Ambassador & Author of Passages - video story of a family's journey
Leeza's Place - An intimate and safe setting where caregivers and those recently diagnosed with any memory disorder can gather to prepare themselves for the challenging journey ahead
Locks
of Love - a non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially
disadvantaged children across the U.S. under age 18 suffering from long-term
medical hair loss-- donate your hair
MedWorld
- Search engine for health and medicine resources
The Melanoma Education Foundation is a non-profit organization devoted to saving lives from melanoma, a common skin cancer that is often deadly unless detected early before there are any symptoms. The Foundation trains high school and middle school health educators and provides them with student materials and lesson plans, provides complete information about early self-detection and prevention of melanoma in a user-friendly web site, and conducts talks and facial skin analyzer screenings for area organizations and businesses.
Mesothelioma & Asbestos Cancer Resource Center - content is reviewed by an independent editorial board, which includes an oncologist, a registered nurse, a social worker, a veterans' advocate, and more.
Mesothelioma Center - features information on asbestos, mesothelioma, and other cancers that are caused by asbestos exposure (lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, etc.). Has achieved HON code approval (Health On the Net (HON) Foundation is a not-for-profit foundation that works to preserve the accuracy and trustworthiness of Web-based medical information).
Optimal Breathing -- Developing healthy, holistic, natural breathing without drugs or surgery; breathing fundamentals, breathing techniques, breathing exercises and everything else related to breathing including nutrition, emotions, internal cleansing, speaking, singing, performance and sleep. Breath is life.
Pain
and Policy Studies Group - University of Wisconsin, focuses on identifying
and addressing barriers to use of opiod analgesics for pain control
Prostrate Cancer Treatment - Prostrate Seed Institute offers treatment by seed implants and radiation therapy for curing prostrate cancer.
seniorDECISION - featuring consumer reviews of nursing homes, assisted living, retirement communities, and home health care agencies. The site offers a forum for seniors and caregivers to share ratings and reviews of more than 65,000 senior care and housing listings nationwide. There is no cost to use seniorDECISION and our site does not accept industry advertising
Senior Home Care Services - Easily find the best home care agency or assisted living facility to allow your loved one to live safely, comfortably and independently. Guaranteed to meet your specific needs or connect you with someone who will.
Sisters
Network, Inc. - A National African-American Breast Cancer Survivors' Organization
Sleep Apnea - Sleep Disorders Guide - A comprehensive information guide about sleep disorders.
Descriptions, symptoms, causes, treatments of various sleep disorders like
sleep apnea, insomnia, snoring, restless legs and narcolepsy
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Mesothelioma & Asbestos Cancer Resource Center - content is reviewed by an independent editorial board, which includes an oncologist, a registered nurse, a social worker, a veterans' advocate, and more.
Coping after a Miscarriage - The emotional recovery from a miscarriage is not easy. Few people may even know about your loss, and others may brush it aside, even your partner. You are not alone, and you may be surprised to see in these topics that what you are feeling is normal and expected
Rainbows - an international, not-for-profit educational organization that fosters emotional healing among children grieving a loss from a life-altering crisis - peer support group
Final
Arrangements Network - Final arrangements preplanning information, help, advice and tutorials for a funeral, burial or cremation, also cemetery lots for sale and guidance on handling grief with friends
Funeral
Net - lists more than 21,000 funeral homes, special services for veterans
Last
Acts - a national coalition to improve care and caring at the end of life
My
Final Planner
- a workbook designed for the sole purpose of recording your life history
in an organized manner to aid you in pre-planning your own funeral and finalizing
your affairs
Everlife Memorials - making a difficult purchase a little easier... Headstones, Urns, Grave Markers, Gravestones, Cremation Urns, Cremation Jewelry & Flag Cases and more. I ordered a piece of memorial jewelry called a cremation pendant and put some of my mother's ashes in it as a symbol of her always being with me. I am happy with the service and the product I got from this web site. --dg
Funeral Urns - Selecting a Cremation urn, or Funeral urn, is a very personal endeavor. We at Urns Etc. can help you.
Hand Crafted Memorials - a true memorial isn't erected because someone has died, but because someone has lived.
In Eternia - our cremation urns are inspirational works of art that will be displayed and enjoyed for generations
Little Angels Online Store - memory items for pregnancy & infant loss... keepsake boxes, memory bracelets, artwork, garden assessories, special teddy bears, books, music, figurines, and many other items... information, links, and support
Memorials.com - Urns, Headstones, Caskets, Cremation Jewelry, Flag Cases, Grave Markers, Pet Urns & Pet Memorials; many informative and guiding articles are available about funerals and memorials
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Prestige Memorials - Your Premier Online Source for all your Funeral & Memorial needs. Offering Urns, Headstones, Urns, Cremation Jewelry, Flag Cases and other memorial products. We have a large Information Center available about funeral, cemetery and the death care industry
Remembered Forever - share memories, photos, videos and more, creating an everlasting tribute to those who have passed away
A Sacred Memory - beautiful keepsakes, memory folios capturing milestone events in peoples lives, much more than a scrapbook, journal or photo album. Whether it be a birthday, anniversary, graduation, wedding, baby event, retirement or transition, this is a gift one doesn't toss after a few years.
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