Caregiver Resource Links - Women's Health

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1. Aging Abundantly
   "A trusted Venue of services by and for women over fifty" - The women on Aging Abundantly are rich in talent, ability, and wisdom. Many of these women started their businesses after the age of fifty, when they decided it was time to do what they loved to do. They are all focused on reaching out to women, particularly those entering midlife and beyond. Each is certified as an Aging Abundantly Expert.
   
2. Aging Parent Care by Home Instead Senior Care
   Aging Parent Care by Home Instead Senior Care; This video series explains that one of the fears that drives seniors to want to stay in their home is the potential loss of independence. They often deny their true need for care and this video series tells you what to look for.
   
3. Aging Parent Care, Part 1
   Aging Parent Care by Home Instead Senior Care; This video series explains that one of the fears that drives seniors to want to stay in their home is the potential loss of independence. They often deny their true need for care and this video series tells you what to look for.
   
4. Aging Parent Care, Part 2: Physical Symptoms and Emotional and Mental Changes to Look for
   Physical Symptoms and Emotional and Mental Changes to Look for by Home Instead Senior Care; In this video, topics discussed include: recognizing the physical and emotional signs of aging and some symptoms you can even “hear” over the phone.
   
5. Aging Parent Care, Part 3: Loss of Attention Signals and Environmental Clues
   Loss of Attention Signals and Environmental Clues by Home Instead Senior Care; In this video, topics discussed include: signs of aging, the behaviors that signal a lack or loss of attention, for example, poor hygiene or unpaid bills and physical and environmental clues.
   
6. Aging Parent Care, Part 4: Taking Action and Where to Seek Help
   Taking Action and Where to Seek Helps by Home Instead Senior Care; In this video, ideas and suggestions for getting your elderly parent to accept the assistance that can help them remain as independent as possible.
   
7. American Urogynecologic Society
   Health care professionals and researchers from many disciplines, who are dedicated to improving the urogynecologic health of women.
   
8. Breast Buds
   Breast Cancer survivors offer one-to-one emotional support, information and wellness guidance from diagnosis through treatment into recovery, and it is free of charge.
   
9. Breast Cancer Network of Strength
   Breast Cancer Network of Strength is to ensure, through information, empowerment and peer support, that no one faces breast cancer alone. YourShoes™ is Breast Cancer Network of Strength’s peer support program that includes a 24/7 breast cancer support center staffed by trained breast cancer survivors providing peer support through a toll-free hotline, e-mail and support groups. The organization raises money to fund YourShoes, outreach programs, breast health awareness workshops, wigs and prostheses banks for women with limited resources, and advocacy on breast cancer related policies.
   
10. Breast Cancer.org
    Breastcancer.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer.
    
11. Caregiver Burnout Part 1-PBS Second Opinion Webisode
    Caregiver Burnout Part 1-Second Opinion, a PBS series, offers both viewers and physicians an extensive variety of health related webisodes. The physical, emotional and financial costs associated with caregiving are discussed.
    
12. Caregiver Burnout Part 2-PBS Second Opinion Webisode
    Caregiver Burnout Part 2-Second Opinion, a PBS series, offers both viewers and physicians an extensive variety of health related webisodes. The physical, emotional and financial costs associated with caregiving are discussed.
    
13. Center for Uterine Fibroids (Brigham and Women's Hospital)
    
    
14. Center for Women Veterans
    
    
15. Chronic Pelvic Pain Part 1-UMMC You Tube Video
    In this interview, Dr. Vadim Morozov, a gynecologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center who specializes in minimally invasive procedures, discusses endometriosis, laparoscopic surgery, hysterectomy and ovarian cysts.
    
16. Chronic Pelvic Pain Part 2-UMMC You Tube Video
    In this interview, Dr. Vadim Morozov, a gynecologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center who specializes in minimally invasive procedures, discusses minimally invasive robotic surgery, fibroids and uterine fibroid embolization.
    
17. Coaching Sanctuary
    A self-guided life coaching application for women over 40 to help them create the rest of their lives.
    
18. Connecting Women
    A network fo professional and internationally aware women based in The Hague, The Netherlands. Connecting Women was founded by a group of expatriate women who saw a need for an English-speaking forum where women of different nationalities could meet to share experiences, to network and to make connections. This is for women, who wish to share experiences and information by meeting with other women who enjoy intelligent, stimulating conversation.
    
19. Embracing Life – Women ^50
    Blog about positive possibilities and actualities for women over 50. Life is attitude, opportunities, and passion..
    
20. Empty Nest Support Services
    Change is inevitable. Need a hand to hold while transitioning to the empty nest stage of life- then this site is for you.
    
21. Female Incontinence-UMMC You Tube Video
    In this interview, Dr. Leslie Rickey, a urologist and urogynecologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center, discusses types of urinary incontinence and disorders relating to the pelvic organs.
    
22. Friends in Touch - Breast Cancer
    Breast cancer support, survivor to survivor; offers resources and a message board
    
23. Gillette Women's Cancer Connection
    This web site offers information, guidance and support relating to the issues of breast or gynecological cancer from self-esteem, sexuality, communication and fear of recurrence, to the daily challenges of family life.
    
24. Grandloving
    With Grandloving’s ideas you’ll connect, bond, and grow closer to your grandchildren
    
25. Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
    
    
26. Health and Age
    The cancer news and article centers offer current information and resources about a variety of different cancer types, including breast cancer, prostate cancer, and many more.
    
27. Health Care Coach.com
    This site provides consumer information on healthcare insurance, women’s health, managing changes and lowering costs.
    
28. HealthyWomen.org
    They provide women in-depth, objective, physician-approved information on a broad range of women's health issues.They have more than 100 topics in its health library. NWHRC has helped women be informed health care consumers.
    
29. Heart Disease in Women Part 1-UMMC You Tube Video
    In this interview, Dr. Myung Park, a cardiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center, discusses types of heart disease, classic symptoms and women's symptoms, blockages, heart disease prevention, cholesterol and blood pressure.
    
30. Heart Disease in Women Part 2-UMMC You Tube Video
    In this interview, Dr. Myung Park, a cardiologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center, discusses pulmonary hypertension, and associated illnesses, symptoms and treatments.
    
31. HER Foundation
    HG is a debilitating and potentially life-threatening pregnancy disease marked by rapid weight loss, malnutrition, and dehydration due to unrelenting nausea and/or vomiting with potential adverse consequences for the newborn(s).
    
32. Hormone Foundation
    HF is a leading source of hormone-related health information for the public, physicians, allied health professionals and the media. Their mission is to serve as a resource for the public by promoting the prevention, treatment and cure of hormone-related conditions through outreach and educaton.
    
33. How to Balance Work and At-Home Care by Home Instead Senior Care
    How to Balance Work and At-Home Care by Home Instead Senior Care; This video series addresses how to balance work and in-home care, tools to use in caregiving at work and for yourself to help you find balance in your life.
    
34. How to Balance Work and At-Home Care: Part 1
    How to Balance Work and At-Home Care by Home Instead Senior Care; In this video, topics discussed include: how to balance work and in-home care, tools to use in caregiving at work and for yourself to help you find balance in your life.
    
35. How to Balance Work and At-Home Care: Part 2: Work Life Balance
    Work-Life Balance by Home Instead Senior Care; In this video, topics discussed include: the negative effects of not having balance in one’s life, what work-life balance does and doesn’t mean.
    
36. How to Balance Work and At-Home Care: Part 3: Creating a “Care Team”
    Creating a Care Team by Home Instead Senior Care; In this video, topics discussed include: how to get support for your caregiving activities, bringing balance to your life and surefire ways to enlist support.
    
37. How to Balance Work and At-Home Care: Part 4: Employer Programs
    Employer Programs by Home Instead Senior Care; In this video, topics discussed include: employer-offered programs and alternative work options.
    
38. How to Balance Work and At-Home Care: Part 5: Taking Care of Yourself
    Taking Care of Yourself by Home Instead Senior Care; In this video, topics discussed include: offers busy family caregivers advice on how to unwind and cope.
    
39. In the Trenches Productions
    The first entertainment network with films for women over 40 on the web.
    
40. International Osteoporosis Foundation
    
    
41. Living Beyond Breast Cancer
    
    
42. Menopause -Treatment Options Part 1-University of Maryland Medical Center You Tube Video
    In this interview, Dr. May Blanchard, an OB/GYN at the University of Maryland Medical Center, discusses perimenopause, hot flashes, vaginal dryness and sleep disturbances. UMMC videos include interviews with UMMC experts, patient success stories, and surgical Webcasts.
    
43. Menopause -Treatment Options Part 2-University of Maryland Medical Center You Tube Video
    In this interview, Dr. May Blanchard, an OB/GYN at the University of Maryland Medical Center, discusses alleviating menopausal symptoms, HRT, natural estrogens, diet and exercise. UMMC videos include interviews with UMMC experts, patient success stories, and surgical Webcasts.
    
44. National Association of Baby Boomer Women
    The National Association of Baby Boomer Women is the only assocation devoted to addressing issues concerning 38 million of the healthiest, wealthiest, and best educated generation of women to ever hit midlife, baby boomer women.
    
45. National Osteoporosis Foundation
    This foundation seeks to increase public awareness about osteoporosis; provide information about osteoporosis and conduct public and professional education programs.
    
46. National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
    National Ovarian Cancer Coalition promotes the importance of early detection, various treatment options, current research findings, clinical trials and where to go for help. Program activities are carried out in local communities nationwide.
    
47. National Women's Health Information Center
    
    
48. Network of Strength
    Ensures through information, empowerment and peer support that no one faces breast cancer alone
    
49. North American Menopause Society
    
    
50. Oasis
    Enriching the lives of mature adults by engaging them in lifelong learning and service programs so they can learn, lead and contribute in their communities.
    
51. Older Women’s League
    This organization advocates for economic and social equality of midlife and elderly women. Informationis available on issues such as women’s health and caregiving and provides some referrals.
    
52. Ovarian Cancer: National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
    They are committed to raising awareness of ovarian cancer in communities across the country and to providing education, support and hope for women with ovarian cancer and their families.
    
53. Pelvic Floor Disorders Network
    
    
54. Pink Ribbon.org
    This site provides an info guide dedicated to breast cancer and lymphedema survivors and provides comprehensive links to resources, web sites, support groups, news, research, etc.
    
55. Postpartum Support International
    They promote awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing in every country worldwide.
    
56. Resolve
    The National Infertility Association promotes reproductive health and ensures equal access to all family building options for men and women experiencing infertility or other reproductive disorders.
    
57. Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine
    
    
58. Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
    
    
59. Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
    
    
60. Society of Reproductive Surgeons
    
    
61. Susan G. Komen for the Cure
    Grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures.
    
62. The Menopause and Black Cohosh Information Center
    This site has valuable articles regarding menopause, in-depth analysis of treatment options, and methods for effectively dealing with menopause.
    
63. The Women's Conference
    Maria Shriver’s The Women's Conference website offers blogs, interviews and videos by world leaders, visionaries and authors.
    
64. ThirdAge
    On-line magazine with topics concerning health, money, leisure and more.
    
65. Uterine Prolapse Causes and Treatments-UMMC You Tube Video
    In this interview, Dr. Leslie Rickey, a urologist and urogynecologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center, discusses pelvic organ prolapse, causes and treatments.
    
66. Vibrant Nation
    Vibrant Nation is where smart, successful women 50+ connect with others to make the most out of life every day. Membership is free!
    
67. Women's Cancer Network-Gynecologic Cancer Foundation
    They promote awareness of gynecologic cancer prevention, early diagnosis and proper treatment. There are links to information about other cancers, also.
    
68. Women's Health Foundation
    WHF brings sensitive and stigmatized women’s health issues out of hiding and into the light. They take steps to empower women with knowledge, and in turn, take control of their bodies.
    
69. Women's Heart Foundation
    
    
70. Wounded Warrior Project
    The mission of Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower wounded warriors. Its purpose is to raise awareness and to enlist the public’s aid for the needs of injured service members, to help injured servicemen and women aid and assist each other, and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs.
    
71. YMCA
    
    
72. Young Survival Coalition
    The Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is the only international, non-profit network of breast cancer survivors and supporters dedicated to the concerns and issues that are unique to young women and breast cancer. Through action, advocacy and awareness, the YSC seeks to educate the medical, research, breast cancer and legislative communities and to persuade them to address breast cancer in women 40 and under.