Caring Community - Bills, Laws, Regulations

American Public Health Association

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 19:02:03 -0800

Founded in 1872, the American Public Health Association (APHA) is the oldest, largest and most diverse organization of public health professionals in the world. The association works to protect all Americans and their communities from preventable, serious health threats. APHA represents a broad array of health officials, educators, environmentalists, policy-makers and health providers at all levels working both within and outside governmental organizations and educational institutions. Information about disparities in health literacy including a health disparities data base may be found at this site along with advocacy tips and resources, educational opportunities and publications related to public health.

Leading Age formerly American Association of Homes and Care for the Aging

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:37:19 -0800

The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) is committed to advancing the vision of healthy, affordable, ethical aging services for America. Find out more about our issues and contact congress at their website. It should be noted that the AAHSA is now called LeadingAge. See website for complte info.

Los Mayores y La Ley [Seniors & the Law--A Guide for Maturing Californians]

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:03:43 -0800

“Seniors & the Law—A Guide for Maturing Californians” is the third in a series of State Bar consumer education guides and is available in both English and Spanish.

Prehospital Do Not Resuscitate Form & Information

Fri, 13 May 2011 13:14:29 -0700

This form was developed by the CA Emergency Medical Services Authority, in concert with the CA Medical Association and emergency medical services (EMS) providers, for purposes of instructing EMS personnel to forego resuscitation attempts in the event of a patient's cardiopulmonary arrest. This form orders that no medical procedure be done to restart breathing or heart functioning if the heart stops beating or a person stops breathing. This form does not prevent a person from obtaining other emergency medical care and may be revoked at any time. This is a physician order that must be signed by your physician and is legally binding. The DNR form, guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions may be accessed via the link provided.

Seniors and the Law (English)

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:26:33 -0800

Seniors & the Law—A Guide for Maturing Californians is the third in a series of State Bar consumer education guides and is available in both English and Spanish.