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
www.cdc.gov/hiv
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CDC's HIV mission is to prevent HIV infection and reduce
the incidence of HIV-related illness and death,
in collaboration with community, state,
national, and international partners. |
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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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Americans for Better Care of the Dying
www.abcd-caring.org
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Founded in 1997, Americans for Better Care of the Dying (ABCD) is a Washington, DC based organization dedicated to ensuring that all Americans can count on good end of life care.
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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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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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Mind/Body Medical Institute
www.mbmi.org
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Web site of Dr. Herbert Benson relaxation response based programs |
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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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