Related Links: Resources Available Online
Government Agencies
Research Centers
Caregiver Resources
Alzheimer's Disease
Associations
Sites for seniors
Government Agencies
Administration on Aging
Good information on the aging services network. Has sections for older people and their families, service providers, administrators, and researchers.
National Institute on Aging
Information about the NIA's biomedical research, as well as about their funding programs. Also has a section on health information.
Social Security Administration
Descriptions of Social Security programs, opportunity to order our personal earnings statement on-line.
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Research Centers
Institute of Gerontology at Wayne State University
Conducts research in the social and behavioral sciences regarding issues of aging and urban health and provides resource directory on aging and health
Sam and Rose Stein Institute for Research in Aging
University of California, San Diego
First UC Organized Research Unit focused on aging. Conducts research on the basic biology of aging and the pathophysiology of age-related illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis, atherosclerosis, and cancer and fosters training and education in geriatrics and gerontology.
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Caregiver Resources
Caregiving Online
Offers insights, information and inspirations to family caregivers
Family Caregiver Alliance
Offeres information and services to caregivers of people with dementias through a network of Caregiver Resource Centers.
ElderWeb
Links to resources on a variety of topics
Caregiver Survival Resources
Provides caregivers information, advice and support on a variety of topics
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Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center (ADEAR)
This page offers publications and announcements about research findings. You can send questions to the ADEAR Center and receive responses from their "information specialists." ADEAR is a service of the National Institute on Aging (NIA).
Alzheimer Association
Voluntary health organization in Alzheimber care, support and research.
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Associations
Gerontological Society of America
Interdisciplinary organization devoted to research, education, and practice in the field of aging
Association for Gerontology in Higher Education
National membership organization devoted to gerontological education.
AARP
Nonprofit membership organization that helps people age 50 and over
Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work
Leader in gerontological social work education, research, and policy
American Society on Aging
Organization of multidisciplinary professionals in the field of aging with resources, publications, and educational opportunities
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Sites For Seniors
Senior.Com
Website allows visitors can communicate with family and friends, research information relevant to their daily lives, and share stories and experiences.
SeniorNet
Provides older adults education for and access to computer technologies
Senior Sites
Site locates nonprofit senior residence anywhere in the country. You can search the site by state, county, or city, for a residence with the features you request.
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