As a Nurse Life Care Planner, I often have to research various agencies to determine what resources exist when developing life plans for a catastrophically ill or injured patient.  For the past few years I have been collecting resource links.  For the last six months or so I have been sharing these resources with others in hopes of helping others locate this information in a convenient (and search-able) fashion.  In this edition I have posted some great links that are specific to Arkansas.  Check here for agencies and information regarding …

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 …