Elderwerks Senior Resource Directory 2025/2026

ASSOCIATIONS FOR SPECIFIC ILLNESSES

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease Bethesda, MD 20892-3675 301-495-4484 | 301-565-2966 (TTY) 877-226-4267 www.niams.nih.gov Mission: To support research into the causes, treatment, and prevention and the training of basic and clinical scientists to carry out this research, and the dissemination of information on research progress in these diseases. BLOOD PRESSURE National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) P.O. Box 30105 Bethesda, MD 20824 877-645-2448 | 240-629-3255 (TTY) www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/ education-and-awareness/high-blood pressure A cooperative effort among professional and voluntary health agencies, state health departments, and many community groups to reduce death and disability related to high blood pressure. BONES National Osteoporosis Foundation 251 18th Street S, Suite 630 Arlington, VA 22202 800-231-4222 www.nof.org Dedicated to the prevention of Osteoporosis and broken bones, the promotion of strong bones for life and the reduction of human suffering through programs of public & clinician awareness education, advocacy & research. NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center 2 AMS Circle Bethesda, MD 20892-3676 800-624-2663 Mission: To expand awareness and enhance knowledge & understanding of the prevention, early detection and treatment of these diseases as well as strategies for coping with them. 202-466-4315 (TTY) www.bones.nih.gov

ALS/LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE The ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter 220 W. Huron St., Suite 4003 Chicago, IL 60654 A leader in ALS care, advocacy, research and education. Services provided include: care management, ALS multidisciplinary clinics, adaptive equipment lending program, support groups, assistive technology & educational programs. Les Turner ALS Foundation 5550 W. Touhy Ave. Ste 302 Skokie, IL 60077 847-679-3311 info@lesturnerals.org lesturnerals.org Chicagoland’s leader in comprehensive ALS care. Support services include: multidisciplinary clinical care, in-home visits from nurses and social workers, support groups, equipment loans and grants. 312-932-0000 alsachicago.org

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

ADEAR Center 800-438-4380 adear@nia.nih.gov www.nia.gov/health/alzheimers

Alzheimer’s disease education and referral center. This is a service of the National Institute on Aging. It assists with questions, provides free publications, information and resources. Alzheimer’s Association 225 N. Michigan Ave. FL 17 Chicago, IL 60601-7633 312-335-8700 National: 800-272-3900 (24-hr. helpline) 866-403-3073 (TTY) www.alz.org Mission: To eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through research to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce dementia through the promotion of brain health. Wandering Support for Safe Return 800-272-3900 (AA Helpline) 800-432-5378 (MedicAlert Member Services) Promo Code: ALZ www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/ safety/medicalert-with-24-7-wandering support Nationwide emergency response service through MedicAlert that facilitates the safe return of those who wander or have a medical emergency. Members are required to purchase an ID bracelet or accessory and a membership to participate in the Wandering Support program.

ARTHRITIS

“ Old age is like everything else. To make a success of it,

Arthritis Foundation Chicago Office 205 N. Michigan Ave. #2530 Chicago, IL 60601 312-625-1561 800-283-7800 (National) www.arthritis.org

you’ve got to start young. ”

Fights against arthritis with resources, science, advocacy and community connection.

Theodore Roosevelt

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