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American Geriatrics Society
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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.
National Institute on Aging
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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. In 1974, Congress granted authority to
form the National Institute on Aging to provide
leadership in aging research, training, health
information dissemination, and other programs
relevant to aging and older people.
Society of Geriatric Cardiology History
AARP
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This site
posts bulletins about ongoing legislation,
financial suggestions, tips on health and
wellness event listings. It hosts discussion
groups and maintains a database of magazine and
journal abstracts.
ADEAR (Alzheimers Disease Education and
Referral)
Administration on Aging
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AoA is the
Federal focal point and advocate agency for
older persons and their concerns. In this role,
AoA works to heighten awareness among other
Federal agencies, organizations, groups, and the
public about the valuable contributions that
older Americans make to the Nation and alerts
them to the needs of vulnerable older people.
Includes a
Central Source for links to key off-site web
sites on areas of interest in aging.
Social Security Administration
The Gerontological Society of America
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A
non-profit professional organization with more
than 5000 members in the field of aging. GSA
provides researchers, educators, practitioners,
and policy makers with opportunities to
understand, advance, integrate, and use basic
and applied research on aging to improve the
quality of life as one ages. This
organization includes an educational unit:
The
Association for Gerontology in Higher Education.
The National Council on the Aging
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Founded in
1950, NCOA is the nation's first association of
organizations and professionals dedicated to
promoting the dignity, self-determination, well
being, and contributions of older persons.
Geriatrics
at Your Fingertips
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Geriatrics
At Your Fingertips is published by the American
Geriatrics Society and provides immediate access
to specific information needed to care for older
persons in various health care settings. It
provides assessment instruments, recommended
diagnostic tests, and management strategies,
including nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic
therapy.
Health and Age (public site)
Health and Age (healthcare
professional’s site)
Healthweb
Senior Net
WebMD
Yahoo Health
National Center for Health Statistics
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