Support Association Links

Dealing with health problems or the disabled can create unique needs for the caregiver(s), whether they be family members or outside professionals.  Everyone needs help once in a while!  Below is a listing of direct links to a wide array of medical support associations.  If you have questions, perhaps a visit to the appropriate association can provide answers!  Note:  If there is an organization you feel should be listed here, contact us via email:  support@wholesalemed.net.

 

Alzheimer's Desease And Related Disorders Association, Inc.
919 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 100
Chicago, IL 60611-1676
(800) 272-3900
(312) 335-8700
Literature and resources for Alzheimer's patients, their families, caregivers and healthcare professionals, including brochures, newsletter, respite care and more.
www.alz.org


American Cancer Society
1599 Clifton Rd., N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30329
(800) 227-2345
(404) 320-3333
Support groups for cancer patients and their families, transportation programs, educational materials, at-home care items and more.  Offers an extensive network of information services and organizations fighting cancer.
www.cancer.org


American Parkinson's Disease Association (ADPA)
1250 Hylan Blvd., Suite 4B
Staten Island, NY 10305-1946
(800) 223-2732
Support group information, educational resources, publications and more for patients affected by Parkinson's Disease, as well as their families, caregivers and healthcare professionals.
www.apdaparkinson.com


Association For The Advancement Of Wound Care (AAWC)
A multidisiplinary association established to promote improved management of wound care through a non-profit alliance of health care professionals, lay persons and wound care product manufacturers, through education, public policy and research initiatives, and forums for the exchange of knowledge surrounding wound care.
www.aawc1.com


Canadian Continence Foundation
P.O. Box 30, Victoria Branch,
Westmount, Qc. H3Z 2V4
(514) 488-8379
Low-cost educational leaflets, books, audio-visuals as well as information on dealing with incontinence.
www.continence-fdn.ca


International Foundation For Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
(Formerly The International Foundation For Bowel Disfunction)
PO Box 17864
Milwaukee, WI 53217
(888) 964-2001 l
(803) 579-7900
Research and educational information on functional gastrointestinal disorders and bowel incontinence.
www.iffgd.org


National Association For Continence (NAFC)

P.O. Box 8310
Spartanburg, SC 29305
(800) 252-3337
(803) 579-7900
Support association for those affected by incontinence.  Low-cost educational leaflets, books, audio-visuals and a Resource Guide of products and services.
www.nafc.org


National Council On The Aging (NCOA)
409 Third St., S.W., Second Floor
Washington, D.C. 20024
(202) 479-1200
Offers a variety of materials on a range of issues affecting aging, including senior care centers, adult day care and more.
www.ncoa.org


National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA)
10605 Concord St., Suite 501
Kennsington, MD 20895
(800) 896-3650
NFCA is a grass roots organization created to educate, support, empower and speak up for the millions of Americans who care for chronically ill, aged or disabled loved ones.  Through its services in the areas of information and education; support and validation; public awareness and advocacy, NFCA strives to minimize the disparity between a caregiver's quality of life and that of mainstream Americans.
www.nfcacares.org


National Multiple Sclerosis Society

733 Third Ave.
New York, NY 10017
(800) FIGHT MS  (800) 344-4867
(212) 986-3240
Counseling resources, publications, education resources, information resources, referral resources, updates on treatments for MS and other assistance to those affected by multiple sclerosis.
www.nmss.org


National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA)

600 Cummings Park, Suite 2000
Woburn, MA 01801
(800) 962-9629
(617) 935-2722
HSCIA was founded to educate, and empower survivors of spinal cord injury and disease through our toll-free help-line, nationwide chapters and support groups to achieve and maintain higher levels of independence.  
www.spinalcord.org


National Stroke Association

96 Inverness Drive East
Englewood, CO 80112
(800) 787-6537
Information and referral to rehabilitation facilities, professional services and support groups for stroke survivors, family care givers, and healthcare professionals.
www.stroke.org


Simon Foundation For Continence
PO Box 8310
Spartanburg, SC 29305
(800) 252-3337
(803) 579-7900
24-hour hotline available for free information packets on dealing with incontinence.
www.simonfoundation.com


Stroke Connection Of The American Heart Association
7272 Greenville
Dallas, TX 75321
(800) 553-6321
Toll-free telephone support services for stroke survivors, family care givers, healthcare professionals, stroke materials and resources, stroke support groups, Stroke Connection Magazine and more.
www.StrokeAssociation.org


Wound, Ostomy And Continence Nurses Society (WOCN)
(formerly The International Association for Enterostomal Therapy [IAET])

1550 S. Coast Highway
Suite 201
Laguna Beach, CA92651
888-224-WOCN
Offers educational and informational resources to nurses associated with treating patients with ostomy, incontinence and/or chronic wounds.
www.wocn.org


 

 
 
 

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