AARPAARP is a United States–based interest group focusing on issues affecting those over the age of fifty.
Administration on AgingHomepage for the Administration on Aging (AOA) is the principal agency of the U.S Department of Health and Human Services designated to carry out the provisions of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (OAA), as amended (42 U.S.C.A. § 3001 et seq.).
Agency for Healthcare Research and QualityFrom the US Department of Health and Human Services. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is the lead Federal agency charged with improving the safety and quality of America's health care system. AHRQ develops the knowledge, tools, and data needed to improve the health care system and help Americans, health care professionals, and policymakers make informed health decisions.
Aging & Disability in AmericaExplore these resources for background about older adults and people with disabilities living in the U.S.
Alliance for Aging ResearchFor more than 30 years, the Alliance has guided efforts to substantially increase funding and focus for aging at the National Institutes of Health and Food and Drug Administration; built influential coalitions to guide groundbreaking regulatory improvements for age-related diseases; and created award-winning, high-impact educational materials to improve the health and well-being of older adults and their family caregivers.
American Geriatrics SocietyA nationwide, not-for-profit society of geriatrics healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health, independence, and quality of life of older people. Focused on championing interprofessional teams, eliciting personal care goals, and treating older people as whole persons.
American Society on Aging (ASA)ASA is the go-to source to cultivate leadership, advance knowledge and strengthen the skills of our members and others who work with and on behalf of older adults. ASA offers professional education, outstanding publications and online information and training resources that are nationally recognized.
APTA Geriatrics (American Physical Therapy Association)APTA Geriatrics, An Academy of the American Physical Therapy Association, supports those therapists, assistants, and students who work with an ageing population in roles of advocacy, direct patient care, consultation, supervision, and education.
California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR)A statewide nonprofit 501(c)(3) advocacy organization dedicated to improving choices, care and quality of life for California’s long term care consumers. CANHR’s goal is to educate and support long term care consumers and advocates regarding the rights and remedies under the law, and to create a united voice for long term care reform and humane alternatives to institutionalization. ** Note: last updated in 2019
California Association for Adult Day ServicesThe California Association for Adult Day Services (CAADS) is a 501 (c) 6 non-profit statewide association that supports the development of adult day services as an alternative to institutional care.
California Department of AgingCalifornia Department of Aging (CDA) administers programs that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and residents in long-term care facilities throughout the State. These programs are funded through the federal Older Americans Act, the Older Californians Act, and through the Medi-Cal program.
Dietary Supplement Label DatabaseThe Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) was developed by the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It catalogs all information printed on labels of dietary supplement products sold in the United States.
NIH: Drug Information PortalQuick access to quality drug information for 91,431 drugs from the U. S. National Library of Medicine
Eldercare LocatorFind community help in your location, a service of the U.S. Administration on Aging.
Foundation Aiding the Elderly (FATE)Serving as a voice for patients and to bring about national reforms and enforcement of the laws governing the nursing home industry and its regulatory agencies in order to assure proper care, civil rights and meaningful, dignified life for the elderly in long-term care facilities.
GeroNet (UCLA)UCLA Multicampus Program in Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology (MPGMG) has been recognized as a national leader in providing clinical care for older persons, teaching physicians and other health professionals how to better care for older persons, and conducting research aimed at improving the health and independence of older persons.
Gerontological Society of AmericaAn interdisciplinary organization devoted to research, education, and practice in the field of aging to promote the study of aging and disseminate information to scientists, decision makers, and the general public.
National Institute on Aging (NIH)The National Institute on Aging is part of the National Institutes of Health and includes access to research, data, statistics, and consumer health information.
GAPNA Gerontoological Advanced Practicd Nurses Association(formerly NGNA) A professional organization that represents the interests of advanced practice nurses, other clinicians, educators, and researchers involved in the practice or advancement of caring for older adults.
NIH: Alzheimer's Disease & Related DementiasAlzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia in older adults. It is a progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. It is not a normal part of aging. Learn more about the disease, and get news, tips, and resources for caregivers and health care professionals
Go4LifeThe National Institute on Aging provides this website with information for elders about exercising, exercise videos, and other resources to help improve physical health.
Senior's Health MedlinePlusOlder adult health information from the U.S. National Library of Medicine/National Institutes of Health
U. S. Department of Health & Human ServicesResources for healthy lifestyles, planning for retirement, and knowing your options for health care and long-term care are more important than ever before.
