National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
A non-profit association which assists lawyers, bar organizations and others who work with older clients and their families. - http://www.naela.org
National Center on Elder Abuse
The Source of Information and Assistance on Elder Abuse. NCEA exists to provide elder abuse information to professionals and the public; offer technical assistance and training to elder abuse agencies and related professionals; conduct short-term elder abuse research; and assist with elder abuse program and policy development. - http://www.ncea.aoa.gov
Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Resource Center
The nursing home abuse and neglect resource center for the elderly and their families. - http://www.nursinghomealert.com
Administration on Aging
Site is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of a wide variety of topics, programs and services related to aging. - http://www.aoa.gov
Alzheimer's Association
A national network of chapters, is the largest national voluntary health organization committed to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s and helping those affected by the disease. - http://www.alz.org
National Association for Home Care
NAHC is the nation's largest trade association representing the interests and concerns of home care agencies, hospices, home care aide organizations, and medical equipment suppliers. From professional development to fighting for better regulation, from knowing all angles of federal and state regulations to providing the latest information affecting home care and hospice, NAHC stands ready to serve your needs, enabling you to better serve your patients. - www.nahc.org
LeadingAge (Formerly known as American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging)
The members of LeadingAge help millions of individuals and their families every day through mission-driven, not-for-profit organizations dedicated to providing the services that people need, when they need them, in the place they call home. - http://www.leadingage.org
American Association of Retired Persons
Founded in 1958, AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people 50 and over improve the quality of their lives. - http://www.aarp.org
American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. - http://www.heart.org
American Society on Aging
Through renowned educational programming, outstanding publications and state-of-the-art information and training resources, ASA members tap into the knowledge and experience of the largest network of professionals in the field. - http://www.asaging.org
National Area Agencies on Aging
n4a's primary mission is to build the capacity of its members to help older persons and persons with disabilities live with dignity and choices in their homes and communities for as long as possible. - http://www.n4a.org
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
A National network for Geriatric Care Managers, the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (GCM) was established in 1986 and continues to grow as the demand for services for the elderly increases. - http://www.caremanager.org
National Private Duty Association
The National Private Duty Association (NPDA) is a non-profit national voice for organizations that provide private duty home care services and an advocate for services which benefit the consumers for whom they care: seniors, children, persons with disabilities, those with chronic health conditions and anyone whose quality of life can be improved by having a care worker help in their home. - http://www.privatedutyhomecare.org
AgingCare
A community for caregivers, providing support and easy access to resources. - http://www.agingcare.com
Caregiver.com
Today's Caregiver Magazine web site. A leading provider of information, support and guidance for family and professional caregivers. - http://www.caregiver.com
Caregiving
Information regarding caregiving for elderly. - http://www.caregiving.com
Eldercare Locator
Connects older Americans and their caregivers with sources of information on senior services. The service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers. - http://www.eldercare.gov
Family Caregiver Alliance
A public voice for caregivers, it is the first community-based nonprofit organization in the country to address the needs of families and friends providing long-term care at home. - http://www.caregiver.org
Caregiver Action Network
Provides assistance, education, support and referrals for informal family caregivers, as well as promotes public awareness about the realities of caregiving. Supports, empowers, educates, and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for a chronically ill, aged, or disabled loved one. CAN reaches across the boundaries of different diagnoses, different relationships and different life stages to address the common needs and concerns of all family caregivers. - http://www.caregiveraction.org
Aging Solutions
Whether you provide eldercare for aging parents in your home, or manage elder care from a distance, most of us don't know where to go for reliable answers – or even what questions to ask. This senior care resource can help you with a variety of of articles, comprehensive checklists, links to key resources, a support group – and more. - http://www.aging-parents-and-elder-care.com
Caring Connections
Caring Connections, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), is a national consumer engagement initiative to improve care at the end of life, supported by a grant from The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. - http://www.partnershipforcaring.org
Eldernet
Resources for the elderly. - http://www.eldernet.com
DrugDigest
Consumer health information about drugs, herbs, and supplements. - http://www.drugdigest.org
National Parkinson Foundation
An educational site on Parkinson's disease. - http://www.parkinson.org
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