CAREGIVING and ADVOCACY

On Our Own Terms: Moyers on Dying - Web site for PBS series of the same name.

Caring Connections-NHPCO - materials on advance directives and making end of life decisions.

Aging with Dignity: Advocates for the needs of elders and their caregivers, with a particular emphasis on improving care for those at the end of life.

CareGiver: An information resource on long-term care.

getpalliativecare.org: What is palliative care? Relief from pain and other symptoms.

AARP - Serves the needs and interests of people 50 and over.

Senior Friendly Guilford - Helpful information and idea sharing blog for people 50 and over.

Care.com: Caregiver Guide to Senior Health Issues

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DEATH, DYING, GRIEF, and BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT

Hospice Net: Comprehensive website for both caregivers and patients, with many articles dealing with Death & Dying and Caregiving & Grief.

Dying Well - Resources and referrals to organizations, web sites, and books to help persons with life-threatening illnesses and their families to live as fully as possible.

Growthhouse - Guide to Death, Dying, Grief, Bereavement and End-of-Life Resources Search engine offers access to the Internet's most comprehensive collection of reviewed resources for end-of-life care.

Innovation in End-of-Life Care - On-line journal features peer-reviewed examples of promising practices in end-of-life care. Each bimonthly issue focuses on a different theme.

Death and Dying Grief Support: Find support, talk to others about the loss of a loved one, and find answers to questions.

National Public Radio Explores The End of Life - Transcripts, resources, bibliography, readings, tell your story, feedback.

Beliefnet: A multi-faith independent site which features articles of the nation's most accomplished and respected journalists in the fields of religion, spirituality and morality.

As We Grieve, Discoveries of Grace and Sorrow by Jan Groft is a collection of experiences related to Groft by caregivers and survivors.

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PAIN MANAGEMENT

Beth Israel Medical Center - Department of Pain Medicine and Palliative Care – Stop Pain. 

Pain - For those having difficulty coping with chronic pain. Ask the pain doctor questions or search articles on pain management.

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GENERAL MEDICAL LINKS

Moses Cone Health System - Moses Cone Health System is a private not-for-profit, five hospital health-care system located in Greensboro, N.C., which includes The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital , Wesley Long Community Hospital, The Women's Hospital of Greensboro , Annie Penn Hospital in Reidsville, Behavioral Health Center and a Health Services division.

The Association of Cancer Online Resources - Web site to help patients and caregivers learn more about pain, how to deal with it, and possible treatments.

Health Answers - Health news, information about health organizations, an online store, a doctor directory and a comprehensive question area.

Web MD - Main page leads to several branches of the Web MD site, including the consumer site, Web RN, Health Teacher and the member's center.

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GENERAL HOSPICE LINKS

The Carolinas Center for Hospice and End of Life Care - Support agency for hospices of North and South Carolina.

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization - Web site for the industry's largest association and leading resource for professionals and volunteers committed to and providing service to patients and their families during the end of life.

Children's Hospice International: Provides a network of support and care for children with life-threatening conditions and their families. 
      

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HEALTH CARE PROVIDER INFORMATION

Hospice Saves Money for Medicare

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OTHER

Triad Health Project - HIV/AIDS Prevention, Education and Services.

Pet Loss Support - Link to NC State College of Veterinary Medicine.  To provide short-term support services for those who are experiencing either concerns about the health of their pet or are experiencing grief/loss of their animal. HPCG does not offer grief counseling for pet loss.