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Circle of Love Community Resources Below is a selection of Web sites for information related to family caregiving and other topics highlighted in WHYY's Circle of Love series. Note: Most of the national sites provide a way to search for information about local chapters of the organizations and/or regional resources. Caregiving Learn more about TV12 and 91FM programming; access video and audio archives of programs related to topics such as caregiving, end-of-life, creativity and social engagement; find out about upcoming community events and webcasts; and link to the Web sites of WHYY's Caring Community members. For a free Caregiver Resource Guide, call (215) 351-2095 or email your request. National Family Caregivers Association Read current news and information about caregiving issues; download how-to guides and tips for caregivers; check out the latest caregiving statistics; and learn how to get involved in promoting legislation that supports family and professional caregivers. Mental Health Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania Learn more about the services provided by the MHASP; print out guides for help understanding various mental health issues; and link to community resources. Alzheimer's Disease  Alzheimer's AssociationLearn more about the many local services that the Delaware Valley chapter of the organization provides, including: a safe return program for wanderers; support groups; family caregiver training; public education programs; professional development programs; and advocacy. A 24-hour, toll-free help line is available at 1 (800) 272-3900. The Forgetting: A Portrait of Alzheimer's As the companion site for the national program, this hub for Alzheimer's information and support helps the public understand the disease by weaving together personal stories, science, and history. Children With Special Needs Searchable by state and topic, the site includes a wealth of links to resources designed to help people with various physical and mental disabilities live, learn, love, work and play independently. Autism Read the latest news about autism; browse answers to frequently asked questions; discover support resources for parents; find out about ongoing initiatives to fund research; and link to the organization's Delaware Valley chapter. Down Syndrome National Association for Down Syndrome Check out the latest news and facts about Down syndrome; access community resources; post your thoughts and questions to the discussion board; and read inspirational stories. Learning Disabilities Learn more about how to recognize and understand a variety of learning problems; read the advice of several learning disability experts; discover strategies for helping a struggling child; and print out a list of resources pertaining to reading, writing, math, attention and general learning difficulties. For further information on resources for caregivers visit http://www.whyy.org/widerhorizons/resources.html Mindfulness Meditation Mary Lou Galentino has been a Physical Therapist for more than 22 years and teaches graduate students physical therapy at the University of Pennsylvania. Mary Lou uses meditation as a focus to help patients with chronic disease, including cancer, to relax and maintain internal wellness. Watch as she shares a meditation technique to stay present in the moment. |
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