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Internet Resources on Aging and
Related Organizations
The following list of online resources can help
answer your questions about aging and ease concerns over
related topics:
http://research.aarp.org/general/acronyms.pdf
This extensive and helpful guide identifies
acronyms and definitions commonly used in the field of aging. It lists the
names of government agencies, legislation, organizations, and programs
in the field of aging. Included is a brief description of each
organization plus contact information and hyperlinks to websites. Guide
was produced by the AARP Research Information Center.
http://www.alz.org/
The Alzheimer’s Association website includes a
helpful list of resources specifically designed for patients suffering
from Alzheimer’s disease, families, and caregivers.
http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/index.asp
The Administration on Aging assists older persons and their
caregivers in obtaining information and resources on a variety of
aging-related topics. The information will help familiarize you with issues
affecting older adults as well as the services and opportunities available to
assist them.
http://www.caps4caregivers.org/
The Children of Aging Parents' organizational
mission is to assist the nation's nearly 54 million caregivers of the
elderly or chronically ill with reliable information, referrals and
support, and to heighten public awareness about health issues for this
age group. CAPS aims to ensure quality care of the nation's growing
elderly population.
www.alzheimers.org
The Alzheimer’s
Disease Education and Referral Center was established by the National
Institute on Aging in 1990 as one of its services. It provides
information about Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, the impact
of these on families and health professionals, and research into
possible causes and cures.
www.nami.org
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill was founded
in 1979, and works to achieve equitable services and treatment for more
than 15 million Americans living with severe mental illnesses and their
families. Several thousand volunteers participate in more than one
thousand local affiliates and fifty state organizations to provide
education and support, combat stigma, support increased funding for
research, and advocate adequate health insurance, housing,
rehabilitation, and jobs for people with mental illnesses and their
families.
www.caregiving.org
The National Alliance for Caregiving provides
support to family caregivers and the professionals who help them, and
increases public awareness of issues facing family caregivers.
www.aahsa.org
The American Association of Homes and
Services for the Aging website offers information on
selecting housing and care options, including lists of accredited care
communities. Publications are offered on planning ahead for housing
needs, caregiving issues, and paying for care.
http://www.alz.org/Resources/FactSheets/FStellingpatientfamily.pdf
This explanatory brochure on Alzheimer’s gives
advice about talking to your parent about the disease.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/
This website is designed specifically for children
and explains a variety of health issues, including “health problems of
grown-ups" with a link to information about Alzheimer’s.
www.nih.gov/nia
National Institute on Aging (NIA) website
www.americangeriatrics.org
American Geriatrics Society (AGS) website
www.ahca.org
American Health Care Association (AHCA) website
http://www.gmhfonline.org/gmhf/
Geriatric
Mental Health Foundation (GMHF) website
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