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Helpful Research Links

The National Clearing House for Long Term Care Information	The National Clearing House for Long Term Care Information site was developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to provide information and resources to help you and your family plan for future long-term care (LTC) needs.
	The MS Society addresses the challenges of each person affected by MS by funding cutting edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, collaborating with MS organizations around the world, and providing programs and services designed to help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. The MS Society is made up of people who want to do something about MS NOW, and are dedicated to achieving a world free of MS.
	The National Governors Association is a non- bipartisan organization of the nation's governors promoting visionary state leadership, sharing best practices and speaking with a unified voice on national policy.
	The National Conference of State Legislatures was founded in 1975 with the conviction that legislative service is one of democracy's worthiest pursuits. NCSL is a bipartisan organization that serves the legislators and staffs of the nation's 50 states, its commonwealths and territories. NCSL provides research, technical assistance and opportunities for policymakers to exchange ideas on the most pressing state issues. NCSL is an effective and respected advocate for the interests of state governments before Congress and federal agencies.
	The National Academy for State Health Policy is an independent academy of state health policymakers working together to identify emerging issues, develop policy solutions, and improve state health policy and practice. NASHP provides a forum for constructive, nonpartisan work across branches and agencies of state government on critical health issues facing states.

Member Organizations

	AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people 50 and over. We provide information and resources; advocate on legislative, consumer, and legal issues; assist members to serve their communities; and offer a wide range of unique benefits, special products, and services for our members. Visit the AARP Indiana website here.
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	The Alzheimer's Association of Central Indiana works to enhance the quality of life for all persons affected by Alzheimer's disease and related disorders through comprehensive programs, advocacy, and support of research.
	The Arc of Indiana was formed as a statewide organization in 1956 to advocate on behalf of people with mental retardation and related disabilities and their families
	Founded in 1974, Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana is a not-for-profit coalition of organizations and over 300,000 individual members throughout the State of Indiana. For over two decades CAC has worked to empower citizens and promote economic and environmental justice.
	CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions helps older adults and people with disabilities live with dignity and as independently as possible. It serves as a single point of entry for in-home services for persons with disabilities, regardless of age. As the local area agency on aging, CICOA serves Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, Morgan, and Shelby counties
	Indiana Alliance for Retired Americans - Our mission is to ensure social and economic justice and full civil rights for all citizens, so they may enjoy lives of dignity, personal and family fulfillment and security. Our goal is to provide lifelong unionism for retired members and to influence government through action on retiree legislative and political issues at the federal, state, and local levels.
	The Indiana Association of Area Agencies on Aging advocates for a fair and balanced long term care system for the aged and disabled populations in Indiana.
	The Indiana Minority Health Coalition is a non-profit organization organized exclusively for charitable, educational and scientific purposes. Its primary focus is improving the health of Indiana's ethnic/racial minority population.
	Mental Health America of Indiana is a statewide organization, with over sixty local chapters and branch offices, making it the largest Mental Health Association in the country. It was created to work for the mental health of all citizens and victory over mental illness.
	Since 1979, United Senior Action of Indiana has been uniting older Hoosiers into a powerful voice to impact policies affecting our lives. We are an Indiana based organization with our officers, volunteers and operations right here in Indiana.
	The mission of ATTAIN is to create solutions that enable people with functional limitations to live, learn, work and play in the community of their choice.
	Founded in 1950, The National Council On Aging is the nation's first association of organizations and professionals dedicated to promoting the dignity, self-determination, well being, and contributions of older persons.
	Families USA is a national nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health and long-term care for all Americans. Working at the national, state and community levels, we have earned a national reputation as an effective voice for health care consumers for over 15 years.
	Family Caregiver Alliance is a public voice for caregivers. Our pioneering programs - information, education, services, research and advocacy - support and sustain the important work of families nationwide caring for loved ones with chronic, disabling health conditions.
	The Breaking New Ground Outreach Program serves rural Indiana residents to enhance independence for farmers with disabilities.