Helpful Links

The Arthritis Foundation
The only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research.

The Alzheimer's Foundation of America
Focuses on Care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related illnesses, care for family members and others caring for those with brain disorders, care for healthcare professionals in the dementia field, and care for Alzheimer's-related community organizations.

Elderweb.com
This award-winning site is designed to be a research site for both professionals and family members looking for information on eldercare and long term care, and includes links to information on legal, financial, medical, and housing issues, as well as policy, research, and statistics.

NIH Senior Health Health Information for Older Adults
The NIH web site is designed for older internet surfers seeking information on topics such as Alzheimer's disease, balance problems, and hearing loss. Senior-friendly format – large text and high contrast viewing options. New technology allows the user's computer to read the site's content aloud, without installing any software.

Elders in Action
Elders in Action is powered by the experience of more than 150 volunteers, who work to solve problems, tackle important issues and help businesses and communities better serve the older customer in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington Counties.

Oregon DHS - Office on Aging & Disability
1-800-333-2433 for Minnesota state-supported program offering advice and referral on aging issues and services.