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 www.aarp.org - AARP is a membership organization leading positive social change and delivering value to people age 50 and over through information, advocacy and service.

www.ageinplace.org - The National Aging in Place Council is a membership organization founded on the belief that an overwhelming majority of older Americans want to remain in their homes as long as possible.

www.aoa.gov - Link to the Administration on Aging home page.

www.asaging.org - The American Society on Aging (ASA) is an association of diverse individuals that supports the commitment and enhances the knowledge and skills of those who seek to improve the quality of life of older adults and their families.

www.caregiving.com - Caregiving.com helps persons caring for family members and friends.  

www.caregiverslibrary.org - The National Caregivers Library was created by FamilyCare America, Inc. and is one of the largest single sources of information and tools for caregivers and the people they care for.

www.caregiverstress.com - Caregiverstress.com provides a free Stressmeter assessment and resources for families or spouses caring for an aging loved one including information about Alzheimers.

www.eatbetteramerica.com - Eat healthy, nutritious, and delicious food by following the expert advice at Eat Better America.

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www.hearingloss.org - The Hearing Loss Association is the nation's voice for people with hearing loss.

www.nvfpc.org - Falls are preventable. Learn how to reduce fall risks, reduce medical costs, safe-proof your home from the Northern Virginia Fall Prevention Coalition.

www.seniornavigator.com - Visit SeniorNavigator to find programs, services and information helpful to Virginian seniors, caregivers, baby boomers and their families.

www.thefreedomyears.com - The online version of the Retirement Living TV channel is loaded with health tips, discussion boards, and an extensive video library.

www.treatmentdiaries.com - Treatment Diaries is a social network for people living with a chronic illness or caring for someone with a chronic illness.

www.vaaaa.org - Find your local Virginia Area Agency on Aging.

www.naela.com - The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. is a non-profit association that assists lawyers, bar organizations and others who work with older clients and their families.

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www.alz.org - Learn about signs and symptoms, stages, diagnosis, research progress, treatment and care of Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias from the Alzheimer's Association. Get support from their 24/7 hotline.

www.alsa.org - The ALS Association encourages scientific research to find a cure for ALS (Lou Gehrigs Disease), heightens awareness of the nature of the disease, stimulates volunteerism and provides resources for people with ALS and their caregivers.

www.arthritis.org - Live better with Rheumatoid Arthritis. The latest on medications, drug side effects, supplements, treatment timelines and more from the Arthritis Foundation.

www.cancer.org - The American Cancer Society is dedicated to helping persons who face cancer. Supports research, patient services, early detection, treatment and education.

www.ccfa.org - The Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America is focused on improving the quality of life of people with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis through research.

www.copdfoundation.org - The COPD Foundation provides COPD information, treatment resources and support programs.

www.diabetes.org - The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fighting for those affected by diabetes.

www.eyesight.org - The Macular Degeneration Foundation was organized to support victims of Macular Degeneration with the latest news, information and funding for medical research.

www.heart.org - Learn more about the American Heart Association's efforts to reduce death caused by cardiovascular (heart) disease.

www.hdsa.org - The Huntington's Disease Society of America, Inc. (HDSA) is a National, voluntary health organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with Huntingtons Disease.

www.lbda.org - Discover the facts about Lewy Body Dementia: what it is, what symptoms to look out for and more from the Lewy Body Dementia Association.

www.nationalmssociety.org - Discover the facts about Multiple Sclerosis: what it is, who gets it and why, what symptoms to look out for and more from the National MS Society.

www.asbestos.com - The Mesothelioma Center features information on the dangers of asbestos, mesothelioma cancer and where to find treatment facilities in your area.

www.nof.org - The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is the leading consumer and community-focused health organization dedicated to the prevention of osteoporosis.

www.paget.org - The Paget Foundation provides a wealth of accurate and reliable information on Paget's disease of bone.

www.parkinson.org - The National Parkinson Foundation provides Information about Parkinson's disease, articles from their newsletters, on-lines tests for tremor and clinical depression, as well as an Ask-The-Doctor forum.

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