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Specific Advance Directives
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National
Web-Links to Government Agencies and other Aging and Healthcare Related
Sites
lAdministration
on Aging -
a wide ranging source of information on aging sponsored by the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services.
lAlzheimer's
Association
-
The largest national
voluntary health organization supporting Alzheimer's research and care.
lAmerican
Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
-
A national
association committed to advancing the vision of healthy, affordable,
ethical long-term care for America . The association represents 5,600
mission-driven, not-for-profit nursing homes, continuing care retirement
communities, assisted living and senior housing facilities, and community
service organizations.
lAmerican
Association of Retired Persons
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A nonprofit, non partisan
membership organization for people over 50.
lAmerican
Health Care Association -
A non-profit federation of
affiliated state health organizations representing the long term care
community to
the nation at large – to
government, business leaders, and the general public.
lAmerican
Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. –
A comprehensive resource for
those interested in Parkinson’s Disease, treatments of Parkinson’s Disease,
current medical breakthroughs, and support group for Parkinson’s Disease.
lAmerican
Society on Aging –
A resource for those interested
to enhance the knowledge and skill of older adults and their families.
lCenters
for Medicare and Medicaid Services -
A valuable resource with
information on all of the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
lDepartment
of Veterans Affairs -
Official government site for
American Veterans, their spouses, survivors and dependants
.
lHealthfinder
-
A Federal Website that links to
carefully selected information and Web sites from over 1,800 health-related
organizations.
lLast
Acts -
A national Coalition to
improve care and caring near the end of life
lMedicare
- The official
U.S. Government site for People with Medicare.
lMedLine
– An extensive
collection of published medical information form The National Library of
Medicine.
lMesotheliomagroup.com
– High-quality and reliable information about
mesothelioma, so you can understand the disease, find the best treatment,
and learn about the latest research.
lNational
Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
-
A resource of information,
education, networking and assistance to those who must deal with the many
specialized issues involved with legal services to the elderly and disabled.
lThe
National Center on Elder Abuse -
A consortium of six partners who
provide elder abuse information to professionals and the public.
lNational
Council on Aging -
Dedicated to promoting the
dignity, self-determination, well being, and contributions of older persons.
lNational
Family Caregivers Association -
A grass roots organization
created to educate, support, empower and speak up for the millions of
Americans who care for chronically ill, aged or disabled loved ones.
lNational
Institutes of Health - The Nation's Medical Research
Library
lNational
Stroke Association
–
A resource for those interested
in researching the causes of strokes, support groups, current events, and
medical breakthroughs for strokes
lNational
Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers -
A non-profit, professional
organization of practitioners whose goal is the advancement of dignified
care for the elderly and their families.
lNational
Guardianship Association -
Promotes a nationally recognized
standard of excellence in guardianship.
lThe
Mesothelioma Center - Asbestos.com
- is an up-to-date
resource for all issues ranging from mesothelioma facts to treatment options
lMedical
Professional Field's Associations and Societies
lNational
Nurse Practitioners & Nursing Organizations
lSeniorPro
– A resource for
those interested in researching senior care providers, their referrals, and
recommendations
lUnited
Way -
A portal to any local United
Way agency.
National Nurse
Practitioners & Nursing Organizations
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Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
-
Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association
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Alliance for Psychosocial Nursing
-
American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing
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American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
-
American Academy of Nursing
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American Academy of Physician Assistants
-
American Assembly for Men in Nursing
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American Assisted Living Nurses Association
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American Association for the History of Nursing
-
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
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American Association of Critical Care Nurses
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American Association of Diabetes Educators
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American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants
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American Association of Managed Care Nurses
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American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
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American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
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American Association of Nurse Attorneys
-
American Association of Occupational Health Nurses
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American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Nurses
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American College Health Association: Nurse/Nurse Practitioner Sections
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American College of Nurse Midwives
-
American College of Nurse Practitioners
-
American Forensic Nurses
-
American Heart Association: Council on
Cardiovascular Nursing
-
American Holistic Nurses Association
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American Long Term & Sub Acute Nurses Association
-
American Medical Informatics Association/Nursing Informatics Working
Group
-
American Nephrology Nurses Association
-
American Nurses Association
-
American Nursing Informatics Association
-
American Organization of Nurse Executives
-
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
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American Public Health Association - Public Health Nursing Section
-
American Radiological Nurses Association
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American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition: Nurses Section
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American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses, Inc.
-
American Society of Pain Management Nursing
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American Society of Peri-Anesthesia Nurses
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American Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgical Nurses, Inc.
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American Thoracic Society: Nurses Section
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American Urological Association
-
Association of Camp Nurses
-
Association of Clinicians for the Underserved
-
Association of Nurses in AIDS Care
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Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses
-
Association of Peri-Operative Registered Nurses
-
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
-
Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses
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Baromedical Nurses Association
-
Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.
-
Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools
-
Dermatology Nurses Association
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Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association
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Emergency Nurses Association
-
Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association
-
Infusion Nurses Society (see intravenous)
-
International Association of Forensic Nurses
-
International Council of Nurses
-
International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses
-
International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care
-
International Society of Nurses in Genetics
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National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service, Inc.
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National Association of Boards of Pharmacy
-
National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists
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National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term
Care
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National Association of Hispanic Nurses
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National Association of Neonatal Nurses
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National Association of NPs in Women's Health
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National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses
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National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
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National Association of Rural Health Clinics
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National Association of School Nurses
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National Association of School Nurses for the Deaf
-
National Black Nurses Association, Inc.
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National Certification Board of PNPs & Nurses, Inc.
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National Conference of Gerontologial Nurse Practitioners
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National Council of State Boards of Nursing
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National Federation for Specialty Nursing Organizations
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National Gerontological Nurses Association
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National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization
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National League for Nursing
-
National Nurses in Business Association
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National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties
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National Student Nurses Association
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Navy Nurse Corps Association
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North American Nursing Diagnosis Association
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Nurse Practitioners in Emergency Care
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Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education
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Nurses Christian Fellowship
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Nurses Organization of Veterans Affairs
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Nursing Network on Violence Against Women International
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Oncology Nurses Society
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Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of Nursing
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Society for Vascular Nursing
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Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc.
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Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head/Neck Nurses
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Society of Pediatric Nurses
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Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates
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Transcultural Nursing Society/College of Nursing Health
-
Wound. Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society
lFlorida
Agency for Health Care Administration
–
A resource guide for
those interested in researching health care: the current providers,
facilities, insurance, and current issues. |
www.fdhc.state.fl.us |
lFlorida
Council on Aging -
A statewide
network of professionals in aging committed to serving Florida ’s
diverse aging interests through education, information-sharing and
advocacy. |
www.FCOA.org
|
lFlorida
Department of Elder Affairs –
A resource for those
interested in researching every aspect, including the nuances of
care for the elderly. |
http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us |
lFlorida
Department of Health
– Allows you to look up information on individual medical providers
such as physicians, home health aides, nurses, etc. |
www.doh.state.fl.us |
lFlorida
Agency for Health Care Administration
-
Access to and
information about Florida facilities, health care providers and
gathered information relating to health care in the state of Florida
|
http://ahca.myflorida.com/
|
lFlorida
Drug Rehab & Addiction Treatment
-
The Florida Drug Rehab state page provides the reader
with a quick overview of issues relating to drug and alcohol
addiction and FL drug rehab centers. |
http://www.recoveryconnection.org/florida-drug-rehab/ |
lFlorida
State Guardianship Association
-
Dedicated to promoting
the protection, dignity, and value of incapacitated persons through
a code of ethics, advocacy, and the dissemination of information.
|
www.FloridaGuardians.com |