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National Council on the Aging
The National Council on the Aging is an association of organizations and professionals dedicated to promoting the dignity, self-determination, well being, and contributions of older persons. The Senior’s Corner section of the site contains health related resources and tips.
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American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
The Geriatric Mental Health Foundation was established by the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry to raise awareness
of psychiatric and mental health disorders affecting the elderly, eliminate the stigma of mental illness and treatment, promote healthy aging strategies, and increase access to quality mental health care for the elderly. Explore this site for mental health information for older adults and their families.
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National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification
NRCSHHM is a non-profit organization that promotes aging in place and independent living for persons of all ages and abilities. The website contains excellent resources on senior housing and home modifications. The Center's mission is to make supportive housing and home modification a more integral component of successful aging, long-term care, preventive health, and the development of elder-friendly communities.
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American Society on Aging
The American Society on Aging is a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the knowledge and skills of those working with older adults and their families. Site offers useful resources on a variety of aging-related topics.
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Elderweb
The site is designed for both professionals and family members looking for information on eldercare and long term care, and includes links to information on legal, financial, medical, and housing issues, as well as policy, research, and statistics.
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Americans for Better Care of the Dying
This site contains a consumers guide for end-of-life care. Americans for Better Care of the Dying (ABCD) aims to improve end-of-life care by learning which social and political changes will lead to enduring, efficient, and effective programs. They work with the public, clinicians, policymakers, and other end-of-life organizations to make change happen.
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National Center for Elder Abuse
The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), funded by the U.S. Administration on Aging, is a gateway to resources on elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. This site provides resources on elder abuse prevention, including information on reporting a suspected case of elder abuse.
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National LTC Ombudsman Resource Center
The National Long Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center provides support, technical assistance and training to the 53 State Long Term Care Ombudsman Programs and their statewide networks of almost 600 regional (local) programs. The Center's objectives are to enhance the skills, knowledge and management capacity of the State programs to enable them to handle residents' complaints and represent resident interests.
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Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement
WISER is a non-profit organization devoted to providing women with information they need for a financially sound retirement. This site contains resources on such topics as Social Security, savings and investing, and widowhood.
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AOA: Aging Internet Information Notes
The Aging Internet Information Notes are intended to empower users to explore Internet resources. An effort is made to include links with information useful to consumers and professionals. More than 60 aging topics are currently represented in this series, including a note on caregiving and death and dying.
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AOA: Alzheimer's Resource Room
The Alzheimer's Resource Room is where families, caregivers, and professionals can find information about The Alzheimer's Demonstration Program, including: where you can turn for support and assistance, and providing services to caregivers.
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AOA: Caregiver Resource Room
The Caregiver Resource Room provides caregivers and professionals information about The National Family Caregiver Support Program, including: where you can turn for support and assistance, and providing services to caregivers.
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