RESOURCES_FOR_SENIORS

							OTHER RESOURCES FOR SENIORS, FAMILY
MEMBERS & PROFESSIONALS

ALPHABETICAL LISTING OF WEBSITES:

Access America for Seniors - Access to government services electronically.

Administration on Aging (AOA) - A great source for information on aging,
including links to useful sources.

AOA Profile on Older Americans - AOA's latest statistics on older Americans in
13 key subject areas. It includes both narrative and statistical charts.

AARP's Internet Resources on Aging - Browse or search AARP's database on
Internet resources and link to more than 900 of the best sites for people age 50+.

Age Line Database - A free resource for searching the literature of gerontology.


AgeSource/AgeStats Worldwide - Describes clearinghouses, databases,
libraries, directories, statistical resources, bibliographies and reading lists, texts,
and web “metasites” focused on aging or closely allied subjects.

Aging Well - Devoted to helping mature New Yorkers maintain proper health.

AHCPR's World Wide Web site - The Agency for Health Care Policy and
Research features information to help consumers and their health care
practitioners make informed health care decisions and research on what works
best in health care.

Alliance for Aging Research - A national non-profit organization dedicated to
supporting and accelerating the pace of medical discoveries to improve the
universal human experience of aging and health.

Alzheimer's Association - A good resource for persons seeking general
information, caregiver resources, and medical information about Alzheimer's
disease.

Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center - The National Institute of
Aging's page on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

Alzheimer's Disease Research - The American Health Assistance Foundation's
page on Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's Foundation of America was founded by a consortium of
organizations to fill the gap that existed on a national level to assure quality of
care and excellence in service to individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related
illnesses, and to their caregivers and families.



American Federation for Aging Research - is America's leading private
organization supporting new investigators conducting biomedical aging research.
Also see AFAR new educational website InfoAging

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Supports research and education
needed to prevent suicide.

The American Geriatrics Society - The Web page of the American Geriatrics
Society, an organization of professionals in the field of geriatrics.

American Health Care Association - Provides consumer information on services,
financing, public policy issues concerning nursing facilities, assisted living and
sub acute care.

American Health Quality Association - Represents Quality Improvement
Organizations (QIOs) and professionals working to improve the quality of health
care in communities across America.

American Medical Association is a partnership of physicians and their
professional association dedicated to promoting the art and science of medicine
and the betterment of public health.

American Nurses Association

American Psychological Association Office on Aging is a coordination point for
APA activities pertaining to aging and geropsychology (the field within
psychology devoted to older adult issues). The Office on Aging also supports the
work of the APA Committee on Aging.
American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics - Multidisciplinary organization that
promotes study and dialogue on issues of healthcare.

American Society on Aging is a professional organization working towards
enhancing the knowledge and skills of those working with older adults and their
families.

Assisted Living Directory lists numerous facilities and, at times, other senior care
options, organized by state, and then by city.


Alzheimer's Foundation of America was founded by a consortium of
organizations to fill the gap that existed on a national level to assure quality of
care and excellence in service to individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related
illnesses, and to their caregivers and families.


Benefits Checkup - Developed by the National Council on Aging to help seniors
and their families connect to federal and state programs available to help them.

CARE: Giving and Receiving (Nurturing in the Age of Aging) - It is packed with
resources, information and how to’s so the care giver can maintain a balance in
his/her life while at the same time providing quality care to the care receiver. It
was written for the non-professional who is taking care of a family member or a
friend.

Census Bureau - The Census Bureau's home page offers access to a variety of
data and information on aging and the older population.

Centenarian Sibling Pair Study - Division on Aging at the Harvard Medical School
is conducting a genetic study of aging.

Center for the Advancement of Health - promotes the science that explores the
dynamic relationship among behaviors, biology, emotions, and social context,
and to turn that knowledge into practical health care solutions.

Center for Medicare Education - A resource for public agencies and private
organizations that provide consumer education about Medicare and Medicare
health plan options.

Center to Advance Palliative Care - An on-line resource for hospitals and health
systems interested in developing palliative care programs.

Community Health Course - An online Community Based Health Promotion
Programs for Older Adults.

Community Transportation Association of America is an association or
organizations and individuals committed to improving the mobility of all.

ConsultGeriRN.org is the clinical nursing website of the Hartford Institute for
Geriatric Nursing, New York University College of Nursing and the NICHE
program (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders). ConsultGeriRN.org is
an evidence-based online resource for nurses in clinical and educational settings.
ConsultGeriRN.org has geriatric protocols, evidence-based for managing
common geriatric syndromes and conditions, linkage to specialty nursing
associations, hospital competencies, opportunities to acquire continuing
education materials and much more! ConsultGeriRN.org is funded in part by a
grant from The Atlantic Philanthropies (USA) Inc. and The John A. Hartford
Foundation.

The Consumer Coalition for Quality Health Care - is dedicated to protecting and
improving health care for all Americans.

Council on Social Work Education - National organization that preserves and
enhances the quality of social work education.

CRISP - Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects is a searchable
database of federally funded biomedical research projects conducted by
universities, hospitals and research institutions.

End of Life Special Interest Group - is sponsored by the National Institutes of
Health. It provides a means for all DHHS Agencies interested in end-of-life
research to coordinate planning activities and to communicate these DHHS
activities to the broader community.

FirstGov for Seniors - will help users access all government sites that provide
services for senior citizens, such as SSA, Health Care Financing Administration,
the Administration on Aging, the Department of Veterans Affairs, etc. There are
also links to all federal agencies and all 50 States.

FundSource - A research tool for research funding in the behavioral and social
sciences.

Generations United - A national organization that focuses solely on promoting
intergenerational strategies, programs, and policies.

Generation Watch - News and views of America's living generations.

Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center - The Center supplies specialists
to answer patients' questions by phone, mail, email, or fax. The center provides
information about specific illnesses from existing public domain sources,
including Web sites, brochures, and books. The center does not offer genetic
counseling, diagnostic testing, referrals, medical treatment, or advice. 1-888-205-
2311, gardinfo@nih.gov

GeroWeb - An online resource for researchers, educators, practitioners, and
others interested in aging and older individuals.

Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance - Provides free,
confidential health insurance information, counseling and assistance to Medicare
beneficiaries and their families.

Home Modification Action Project is designed to increase the awareness and
availability of home modification so that people can live independently in their
own homes.

Healthfinder - is a gateway consumer health and human services information
web site from the United States Government.

Health, Geriatrics and Aging - Listing of resources around the globe.

Health Resources & Service Administration a U.S. Government agency and good
source government grant information.

Healthy People - is the prevention agenda for a nation of healthy people. It is a
statement of national opportunities to prevent preventable threats to health.
Infoaging - Educational website sponsored by the American Federation for Aging
Research.

Injury Prevention Web - Provides data on injury occurrences and useful
information about prevention. Supported by the Center for Injury Prevention
Policy and Practice at San Diego State University.

Institute for Geriatric Social Work- IGSW is a five-year grant to educate practicing
social workers in a broad range of aging issues.

The Institute for Health & Aging - The Institute fosters multidisciplinary
collaborative research, education, and public service in the fields of aging and
health.

The International Council on Active Aging - is a community of like-minded
professionals who share the goals of changing society's perceptions of aging and
improving the quality of life for aging baby boomers and older adults within the
six dimensions of wellness. The council supports these professionals with
education, information, resources, tools, so they can achieve optimal success.

International Association of Gerontology - is a category III non-governmental
organization with respect to the United Nations. Members are national
multidisciplinary organizations concerned with research and training in
gerontology.

International Longevity Center - is a research and education organization whose
mission is to help societies address longevity and productive ways and highlight
older people's productivity and contributions to their families and society as a
whole.

Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations' mission is to
improve the quality of health care. It is the nation's oldest and largest standard
setting and health care accreditating body.

Last Acts - A national coalition to improve care and caring at the end of life.

Last Chapters - Offers a collection of inspiring stories and video interviews of
people who are facing death or chronic illness. These stories shed light on a
range of issues about quality of life, including: spirituality, talking about dying,
managing pain, care giving, coming to terms with grief and more. The Last
Chapters Forum is a discussion board where site visitors can comment on
featured stories and share their own experiences, concerns and encouragement.

LCAO - Leadership Council of Aging Organizations is a coalition of national non-
profit organizations concerned with the well being of America's older population
and committed to representing their interests in the policy- making arena.

The Medicare Rights Center - is a national, not-for-profit organization that helps
ensure that older adults and people with disabilities get good affordable health
care.

National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information
Clearinghouse (NAMSIC) - Information on arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin
diseases.

National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) - Recent reports and list of
publications from NCHS available on the Internet. Visit NCHS's "Aging Activities"
website at http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/agingact.htm

National Center on Elder Abuse contains many resources and publications to
help achieve NCEA's goals.

National Council on the Aging - A national, non-profit organization committed to
"promoting dignity, self-determination, well-being and contributions of older
persons, and to enhancing the field of aging through leadership, service,
education and advocacy."

National Council of Senior Citizens serves as an advocacy group for the elderly
for such areas as housing, eldercare, consumers affairs, etc.

National Gerontological Nursing Association

National Health Information Center - is a federal health information and referral
service from the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services.

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization - Provides information on local
hospice and palliative care programs in the United States.
National Institute on Aging - The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is one of the
National Institutes of Health. The NIA promotes healthy aging by conducting and
supporting biomedical, social, and behavioral research and public education.
Some of the more recent NIA press releases and publications can be seen at
http://www.nih.gov/nia/news/

NIA Centers on the Demography of Aging - The National Institute on Aging (NIA)
has established eleven centers on the Demography of Aging to provide
innovative and policy-relevant research on health, social factors, economics, and
other issues that affect the U.S. older population.

National Institutes of Health - The National Institutes of Health is the principal
biomedical research agency of the United States Government.

National Library of Medicine - the world's largest biomedical library.

National PACE Association - The National PACE Association works to advance
the efforts of Programs of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) to support,
maintain, safeguard and promote the provision of quality, comprehensive and
cost-effective health care services for frail older adults. PACE programs provide
and coordinate care and services for seniors with chronic care needs.

National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification - The
National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification is a
non-profit organization dedicated to promote aging in place through supportive
housing and home modification.

Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging - Serves as an information gateway
on aging resources and services for eight northeastern counties in Illinois.

Nutrition Screening Initiative - A broad multidisciplinary effort led by the American
Academy of Family Physicians, The American Dietetic Association and over 25
national health, aging and medical organizations including the Gerontological
Society.

Office of Disability, Aging and Long-Term Care Policy (DALTCP) - Responsible
for developing and evaluating HHS policies and programs which support the
independence, productivity, health and long-term needs of those with disabilities.
The Retirement Research Foundation - The nation's largest private foundation
whose grant making is focused solely on older adults and aging issues.

The Robert W. Johnson Foundation - The nation's largest philanthropy devoted
exclusively to health and health care.

Sage Crossroads - Where public policy and the science of aging meet, that's
where you'll find SAGE Crossroads. Check out this exciting online new
opportunity to learn about the frontiers of 21st Century politics, where new
scientific possibilities collide with traditional views on aging, health and the
human condition. With new debates on critical issues every month, the site offers
opportunities to interact with policy makers, scientists, and the public in
addressing the complex concerns surrounding aging. More information at
www.sagecrossroads.net. Register today at www.sagecrossroads.net.

Senate Special Committee on Aging

Society of Geriatric Cardiology - is dedicated meet the problems resulting from
cardiovascular diseases in the increasing numbers of aging men and women in
the United States and throughout the world.

Social Security Administration Home Page - Lots of interesting stuff here about
age and retirement. See also www.socialsecurity.gov, which contains an array of
Medicare outreach products including fact sheets, worksheets, posters and
instructional materials.

Third Millennium - is a national, non-partisan, non-profit organization offers
solutions to long-term problems facing the United States.

U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging - A new and improved website for
senior citizens, including those who read Spanish.

USDA Human Nutrition Centers - Human Nutrition Center on Aging at Tufts
University and the Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center.