From the Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics, this site collects statistics on aging from federal government agencies on topics including aging, labor, health, management and budget, social security.
The Alzheimer's Association is a national organization dedicated to educating the public and health care professionals about Alzheimer's disease and finding ways to treat and cure the disease. The site includes educational materials and training programs designed for professional care providers and the public, as well as links to local Alzheimer's Association offices.
This organization has more of a focus on biomedical research and focuses on research and education to improve the health of our aging population. Check out the Infoaging guides to various health issues including some mental health topics.
The American Hospice Foundation "supports programs that serve the needs of terminally ill and grieving individuals of all ages." The Foundation's web site includes a hospice locator and publications about hospice programs, caregiving, and coping with grief.
This association promotes the study of gerontology in academic institutions and supports faculty and students who focus on gerontological and geriatric studies. Under the "Resources" section you will find advocacy priorities, definitions, curriculm tooklits and more.
Search this database from the University of Delaware for citations to peer reviewed journal articles, government documents, books, advocacy materials and more related to elder abuse.
The major organization for gerontologists in the United States. Promotes research, education, and advocacy. Access webinar archive, policy papers, links to other useful websites.
A wide variety of resources from the CDC on topics such as health disparities, emergency preparedness, caregiving, mental health and aging, aging research.
The Institute, which is part of Boston University's School of Social Work, provides "free and low-cost continuing education events regionally, online and through the mail" to social workers who treat older adults and their families. The site includes information about training programs, publications on geriatric social work, and descriptions of the Institute's research and policy programs.
This organization focuses on research, advocacy and education for various senior citizent facilities and services, such as adult day services, assisted living, long term care, hospice and so forth. Useful consumer-oriented information on caregiving, choosing a provider, healthy aging and more.
This advocacy group focuses on two main issues related to the elderly: improving health and enhancing economic security. Numerous advocacy and consumer assistance documents.
This office is a subdivision of the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation. The site includes information including research information, reports, program descriptions, employment opportunities.
