Resources
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND RESOURCES
AARP http://www.aarp.org/
Alzheimer’s’ Association http://www.alz.org/
American Society on Aging http://www.asaging.org/
American Heart Association National Parkinson Foundation http://www.parkinson.org/
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys https://www.naela.org/
National Organization on Disability http://nod.org/disability_resources/
LOCAL GROUPS AND RESOURCES
Villages
(Cabin John, Chevy Chase at Home, Little Falls Village, Potomac Community Village, Silver Spring Village, Town of Garrett Park Senior Committee, Village of Takoma Park)
http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS-Program/ADS/Villages/villageslist.html
Montgomery County Commission on Aging http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS-Program/ADS/COA/COAindex.html
Department of Health and Human Services for Montgomery County, Maryland http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS/ProgramIndex/SeniorServicesindex.html
Grass Roots Organization for the Well-being of Seniors (GROWS) http://growsmc.org/
WEB RESOURCES AND ARTICLES
Alzheimer’s Information
10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_10_signs_of_alzheimers.asp
Home Care for Individuals with Alzheimer’s https://www.caring.com/alzheimers-home-care
Alzheimer’s Disease Research http://www.brightfocus.org/alzheimers/
Alzheimer’s therapy products http://www.alzstore.com/Default.asp
HBO Documentary: The Alzheimer’s Project http://www.hbo.com/alzheimers/the-films.html
Caregiver Support and Information
Caregiver Support and Help http://www.helpguide.org/articles/caregiving/caregiving-support-and-help.htm
How to Handle an Elderly Parent’s Bad Behavior? https://www.agingcare.com/Articles/bad-behavior-by-elderly-parents-138673.htm
Caregiver Support Groups https://www.caregiver.org/support-groups
Caregiver Self- Assessment Questionnaire http://www.healthinaging.org/resources/resource:caregiver-self-assessment/
COPD
Understanding COPD http://www.copdfoundation.org/What-is-COPD/Understanding-COPD/What-is-COPD.aspx
Exercise and COPD http://www.alliancehhcare.com/resources/copd-managing-care-home/
Living with COPD http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/copd/livingwith
Lifestyle changes to help manage COPD http://www.healthline.com/health/copd/lifestyle-changes-help-manage
Healthy Living for Seniors
Healthy Aging https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthyaging.html
Exercise for Older Adults http://nihseniorhealth.gov/exerciseforolderadults/healthbenefits/01.html
Healthy Eating for Older Adults http://www.helpguide.org/articles/healthy-eating/eating-well-as-you-age.htm
Delicious Healthy Recipes http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/recipes
Heart Disease Information
What is heart disease? http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/basics/definition/con-20034056
Assess your cholesterol http://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/cholesterol-assessment/default.htm
Exercise and Activity after heart surgery http://www.uwhealth.org/healthfacts/cardiology/5801.html
Heart Disease Prevention http://test.kcms.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/in-depth/heart-disease-prevention/art-20046502
Fall Prevention – Modifying your Home
Information about Falling http://www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/Falls/adultfalls.html
Causes and Risk factors for falling http://nihseniorhealth.gov/falls/causesandriskfactors/01.html
Fall Prevention Tips http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/fall-prevention/art-20047358
PERS – Personal Emergency Response System http://www.caregiver.com/channels/tech/articles/PERS_faqs.htm