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Parkinsons Foundation
The Parkinsons Foundation of the Heartland has been dedicated to raising awareness of Parkinsons Disease, to finding its cause and cure, and to providing education and support to patients, their families, and their care providers.
913-341-8828
www.parkinsonheartland.org
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US Benefits Analysts
US Benefits Analysts has been educating families about Non-Service Connected Improved Pension Benefit since 2006.
888-311-8880 EXT 1015
www.cashforvets.com
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Cancer Action
Cancer Action compassionately provides program and supportive services for those living with, through and beyond cancer in the Kansas City area.
913-642-8885
www.canceractionkc.org
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Marathon Moving & Delivery
913-541-2030
www.mmdkc.com
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National Private Duty Association
www.privatedutyhomecare.org
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Johnson County Area Agency on Aging
913-715-8800
http://hsa.jocogov.org
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Gray Panthers
At the local, state and federal level, Gray Panthers fight to change laws and attitudes for social justice. Today Panthers are active in more than 50 local "Networks" attacking problems from an intergenerational perspective.
http://graypanthers.org
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National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Mid America Chapter
The MS Society mobilizes people and resources to drive research for a cure.
913-432-3926
www.msmidamerica.org
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Alzheimers Association
The Alzheimers Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support, training, and reseach.
913-831-3888
www.alz.org/kansascity
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Older Women's League
OWL strives to improve the status and quality of life of midlife and older women. OWL is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that accomplishes its work through research, education, and advocacy activities conducted through a chapter network.
http://owl-national.org
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ALS Association
913-648-2062
www.alsa-midwest.org
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Administration on Aging
AoA, an agency in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is one of the nation's largest providers of home- and community-based care for older persons and their caregivers. Our mission is to promote the dignity and independence of older people, and to help society prepare for an aging population.
http://aoa.dhhs.gov
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Assisted Moving of Kansas City
816-405-6046
www.assistedmovingkc.com
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Eldercare Web
An on-line newsletter featuring articles and information relating to elder care.
http://elderweb.com
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Social Security Benefits Planner
Use our planners to help you better understand your Social Security protection as you plan for your financial future. Then use our benefit calculators to find out your monthly benefit amounts.
http://ssa.gov/planners
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ThirdAge.com
ThirdAge Inc. is an online media and direct marketing company focused exclusively on serving the needs of midlife adults -- generally those in their 40s, 50s and 60s -- and those who want to build a genuine relationship with them.
http://thirdage.com
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AARP
Providing to its over-50 members: Benefits and Discounts, Advocacy and Information, Advice for Living Well, Award-winning Publications, Community Services.
http://aarp.org
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Alzheimer's Association
A voluntary health organization dedicated to finding preventions, treatments and, eventually, a cure for Alzheimer dementia. Their mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research and to enhance care and support for individuals, their families and caregivers.
http://alz.org
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American Cancer Society
ACS is a nationwide, community- based voluntary health organization. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices.
http://cancer.org
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American Diabetes Association
The nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, it conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching hundreds of communities.
http://diabetes.org
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American Heart Association
A national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
http://americanheart.org
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American Lung Association
The oldest voluntary health organization in the United States, with a National Office and constituent and affiliate associations around the country. Founded in 1904 to fight tuberculosis, ALA fights lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health. Funded by contributions from the public, along with gifts and grants from corporations, foundations and government agencies.
http://lungusa.org
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American Parkinson's Disease Association
Founded in 1961 to "ease the burden and find a cure" for Parkinson's disease. Headquartered in New York, the organization focuses its energies on research, patient support, education and raising public awareness of the disease.
http://apdaparkinson.com
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American Red Cross
The nation's premier emergency response organization. As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the American Red Cross distinguished itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural disasters. Over the years, the organization has expanded its services, always with the aim of preventing and relieving suffering.
http://redcross.org
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Assisted Living Federation of America
The largest association exclusively dedicated to the assisted living industry and the population it serves. ALFA represents over 5,000 for-profit and not-for-profit providers of assisted living as well as a diverse range of organizations involved in the assisted living industry.
http://alfa.org
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Friendly 4 Seniors
The Friendly4Seniors.com database is populated with over 2000 senior related listings that are reviewed and approved as a senior related Web Site prior to listing.
http://friendly4seniors.com
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Senior Corps
A network of programs that tap the experience, skills, and talents of older citizens to meet community challenges with Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, and RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program).
http://seniorcorps.org
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Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center
As a public, U.S. Government-funded resource, the ADEAR Center strives to be a current, comprehensive, unbiased source of information about AD. All our information and materials about the search for causes, treatment, cures, and better diagnostic tools are carefully researched and thoroughly reviewed by NIA scientists and health communicators for accuracy and integrity.
http://alzheimers.org
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American Health Assistance Foundation
AHAF is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that has dedicated over 30 years to funding research on age-related and degenerative diseases, educating the public about these diseases, and providing emergency financial assistance to Alzheimer's disease patients and their caregivers.
http://ahaf.org
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