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Joint Commission Joint Commission is a quality oversight body for health care organizations and managed care in the United States.

Commission on Accreditation for Home Care (CAHC) in New Jersey
CAHC’s goal is to ensure that patients receive home care services which meet industry practices and norms. 

Hospice Foundation of America
Provides information about hospice care, how to select a hospice and how to locate a hospice near you.

National Association for Homecare (NAHC)
Provides valuable information to providers, consumers, and students.

National Hospice Foundation
Devoted exclusively to increasing awareness of and access to hospice care through the financial support of education and research.

National League for Nursing (NLN)
Advancing the health of diverse communities through nursing.

New York State Office for the Aging
A public service to older New Yorkers, their families and others. Find help, explore aging, discover news and events, help family caregivers, link to more resources.

Heritage Pointe of TeaneckCommunities Offering Distinctive Independent Living.
 
Lighthouse International – Vision resources
Lighthouse International is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to preserving vision and to providing critically needed vision and rehabilitation services to help people of all ages overcome the challenges of vision loss. Through clinical services, education, research, and advocacy, the Lighthouse enables people with low vision and blindness to enjoy safe, independent and productive lives.
Web Site: http://www.lighthouse.org/
 
National Association for the Deaf
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) established in 1880. to use sign language, to congregate on issues important to them, and to have its interests represented at the national level.
Webs Site: http://www.nad.org/
 
DisabilityInfo.gov 
DisabilityInfo.gov provides quick and easy access to comprehensive information about disability programs, services, laws and benefits.
Web Site: http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/

New York Housecalls
At Home physician referral services, providing Dr.'s home visit for the homebound. They are available 24 hours/ 7 days a week.

Alzheimer’s Association Senior Housing Finder
First national dementia care housing database, Over 65,000 facilities Free and easy to use

ADEAR Center for Alzheimers 
The ADEAR Center is operated as a service of the National Institute on Aging (NIA), one of the Federal Government's National Institutes of Health and part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The NIA conducts and supports research about health issues for older people, and is the primary Federal agency for Alzheimer's disease research.
Web Site: http://www.nia.nih.gov/Alzheimers
Phone: 1-800-438-4380
 
Cancer Information Service 
The National Cancer Institute's (NCI's) Cancer Information Service (CIS)  is a national information and education network. The CIS is a free public service of the NCI, the Nation's primary agency for cancer research.
Web Site: http://www.cis.nci.nih.gov/
Phone: 1–800–4–CANCER
 
FDA for Older People 
FDA has numerous articles, brochures and other publications with information for older people on a wide range of health issues, including arthritis, cancer, health fraud, and nutrition.
Web Site: http://www.fda.gov/oc/seniors
Phone: 1888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332)
 
USA.gov 
The official U.S. gateway to all government information.
Web Site: http://www.usa.gov/
Phone: 1 800 FED-INFO
 
USA.gov for Seniors 
USA.gov for Seniors site helps users access all government sites that provide services for senior citizens.
Web Site: www.USA.gov/Topics/Seniors.shtml
Phone: 1 800 FED-INFO
 
GovBenefits.gov 
Site is the official government benefits website. It is a free, confidential tool that helps individuals find government benefits they may be eligible to receive.
Web Site: http://www.govbenefits.gov/
 
Healthfinder 
An encyclopedia of over 1,600 health topics from the most trusted sources. Links to locate a doctor, health center, organization or public library. Free interactive tools to check your health, get personalized advice, and keep track of your progress.
Get the latest health news and information in Spanish.
Web Site: http://www.healthfinder.gov/
 
Medicare.gov 
The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare. Includes prescription drug plan finder.
Web Site: http://www.medicare.gov/
 
Compulsive hoarding, Clutter Management Resource
This website is designed to provide information and assistance in a comprehensive and efficient way. It covers the definition of hoarding, professional articles on multiple aspects of hoarding, a Research Digest for hoarding related scientific papers; self help and support group articles, a hoarding/compulsive buying screening test, and useful information about this medical disorder.
Web Site: http://www.ocfoundation.org/hoarding/