There are numerous professional, trade, and research
organizations dedicated to the health issues of senior citizens.
The following web sites provide information about the mission, goals,
and undertakings of each of these organizations.
Government
Resources
National
Institute on Aging
The Public Information Office at the National Institute on Aging produces
science-based educational materials on a wide range of topics related to
health and aging. Topics cover
specific diseases and health conditions, treatments, and research.
The materials are for use by the general public, patients and family
members, health professionals, voluntary and community organizations, and
the media.
Prevention Pathways
Prevention Pathways is a gateway to information on prevention programs,
program implementation, evaluation technical assistance, online courses, and a
wealth of other prevention resources. This is a service of
the Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration.
Non-Profit
and Private
Alliance
for Aging Research
The Alliance for Aging Research is a private, not-for-profit advocacy
organization fighting for science policies in the nation's capital to speed
breakthroughs for greater health, vitality and longevity.
American
Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
The American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP) is a national
association representing and serving its members and the field of geriatric
psychiatry. It is dedicated to promoting the mental health and well being of
older people and improving the care of those with late life mental disorders.
American
Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA)
represents not-for-profit organizations dedicated to providing high-quality
health care, housing and services to the nation’s elderly.
American
College of Health Care Administrators
The American College of Health Care Administrators is the professional
society for nearly 6,300 administrators in long-term care, assisted living
and subacute care.
American
Geriatrics Society
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is the premier professional
organization of health care providers dedicated to improving the health and
well-being of all older adults.
American
Health Care Association
The American Health Care Association (AHCA) is a federation of 50 state
health organizations, together representing nearly 12,000 non-profit and
for-profit assisted living, nursing facility, and subacute care providers
that care for more than one million elderly and disabled individuals
nationally.
American
Society of Consulting Pharmacists
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) is the international
professional association that provides leadership, education, advocacy, and
resources to advance the practice of senior care pharmacy.
American
Society on Aging
Thousands of professionals throughout the country rely on the American
Society on Aging to keep them on the cutting edge in an aging society. ASA
provides its members educational programming, outstanding publications and
state-of-the-art information and training resources.
Association
for Gerontology in Higher Education
The Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) was established
in 1974 to advance gerontology as a field of study in institutions of higher
learning. Its membership
consists of over 300 colleges, universities, and other organizations
interested in gerontological education and research and providing
aging-related instructional and research programs.
Gerontological
Society of America
To provide researchers, educators, practitioners, and policy makers with
expanded opportunities to understand, advance, integrate and use basic and
applied research on aging to improve the quality of life during processes of
aging.
Medscape
Complete and authoritative professional resource. They have an excellent
newsletter an extensive coverage of a wide range of medical disciplines.
National
Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
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.
National
Association of Area Agencies on Aging
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.
National
Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
GCM is a non-profit, professional organization of practitioners whose goal
is the advancement of dignified care for the elderly and their families.
National
Council on the Aging
NCOA is the nation's first association of organizations and professionals
dedicated to promoting the dignity, self-determination, well-being, and
contributions of older persons.
