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Administration
on Aging |
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Aging Help |
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Ageless Design |
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Alliance for
Aging Research |
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Alliance for
Retired Americans |
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Alzheimer’s
Association |
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Alzheimer’s
Disease Education & Referral Center |
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American Assoc.
for Geriatric Psychiatry |
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American Assoc.
of Retired Persons |
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American Federation
for Aging Research |
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American Geriatrics
Society |
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American Parkinson
Disease Association |
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American Society
on Aging |
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Arthritis Foundation |
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Better Vision
Institute |
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Care Guide |
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CarePathways.com |
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Children of
Aging Parents |
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Clearinghouse
on Abuse & Neglect of Elderly |
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Council on
Family Health |
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Crimes of Persuasion:
Schemes, Scams, Frauds that Prey on Seniors |
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Elder Corner |
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Elder Rage |
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ElderWeb |
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FirstGov for
Seniors |
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Generations
Online |
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Gerontological
Society of America |
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Go60.com |
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Lighthouse
International |
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Meals on Wheels |
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National Academy
of Elder Law Attorneys |
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National Area
Agencies on Aging |
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National Association
for Continence |
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National Association
for Home Care |
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National Association
of Professional Geriatric Care Managers |
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National Association
of Social Workers |
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National Association
of State Units on Aging |
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National Center
on Women & Aging |
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National Citizen’s
Coalition for Nursing Home Reform |
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National Committee
to Preserve Social Security & Medicare |
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National Council
on Aging, Inc |
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National Family Caregiver Information |
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National Institute
on Aging |
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National Policy
& Resource Center on Nutrition & Aging |
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National Private
Duty Association |
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National Senior
Citizen’s Law Center |
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National Senior
Games Association |
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Oasis |
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Senior Corps |
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Senior Drivers |
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Senior Job
Bank |
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Seniorlink
Online |
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Senior Service
America, Inc. |
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Senior World
Online |
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SeniorClix |
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SeniorNet |
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Administration on
Aging – http://www.aoa.gov |
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This site is designed to serve you – whether you
are an older American, a caregiver, a professional in the field of
aging, a member of our national aging network, a member of the media,
or anyone with an interest in our nation’s large and growing
aging population. |
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Aging Help
– http://www.aginghelp.com |
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Aging help is for the professional serving the older
American through community and in-home services. This help is often
identified as senior, aging or elderly services by organizations that
include senior centers, day-care facilities, health clinics, focal
point agencies, area agencies, county departments, state units, or
other organizations. |
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Ageless Design
– http://www.agelessdesign.com |
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This site is dedicated to smarter, safer living for
seniors, especially those with Alzheimer’s Disease. |
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Alliance for Aging
Research – http://www.agingresearch.org |
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The nation's leading non-profit organization dedicated
to improving the health and independence of Americans as they age
through public and private funding of medical research and geriatric
education. |
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Alliance for Retired
Americans – http://www.retiredamericans.org |
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A strong, new voice for retired workers and their families.
The Alliance is not a senior citizen’s social club and it is
not an organization formed to sell you things. It is a way for retired
union members and others to make their voices heard. More than 2.5
million people are members already. |
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Alzheimer’s
Association – http://www.alz.org |
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The 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. |
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Alzheimer’s
Disease Education & Referral Center – http://www.alzheimers.org |
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Welcome to the Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral
(ADEAR) Center's website. Here you will find information about Alzheimer's
disease and related disorders. The ADEAR Center is a service of the
National Institute on Aging (NIA). The NIA is one of the National
Institutes of Health under the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services. |
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American Assoc. for
Geriatric Psychiatry – http://www.aagpgpa.org |
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The American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry is
a national association representing and serving its members and the
field of geriatric psychiatry. It is dedicated to promoting the mental
health and well being of older people and improving the care of those
with late-life mental disorders. AAGP’s mission is to enhance
the knowledge base and standard of practice in geriatric psychiatry
through education and research and to advocate for meeting the mental
health needs of older Americans. |
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American Assoc. of
Retired Persons – http://www.aarp.org |
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Founded in 1958 by retired California educator, Dr.
Ethel Percy Andrus, AARP (formerly known as the American Association
of Retired Persons) today represents more than 34 million members.
Over half of our members are working, either full or part-time, while
the remainders are fully retired. |
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American Federation
for Aging Research – http://www.afar.org |
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Since 1981, the American Federation for Aging Research
(AFAR) has helped scientists begin and further careers in aging research
and geriatric medicine. Our mission is to promote healthier aging
through biomedical research. |
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American Geriatrics
Society – http://www.americangeriatrics.org |
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The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is the premier
professional organization of health care providers dedicated to improving
the health and well-being of all older adults. With an active membership
of over 6,000 health care professionals, the AGS has a long history
of effecting change in the provision of health care for older adults.
In the last decade, the Society has become a pivotal force in shaping
attitudes, policies and practices regarding health care for older
people. |
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American Parkinson
Disease Association – http://www.apdaparkinson.org |
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The American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc., founded
in 1961, has sought to "Ease the Burden and Find the Cure"
for this disease through research, patient and family support and
education. |
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American Society
on Aging – http://www.asaging.org |
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Thousands of professionals throughout the country rely
on the American Society on Aging to keep them on the cutting edge
in an aging society. 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. But ASA is much more than a traditional
professional association. ASA is unique. |
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Arthritis Foundation
– http://www.arthritis.org |
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The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit
organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and
related conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research. |
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Better Vision Institute
– http://www.visionsite.org |
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The Better Vision Institute is a prestigious and unique
body that brings together the vision community's three professional
disciplines - ophthalmology, optometry and opticianry. It provides
the only forum in which these three professions can come together
to address America's vision health. It is an independent, not-for-profit
advisory board to Vision Council of America. VCA is a non-profit trade
association for optical industry suppliers totaling almost 1,000 members. |
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Care Guide
– http://www.careguide.com
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CareGuide is a care management company dedicated to
helping people at every stage of the aging process lead more comfortable,
secure and independent lives. Through our national network of care
managers, toll-free Support Center and Web site, CareGuide provides
families with everything they need to assess, plan, manage and monitor
the best care for their loved ones. |
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CarePathways.com
– http://www.carepathways.com |
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CarePathways.com is an Internet community created and
maintained by Registered Nurses (RNs) dedicated to providing seniors
and their families access to quality information and creditable services. |
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Children of Aging
Parents – http://www.caps4caregivers.org |
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Children of Aging Parents is a nonprofit, charitable
organization whose mission is to assist the nation's nearly 23 million
caregivers of the elderly with reliable information, referrals and
support, and to heighten public awareness that the health of the family
caregivers is essential to ensure quality care of the nation's growing
elderly population. |
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Clearinghouse on
Abuse & Neglect of Elderly - http://www.elderabusecenter.org |
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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.
NCEA's website contains many resources and publications to help achieve
these goals. |
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Council on Family
Health - http://www.cfhinfo.org |
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Seniors can get helpful information on health related
issues and medication facts at this website. |
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Crimes of Persuasion:
Schemes, Scams, Frauds that Prey on Seniors - http://www.crimes-of-persuasion.com |
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To inform the public, along with law enforcement personnel,
justice officials and victim support groups on the workings and scope
of telemarketing and investment fraud so that efforts can effectively
be taken to minimize the impact on its victims and ensure that adequate
penalties are in place to deter the perpetrators. |
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Elder Corner
– http://www.eldercorner.com |
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Since 1991, we here at ElderCorner have been committed
to helping the "over 50" folks by providing practical and
affordable products. With the inception of the World Wide Web, we
realized the opportunity to connect people to the products that can
help improve their quality of life. Seniors today are enjoying active
lifestyles and planning fun and happy futures. ElderCorner's innovative
products can make a difference in the way people live. |
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Elder Rage
- http://www.elderrage.com |
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—or—Take My Father...Please!, How To Survive
Caring For Aging Parents, by Jacqueline Marcell. Are You At Your Wit's
End?! Trying to cope with an elderly loved one whom: • Makes
unreasonable demands, wanting all of your time? • Is obsessed
with sickness and death but refuses counseling? • Has become
depressed, manipulative, distrustful or hostile? Then you'll love
this riveting true story, written with compassion and humor—and
realize that you're not alone with your countless frustrations and
conflicting emotions. |
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ElderWeb –
http://www.elderweb.com |
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This award-winning site is designed to be a research
site for both professionals and family members looking for information
on eldercare and long term care, and includes links to information
on legal, financial, medical, and housing issues, as well as policy,
research, and statistics. |
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FirstGov for Seniors
– http://www.seniors.gov |
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FirstGov for Seniors is one of several projects created
at the direction of the National Partnership for Reinventing Government
(NPRG). The Social Security Administration (SSA) agreed to create,
host and maintain FirstGov for Seniors as a service especially geared
toward senior citizens. |
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Generations Online
– http://www.generationsonline.com |
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The mission of Generations on Line is to promote this
technology to enhance the quality of life of older people. Aimed at
the large population of older Americans who cannot afford or choose
not to enroll in computer training or Internet training, Generations
on Line is both a service for access and product for learning. We
provide specially programmed self-training software to senior centers,
libraries, retirement homes and other locations where older people
congregate. |
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Gerontological Society
of America – http://www.geron.org |
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To promote the conduct of multi- and interdisciplinary
research in aging by expanding the quantity of and improving the quality
of gerontological research, and by increasing its funding resources;
and to disseminate gerontological research knowledge to researchers,
to practitioners, and to decision and opinion makers. |
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Go60.com –
http://www.go60.com |
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Go60.com is a no-nonsense, yet caring and compassionate
internet destination devoted to helping seniors improve with age.
Go60.com is not about imitating youth or dazzling you with an eye-popping,
animated website. Go60.com is about aging well, and aging wisely and
successfully. |
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Lighthouse International
(Vision) – http://www.lighthouse.org |
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To enable people of all ages to overcome vision impairment
through worldwide leadership in vision rehabilitation services, education,
research and advocacy. |
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Meals on Wheels
– http://www.mowaa.org |
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The Meals On Wheels Association of America represents
those who provide congregate and home-delivered meals services to
people in need. |
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National Academy
of Elder Law Attorneys – http://www.naela.org |
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The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. is
a non-profit association which assists lawyers, bar organizations
and others who work with older clients and their families. Established
in 1987, the Academy provides a resource of information, education,
networking and assistance to those who must deal with the many specialized
issues involved with legal services to the elderly and disabled. |
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National Area Agencies
on Aging – http://www.n4a.org |
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The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
(N4A) is the umbrella organization for the 655 area agencies on aging
(AAAs) and more than 230 Title VI Native American aging programs in
the U.S. The fundamental mission of the AAAs is to provide services
that make it possible for older individuals to remain in their home,
thereby preserving their independence and dignity. |
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National Association
for Continence – http://www.nafc.org/site2/index.html |
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National Association For Continence (NAFC), formerly
Help for Incontinent People (HIP), is a not-for-profit organization
established in 1982 dedicated to improving the quality of life of
people with incontinence. NAFC's purpose is to be the leading source
of education, advocacy, and support to the public and to the health
professional about the causes, prevention, diagnosis, treatments,
and management solutions for incontinence. |
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National Association
for Home Care – http://www.nahc.org |
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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. Simply put, NAHC
is the one organization dedicated to making home care and hospice
provider’s lives easier. 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. |
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National Association
of Professional Geriatric Care Managers – http://www.caremanager.org |
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GCM is a non-profit, professional organization of practitioners
whose goal is the advancement of dignified care for the elderly and
their families. With more than 1,500 members, GCM is committed to
maximizing the independence and autonomy of elders while striving
to ensure that the highest quality and most cost-effective health
and human services are used when and where appropriate. |
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National Association
of Social Workers – http://www.naswdc.org |
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NASW is a membership organization that promotes, develops,
and protects the practice of social work and social workers. NASW
also seeks to enhance the effective functioning and well-being of
individuals, families, and communities through its work and through
its advocacy. |
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National Association
of State Units on Aging – http://www.nasua.org |
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The National Association of State Units on Aging was
founded in 1964 as a national non-profit membership organization comprised
of the 57 state and territorial government agencies on aging. The
mission of the Association is to advance social, health, and economic
policies responsive to the needs of a diverse aging population and
to enhance the capacity of its membership to promote the rights, dignity
and independence of, and expand opportunities and resources for, current
and future generations of older persons, adults with disabilities
and their families. |
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National Center on
Women & Aging – http://www.heller.brandeis.edu |
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Women face tremendous challenges as they confront their
later years. The mission of the National Center on Women and Aging
is to focus national attention on the special concerns of women as
they age, to develop solutions and strategies for dealing with these
concerns, and to reach out to women and organizations across the country,
promoting the changes necessary to improve older women's lives. |
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National Citizen’s
Coalition for Nursing Home Reform – http://www.nccnhr.org |
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The National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform
(NCCNHR) was formed because of public concern about substandard care
in nursing homes. NCCNHR is the outgrowth of work first achieved by
advocates working for Ralph Nader and later for the National Gray
Panthers. |
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National Committee
to Preserve Social Security & Medicare – http://www.ncpssm.org |
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The National Committee to Preserve Social Security
and Medicare was founded in 1982 to serve as an advocate for the landmark
federal programs of Social Security and Medicare and for all Americans
who seek a healthy, productive and secure retirement. With millions
of members and supporters across America, we are the nation's second-largest
grassroots citizen’s organization devoted to the retirement future
for all citizens - from our "twenty-something" generation
and baby-boomers to the nation's thirty-four million seniors. |
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National Council
on Aging, Inc – http://www.ncoa.org |
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Organizations and professionals promoting the dignity,
self-determination and well being of older persons. |
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National Institute
on Aging – http://www.nia.nih.gov |
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The National Institute on Aging (NIA), one of the 25
institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health, leads
a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to
extend the healthy, active years of life. |
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National Policy &
Resource Center on Nutrition & Aging – http://www.fiu.edu/~nutreldr |
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The National Policy and Resource Center on Nutrition
and Aging (Center) reviews nutrition and aging-related journals and
reports monthly. |
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National Private
Duty Association – http://www.privatedutyhomecare.org |
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Formerly known as the National Association for Private
Duty Home Care, the National Private Duty Association (NPDA) is the
nation's first association for providers of private duty home care,
which includes non-medical home care services. |
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National Senior Citizen’s
Law Center – http://www.nsclc.org |
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The National Senior Citizens Law Center advocates nationwide
to promote the independence and well-being of low-income elderly individuals,
as well as persons with disabilities, with particular emphasis on
women and racial and ethnic minorities. |
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National Senior Games
Association – http://www.nsga.com |
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A not-for-profit organization dedicated to motivating
senior men and women to lead a healthy lifestyle through the senior
games movement. |
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Oasis –
http://www.oasisnet.org |
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OASIS is a national nonprofit educational organization
designed to enhance the quality of life for mature adults. Offering
challenging programs in the arts, humanities, wellness, technology
and volunteer service, OASIS creates opportunities for older adults
to continue their personal growth and provide meaningful service to
the community. |
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Senior Corps
– http://www.seniorcorps.org |
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The Senior Corps is the national service program that
puts the experience and talents of seniors across the country to work
getting things done in their communities. |
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Senior Drivers
– http://www.seniordrivers.org |
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The mission of Seniordrivers.org is not to teach anyone
how to drive; rather, our mission is two-fold: Present some simple
demonstration exercises that can keep one's aging body both flexible
and less tired, and offer a set of "refresher" tips, to
help seniors overcome some of the stickier situations found in everyday
driving. |
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Senior Job Bank
– http://www.seniorjobbank.org |
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Senior Job Bank exists to spread the word about the
wisdom of keeping our older population in the workforce longer. The
Senior Job Bank web site offers an easy, effective and free method
for our senior citizens to find occasional, part-time, flexible, temporary
and even full-time jobs. Through the Senior Job Bank web site, homeowners
and businesses deal direct with older, more mature, more experienced
and more reliable workers. |
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Seniorlink Online
– http://www.seniorlinkonline.com |
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A learning center dedicated to helping caregivers with information, support and expert advice about eldercare. Users can contact a Seniorlink care advisor for personalized help and to create an eldercare plan. |
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Senior Service America,
Inc. – http://www.seniorserviceamerica.org |
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This organization's purposes are exclusively charitable,
educational and scientific: It provides employment for seniors through
the Senior AIDES Program, the Senior Environmental Employment Program,
and Mature Staffing Systems; It conducts research programs and workshops. |
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Senior World Online
– http://www.seniorworld.com |
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A senior resource center for active seniors in the
digital age. |
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SeniorClix
– http://www.seniorclix.com |
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SeniorClix.com is an information and e-commerce site
focusing on the needs of seniors, family members and caregivers, and
the senior services network. We are owned by CareMedia LLC, which
in turn includes three owner groups. |
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SeniorNet
– http://www.seniornet.org |
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SeniorNet's mission is to provide older adults education
for and access to computer technologies to enhance their lives and
enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom. |
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