Administration on Aging.  Index of Fact Sheets.
http://www.aoa.gov/press/fact/fact.asp

"The fact sheets are designed for professionals in the field of aging, service providers and policymakers as well as for use by older Americans and their family members. They are intended to help prepare everyone for the longevity revolution by heightening awareness to the demographics and challenges of the rapidly advancing 21st Century. Each fact sheet includes an overview of the subject and details related to Administration on Aging initiatives. Also included are various resources listings that include federal agencies and national organizations as well as some suggested readings.  Many of these Fact Sheets have recently been revised; others are newly developed."

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
www.ahrq.gov

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.  Provides information on funding opportunities, and long-term care research at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Assessment.

Aging Help
http://www.aginghelp.com/index.html

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.  Includes the Profile on Aging

American Geriatrics Society
http://www.americangeriatrics.org/

American Geriatrics Society offers information about their foundation, online resources, funding opportunities, guideline & position statements and etc.  You also can see Membership Services, Online Portal, and AGS Annual Meeting Information.

American Society on Aging
http://www.asaging.org/

ASA is a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the knowledge and skills of those working with older adults and their families. On this website you can link to explore publications, resources, utilize their educational programs and diversity initiatives, and share knowledge with the largest network of professionals in the field of aging.

The Center for Social Gerontology, Inc. (TCSG)
http://www.tcsg.org/

The Center for Social Gerontology, Inc. (TCSG), since its inception in 1972, has been a non-profit research, training and social policy organization dedicated to promoting the individual autonomy of older persons and advancing their well-being in society. Currently, TCSG is focusing particular attention on: law and aging issues and delivery systems; research on the provision of and standards for guardianship services; tobacco and elderly issues; and, the use of mediation in guardianship cases. Site has links to research topics.

Department of Veterans Affairs
http://www.va.gov/search/

Search the Veterans Affair website

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA)
http://www.geron.org/

GSA is a non-profit professional organization with more than 5,000 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.

The John A. Hartford Foundation: Institute for Geriatric Nursing
http://www.hartfordign.org/links/geriatric_links.html

An excellent listing of links to aging institutions and associations.  Created by the John A. Hartford Foundation, Institute for Geriatric Nursing.  This organization also keeps Internet lists of links to Journals/Magazines/Resources/Statistics on aging, and has many other resources for aging.

Help Age International.
http://www.helpage.org/

(English and Espanol)

Help Age International is working to ensure that the voices of disadvantaged older people from throughout the global network participate directly in research and policy formation. We seek to bring the reality of the lives and experiences of older people to the center of development practice.

National Conference of Gerontological Nurse Practitioners
http://www.ncgnp.org/

NCGNP is an organization who wants to pursue continuing education in geriatric care and seek peer support from experienced clinicians. Their website offers you News Info, member updates, committees, convention and other links for further information.

National Council on Aging
http://www.ncoa.org/

NCOA is dedicated to improving the health and independence of older persons; increasing their continuing contributions to communities, society and future generations; and building caring communities. This website gives you information on NCOA/General news, programs and a senior corner.

National Gerontological Nursing Association
http://www.ngna.org/

Links you to mission statements, president’s message, membership, chapters, and awards and grants.

National Institute on Aging
http://www.nia.nih.gov/

Links you to various informational sites. News Events, Health Information, Research Programming, and Funding and Training.

National Institutes of Health
http://www.governmentguide.com/officials_and_agencies/agencies/u.s./independent/
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Go to  “GRANTS”    

CRISP (Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects) is a searchable biomedical database of federally supported proposed research conducted at universities, hospitals, and other research institutions.

Users, including the public, can use the CRISP interface to search for scientific concepts, emerging trends and techniques, or identify specific projects and/or investigators.

Go to “INSTITUTES” The individual organizations that make up the NIH. Has links to their sites and description about the information which every site provides, such as establishment, history, research program, clinical trials, research funding, statistics, accessibility.

New York City Department For The Aging
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dfta/home.html

Home Page-View the different services and sites the New York City Department for the Aging features. Also learn the list of approved Medicare drug that is approved and available.

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dfta/html/dfpub.html

This page lists various publications by the NYC DFTA including those related to health.

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