Hospice Resources

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
www.NHPCO.org
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) is the largest nonprofit membership organization representing hospice and palliative care programs and professionals in the United States. The organization is committed to improving end of life care and expanding access to hospice care with the goal of profoundly enhancing quality of life for people dying in America and their loved ones.

Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization
http://www.txnmhospice.org/
The Texas & New Mexico Hospice Organization, grounded in hospice philosophy and standards, advocates excellence in services, promotes ethical practices, and fosters education and research.

Family Caregiver Alliance
www.caregiver.org
This national foundation supports the needs of family caregivers with the mission to give a public voice for family caregivers.

American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
www.aagpgpa.org
The AAGP is a national association representing and serving its members and the field of geriatric psychiatry. It is dedicated to promoting the mental health and well being of older people and improving the care of those with late life mental disorders.

Alzheimer's Association
www.alz.org
The Alzheimer's Association has a national network of chapters that provide programs and services to persons with Alzheimer's disease, their families and caregivers, and health care professionals.

Alzheimer Europe
www.alzheimer-europe.org
We are a Non-Governmental Organization aimed at raising awareness of all forms of dementia through coordination and cooperation between Alzheimer organizations in Europe, as well as organizing support to the sufferers of the disease and their careers. Site is also arranged in 11 different languages.

National Association for Area Agencies on Aging
www.n4a.org
N4A's mission is to help older persons and persons with disabilities live with dignity and choices in their homes and communities for as long as possible.