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The Aging Resources link highlights opportunities available for Interdisciplinary Aging Research.
Aging Resources
Access America for Seniors
FirstGov for Seniors site will help users access all government sites that provide services for senior citizens, such as SSA, Health Care Financing Administration, the Administration on Aging, the Department of Veterans Affairs, etc. There are also links to all federal agencies and all 50 States.
Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer's Association is the largest national voluntary health organization supporting Alzheimer's research and care. On this site, you'll find information about the disease, programs and services, and advocacy efforts.
919 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1000
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 335-8700
Fax: (312) 335-1110
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people age 50 and over, dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all aging people. They lead positive social change and deliver value to members through information, advocacy and service.
601 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20049
Phone: (202) 434-2300
FAX: (202) 434-2320
Families USA
Families USA is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health and long-term care for all Americans.
1334 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 737-6340
Fax: (202) 347-2417
Innovations in End-of-Life Care
Online journal
Innovations is an international online forum and peer-reviewed journal for leaders in end-of-life care. Bimonthly, thematic issues aim to promote more humane, comprehensive and coordinated care to persons with life-threatening illness and their families, such that patients experience enhanced comfort, higher physical functioning and a greater sense of well-being at the end of life.
Medicare Rights Center
The Medicare Rights Center (MRC) is a national, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization that helps ensure that older adults and people with disabilities get good affordable health care.
1460 Broadway
11th Floor New York
NY 10036
212-869-3850, ext. 19 (phone)
212-869-3532 (fax)
National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCoA)
NHCoA is dedicated to improving the quality of life for Latino elderly, families, and communities through advocacy, capacity and institution building, development of educational materials, technical assistance, demonstration projects, policy analysis and research.
2713 Ontario Road NW
Washington, DC 20009
Phone (202) 745-2521
Fax (202) 745-2522
National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA)
NICOA strives to better the lives of the nation's indigenous seniors through advocacy, employment training, dissemination of information, and data support.
10501 Montgomery Boulevard NE, Suite 210
Albuquerque, NM 87111
Phone: (505( 292-2001
Fax (505) 292-1922
National Senior Citizens Law Center (NSCLC)
The National Senior Citizens Law Center advocates nationwide to promote the independence and well being of low-income elderly individuals and persons with disabilities.
1815 H Street NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20006
Phone (202) 887-5280
Fax (202) 785-6792
Alliance for Aging Research
The Alliance for Aging Research has been developing, implementing and advocating programs in research, professional and consumer health education and public policy.
2021 K Street, NW, Suite 305
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (202) 293-2856
Fax: (202) 785-8574
American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP)
The American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry is a national association 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.
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1050
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone (301) 654-7850
Fax (301) 654-4137
E-mail: main@aagponline.org
The American Geriatrics Society/Foundation For Health in Aging (AGS)
The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging (FHA) is a national non-profit organization established in 1999 by The American Geriatrics Society. It aims to build a bridge between the research and practice of Geriatrics and the Public, and to advocate on behalf of older adults and their special health care needs. The Empire State Building
350 Fifth Ave, Suite 801
New York, NY 10118
Telephone: 212-308-1414
Fax: 212-832-8646
American Health Care Association (AHCA)
The American Health Care Association (AHCA) is a non-profit federation of affiliated state health organizations, together representing nearly 12,000 non-profit and for-profit assisted living, nursing facility, developmentally-disabled, and sub-acute care providers that care for more than 1.5 million elderly and disabled individuals nationally.
1201 L Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
Phone (202) 842-4444
Fax (202) 842-3860
Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE)
This is an educational unit of The Gerontological Society of America.
1001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 410
Washington, DC 20036-5504
Phone (202) 429-9277
Fax (202) 429-6097
Center to Advance Palliative Care
The Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) is a resource to hospitals and other healthcare settings interested in developing palliative care programs. CAPC is a national initiative supported by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation with direction and technical assistance provided by Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
The Mount Sinai School of Medicine
One Gustave L. Levy Place, Box 1070
New York, NY, 10029-6574
Main line: (212) 241-7885
Event line: (212) 241-9090
Fax line: (212) 426-1369
Gerontological Society of America (GSA)
The Gerontological Society of America is 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.
1030 15th Street NW Suite 250
Washington, DC 20005-1503
Phone: (202) 842-1275
Fax: (202) 842-1150
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (NAAAA)
The fundamental mission of the AAAs and Title VI programs is to provide services which make it possible for older individuals to remain in their home, thereby preserving their independence and dignity.
1112 16th Street N.W., Suite 100
Washington, D.C. 20036
Phone (202) 296-8130
Fax (202) 296-8134
National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs (NANASP)
The National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs is a professional membership organization with members drawn primarily from persons working in or interested in the field of aging, community-based services, and nutrition and the elderly.
2675 44th Street SW, Suite 305
Grand Rapids, MI 49509
Phone (616) 531-8700
Fax (616) 531-3103
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM)
NAPGCM 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.
1604 N. Country Club Road
Tuscon, AZ 85716
Phone (520) 881-8008
Fax (520) 325-7925
National Council on the Aging, Inc. (NCOA)
NCOA is the nation's first association of organizations and professionals is dedicated to promoting the dignity, self-determination, well being, and contributions of older persons.
409 Third Street, SW, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20024
Phone (202) 479-1200
Fax (202) 479-0735
Organizations in different states:
Colorado
Florida Council on Aging
New Jersey
Southern Gerontological Society
Southwest Society on Aging
NEW
American Society on Aging
ASA is a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the knowledge and skills of those working with older adults and their families.
833 Market Street, Suite 511
San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Elderweb.org
This 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.
Administration on Aging
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.
Washington, DC 20201
Phone: 202-619-0724
National Center on Elder Abuse
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.
1201 15th Street, N.W., Suite 350
Washington, D.C. 20005-2800
Phone: (202)898-2586
Fax: (202)898-2583
Alliance for Retired Americans (f.k.a. National Council of Senior Citizens)
The mission of the Alliance for Retired Americans is to ensure social and economic justice and full civil rights for all citizens so that they may enjoy lives of dignity, personal and family fulfillment and security.
888 16th St., N.W.
Suite 520
Washington, D.C. 20006
Phone: 888-373-6497
Fax: 202-974-8256
National Institute on Aging
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. The NIA's mission is to improve the health and well-being of older Americans through research.
Building 31, Room 5C27
31 Center Drive, MSC 2292
Bethesda, MD 20892
Phone: 301-496-1752
Older Women's League
OWL is a national membership organization that works to improve the status and quality of life of midlife and older women. OWL bridges the gap between women's groups and organizations representing the aging to achieve these goals.
1750 New York Avenue, NW
Suite 350
Washington, DC 20006
Tel: 202-783-6686
800-825-3695
Fax: 202-628-0458
Retirement Research Foundation
A foundation devoted to serving the needs of older Americans and enhancing their quality of life.
The Retirement Research Foundation
8765 W. Higgins Road, Suite 430
Chicago, IL. 60631-4170
Phone: (773) 714-8080
Fax: (773) 714-8089
Email: info@rrf.org
Florida Department of Elder Affairs
The Florida Department of Elder Affairs is the agency constitutionally designated by Florida voters to "serve as the primary state agency" responsible for administering human services programs for the elderly. Its purpose is to serve elders in all aspect possible ways to help them keep their self-sufficiency and self-determination.
4040 Esplanade Way
Tallahassee, Fl 32399-7000
Phone: (850) 414-2000
Fax: (850) 414-2004
Pepper Institute on Aging & Public Policy (Florida State University)
The Mission of the Pepper Institute on Aging is to initiate research, educate students, and provide outreach activities that address the opportunities and challenges of an aging population.
636 West Call Street
Florida State University
207 Pepper Center
Tallahassee, Florida, 32306-1121
Phone: (850) 644-2831
Fax: (850) 644-2304
Email: aging@mailer.fsu.edu
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30333
U.S.A
(404) 639-3311
Governmental site on healthy aging for older adults.
The New England Centenarian Study Links page
US Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Telephone: 202-619-0257
Toll Free: 1-877-696-6775
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