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Aging and Older Adult
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The American Association for Retired Persons - Extensive guide to Internet resources and descriptions for Internet sites of interest to older adults and those concerned with aging-related issues, including researchers, policy makers, service providers, caregivers and students.
A Central source which provides a comprehensive overview of a wide variety of topics, programs and services related to aging.
Alliance for Retired Americans
The Alliance is a new and unique national organization that works to
create an America that protects the health and economic security of
seniors, rewards work, strengthens families and builds thriving
communities. It was launched in January 2001 by a national coalition of AFL-CIO affiliated unions and community-based organizations
dedicated to economic and social justice.An extensive and informative site oriented towards the
consumer's needs.
The Gerontological Society of America
This website provides viewers with up to date research being completed on improving the quality of life as one ages.
The Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology has designed the GeroWeb Virtual Library on Aging as an online resource for researchers, educators, practitioners, and others interested in aging and older individuals.
A professional site that gives information on health and medical issues.
8th Global Conference of the International Federation on Ageing (IFA). Copenhagen from 30 May to 2 June 2006.
International Longevity Center
ILC is a center for policy, research and education on population aging.
National Aging Information Center : Aging Internet
Information NotesHosted by the National Aging Information Center, this site offers more than 60 aging topics. Notes begin with a brief description of the subject area, followed by web-site links organized by interest.
Unraveling the Secrets of Human Longevity
This site discusses the research pursued at the Center on Aging at the University of Chicago. The Center's mission is to understand the mechanisms of aging and longevity in order to extend healthy and productive human lifespans.
A resource for those providing caregiving to older adults with dementia.
This link provides support and insight for the tremendous task of caregiving.
This website offers advice and support for caregivers and their families
This site is a database providing hundreds of links relating to caregiving topics and other links for older adults.
This website provides up to date information on the progress of Alzheimer's Disease research.
National Center for Biotechnology Information
This database provides information on current research being done on various illnesses
National Adult Literacy Database
The National Adult Literacy Database Inc. (NALD) is a federally
incorporated, non-profit service organization which fills the
crucial need for a single-source, comprehensive, up-to-date
and easily accessible database of adult literacy programs,
resources, services and activities across Canada. It also links
with other services and databases in North America and overseas.Special Interest Group on Gerontology and Geriatrics
This resource provides information on aging and its related interests. It is intended to be useful for the educators, researchers, practitioners, and other individuals interested in the study of gerontology and geriatrics.
Federal Government Aging Resources
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. The FirstGov for Seniors goal is to empower citizens to obtain valuable health and security information and services at one location via the Internet.
The National Institute on Aging (NIA), one of the 25 institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health, leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. They provide aging research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs relevant to aging and older people.
The United States Senate: Special Committee on Aging
This site provides information on jurisdiction, committee members and events, publications and more.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
State and Local Aging Resources
Area 10 Agency on Aging is a private, not-for-profit corporation serving persons in Monroe and Owen Counties. They target their services to over 17,500 citizens 60 years of age and older in the area.
Center for Aging Persons with Developmental Disabilities
The Center for Aging Persons with Developmental Disabilities (CAPDD) is one of seven centers supported by the Institute for the Study of Developmental Disabilities (ISDD) at Indiana University, Bloomington. The ISDD is dedicated to the promotion and maintenance of a seamless system of inclusionary services for all individuals with disabilities and families across the life span. The ISDD is the University Affiliated Program of Indiana.
The Evergreen Institute on Elder Environments
The Evergreen's Project's goal is to create a vision of healthy urban environments for older adults. Over the past 4 years, the Evergreen Institute has sought to combine old and young voices in a community dialogue about the importance and concept of home.
Indiana University Center for Aging Research
Official Website for the Center for Aging Research at Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis.
SeniorCyberNet tries to help "senior surfers" explore the vast, global resources of the Internet and the World Wide Web, its
focus is on building stronger local communities. Its emphasis is
on strengthening the ties between the citizens of Indiana which can lead to improved social, economic, health, and political development.Statistical Information on Aging
National Center for Education Statistics
The National Center for Education Statistics is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data that are related to education in the United States and other nations.
