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Illnesses
Many chronic illnesses that affect adults are listed below. Just the major, national organizations are listed. There are many additional websites you may find helpful. There will be additional links on the websites below or use any of the major internet search engines to find additional sites.
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has an on-line booklet called After Your Diagnosis – Finding Information and Support. The booklet offers general advice and tips on how to learn more about almost any disease or condition and how it can be treated. Organizations, publications, and other resources are included if you would like to know more. This document is also available in Spanish.
The website MedlinePlus includes easy to understand information and illustrations on the causes, risks, symptoms, tests, treatment, and additional references on over 4000 diseases. See below for some other websites for some common diseases and conditions.
Alzheimer's
- Washington State Alzheimer's Association
- Alzheimer's Association (National)
- Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center
Arthritis
Cancer
- American Cancer Society
- 12 Tips for Caregivers: Caring for Yourself While Helping A Loved One With Cancer (PDF) from the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Diabetes
Eye Diseases (cataract, glaucoma)
Fibromyalgia
Heart Disease
Huntington's Disease
Lou Gerhig's Disease (ALS)
Lupus
Mental Health/Illness
- American Assoc. of Geriatric Psychiatry
- 12 Tips for Caregivers: Caring for Yourself While Helping Someone with a Mental Illness (PDF) from the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving.
Multiple Sclerosis
- Multiple Sclerosis Society
- Veterans Affairs MS(resources for veterans with MS)
