For family, friends, & loved ones: Body donation to science resources
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Whether you’re serving as an at-home caregiver, you are planning ahead, or you are helping a loved one explore options for final arrangements, we hope the resources below will provide valuable information. You can also join the Science Care donor registry today:
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Body donation to science FAQ
Learn who is eligible for donation, if Science Care is available in your state, and how to gather required legal documents.
Free download: informational ebook
Learn how to donate your body to science, how to ensure your wishes are known, and how your ultimate gift gives hope to future generations.
Bereavement & Grief Resources
MHA is the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting the overall mental health of all Americans.
Improving access, care and knowledge about hospice, grief and loss.
Digital Resources for Mental Health
Mental health is an undeniably important matter, yet most people don’t have access to the resources they need when they need help. Social Work License Map has compiled a comprehensive list of resources for anyone seeking information or help for a range of mental health issues.
Health Care Resources
Information and support for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Operates a 24/7 helpline and care navigator tools.
These resources can help you navigate the daily tasks, questions, and challenges you may have when caring for a stroke survivor.
Home and community-based services (HCBS) provide opportunities for Medicaid beneficiaries to receive services in their home or community.
Find and Compare: Doctors, Nursing Homes, Plans, Hospitals, Medical Supplies, and Home Health Care Services.
This guide from the United Hospital Fund provides practical tips to help patients and family caregivers coordinate agendas before an appointment.
Information from the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
Safety and Well-Being
A central place to coordinate meals and help for friends & family.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, plus prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
This website provides all the tools you need to keep your family and friends updated during a difficult time such as a health crisis.
From the CDC, a home fall prevention checklist for older adults.
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