Helpful Links for Palliative and End-of-Life Care
Consumer Resources Center
Office of the Attorney General
This site is designed to help people deal with the "business" process surrounding a death in the easiest and simplest manner possible. There are two sections: Preparing for Death and Once a Death Occurs.
www.wa.gov/ago/consumer
Americans for Better Care of the Dying
An organization dedicated to ensuring that all Americans can count on
good end-of-life care.
www.abcd-caring.org
The Center for Hospice, Palliative Care and End-of-Life Studies at the University of South Florida
The first center to unite a major university with community providers
of palliative and end-of-life care in an equal partnership aimed at influencing
policy and practice through education and research.
www.palliativecenter.hsc.usf.edu
Center to Improve Care of the Dying
Offers expert support to hospitals, nursing homes, health systems, hospices,
and other organizations that serve individuals nearing the end of life.
www.medicaring.org
Growth House, Inc.
An international gateway to resources for life-threatening illness and
end-of-life care.
www.growthhouse.org
Last Acts Coalition
A national coalition to improve end-of-life care by a coalition of professional
and consumer organizations.
www.lastacts.org
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
A membership organization that represents hospice and palliative care
programs and professionals nationwide.
www.nhpco.org
Dying Well
Defining Wellness through the End of Life. Resources for people facing
life-limiting illness, their families, and their professional caregivers
www.dyingwell.org
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Dedicated to improving the health and healthcare of all Americans.
www.rwjf.org
Childrens' Hospice International
In 1983, Children's Hospice International (CHI) was founded as a non-profit
organization to provide a network of support and care for children with
life-threatening conditions and their families.
www.chionline.org
Hospice Net
An excellent resource for patients and families, and caregivers facing
end of life and grief issues.
www.hospicenet.org |
