American College of Cardiology
2400 N St. NW
Washington, DC 20037
www.cardiosmart.org
The ACCs CardioSmart website provides online consumer health information on heart failure and other heart-related conditions.
American Heart Association
7272 Greenville Ave.
Dallas, TX 75231
800-242-8721 (toll-free)
www.americanheart.org
Operates a consumer hotline to answer questions on general heart health and offers educational pamphlets, posters, and audiovisual material, at no charge or for a nominal fee. Its website has news on heart disease research as well as background information on prevention and treatment of heart failure and other heart-related conditions.
Caregiver Action Network
1130 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036
202-454-3970
www.caregiveraction.org
This nonprofit association offers free publications, advocacy, and support for family caregivers.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
7500 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21244
800-633-4227(toll-free)
www.cms.gov
This government agency provides one central location for answers to questions about Medicare and Medicaid.
Eldercare Locator
800-677-1116(toll-free)
www.eldercare.gov
This service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connects older adults with information on financial assistance, in-home care, nursing home facilities, and other relevant services.
Family Caregiver Alliance
235 Market St., Suite 950San Francisco, CA 94104
800-445-8106(toll-free)
www.caregiver.org
This nonprofit organization provides education and assistance to family members and friends who are caring for a loved one.
Heart Failure Society of America
6707 Democracy Blvd.Suite 925
Bethesda, MD 20817
301-312-8635
www.hfsa.org
Provides a forum for professionals and the public to learn about the latest developments concerning heart failure research and patient care. Publishes newsletters, professional guidelines, and patient education modules, which are available on the website. Also offers an app that allows you to track medications, symptoms, appointments, and other information.
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
1730 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20036
202-872-0888
www.n4a.org
The N4A provides information on local Area Agencies on Aging. These agencies coordinate a variety of community-based services for seniors.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
NHLBI Health Information CenterP.O. Box 30105Bethesda, MD 20824
301-592-8573
www.nhlbi.nih.gov
Offers educational pamphlets on heart disease, blood pressure, cholesterol, obesity, and physical activity at no charge or for a nominal fee. These pamphlets are available on the website, or you can order them by phone.
