Resources on Aging
Here are a few links that you may find helpful:
- Administration on Aging
AoA envisions ensuring the continuation of a vibrant aging services network through funding of lower-cost, non-medical services.
http://www.aoa.gov - American Society on Aging
ASA is the largest organization of multidisciplinary professionals in the field of aging.
http://www.asaging.org - AARP
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people 50 and over improve the quality of their lives.
http://www.aarp.org - American Geriatrics Society Foundation
FHA aims to build a bridge between the research and practice of Geriatrics and the Public, and to advocate on behalf of older adults and their special health care needs.
http://www.healthinaging.org - National Council on Aging
The NCOA is a nonprofit service and advocacy organization headquartered in Washington, DC. Their mission is to improve the lives of older Americans.
http://www.ncoa.org - Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center
Look here for current, comprehensive Alzheimer's disease (AD) information and resources from the National Institute on Aging (NIA).
http://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers - The Alzheimer's Store
The Alzheimer's Store is dedicated to providing unique products and information for those caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease.
http://www.alzstore.com - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The CDC is one of the major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services.
http://www.cdc.gov/aging/aginginfo/alzheimers.htm - Pima Council on Aging
Pima Council on Aging (PCOA) is the designated Area Agency on Aging serving older adults and their families living in Pima County, Arizona.
http://www.pcoa.org/ - Arizona Health Care Association
AHCA takes pride in being the state's largest professional long term care association and advocacy organization representing skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities.
http://azhca.org/