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- General Aging
Administration on Aging
www.aoa.gov
Provides information and referral services, employment and volunteer opportunities, day care center programs, and transportation.
National Aging Information Center
www.aoa.gov.naic
Serves as a central source for a wide variety of information on aging for older people, their families, and those who work for or on behalf of older persons. NAIC resources include program and policy-related materials for consumers and practitioners as well as demographic and other statistical data on the health, economic, and social conditions of older Americans.
Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (AHRQ)
www.ahcpr.gov
AHRQ research provides evidence-based information on health care outcomes; quality; and cost, use, and access. Information from AHRQ’s research helps people make more informed decisions and improve the quality of health care services. AHRQ was formerly known as the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research.
Aging and Health
www.agingandhealth.com
At this site, you can find information about health problems and ways to improve your health. Most pages also refer you other pages with even more detailed information.
Aging Network Services
agingnets.com
The nation's leading non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and independence of Americans as they age through public and private funding of medical research and geriatric education.
Alliance for Aging Research
www.agingresearch.org
Nonprofit advocacy group presents news and resources for consumers and professionals. Encourages lobbying to policy makers. This is a resource directory for older people. This site is a cooperative effort of the National Institute on Aging and the Administration on Aging Alliance for Aging Research.
American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR)
afar.org
AFAR takes an active role spreading the word about the latest information in aging research. AFAR supports both basic and clinical biomedical research into aging and age-related diseases and conditions.
American Health Care Association (AHCA)
ahca.org
AHCA provides assisted-living information for caregivers. A consumer's guide to nursing facilities, related links, and long term care news.
Children of Aging Parents
www.careguide.net
Children of Aging Parents is a nonprofit, charitable organization whose mission is to assist the nation's nearly 23 million caregivers of the elderly with reliable information, referrals and support, and to heighten public awareness that the health of the family caregivers is essential to ensure quality care of the nation's growing elderly population.
Family Caregivers Alliance
caregiver.org
Family Caregiver Alliance was the first community-based, nonprofit organization in the country to address the needs of families and friends providing long term care by developing services, advocating for public and private support, conducting research and educating the public.
The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A)
www.n4a.org
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. N4A advocates on behalf of the local aging agencies to ensure that needed resources and support services are available to older Americans. The fundamental mission of the AAAs and Title VI programs is to provide services which make it possible for older individuals to remain in their home, thereby preserving their independence and dignity.
National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)
naric.com/naric
Collects and disseminates the results of federally funded research projects to anyone who is interested in disability and rehabilitation. NARIC's literature collection, which also includes commercially published books, journal articles, and audiovisuals, averages around 200 new documents per month.
Senior Resource
www.seniorresource.com
The "Encyclopedia" of housing options and information for retirement, finance, insurance and care.
Back to top - End of Life Issues
Americans for better Care of the Dying (ABCD)
www.Abcd-caring.com
ABCD is dedicated to ensuring that all Americans can count on good end of life care.
Compassion in Dying
www.compassionindying.org
Free assessment of patient cases suspected of inadequate pain treatment. affiliates, legal help, news, press, and resources.
Hospice Association of America
www.hospice-america.org
Hospice information for members, providers, and consumers may be found on this site.
Partnership for Caring
www.partnershipforcaring.org
Advocate for patients' rights on choice in dying. Covers the legalities of living wills, and right-to-die issues. s a national nonprofit organization that partners individuals and organizations in a powerful collaboration to improve how people die in our society. Among other services, Partnership for Caring operates the only national crisis and informational hotline dealing with end-of-life issues and provides state-specific living wills and medical powers of attorney.
Hospice Foundation of America (HFA)
www.hospicefoundation.org
HFA is a nonprofit organization that promotes hospice care and works to educate professionals and the families they serve in issues relating to caregiving, terminal illness, loss and bereavement.
The Last Acts Campaign
www.lastacts.org
Last Acts is a call-to-action campaign to improve care at the end of life. Goals are to bring death related issues out in the open and help individuals and organizations pursue better ways to care for the dying.
Back to top - Education
Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
www.aamc.org
The AAMC administers the central AMCAS application to medical school, and is the official source of information on the MCAT. Includes members, news, events, and career information for prospective students, and publications. Improving the nation's health by strengthening medical schools and teaching hospitals.
American Geriatrics Society
www.americangeriatrics.org
Features services, publications, and information for members and non-members. Summarizes annual meeting, courses, and conferences.
Elderweb
www.elderweb.com
This award-winning site is designed to be a research site 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.
Medscape
www.medscape.com
Features free MEDLINE, drug searching, Webster's Medical Dictionary and search access to the Web's largest collection of free, medical journal articles.
Netwellness
www.netwellnes.org
Netwellness provides highest quality health information and education services created and evaluated by the faculty at university of Cincinnati, The Ohio State University and Case Western Reserve university.
Senior Resource
www.Seniorresource.com
The "E-cyclopedia" of housing options and information for retirement, finance, insurance and care.
WebMD
www.webmd.com
WebMD is the leader in online health information and the leading provider of software and communications services that improve the way information is used by the healthcare system.
Back to top - Legal Issues and Elder Abuse
National Academy of Elder law Attorneys
www.naela.org/naela/hotlinks.htm#legal resources
This SITE provides Weblinks on elder legal resources.
National Center on Elder Abuse
www.elderabusecenter.org
This site contains many resources to help you find the assistance, publications, data, information, and answers you need.
National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (NCPEA)
www.preventelderabuse.org
NCPEA is an association of researchers, practitioners, educators, and advocates dedicated to protecting the safety, security, and dignity of America's most vulnerable citizens. It was established in 1988 to achieve a clearer understanding of abuse and provide direction and leadership to prevent it.
Back to top - Resources on Specific Health Problems
- Cancer
American Cancer Society, Inc.
www.cancer.org
Extensive network of information services and organizations fights cancer by providing education and support.
National Cancer Institute
www.nci.nih.gov
Up-to-date information about cancer from the National Cancer Institute, a division of the National Institutes of Health. - Diabetes
American Diabetes Association (ADA)
www.diabetes.org
State-by-state directory lists ADA-recognized diabetes-education programs. Get addresses, contact names and phone numbers. The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy.
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC)
www.niddk.nih.gov
NDIC, a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, offers information about diabetes to health professionals, patients, and the general public. - Digestive Problems
American Liver Foundation
www.liverfoundation.org
A nonprofit health agency that focuses on prevention and treatment of liver ailments and hepatitis. Check a list of local chapters and support groups.
National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
www.niddk.nih.gov
In coming to the NIDDK web site, you will find information about many different health topics, current research and clinical trials, advances and initiatives, grant application procedures, and useful links. You will also find descriptions of the major research projects being conducted by NIDDK laboratories.
United Ostomy Association
www.uoa.org
Association seeks to educate and help those with intestinal or urinary diversions. Get tips and learn about chapters of the organization. - Head and Neck Problems
American Council for Headache Education (ACHE)
www.achenet.org
ACHE goals are to empower headache sufferers through education, and to support them by educating their families, employers, and the public in general. We advocate individualized treatments, which combine the best of traditional medicine, alternative medicine, drug, and non-drug therapies.
National Headache Foundation (NHF)
www.headaches.org
Information on headache causes and treatments, a support group list, a state list of NHF physician members (on request) and a quarterly newsletter. - Hearing Problems
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
www.nidcd.nih.gov
The NIDCD, part of the National Institutes of Health, conducts and supports research and disseminates information on disorders of human communication, including hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language. - Heart and Circulation Problems
American Heart Association
www.americanheart.org
Information and resources available on strokes, the heart and heart disease.
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
www.ninds.nih.gov
The NINDS sponsors and conducts research and research training to learn about the brain and to prevent and treat neurological and neuromuscular disorders and stroke. The NINDS is responsible for research on more than 600 diseases and disorders, including stroke.
National Osteoporosis Foundation
www.nof.org
Information on the causes, prevention, detection, and treatment of osteoporosis - includes risk factors and general bone health. - Joint, Muscle, and Bone Problems
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
www.aaos.org
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons provides education and practice management services for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals.
The Academy also serves as an advocate for improved patient care and informs the public about the science of orthopaedics.
American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)
www.apma.org
APMA presents important information on foot health for both the public and our membership. An increasing amount of educational material for the public and continuing medical education for our members will be coming on line this year.
Arthritis Foundation
www.arthritis.org
Provides news, research resources and contacts for local groups and other organizations. Learn who's at risk for the disease and explore its symptoms, possible causes, diagnosis and treatment.
Lupus Foundation of America
www.lupus.org
Dedicated to the support of patients with lupus, and their families. Includes a calendar of events, research news and forum. - Lung and Breathing Problems
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
www.nhlbi.nih.gov
Offers a collection of advice articles, an archive of press releases, and information about ongoing studies. - Memory and Thinking Problems
Alzheimer’s Association
www.alz.org
Provides information, referrals, and services to people with Alzheimer's disease, caregivers, researchers, physicians, and health care professionals.
Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR)
www.alzheimers.org
ADEAR center directs consumers to a range of government-sponsored research and assistance programs.
American Academy of Neurology
www.aan.com
Professional organization represents neurologists worldwide. Provides news and conditions information.
American Parkinson’s Disease Association
www.apdaparkinson.com
Dedicated to researching and providing education about this neurological disease. Find listings of local chapters.
Epilepsy Foundation of America
www.efa.org
Includes news items, conference information, purifications such as the ezine EpilepsyUSA" and a database.
Huntington’s Disease Society of America
www.hdsa.org
Huntington's Disease society provides an overview of the disease. Find publications, videotapes and a resource guide, and learn about research.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
www.ninds.nih.gov
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke outlines the symptoms and treatment of the progressive disorder. Includes links.
Parkinson’s Disease Foundation
www.pdf.org
Learn about the foundation, the disease and the latest Parkinson's news. Find a list of research centers and service and support organizations. - Nutritional Concerns
Food and Nutrition Information Center
www.nal.usda.gov/fnic
Huge resource hosted by the Agriculture Network Information Center. Contains professional and consumer info covering a wide range of topics.
Meals on Wheels Association of America
www.projectmeal.org
Organization provides group and home-delivered meals to people in need. Link to training conferences, certification and related links. - Psychological Problems
American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP)
www.aagpgpa.org
Access publications, caregiver information and a schedule of continuing education programs. Includes details of AAGP meetings.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
www.nami.org
Offers a wide range of support and educational services for patients and families affected by mental illness. Find out how to help, and get contacts. - Sexuality and Sexual Concerns
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
www.acog.com
Features information for both health-conscious women and healthcare professionals, including news, women's issues, and technical help.
Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States
siecus.org
Get educated about public policy, school programs and HIV prevention education. Includes a section on religion and sexuality. - Sight problems
American Academy of Ophthalmology
www.aao.org
Explore how the vision problem develops, what can cause it, how it's diagnosed and what treatment options exist for it.
American Federation for the Blind
www.afb.org
A checklist for making facilities safe and accessible for those who are blind or visually impaired. The foundation's mission is to enable people who are blind or visually impaired to achieve equality of access and opportunity that will ensure freedom of choice in their lives.
Foundation for Glaucoma Research
www.glaucoma.org
Guides elderly at risk from macular degeneration.
National Eye Institute
www.nei.nih.gov
Excellent information concerning treatment, prevention, personal stories, research, support, email groups and much more. Updated regularly. National Eye Institute conducts large-scale public and professional education programs in partnership with national organizations. Here you will find information about the NEHEP's programs and free materials.
Prevent Blindness America
www.preventblindness.org
Volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight in America. - Skin Problems
American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
facial-plastic-surgery.org
Information on various surgical procedures as well as a searchable database of facial plastic surgeons.
National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information (NIAMS) Clearinghouse
www.nih.gov/miams
NIAMS is one component of the National Institutes of Health, the principal biomedical research agency of the United States Government. The NIAMS conducts and supports basic, clinical, and epidemiological research and research training and disseminates information on many of the most debilitating diseases affecting the Nation's health.
The Skin Cancer Foundation
www.skincancer.org
Excellent information concerning treatment, prevention, personal stories, research, support, email groups and much more. Updated regularly. - Urinary Problems
National Association for Continence
www.nafc.org
NAFC's purpose is to be the leading source of education, advocacy, and support to the public and to the health professional about the causes, prevention, diagnosis, treatments, and management solutions for incontinence.
National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse
www.niddk.nih.gov
The resource directory for older people a cooperative effort of the national institute on aging and the administration on aging national kidney and urologic diseases.
- Cancer