Following is a list of
available internet resources regarding hospice & palliative
care. Clicking on a link will open a new window.
Advance Directives information of the Mass. Medical Association
www.healthcareproxy.org
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Advance Directives, such as health care proxies and living wills, allow people to retain control over medical decisions. |
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AIDS.org
www.aids.org
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AIDS.org is a non-profit organization, with a strict policy, that aims to help prevent HIV infections and improve quality of life for those affected HIV and AIDS. It offers education and an open exchange of prevention, testing and treatment information on a centralized website. |
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Alzheimer's Association
www.alz.org
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The Alzheimer’s Association, a national network of chapters, is the largest national voluntary health organization dedicated to advancing Alzheimer's research and helping those affected by the disease. |
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American Chronic Pain Association
www.theacpa.org
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Since 1980, have provided a support system for people with chronic pain through education in pain management skills and self-help group activities. |
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Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine
www.massgeneral.org/bhi
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for the study, advancement, and clinical practice of Mind/Body Medicine |
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CancerCare
www.cancercare.org
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A national non-profit organization that provides free professional support services to anyone affected by cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved |
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Caring Connections
www.caringinfo.org
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provides a variety of free resources including advance care planning, caregiving, pain, financial issues, hospice and palliative care, grief and loss. |
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Centre for Grief Education
www.grief.org.au
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Promotes through education, consultancy, counselling and research, optimum support for grieving people, in order to assist their recovery and prevent chronic illness and ill health. |
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Dreamcatcher Dinner & Auction
www.nantucketdreamcatcher.org
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Sunday, June 14th, is the date for the 16th annual Dreamcatcher event at Galley Beach. Call: 508-325-5512 for tickets. |
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Dying Well
www.dyingwell.org
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Website of Dr. Ira Byock, an outstanding hospice physician who has advocated for excellence in end of life care and has written and lectured extensively on the subject. |
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Growth House
www.growthhouse.org
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An award winning site & a gateway to resources for life-threatening illness and end of life issues. |
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Hospice Foundation of America
www.hospicefoundation.org
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Hospice Foundation of America is a not-for-profit organization that provides leadership in the development and application of hospice and its philosophy of care. |
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Kids Konnected
www.kidskonnected.org
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information, 24 hour hot line, and chat room for kids |
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Lotsahelpinghands: create community
www.lotsahelpinghands.com
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a free, private, web-based community to organize family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues...to coordinate activities and manage volunteers...during times of need |
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National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC)
www.caregiving.org
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dedicated to providing support for family caregivers and the professionals that help them, and to increasing public awareness of issues facing family caregivers. |
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National Cancer Institute
www.cancer.gov
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The National Cancer Institute, established under the National Cancer Act of 1937, is the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research and training. |
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National Family Caregivers Association
www.nfcacares.org
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The National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) exists to support family caregivers and to speak out publicly for caregivers' needs. |
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National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization
www.nhpco.org
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Palliative Care
www.getpalliativecare.org
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What is palliative care? How to get palliative care. Is palliative care right for you? Resources, stories, articles |
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Partnership for Parents
www.partnershipforparents.org
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A support network for parents of children with serious illnesses. |
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SHARE
www.nationalshareoffice.com
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serves those whose lives are touched by the tragic death of a baby through early pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or in the first few months of life |
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Stop Pain
www.stoppain.org
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Department of Pain Medicine and Palliative Care of Beth Isreal Medical Center in New York. |
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Strength for Caring
www.strengthforcaring.com
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part of the Caregiver Initiative to help caregivers learn to reduce stress while providing the information they need to care for their loved ones and themselves. |
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The Center for Mind-Body Medicine
www.cmbm.org
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a non-profit 501(c)(3), educational organization dedicated to reviving the spirit and transforming the practice of medicine |
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