Body Donation to Science Resources

Discussing Death

From stanford.edu (August 2019): A palliative care specialist on the importance of talking about priorities.

Talking About Death: How to Do It Well

From the American Medical Association (May 2019): Because of advancements in medicine, it is increasingly difficult to discern when death is approaching, so having this conversation is very important.

3 Tips for Talking to Terminal Patients About End-of-Life Care

From Becker’s Hospital Review (April 2019): Oncologists should have open conversations with terminal cancer patients about their prognosis and end-of-life care.

End-of-Life Options

From Science Care: Comparing burial, cremation, organ donation, and body donation.

Alzheimer’s Association

Information and support for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Operates a 24/7 helpline and care navigator tools.

Alzheimers.gov

The government’s free information resource about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

National Institute on Aging: Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementias

Learn more about the disease, and get news, tips, and resources for caregivers and health care professionals.

‍National Alliance for Caregiving

A nonprofit alliance of national organizations focusing on issues of family caregiving.

National Family Caregiver Association

Educates, supports, and empowers more than 65 million people who care for others living with a chronic illness, disability, or frailties of old age.

ARCH Respite Network

Find programs and services that allow caregivers to get a break from caring for a loved one.

Eldercare Locator

A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging, connecting you to services for older adults and their families.

HealthCareAgencies.com

Find local in-home care agencies.

State-by-State Help for Family Caregivers

From the Family Caregiver Alliance, this resource helps you locate government, nonprofit, and private programs in your area.

A Changing Healthcare Industry Demands A Next Gen User Experience

From forbes.com

New Senate Caucus to Focus on Palliative Care

From hospicenews.com

Hospice, Palliative Care Education Bill Introduced in Senate

From hospicenews.com