Consumer Resources
- Disease-specific Associations
- Healthcare Provider Associations
- Health Insurance Information
- Caregiver Support and Resources
- Advocacy Sites
Disease-specific Associations
ALS Association
Information, resources and support groups for persons living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, and their loved ones.
Alzheimer's Association
Information, resources and support groups for persons living with Alzheimer's Disease/Dementia and their loved ones
American Cancer Society
Information and resources for persons living with cancer and their loved ones.
American Diabetes Association
Information and resources for persons living with diabetes and their loved ones.
American Heart Association
Information and resources for persons living with heart disease and their loved ones.
American Lung Association
Information and resources for persons living with pulmonary disease and their loved ones.
The Arthritis Foundation
Information 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
Medicare
The official U.S. Government site for the Medicare program.
Ohio Department of Insurance
Ohio administrative agency responsible for regulating the insurance industry.
OSHIIP
The 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 Books
Bobby’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 Connections
Caring Connections holds resources for patients, caregivers, employers and communities seeking compassionate end of life experiences.
Family Caregiver Alliance
An organization idedicated to addressing the needs of families and friends providing long-term care at home.
National Family Caregivers Association
Educates, 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 Aging
ODA functions as a clearinghouse for programs, services and information for older Ohioans and their caregivers.
Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
DODD functions as a clearinghouse for programs, services and information for Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
Resources for Children
This 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 Community
Dedicated to providing free emotional support, education and hope for people with cancer and their loved ones. Locations in Columbus and Cincinnati.
