Health Information, Screening and Referral

For hospitals and medical centers in the Princeton area, see: Medical Centers.

For information on various senior health issues, go to reliable websites such as: www.nihseniorhealth.gov , www.cdc.gov, www.webMD.com, www.mayoclinic.com, www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus, http://womenshealth.gov See also the telephone directory, internet and NJ Self-help directory for information about specific disorders not listed below.

AFFINITY HEALTH ADVOCATES

• Registered nurses help navigate healthcare system
• 609-951-2244
• 116 Village Blve, Ste 200, Princeton, NJ 08540

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE HELPLINE

• The Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline provides reliable information and support to all those who need assistance.
• 800.272.3900

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION, GREATER NEW JERSEY CHAPTER

• Support groups and information for those affected by Alzheimer's disease. Also additional information, newsletter, referrals, and safe return program.
• 800-272-3900 for up-to-date information
• Central NJ office: 196 Princeton-Hightstown Rd, Bldg 2, Ste 11, Princeton Junction NJ 08550. (609) 275-1180
• Web site: www.alznj.org

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

• Information, local support, services
• 3076 Princeton Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
• (609) 895-0101
• www.cancer.org

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION, PRINCETON CHAPTER

• Local chapter, devoted to preventing and curing diabetes and improving lives
• CenterPointe II, Suite 103, 1160 Route 22 East, Bridgewater NJ 08807
• 888 342-2383 (local)
• 800 342-2383 (national)
• Web site: www.diabetes.org

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

• 1 Union St, Ste 301 Robbinsville NJ 08691
• (609) 208-0020
• Web site: www.americanheart.org

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION

• N.J. chapter, 200 Middlesex Turnpike, Iselin, NJ 08830
• 888 467-3112 or (732) 283-4300
• Web site: www.arthritis.org

BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF NJ

• Stroke and brain injury information and resources
• 800 669-4323
• Web site: www.bianj.org

BREAST CANCER RESOURCE CENTER

• Information, referral, support, prosthetics & wigs
• (609) 497-2126 or (609) 497 2100 x349
• YWCA, 59 Paul Robeson Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
• Web site: www.bcrcnj.org

CANCER CARE

• Resources, support, financial assistance for people with cancer and their caregivers
• 800 813-HOPE , (212) 712-8400
• Web site: www.cancercare.org

CONSUMERLAB.COM

• A laboratory testing service that evaluates vitamins, minerals, herbal supplements and generic drugs
• A subscription service
• Web site: www.consumerlab.com

COPSA INSTITUTE FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS

• UMDNJ, 671 Hoes Lane, Piscataway NJ 08855
• Info 800 424-2494; Appointments 800 969-5300
• Geriatric assessment
• Assistance is available through the following programs:
  • Resource Center
  • Diagnostic Clinic
  • Dementia Management Clinic
  • Dementia Day Care Program
  • Outpatient Geropsychiatry Services
• Web site: http://www.umdnj.edu/copsa/copsa.html

DANA FOUNDATION

• The Foundation provides reliable information and resources—as well as access to experts—to journalists, science writers, and producers. In News Releases, you will find the latest Dana Foundation announcements.
• (212) 223-4040
• Web site: www.dana.org/resources/seniors/

PARKINSONS DISEASE INFO AND REFERRAL CENTER

• Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, 1 Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
• (718) 918-8001
• Web site: www.apdaparkinson.org

PRINCETON SENIOR RESOURCE CENTER

• Offers various health screenings, health fairs and flu/pneumonia vaccines
• (609) 924-7108
• www.princetonsenior.org

The Princeton Senior Resource Center does not endorse any of the resources listed on these pages. We collect and provide information from many sources as a service to those seeking services in the Princeton area. No listed provider pays to be in our directory.