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Alzheimer's Association
The association researches Alzheimer's disease and related disorders and provides support and assistance to afflicted patients and their families. 919 Michigan Ave., Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60611-1676; 312/335-8700, 800/272-3900 e-mail: info@alz.org

American Association for Continuity of Care (AACC)
The AACC encourages continuity of care in health-care systems. 638 Prospect Ave., Hartford, CT 06105; 860/586-7525

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
AARP provides information, education, advocacy and community services through local chapters and volunteers. Consumer Affairs Department, 601 E St., N.W., Washington, DC 20049; 202/434-6030 Social Outreach and Support Department; 202/434-2260
e-mail: member@aarp.org

American Cancer Society
The society contributes money for cancer research and advocates preventive care. National Office: 1599 Clifton Road, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30329-4251; 404/320-3333, 800/227-2345

American Parkinson's Disease Association Inc.
The association offers support groups, referral services and local chapters to Parkinson's Disease patients and their families. 1250 Hylan Blvd., Suite 4B, Staten Island, NY 10305; 800/223-2732, 718/981-8001

American Society on Aging (ASA)
ASA members receive information through publications, training programs, special projects and constituent units. 833 Market St., Suite 511, San Francisco, CA 94103-1824; 415/974-9600 e-mail: info@asa.asaging.org

Children of Aging Parents, Inc.
CAPS seeks to assist elderly caregivers with information, support groups, programs and referrals. Woodbourne Office Campus, Suite 302-A, 1609 Woodbourne Road, Levittown, PA 19057-1511; 215/945-6900, 800/227-7294

Eldercare Locator
The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide directory-assistance service designed to help older persons and caregivers locate help in their area. 800/677-1116

Families USA Foundation
The foundation advocates high-quality, affordable health and long-term care, issues reports and educates the public. 1334 G St., N.W., Washington, DC 20005; 202/628-3030 e-mail: info@familiesusa.org

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
The academy will provide referrals to local elder-law attorneys. 1604 North Country Club Rd., Tucson, AZ 85716; 520/881-4005

National Association for Home Care
The association provides general information about home and hospice care and features a home-care/hospice agency locator on the its Web site. 228 Seventh St., S.E., Washington, DC 20003; 202/547-7424

National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
The association furnishes referrals to local care managers. 1604 North Country Club Rd., Tucson, AZ 85716; 520/881-8008

National Center for Home Equity Conversion
The center helps elderly homeowners make decisions about reverse mortgages; a report "Personal Reverse Mortgage Analysis" is available for $1 and a SASE from National Center for Home Equity Conversion Preferred providers. 7373 147th St., W, Apple Valley, MN 55124; 612/953-4474

National Coalition for Nursing Home Reform
The coalition strives to improve quality of life for nursing-home and boarding-home residents and to provide a consumer voice in the long-term care system. 1424 16th St., N.W., #202, Washington, DC 20036; 202/332-2275

National Eldercare Referral Systems
NERS offers consumers nursing home reports for more than 17,000 certified nursing homes nationwide. 1541 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02139; 617/864-2396, 800/571-1918 e-mail ners@wn.net

National Center on Elder Abuse
The center conducts national research on elder abuse and provides information and training. 810 First St. N.E., Suite 500, Washington, DC 20002; 202/682-2470

National Council on the Aging
The council has a diverse membership of information intermediates for older adults including community-based service providers, consumer groups, businesses, governmental agencies, religious groups and voluntary organizations. 409 Third St., S.W., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20024; 202/479-1200 e-mail: info@ncoa.org

National Council of Senior Citizens
The NCSC, through its 500,000 members, advocates for the rights of senior citizens. 8403 Colesville Rd., Suite 1200, Silver Spring, MD 20910; 301/578-8800

National Senior Citizens Law Center
The center provides litigation assistance, research and consulting support for elders in need of legal assistance. 1101 14th St., NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005; 202/289-6976 (West) 2639 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034; 310/204-6015 e-mail: nsclc@nsclc.org

National Transit Hotline
The CTAA helps to find community transportation for those who need it. Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA); 800/527-8279 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Monday through Friday)

Older Women's League
The league educates the public on the problems of midlife and older women and seeks to improve the economic situation of elderly women. 666 11th St., N.W., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20001; 202/783-6686, 800/825-3595

Visiting Nurse Associations of America
The association is a national network of home-health care providers. 800/426-2547 e-mail: vnaa@vnaa.org