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Local Care Options Resources
ALS Association
(800) 782-4747
www.alsa.org/
The ALS Association website contains late-breaking news and clinical updates about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease). It is a link to important news and patient resources providing the most recent information about ALS being released to the scientific community and the general public.
Alzheimer's Association
1414 East 4500 South, Suite 2
SLC, UT 84117
(801) 274-1944, (800) 371-6694
www.alzutah.org/
The Utah Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is a statewide volunteer, non-profit health agency with a Web site dedicated to offering and advocating for education, referral services, support and assistance to families and professionals involved with Alzheimer's disease..
American Cancer Society
(800) 227-2345
www.cancer.org/
www2.cancer.org/state/ut/index.html
These sites offer national and local stories of survival, cancer information, event listings, and the latest cancer research available. The Utah site gives cancer patients a way to join local support groups.
Salt Lake
941 East 3300 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84106
801-483-1500 (phone)
801-483-1558 (fax)
Northern Area
2404 Washington Blvd #218
Ogden, Utah 84401
801-393-8657 (phone)
801-393-2260 (fax)
Central Area
286 South 600 East, Suite A
Provo, Utah 84606
801-373-5886 (phone)
801-373-8220 (fax)
South Central Area
819 Palisade Rd
P.O. Box 650099
Sterling, Utah 84665
435-835-6351 (phone and fax)
Southern Area
592 North Mall Dr.
St. George, Utah 84770
435-674-9707 (phone)
435-673-1284 (fax)
North East Area
560 Uintah Drive, Suite 3
Green River, Wyoming 82935
307-875-5020 (phone)
307-875-5024 (fax)
Rocky Mountain Division
2255 South Oneida
Denver, Colorado 80224
1-800-882-9557
American Heart Association
1937 South 300 W, Suite 120
SLC, UT 84115
(801) 484-3838
1-800-AHA-USA1
www.americanheart.org/
www.heartsource.org/
Dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke, the AHA offers a comprehensive Web site that includes research, stroke risk assessments, CPR information and information to join the Slim for Life walk. The site also features a page of information on children's cardiovascular health.
American Lung Association
1930 South 1100 East
SLC, UT 84106
(801) 484-4456
1-800-LUNG-USA
www.lungusa.org/
www.lungusa.org/utah/index.html
These sites offer resources, research and special events centered around asthma and smoking health risks, including children's education camps and the "freedom from smoking" clinic, which weans smokers off cigarettes. Special reports and helpful tips on living with lung disease are also posted.
Huntsman Cancer Institute
Information Service and Cancer Learning Center
2000 Circle of Hope
SLC, UT 84112
(801) 585-0605
(888) 424-2100
www.hci.utah.edu/
A variety of adult's and children's support group contacts are posted on this extensive Web site, which also includes research and patient information as part of the Institute's mission to improve cancer treatment and education about cancer. Toll-free information lines are included.
ElderCare Locator
(800) 677-1116
www.aoa.gov/elderpage/locator.html
Specializing in finding help for an older family member or friend is easier than ever before with the Eldercare Locator. Anyone can call the nationwide directory assistance service, which has been designed to help older persons and caregivers locate local support resources for aging Americans.
Utah's Senor Care Directory
http://www.care.com/senior-care-directory-p1072-national-qxs|National.html
Utah Senior Care Directory is free, and provides a comprehensive listing of resources in seven categories: housing resources, transportation resources, home care, end-of-life care, legal resources, financial planning and management, and health care. Visitors will also be able to access our articles that include how-to guides, and even a blog on senior care issues. The directory as well as articles and blog are free.
Care.com
http://www.care.com/senior-care-directory-p1072-utah-qxs|UT.html
In addition to the Senior Care Directory, Care.com also provides access to caregiver listings.
Silverado Hospice
Hospice Liaison
860 E 4500 S, Suite 314
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
888-328-6639
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