Wellness Websites

Virginia's virtual center on Alzheimer's Disease

"The Alzheimer’s Association, the world leader in Alzheimer research and support, is the first and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to finding prevention methods, treatments and an eventual cure for Alzheimer’s."

The Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center Web site will help you find current, comprehensive Alzheimer's disease (AD) information and resources from the National Institute on Aging (NIA).

"The Virginia Association For Hospices is a nonprofit association created to promote the hospice concept of care in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and to support the needs of hospice care providers, as well as the terminally ill patients and their families that they serve. The pages of this site provide some basic information about how hospice care is different, and about the considerations in choosing a hospice, including a list of VAH provider members by area."

Non profit organization dedicated to ensuring that all Americans can count on good end of life care.

Provides information about and access to the 5 Wishes Document which helps individuals express wishes for treatment if seriously ill and unable to speak for themselves. Document accepted in 37 states.

Gateway to resources for life threatening illness and end of life care.