www.alz.org

The Alzheimer's Association, a national network of chapters, is the largest national voluntary health organiztion committed to finding a cure for Alzheimer's and helping those affected with the disease.

www.aarp.org

AARP, formerly the American Association of Retired Persons, is the United States-based non-profit, nonpartisan membership organization for people age 50 and over which provides a wide range of unique benefits, special products, and services for their members.

www.apdaparkinson.org

The American Parkinson Disease ASsociation, Inc. has sought to "Ease the Burden and Find the Cure" for this disease through research, patient and family support and education.

www.benefitscheckup.org

Developed and maintained by The National Counsel on Aging (NCOA), BenefitsCheckUp is the nation's most comprehensive Web-based service to screen for benefits programs for seniors with limited income and resources.  BenefitsCheckUp includes more than 1,550 public and private benefits programs from all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

www.caringinfo.org

Caring Connections, a program of The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), provides free resources and information to help people make decisions about end-of-life care and services before a crisis.  Access this site to download a state-specific living will or healthcare power of attorney.

www.elderrage.com

Elder Rage or Take My Father...Please!  By Jacqueline Marcell.  This riveting true story written with compassion and humor will help you cope with aging parents and make you realize you are not alone with your countless frustrations and conflicting emotions.

www.naela.org

The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. is a non-profit association which provides a resource of information on the many specialized issues involved with legal services to the elderly and disabled.  Through this website, you are able to locate an elder law attorney in your local community.

www.nfcacares.org

The National Family Caregivers Association educates, supports, empowers and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for loved ones with a chronic illness or diability or the frailties of old age.  NFCA reaches across the boundaries of diagnoses, relationships and life stages to help transform family caregivers'lives by removing barriers to health and well being.

www.va.gov

About a quarter of the nation's population - approximately 70 million people - are potentiallly eligible for VA benefits and services because they are veterans, family members or survivors of veterans.  The Department of Veteran's Affairs website outlines all benefits and eligibility requirements for veterans or dependents of veterans.