Resources
- Elder Service Providers - elderserviceproviders.org
- We are member of
this organization which provides information on many businesses providing
many types of services for elders in Whatcom County.
- ALS Association Evergreen Chapter - webwa.alsa.org
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a motor neuron disease, first described in 1869 by the noted French neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot. Although the cause of ALS is not completely understood, the last decade has brought a wealth of new scientific understanding about the disease that provides hope for the future. Learn more about this disease
The ALS Association is the only national not-for-profit health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS. ALSA covers all the bases — research, patient and community services, public education, and advocacy — in providing help and hope to those facing the disease.
- Alzheimer's Association - www.alz.org
- This is the national site with lots of good information about Alzheimers.
- Alzheimer's Society of Washington - www.alzsociety.org
- The mission of this group is
- To reach people and families affected by Alzheimer's and other dementing illnesses with support, knowledge and resources.
- To develop societal awareness and understanding of the
overwhelming devastation dementia causes.
- To bring about improvement in the social and health systems serving those affected by dementing illnesses.
- Whatcom Hospice - www.peacehealth.org/whatcom/Hospice
- Whatcom Hospice, a program of St. Joseph Hospital, provides
life-affirming care for patients and families with advanced illness or
disease. Serving patients in their own homes.