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| Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is a fatal neuromuscular disease more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Typically, ALS claims the lives of those affected within two to five years from onset. There is no known cause or cure. There are approximately 300 residents of Arizona living with the reality of ALS daily. In the United States, every 90 minutes someone dies from ALS. Every 90 minutes there is a new diagnosis.
As one of 40 chapters in the United States, the ALS Association Arizona Chapter is dedicated solely to the fight against ALS through patient and family support services, equipment loan, ALS multidisciplinary clinics, public awareness and cutting edge research. Please find out more about us at: www.alsaz.org. |
 Organized in 1953, the Arizona Health Care Association has grown into a strong and viable group of long term care providers dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for Arizona’s elderly and disabled in residential settings. Today, membership encompasses the majority of licensed, operating nursing care facilities in the state, which together provide continuous nursing care and assisted living services to over 10,000 Arizona residents. AHCA was founded to promote standards and ethics in the profession of long-term health care, and to ensure quality care for nursing facility and assisted living residents. AHCA is committed to developing sound public policy, while balancing economic and regulatory principles to support quality care and quality of life. AHCA is a non-profit organization supported by membership dues, educational program fees and other services. Learn more about Arizona Health Care Association online at www.azhca.org. |
 The Arizona Assisted Living Federation of America (Arizona ALFA) represents providers who care for over 20,000 Arizona state citizens in assisted living and retirement communities. Formed in 1997 by visionary leaders committed to ensuring effective representation in legislative and regulatory arenas, Arizona ALFA members believe that by combining efforts they can educate the public, regulators and legislators about assisted living and its importance as a viable care setting for elderly and frail individuals. In partnership with the Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA), Arizona ALFA serves as the eyes, ears and voice of the assisted living care sector, ensuring members are served by: - Effective public policy
- Essential professional enrichment
- Increased consumer awareness
- Timely technical support
- Access to cutting edge information
Learn more about Arizona Assisted Living Federation of America online at www.azalfa.org. |
 The Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association is a nonprofit organization founded in 1983. Its goals are patient support, public education, promotion of research and ultimately the treatment and cure of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. CMT is the most common inherited peripheral neuropathy, affecting over 150,000 Americans. It has no cure and is slowly progressive, causing muscle weakness and loss of sensation in the lower legs and feet as well as in the hands. Learn more at www.charcot-marie-tooth.org. |
 Get the best in health and wellness news from Bottom Line’s Daily Health News.Daily Health News uses Bottom Line's vast network of leading mainstream, alternative, and complementary practitioners to bring you the information you need to make informed decisions about your health. You'll learn the latest tips and discoveries in such life threatening areas as heart disease and cancer as well as surprising side effects of common medicines, and healthful ways to harness your body's own healing power to create wellness. Daily Health News is delivered electronically for FREE four times each week. Sign Up Now |  Ivanhoe Broadcast News is the country's largest news-gathering organization covering medical breakthroughs, family health and issues important to women. Ivanhoe's purpose is to produce and deliver life-changing information to the world. Subscribe to Ivanhoe's publications listed below: |
 ElderOp is a free service providing seniors and their families with elder care options, information and resources. Utilizing the expertise of a team of geriatric professionals, ElderOp assesses the senior’s status, evaluates their options, and offers comprehensive recommendations to address their needs. Visit Elder Op online at www.elderop.com.
| The Muhammad Ali Parkinson Research Center (MAPRC) is a National Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence, and a wonderful resource for people with Parkinson’s and their families.
We invite your participation through attending our support groups, educational classes, research studies, assistance programs, conferences, recreational programs and other services. Learn more by visiting them online at www.maprc.com. |
The Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association is an association formed to enhance the lives of those with spinal cord injuries while offering support and education to family, community, and professionals. They provide a variety of services and programs to those with spinal cord injuries including: Consumer & Family Support and Education Groups, SCI Peer Mentor and Hospital Visitation, Social & Recreational Programs, and a Information and Referral Library. Learn more by visiting them online at www.AZSpinal.org. |
Oxford Health Plans provides its members with access to the highest quality healthcare available -- through customer-focused products and superior service, value and innovation. They also provide their members more information to manage their health...when, where and how they want it. Learn more by visiting them online at www.oxhp.com. |
Humana is one of the nation's largest publicly traded health benefits companies, with approximately 5.8 million medical members located primarily in 15 states and Puerto Rico. Humana offers coordinated health insurance coverage and related services -- through traditional and Internet-based plans -- to employer groups, government-sponsored plans and individuals. Learn more by visiting them online at www.myhumana.com. |
The Arthritis Foundation promotes government and private sector action to improve the lives of the 43 million Americans living with arthritis. But we need your help to get more government funding for arthritis research, to encourage early diagnosis and comprehensive treatment, and to improve access to quality health care for everyone with arthritis.
If you missed the "All about Arthritis" TV show in January, don't worry. The Arthritis Foundation is providing Free Video Tapes of the show throughout the year. To receive your free copy call the Arthritis Foundation at 1-800-477-7679 or visit them online. www.arthritis.org
| The Area Agency on Aging, Region One is part of a national network of organizations established under the Older Americans Act (OAA) to respond to the needs of older adults. There are more than 650 Area Agencies on Aging throughout the United States. The Area Agency on Aging, Region One advocates, plans, coordinates, develops, and delivers services and programs for the elderly, as well as their caregivers and families. The Area Agency is also involved in the development and implementation of the county's Area Plan. In this role, the Area Agency is responsible for determining the demographic characteristics of Maricopa County's elderly population, identifying and evaluating their needs, and turning that captured information into a system of service delivery. To meet its objectives, the Area Agency contracts with more than 60 social service providers to deliver services that assist the elderly, helping them to remain in their homes as long as possible. Working to ensure an effective and efficient system of service delivery, the Area Agency assesses and monitors its contractors and services, and provides technical and support assistance as needed. www.aaaphx.org
|  Accessible Housing SpecialistsAHS develops land and remodels existing multifamily housing structures to accommodate individuals with low income and physical accessibility needs. We are proving that accessible housing design of multi family rental units is a successful business venture and can benefit our communities as infill projects around the state. Accessible Housing Specialists utilizes universal design principles while providing a support structure to accommodate the individual needs of our renters. By working closely with existing community agencies we can offer a vehicle of opportunity and support to assist individuals who wish to make their dreams come true. Whether it is continuing education or employment we believe anyone's dreams can come true. Accessible Housing Specialists is dedicated to assisting the senior, low income and disability communities in Arizona with affordable, accessible housing. We believe in the dignity, self respect, that affordable, accessible housing provides for an individual. We believe the incorporation of Universal Design Principles in housing construction is practical and provides a greater social benefit for our communities. As a non profit agency your financial support will go a long way to help us help others. www.accessiblehousing.net |
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