Here are some valuable resources for information about topics in my book. I've divided the sections into Brain Injury, Family Caregivers, Veteran's Issues, Parkinson's Disease, and Dementia. There is also a section describing books I've read and found particularly helpful. One of the best tips I followed was not to lock myself in to one diagnosis when looking for information. Think about the problem you are dealing with, perhaps memory loss or relationship issues. Then look up the organizations that often help with that problem, rather than trying to find everything you need in one category.

Please scroll down to reach the section that interests you. I'm always looking for good resources, so please pass along your favorites to me in the "Contact" section.

Thank you!

Brain Injury

Brain Injury Association of America- Information and links to 40 chartered state affiliates.

http://www.biausa.org

Tel: 703-761-0750

National Institute of Neurological Trauma and Stroke

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/

Brain Trauma Foundation

http://www.braintrauma.org/

Tel: 212-772-0608

National Rehabilitation Information Center

http://www.naric.com/

Tel: 800-346-2742 or 301-459-5900

Brainline: A new, national, multimedia program offering information and resources about prevention, treatment, and living with TBI.

http://www.brainline.org/

Lash and Associates Publishers

http://wwwlapublsihing,com

Lash has every form of printed information about brain injury. Excellent educational materials. Sign up for their newsletter blog.

The Brain Injury Network

http://www.braininjurynetwork.org/

Survivor operated non-profit advocacy organization for acquired brain injury survivors.

Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Association

http://www.alz.org/

Tel: 800-272-3900

Alzheimer's Foundation of America

http://www.alzfdn.org/

Tel: 866-232-8484

National Institute of Mental Health

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/

Dementia Advocacy and Support Network International

http://www.dasninternational.org/

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

http://www.nhpco.org/

Tel: 800-658-8893

Family Caregiver Issues

National Family Caregiver Association: Supports, empowers, and advocates for all caregivers.

http://www.nfcacares.org/

Tel: 800-896-3650; 301-942-6430

The Well Spouse Association^TM: Advocates for and addresses the needs of individuals caring for a chronically ill or disabled spouse/partner.

http://www.wellspouse.org/

Tel: 800-838-0874; 732-577-8899

Family Caregiver Alliance: A public voice for caregivers offers information, education, services, research, and advocacy programs.

http://www.caregiver.org/

Veterans Issues

Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center

Walter Reed Army Medical Center

6900 Georgia Avenue NW

Tel: 800-870-9244

http://www.dvbic.org/

ReMind: A Bob Woodruff Foundation movement to provide resources and support to service men, veterans, and family members to successfully reintegrate into their communities.

http://www.remind.org/

Parkinson's Disease

American Parkinson's Disease Association, Inc.: Research, education, and support.

Tel: 1-800-223-2732

www.apda@apdaparkinson.com

National Parkinson Foundation, Inc.

Tel: 1-800-327-4545

http://www.parkinson.org/