Helpful Website Links – Patients & Family Members
Aging, Elderly
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a)
The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging’s primary mission is to build the capacity of its members to help older persons and persons with disabilities live with dignity and choices in their homes and communities for as long as possible.
Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research.
Assisted Living, Community Living
Administration for Community Living
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services created a new organization to help people with disabilities and older adults to be able to live at home with the supports they need.
Assisted Living Federation of America
The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) is the largest national association exclusively dedicated to professionally-managed, resident-centered senior living communities and the seniors and families they serve.
Cancer(s)
American Cancer Society
Dedicated to helping persons who face cancer through research, patient services, early detection, treatment and education.
Bonnie Addario Lung Cancer Foundation
Patient funded to raise awareness and fund research to help you and generations to come.
National Breast Cancer Foundation
Non-for profit foundation whose mission is to save lives through early detection and to provide mammograms for those in need.
National Cancer Institute
Federal Government’s principal agency for cancer research and training.
Caregivers
Caregiver List
Caregiverlist connects seniors and professional caregivers with the most reliable eldercare options, highest quality rating and outstanding careers nationwide.
Caregivers and Medicare
Nearly 66 million Americans caring for an aging, seriously ill, or disabled family member or friend, find help make life a little easier.
Diabetes
American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is a United States-based association working to fight the consequences of diabetes and to help those affected by diabetes.
Disease Control
Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC)
CDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety and security threats.
Discharge Planning
Allscripts
Leading provider of hospital based Case Management, Discharge Planning and Referral Management to the Post Acute and Extended Care Industry.
Federal Agencies – General Health, Medicare, Medicaid, Insurance
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program.
Healthcare.gov
Health Insurance Marketplace, Affordable Care Act.
Medicare.gov
Social insurance program that guarantees access to health insurance for certain Americans and legal residents 65 and older.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services.
Health Information
MedlinePlus
The National Institutes of Health’s website provides up to date information on diseases, conditions and wellness issues for patients and family members.
Heart Disease, Stroke
American Heart Association
Provides information and resources to learn more about the efforts to reduce death caused by heart disease and stroke.
American Stroke Association
A non-profit organization whose efforts help to reduce disability and deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke.
National Stroke Association
Programs focused on prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and support for all impacted by stroke.
Home Care, Hospice
Hospice Net
Offers information on hospice services for patients, caregivers, and the bereaved facing life-threatening illness.
National Association for Home Care & Hospice
Non-profit organization that represents the nation’s 33,000 home care and hospice organizations.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Charitable organization created to broaden the understanding of hospice through research and education.
Indiana State Health & Human Services Agencies
Division of Family Resources
Receives applications and approves eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the cash assistance program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
Family and Social Services Administration
Established to consolidate and better integrate the delivery of human services by state government.
Hoosier Healthwise
Health care program for low income parents / caretakers, pregnant women and children. They program covers medical care at little or no cost to the member or the member’s family.
Indiana Health Care Quality Resource Center
The center is intended to provide resources and information to assist health care facilities in providing quality health care, and educational to patients and families regarding care issues.
Indiana Medicaid
Information, resources and links regarding different Medicaid programs and services for both members and providers.
Indiana State Department of Health
Information to promote and provide essential public health services.
Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning
Agency efficiently and effectively administers Medicaid programs for the state of Indiana.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Agency efficiently and effectively administers Medicaid programs for the state of Indiana.
Kidney Disease
National Kidney Foundation
Provides patient services, education, and research to prevent kidney disease and promotes organ donation.
Lung, Pulmonary/Respiratory Health and Diseases
American Lung Association
Voluntary health organization whose mission is lung health. Find facts about lung diseases, such as lung cancer.
American Thoracic Society
Provides a better understanding of pulmonary/respiratory diseases, critical illness, and sleep disorders for patients on ventilators.
Medical Research
Cleveland Clinic
A non-profit academic medical center, provides clinical and hospital care and is a leader in research, education and health information.
Mayo Clinic
Over 3,300 physicians, scientists and researchers share their expertise to empower you.
National Institute of Health
One of the world’s foremost medical research centers.
Mental Health, Mental Illness
Helpguide.org
Organization’s objective is to take control of your mental health, relationships, and lifestyle choices.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
National organization’s mission is “to eradicate mental illness and improve the quality of life of those affected by these diseases.”
National Institute of Mental Health
The mission of NIMH is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure.
Parkinson’s Disease
National Parkinson Foundation (NPF)
For over half a century, the National Parkinson Foundation has focused on meeting the needs in the care and treatment of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD).
Retirees
AARP
Formerly the American Association of Retired Persons. A membership organization leading positive social change and delivering value to people age 50.
Veterans
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
The US Department of Veterans Affairs provides patient care and federal benefits to veterans and their dependents.
