Arkansas specific disease resources will be listed tomorrow.  Check back for those.  Here are some resources related to specific diseases/conditions which may be of interest to you.  Please feel free to add others in the comments section.
ALS Association: Provides help to ALS patients and their families through research, patient and community services, public education, and advocacy. Includes a nationwide network of 30 certified ALS clinics which provide state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary ALS care and services. (800) 782-4747
http:/ / www.alsa.org

Alzheimer’s Association: Provides reliable information, care consultation and supportive services for dementia caregivers through state …

Someone with Alzheimer‘s disease symptoms

Someone with normal age-related memory changes

Forgets entire experiences

Forgets part of an experience

Rarely remembers later

Often remembers later

Is gradually unable to follow written/spoken directions

Is usually able to follow written/spoken directions

Is gradually unable to use notes as reminders

Is usually able to use notes as reminders

Is gradually unable to care for self

Is usually able to care for self