HELPFUL LINKS OF INTEREST

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ALS Association - Louisiana Chapter seeks to discover the cause and cure for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease) through dedicated research while providing patient support, information/education for health care professionals and the general public, and advocacy for ALS research and health care concerns.  www.alsalouisiana.org

Alzheimer's Association - Mississippi Chapter , working to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research and to enhance care and support for individuals, their families, and caregivers throughout Mississippi .
www.msalz.org

Hospice Foundation of America - this non-profit provides leadership in the development and application of hospice and its philosophy of care with the goal of enhancing the American health care system and the role of hospice within it.
www.hospicefoundation.org

International Association of Hospice & Palliative Care - from M.D. Anderson, this group's goal is to increase the availability and access to high quality hospice and palliative care for patients and families throughout the world by promoting communication, facilitating and providing education, and providing resources.
www.hospicecare.com

Health Journeys - healing resources for mind, body & spirit; committed to catalyzing wider and smarter use of high quality guided imagery and meditation tools in the workplace, at hospital, clinical and recreational settings, and at home.
www.healthjourneys.com

Journey of Hearts - a non-profit group that combines elements of medicine, psychiatry, poetry, prose and images to provide resources and support to those who have experienced loss, be it acute or long-standing.
www.journeyofhearts.org

The HIV Resource Group - excellent resources from a Houston group whose mission is to maximize all possible medical, psychosocial and educational resources to help persons affected by or at risk of HIV/AIDS.
www.hivresourcegroup.org

LaPOST - Approved by the Louisiana legislature during the 2010 legislative session as ACT 954, the LaPOST document is a means by which a person may communicate his/her wishes concerning life-sustaining treatment with a physician's order. www.la-post.org

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - excellent support and resources, disease and treatment information, and scientific progress reports.
www.leukemia.org

Medicare Rights Center - the "guide throught the Medicare maze" is a national, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization that helps ensure that older adults and people with disabilities get good affordable health care.
www.medicarerights.org

ElderCare Online - is a beacon for people caring for aging loved ones, providing an online community where supportive peers and professionals help improve quality of life for caregivers and elders.
www.ec-online.net

Cancer Source - some of the most complete and current cancer information, plus community contacts and loads of resources.
www.cancersource.com

The National Partners for Cancer Survivorship - the oldest survivor-led advocacy organization working on behalf of people with all types of cancer and their families, advocates for quality cancer care for all Americans.
www.canceradvocacy.org

National Family Caregivers Association - a grass roots organization created to educate, support, and empower the millions of Americans who care for chronically ill, aged or disabled loved ones.
www.nfcacares.org

Death & Dying - great collection of resources for those seeking comfort, support, and education before and during the grieving process; active community as well.
www.beyondindigo.com

Growth House - non-profit group dedicated to improving the quality of compassionate care for people who are dying through public education and global professional collaboration.
www.growthhouse.org