Links to National Organizations
National Alzheimer's Association www.alz.org has lots of information on Dementia and Alzheimer's Desease for families and caregivers. The Oklahoma Chapter is very helpful to families and professionals alike to find info, resources and support groups. You can reach them at 405-319-0780.
The American Heart Association website www.americanheart.org has valuable information oh hearthealth and stroke prevention.
The American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org aims to educate and prevent complications of this desease and has many informative articles.
Another helpful link, when looking for information or care in other parts of the country would be www.elderlycarelive.com which had a collection of practical information.
http://www.seniordecision.com can give you many helpful ideas and planning tools when faced with decisions to make for yourself or a loved one.
An important and very helpful link for anyone taking multiple medications is DrugWatch.com to check on potential side effects and drug interactions.
