Easter Seals in Arizona Offers Free Computers to People With Disabilities
Washington State chapter has a free loan program, and the chapters in Missouri offer computer classes. Contact you local Easter Seals Society to see what they may offer in the way of computers and computer skills for people with disabilities.… Continue reading
FIGHT BACK – What to Do When Your HMO Says No
This booklet is free from The Center for Patient Advocacy, 1350 Beverly Road, Suite 108, McLean, VA 22101; 800-846-7444; {www.patientadvocacy.org}.
Free Video Describes What Medicare Covers For In-Home Health Care
Get a free VHS copy of Home Health Care from your local Medicare office or from 800-633-4227 or order on-line at {www.medicare.gov}.
Money For MS Patients To Pay For Counseling
The Western Washington Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society offers financial assistance for counseling to people with Multiple Sclerosis and their families. This program is designed to assist individuals with MS and their families to cope with the disease… Continue reading
Find Out, FOR FREE, If You Have Diabetes
Sixteen million Americans have diabetes – one in three does not know it! Research proves that early detection and proper treatment for diabetes can lead to a longer, healthier life. If you or the people you care about are at… Continue reading
Is Your Food Safe?
E-coli, Salmonella, and Listeria Monocytogenes. Fungi, viruses, parasites, and bacteria in foods are estimated to account for 6.5 to 33 million cases of human illness and up to 9,000 deaths in the United States each year. Since 1992, when E… Continue reading
Join a Parkinson’s Support Group – Or Start One!
The National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) has over 900 active support groups throughout the United States and Canada. If you are interested in starting a group or just want to find out about events in your area, contact: National Parkinson Foundation,… Continue reading
Help in Choosing Long Term Care
A web page created by the U.S. Government Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality helps consumers evaluate long term care options. Topics include: What types of long term care available? What kind of services do I need? How will I… Continue reading
Diabetes During Pregnancy
Approximately 3-5 percent of all pregnant women in the United States develop gestational diabetes while pregnant. Gestational diabetes disappears after delivery, but careful control of blood sugar levels is necessary in order to manage and prevent complications. Understanding Gestational Diabetes:… Continue reading
Dear Diary
Following your development – and that of your baby – can be fun with this free booklet entitled, Health Diary: Myself, My Baby. Divided into two sections, the Myself section provides several pages for documenting your own health history, prenatal… Continue reading
