Consumer Resources
- Disease-specific Associations
- Healthcare Provider Associations
- Health Insurance Information
- Caregiver Support and Resources
- Advocacy Sites
Disease-specific Associations
ALS AssociationInformation, resources and support groups for persons living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, and their loved ones. | Alzheimer's AssociationInformation, resources and support groups for persons living with Alzheimer's Disease/Dementia and their loved ones |
American Cancer SocietyInformation and resources for persons living with cancer and their loved ones. | American Diabetes AssociationInformation and resources for persons living with diabetes and their loved ones. |
American Heart AssociationInformation and resources for persons living with heart disease and their loved ones. | American Lung AssociationInformation and resources for persons living with pulmonary disease and their loved ones. |
The Arthritis FoundationInformation and resources for persons living with arthritis and their loved ones. |
Healthcare Provider Associations
Association for Ohio Philanthropic Homes and Services for the Aging (AOPHA)Advocates on behalf of Ohio not-for-profit providers serving older adults. | National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC)Represents the interests and concerns of home care agencies, hospices, home care aide organizations, and medical equipment suppliers. |
National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)Represents hospice and palliative care programs and professionals throughout the United States. | Ohio Healthcare Association (OHCA)Represents Ohio nursing facilities, assisted living communities and intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded (ICF/MR). |
Ohio Hospital Association (OHA)Represents 169 hospitals and 18 health systems throughout Ohio. | Ohio Nurses Association (ONA)Promotes and protects nurses, the nursing profession, and those who receive nursing care. |
Ohio Osteopathic Association (OOA)Represents Ohio osteopathic physicians, 11 hospitals that are members of the Ohio Osteopathic Hospital Association, and the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-COM). | Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA)Represents 20,000 Ohio physicians, residents, medical students and practice managers. |
Health Insurance Information
MedicareThe official U.S. Government site for the Medicare program. | Ohio Department of InsuranceOhio administrative agency responsible for regulating the insurance industry. |
OSHIIPThe Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) provides free health insurance information and services to Medicare beneficiaries and the people that care for them. |
Caregiver Support and Resources
Bobby's BooksBobby’s Books is a program that uses books to help children and adults deal with difficult issues. Using children's literature as a springboard for conversations will give kids the chance to express their feelings and tell their own stories. | Caring ConnectionsCaring Connections holds resources for patients, caregivers, employers and communities seeking compassionate end of life experiences. |
Family Caregiver AllianceAn organization idedicated to addressing the needs of families and friends providing long-term care at home. | National Family Caregivers AssociationEducates, supports, empowers and speaks up for the more than 65 million Americans who care for loved ones with a chronic illness or disability or the frailties of old age. |
Ohio Department of AgingODA functions as a clearinghouse for programs, services and information for older Ohioans and their caregivers. | Ohio Department of Developmental DisabilitiesDODD functions as a clearinghouse for programs, services and information for Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their caregivers. |
Resources for ChildrenThis link will take you to the Bobby's Books links page which has an exhaustive list of organizations dedicated to serving children who have been touched by illness. | The Wellness CommunityDedicated to providing free emotional support, education and hope for people with cancer and their loved ones. Locations in Columbus and Cincinnati. |
Advocacy Sites
Advocate for Home, Hospice & Palliative Care |

