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Administration
on Aging
– www.aoa.gov:
This site is designed to serve you – whether you are
an older American, a caregiver, a professional in the field
of aging, or anyone with an interest in our nation’s
large and growing aging population.
Aging Help – www.aginghelp.com:
This site is for the professional serving the older American
through community and in-home services. [Top]
Age Net – www.agenet.com:
Age Net, Inc. operates a comprehensive, national eldercare
network to meet the specific needs of the fast growing aging
population and their adult care giving children. [Top]
Ageless Design – www.agelessdesign.com:
This site is dedicated to smarter, safer living for seniors,
especially those with Alzheimer's Disease. [Top]
Aging With Dignity – www.agingwithdignity.org:
The non-profit Aging With Dignity provides you with the
practical information, advice and legal tools you need to
ensure your wishes and those of your loved ones will be
respected. [Top]
Alliance for Aging Research – www.agingresearch.org:
The nation's leading non-profit organization dedicated to
improving the health and independence of Americans as they
age. [Top]
Alliance for Retired Americans –
www.retiredamericans.org:
A strong, new voice for retired workers and their families.
It is a way for retired union members and others to make
their voices heard. [Top]
Alzheimer’s Association – www.alz.org:
The Alzheimer’s Association is the largest national
voluntary health organization committed to finding a cure
for Alzheimer’s and helping those affected by the
disease. [Top]
Alzheimer’s Disease Education & Referral
Center – www.alzheimers.org:
Here you will find pertinent information about Alzheimer's
disease and related disorders. [Top]
American Assoc. for Geriatric Psychiatry
– www.aagpgpa.org:
The American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry is a national
association representing and serving its members and the
field of geriatric psychiatry. AAGP’s mission is to
enhance the knowledge base and standard of practice in geriatric
psychiatry through education and research and to advocate
for meeting the mental health needs of older Americans.
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American Assoc. of Retired Persons –
www.aarp.org:
Founded in 1958 by retired California educator, Dr. Ethel
Percy Andrus, AARP today represents more than 34 million
members. [Top]
American Federation for Aging Research
– www.afar.org:
Since 1981, the mission of AFAR is to promote healthier
aging through biomedical research. [Top]
American Geriatrics Society – www.americangeriatrics.org:
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is the organization
of health care providers dedicated to improving the health
and well-being of all older adults. In the last decade,
the Society has become a pivotal force in shaping attitudes,
policies and practices regarding health care for older people.
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American Parkinson Disease Association
– www.apdaparkinson.org
The American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc., founded
in 1961, has sought to "Ease the Burden and Find the
Cure" for this disease through research, patient and
family support and education. [Top]
American Society on Aging – www.asaging.org:
Through educational programming, outstanding publications
and state-of-the-art information and training resources,
ASA members tap into the knowledge and experience of the
largest network of professionals in the field. ASA is unique.
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Arthritis Foundation – www.arthritis.org:
The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit
organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis
and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services
and research. [Top]
Assisted Living Federation of America –
www.alfa.org:
Founded in 1990 to advance the assisted living industry
and enhance the quality of life for the approximately one
million consumers it serves, ALFA broadened its membership
in 1999 to embrace the full range of housing and care providers
who share ALFA's consumer-focused philosophy of care. [Top]
Care
Guide – www.careguide.com:
CareGuide is a care management company dedicated to helping
people at every stage of the aging process lead more comfortable,
secure and independent lives. Care Guide provides families
with everything they need to assess, plan, manage and monitor
the best care for their loved ones. [Top]
Children of Aging Parents – www.caps4caregivers.org:
Children of Aging Parents is a nonprofit, charitable organization
whose mission is to assist the nation's nearly 23 million
caregivers of the elderly with reliable information, referrals
and support, and to heighten public awareness that the health
of the family caregivers is essential to ensure quality
care of the nation's growing elderly population. [Top]
Clearinghouse on Abuse & Neglect of Elderly
- www.elderabusecenter.org:
NCEA exists to provide elder abuse information to professionals
and the public; offer technical assistance and training
to elder abuse agencies and related professionals; conduct
short-term elder abuse research; and assist with elder abuse
program and policy development. [Top]
Council on Family Health - www.cfhinfo.org:
Seniors can get helpful information on health related issues
and medication facts at this website. [Top]
ElderWeb – www.elderweb.com:
This award-winning site is designed to be a research site
for both professionals and family members looking for information
on eldercare and long term care, and includes links to information
on legal, financial, medical, and housing issues, as well
as policy, research, and statistics. [Top]
Elders Without Walls – www.elderswithoutwalls.com:
This web site is designed to be a communication vehicle
for the residents of all assisted living facilities, including
nursing homes and retirement homes. [Top]
FirstGov for Seniors – www.seniors.gov:
FirstGov for Seniors is one of several projects created
at the direction of the National Partnership for Reinventing
Government (NPRG). The Social Security Administration (SSA)
agreed to create, host and maintain FirstGov for Seniors
as a service especially geared toward senior citizens. [Top]
Gerontological Society of America –
www.geron.org:
To promote the conduct of multi- and interdisciplinary research
in aging by expanding the quantity of and improving the
quality of gerontological research, and by increasing its
funding resources; and to disseminate gerontological research
knowledge to researchers, to practitioners, and to decision
and opinion makers. [Top]
Go60.com – www.go60.com:
Go60.com is a caring and compassionate internet destination
devoted to helping seniors improve with age. Go60.com is
about aging well, and aging wisely and successfully. [Top]
Lighthouse International (Vision) –
www.lighthouse.org:
To enable people of all ages to overcome vision impairment
through worldwide leadership in vision rehabilitation services,
education, research and advocacy. [Top]
Meals on Wheels – www.mowaa.org:
The Meals On Wheels Association of America represents those
who provide congregate and home-delivered meals services
to people in need. [Top]
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
– www.naela.org:
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. is a non-profit
association which assists lawyers, bar organizations and
others who work with older clients and their families. Established
in 1987, the Academy provides a resource of information,
education, networking and assistance to those who must deal
with the many specialized issues involved with legal services
to the elderly and disabled. [Top]
National Area Agencies on Aging –
www.n4a.org:
The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A)
is the umbrella organization for the 655 area agencies on
aging (AAAs) and more than 230 Title VI Native American
aging programs in the U.S. The fundamental mission of the
AAAs is to provide services which make it possible for older
individuals to remain in their home, thereby preserving
their independence and dignity. [Top]
National Association for Continence –
www.nafc.org/site:
National Association For Continence (NAFC), formerly Help
for Incontinent People (HIP), is a not-for-profit organization
established in 1982 dedicated to improving the quality of
life of people with incontinence. NAFC's purpose is to be
the leading source of education, advocacy, and support to
the public and to the health professional about the causes,
prevention, diagnosis, treatments, and management solutions
for incontinence. [Top]
National Association for Home Care –
www.nahc.org:
Simply put, NAHC is the one organization dedicated to making
home care and hospice providers lives easier. From professional
development to fighting for better regulation, from knowing
all angles of federal and state regulations to providing
the latest information affecting home care and hospice,
NAHC stands ready to serve your needs, enabling you to better
serve your patients. [Top]
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care
Managers – www.caremanager.org:
GCM is a non-profit, professional organization of practitioners
whose goal is the advancement of dignified care for the
elderly and their families. With more than 1,500 members,
GCM is committed to maximizing the independence and autonomy
of elders while striving to ensure that the highest quality
and most cost-effective health and human services are used
when and where appropriate. [Top]
National Association of Social Workers
– www.naswdc.org:
NASW is a membership organization that promotes, develops,
and protects the practice of social work and social workers.
NASW also seeks to enhance the effective functioning and
well-being of individuals, families, and communities through
its work and through its advocacy. [Top]
National Association of State Units on Aging
– www.nasua.org:
The National Association of State Units on Aging was founded
in 1964 and its mission is to advance social, health, and
economic policies responsive to the needs of a diverse aging
population and to enhance the capacity of its membership
to promote the rights, dignity and independence of, and
expand opportunities and resources for, current and future
generations of older persons, adults with disabilities and
their families. [Top]
National Center on Women & Aging –
www.heller.brandeis.edu:
Women face tremendous challenges as they confront their
later years. The mission of the National Center on Women
and Aging is to focus national attention on the special
concerns of women as they age, to develop solutions and
strategies for dealing with these concerns, and to reach
out to women and organizations across the country, promoting
the changes necessary to improve older women's lives. [Top]
National Citizen’s Coalition for Nursing Home
Reform – www.nccnhr.org:
The National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform
(NCCNHR) was formed because of public concern about substandard
care in nursing homes. NCCNHR is the outgrowth of work first
achieved by advocates working for Ralph Nader and later
for the National Gray Panthers. [Top]
National Committee to Preserve Social Security &
Medicare – www.ncpssm.org:
The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare
was founded in 1982 to serve as an advocate for the landmark
federal programs of Social Security and Medicare and for
all Americans who seek a healthy, productive and secure
retirement. [Top]
National Council on Aging, Inc –
www.ncoa.org:
Organizations and professionals promoting the dignity, self
determination and well being of older persons. [Top]
National Institute on Aging – www.nia.nih.gov:
The National Institute on Aging (NIA), leads a broad scientific
effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the
healthy, active years of life. [Top]
National Policy & Resource Center on Nutrition
& Aging – www.fiu.edu/~nutreldr:
The National Policy and Resource Center on Nutrition and
Aging (Center) reviews nutrition and aging-related journals
and reports monthly. [Top]
Natl Senior Citizen’s Education & Research
Center, Inc. – www.nscerc.org:
NSCERC's purpose is to provide employment for seniors through
the Senior AIDES Program, the Senior Environmental Employment
Program, and Mature Staffing Systems. [Top]
National Senior Citizen’s Law Center
– www.nsclc.org:
The National Senior Citizens Law Center advocates to promote
the independence and well-being of low-income elderly individuals,
as well as persons with disabilities, with particular emphasis
on women and racial and ethnic minorities. [Top]
Oasis – www.oasisnet.org:
OASIS is a national nonprofit educational organization designed
to enhance the quality of life for mature adults. Offering
challenging programs in the arts, humanities, wellness,
technology and volunteer service, OASIS creates opportunities
for older adults to continue their personal growth and provide
meaningful service to the community. [Top]
Senior Corps – www.seniorcorps.org:
The Senior Corps is the national service program that puts
the experience and talents of seniors across the country
to work getting things done in their communities. [Top]
Senior Job Bank – www.seniorjobbank.org:
Senior Job Bank exists to spread the word about the wisdom
of keeping our older population in the workforce longer.
Through the Senior Job Bank web site, homeowners and businesses
deal direct with older, more mature, more experienced and
more reliable workers. [Top]
Senior’s Wellness – www.seniorswellness.com:
Welcome to SENIORS WELLNESS, offering important, useful,
and up-to-date health and wellness information for seniors
and their caregivers. [Top]
United Seniors Health Council – www.unitedseniorshealth.org:
United Seniors Health Council is a not-for-profit organization
composed of thousands of consumers, advocates and eldercare
professionals who are committed to the belief that informed
consumers are best able to help themselves. [Top]
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