Elderwerks Senior Resource Directory 2025/2026

ASSOCIATIONS FOR SPECIFIC ILLNESSES

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network 1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 200 Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 877-573-9971 www.pancan.org A nationwide network of people dedicated to working together to advance research, support patients and create hope for those affected by pancreatic cancer. Pleural Mesothelioma Center 888-512-0428 www.pleuralmesothelioma.com Provides information and resources for all topics relating to this cancer, primarily caused by exposure to asbestos. CONTINENCE National Association for Continence PO Box 1019 Charleston, SC 29402 847-382-5080 | 800-252-3337 www.nafc.org NAFC is the largest and most prolific consumer education and advocacy organization dedicated to bladder and bowel health. Simon Foundation for Continence (Chicago headquarters) P.O. Box 815 Wilmette, IL 60091 847-864-3913 | 800-237-4666 www.simonfoundation.org The Simon Foundation is known throughout the world for its innovative educational projects and tireless efforts on behalf of people with loss of bladder and bowel control.

DEMENTIA Dementia Society of America (DSA) PO Box 600 Doylestown, PA 18901 800-336-3684 www.dementiasociety.org All volunteer organization that provides information hotline, dementia awareness, support, education and resources. Lewy Body Dementia Association 912 Killian Hill Rd SW Lilburn, GA 30047 404-935-6444 (National) 800-539-9767 (Hotline) www.lbda.org Dedicated to raising awareness of LBD, supporting patients, their families & caregivers, and promoting scientific advances. The Association’s purposes are charitable, educational & scientific.

DIABETES American Diabetes Association 55 E. Monroe St., Suite 3420 Chicago, IL 60603 312-346-1805 | 800-342-2383 (National) www.diabetes.org Mission: To prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

DIGESTIVE DISEASES

National Celiac Association 20 Pickering St. Needham, MA 02492 888-423-5422 www.nationalceliac.org

This is an organization for those interested in Celiac Disease (CD), Dermatitis Herpetiformis (DH), and the gluten-free diet. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases 2 Information Way Bethesda, MD 20892-3570 800-860-8747 Provides fact sheets regarding ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, heartburn, and other digestive diseases. They also make referrals to national organizations that sponsor support groups EYE SIGHT American Council of the Blind 1730 N. Beauregard St., Suite 420 Alexandria, VA 22311 www.acb.org Strives to improve the well-being of all blind and visually impaired people by serving as a representative national organization of blind people. American Foundation for the Blind 1101 Wilson Blvd., 6th Floor Arlington, VA 22209 866-569-1162 (TTY) www.niddk.nih.gov

DENTAL American Dental Association

211 East Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60611-2678

312-440-2500 www.ada.org

Mission: Committed to the public’s oral health, ethics, science and professional advancement.

DERMATOLOGY The American Academy of Dermatology 9500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 500 Rosemont, IL 60018-5216 888-462-3376 www.aad.org Provides information on aging skin, age spots and skin cancer. Skin Cancer Foundation 205 Lexington Ave., 11th Floor New York, NY 10016 212-725-5176 www.skincancer.org Mission: To decrease the incidence of the disease by means of public and professional education, medical training, and research.

United Ostomy Association PO Box 525 Kennebunk, ME 04043-0525

A national network for bowel and urinary diversion support groups. Dedicated to the provision of information, advocacy & services, and for its affiliate support groups, their members & the intestinal/ urinary diversion community at large.

212-502-7600 800-232-5463 www.afb.org Provides resources, educational

information and advocacy for those who are blind or visually impaired. They can help businesses make their workplace ADA accessible through their consulting services.

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