Resources

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research.

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America promotes care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers and families.

The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions.

The National Osteoporosis Foundation prevents osteoporosis and related fractures, to promote lifelong bone health, to help improve the lives of those affected by osteoporosis and to find a cure through.

The American Stroke Association is a division of the American Heart Association that focuses on reducing risk, disability and death from stroke.

American Parkinson Disease Association is the country’s largest grass roots organization serving Parkinson’s community.

The National Parkinson’s Foundation supports Parkinson’s-related research, patient care, education, training, and outreach.

The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fighting for those affected by diabetes.

The American Heart Association reduces disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke by providing education, advocacy, and publications.

National Anemia Action Council is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with anemia.

American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives, improve lung health and prevent lung disease.

The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research, and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis.

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.

The Ear & Eye Institute is part of the University of Pittsburg Medical Center, serving health needs through redefined models of health care delivery and superb clinical outcomes.

VisionAWARE is a “Self-Help for Vision Loss” web site that provides free, practical, hands-on information to enhance quality of life and independence for adults with vision loss.

Hearing Loss Association of America provides assistance and resources for people with hearing loss.

The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance is the national professional organization exclusively dedicated to promoting the importance of planning for long-term care needs.

The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program provides long term care insurance to help pay for costs of care.

The Kiplinger organization leads the way in personal finance and business forecasting.

The Adimstration on Aging provides home and community-based services to millions of older persons through the programs funded under the Older Americans Act.

Developed and maintained by The National Council on Aging (NCOA), BenefitsCheckUp is the nation’s most comprehensive Web-based service to screen for benefits programs for seniors with limited income and resources.

The Eldercare Locator is the first step to finding resources for older adults in any U.S. community.

Medicare Interactive is a national not-for-profit consumer service organization that works to ensure access to affordable health care for older Americans and Americans with disabilities.

CMS ensures effective, up-to-date health care coverage and to promote quality care for beneficiaries.

Medicare.gov is the official U.S. Government site for people with Medicare.

The Hospice Foundation of America exists to help those who cope personally or professionally with terminal illness, death, and the process of grief and bereavement.

Social Security Online advances the economic security of the nation’s people through compassionate and vigilant leadership in shaping and managing America’s Social Security programs.

The Department of Veteran’s Affairs provides excellence in patient care, veterans’ benefits and customer satisfaction.

Lifelong Fitness Alliance advocates lifelong wellness and bridges the gap between awareness and action by providing information and opportunities for health and fitness.

The Food and Drug Administration has numerous articles, brochures and other publications with information for older people on a wide range of health issues.

Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University (HNRCA) explores the relationship between nutrition, aging and health by determining the nutrient requirements that are necessary to promote health.

MedlinePlus brings together authoritative information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other government agencies and health-related organizations.

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality improves the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for all Americans.

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people 50 and over improve the quality of their lives.

The Eldercare Locator is the first step to finding resources for older adults in any U.S. community.

The Administration on Aging provides home and community-based services to millions of older persons through the programs funded under the Older Americans Act.

The National Institute on Aging leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and extends the healthy, active years of life.

The National Institute of Health is helping to lead the way toward important medical discoveries that improve people’s health and save lives.

The National Council on Aging is a national voice for older adults – especially those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged — and the community organizations that serve them.

The American Society on Aging is the largest organization of multidisciplinary professionals in the field of aging.

The National Family Caregivers Association educates, supports, empowers and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for loved ones with a chronic illness or disability or the frailties of old age.

The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is the worldwide resource and advocate across all facets of funeral service dedicated to high ethical standards and helping members provide meaningful service to families.

The National Association for Home Care & Hospice is the nation’s largest trade association representing the interests and concerns of home care agencies, hospices, and home care aide organizations.

The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers advances professional geriatric care management through education, collaboration, and leadership.