NATIONWIDE ORGANIZATIONS
AMERICAN STROKE ASSOCIATION
7272 Greenville Ave.
Dallas, TX 75231
800-242-8721 (AHA) [toll free]
888-478-7653 (ASA) [toll free]
These organizations have consumer hotlines that handle questions on heart health and stroke. They also offer free or low-cost publications, posters, and audiovisual materials.
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION
120 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
800-877-1600 (toll free)
This nonprofit organization operates a dietitian referral line. The Web site features extensive nutrition news and information, plus a dietitian locator.
ELDERCARE LOCATOR
800-677-1116 (toll free)
A service of the U.S. Administration on Aging, the Eldercare Locator can help you find local resources ranging from in-home care, meal assistance, and housing alternatives to home repair and legal assistance. It also lists state and local agencies on aging.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING
Building 31, Room 5C27
31 Center Drive, MSC 2292
Bethesda, MD 20892
301-496-1752
800-222-2225 (toll free)
This arm of the National Institutes of Health supports research on aging, illness, and special problems of older people. Its free publications cover a broad variety of topics on aging.
NATIONAL HEART, LUNG AND BLOOD INSTITUTE
NHLBI Health Information Center
P.O. Box 30105
Bethesda, MD 20824-0105
301-592-8573
This government organization, part of the National Institutes of Health, offers free publications on heart disease, blood pressure, cholesterol, obesity, exercise, weight loss, and cardiovascular conditions.
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