Health

Health

 

    1. Alzheimer’s Association – North Central Texas Chapter

 

  URL: https://www.alz.org/northcentraltexas

  Short Description: Local chapter providing support groups, caregiver help, education, and resources for those affected by Alzheimer’s in North Central Texas.

  Category: Health

  Service Area: DFW

  Type: Nonprofit Health Organization

 

    2. American Cancer Society

 

  URL: https://www.cancer.org

  Short Description: National organization offering cancer research, treatment guidance, patient support programs, and caregiver resources.

  Category: Health

  Service Area: National

  Type: National Health Nonprofit

 

    3. American Heart Association

 

  URL: https://www.heart.org

  Short Description: National nonprofit focused on cardiovascular health education, stroke prevention, research, and wellness resources.

  Category: Health

  Service Area: National

  Type: National Health Nonprofit

 

    4. Arthritis Foundation

 

  URL: https://www.arthritis.org

  Short Description: Offers arthritis management tools, research updates, support groups, and pain-management resources.

  Category: Health

  Service Area: National

  Type: National Health Nonprofit

 

    5. CDC Healthy Aging

 

  URL: https://www.cdc.gov/aging

  Short Description: CDC hub for older adult health, chronic disease prevention, caregiving guidance, and healthy aging tools.

  Category: Health

  Service Area: National

  Type: Federal Government Health Agency

 

    6. Meals on Wheels America

 

  URL: https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org

  Short Description: National network providing meals, safety checks, and support for homebound older adults.

  Category: Nutrition

  Service Area: National

  Type: National Nonprofit

 

    7. National Council on Aging (NCOA)

 

  URL: https://www.ncoa.org

  Short Description: Provides evidence-based senior health programs, fall prevention tools, Medicare guidance, and aging-related resources.

  Category: Health

  Service Area: National

  Type: National Senior Advocacy Nonprofit

 

    8. National Institute of Mental Health – Older Adults

 

  URL: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/older-adults

  Short Description: Mental health information for older adults, including depression, anxiety, and caregiver mental health.

  Category: Health

  Service Area: National

  Type: Federal Health Agency

 

    9. National Institute on Aging

 

  URL: https://www.nia.nih.gov

  Short Description: Official U.S. government research agency offering health information, caregiver guidance, and aging science resources.

  Category: Health

  Service Area: National

  Type: Federal Government Agency

 

    10. Parkinson’s Foundation

 

  URL: https://www.parkinson.org

  Short Description: Provides resources, support programs, and research for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease.

  Category: Health

  Service Area: National

  Type: National Health Nonprofit