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Aging Related Web Sites
www.aarp.org
AARP
Browse through our many free and low-cost resources for seniors of faith and those involved in leadership of seniors.
www.agewave.com
Age Wave, LLC
Age Wave, LLC is a dynamic entrepreneurial business development company that is creating a portfolio of ventures addressing the specific needs of the aging population.
www.aoa.gov
Administration on Aging
Information for Older Americans and their families as well as those concerned about providing the opportunities and services to enrich the lives of older persons and support their independence.
www.asaging.org
American Society on Aging
This site provides information similar to that at the AOA site.
www.caregivers.org
Family Caregiver Alliance
This site provides descriptions, treatments, and helpful ideas relating to many of the illnesses and diagnoses, such as dementia, that affects the elderly.
www.caremanager.org
Geriatric Care Managers
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
www.eldercare.gov
Eldercare Locator
The Eldercare Locator connects older Americans and their caregivers with sources of information on senior services. The service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers.
www.elderhostel.org
Elder Hostel
The nation’s first and the world’s largest educational and travel organization for adults 55 and over.
www.elderweb.com
Eldercare Web
This Web site provides financial legal, social, health, and other informational sources.
www.gbod.org/coa/default.asp
Center on Aging & Adult Ministries
General Board of Discipleship for the United Methodist Denominations. Has a resource area and a section of “Aging.” Resource listing is great.
www.grandparents-day.com
National Grandparents Day
Great resource to plan a special grandparents' day or to discover interesting activities to do with your grandchildren.
www.grandparentsmagazine.net
Grandparents Magazine
This is a hands-on grab bag for grandparents and their grandchildren. Ther are activities, coloring pages, song lyrics, gifts ideas and more
www.healthfinder.gov
Healthfinder
The latest health news, prevention and self-care, along with searches for health information important to senior adults.
www.hhs.gov
Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
www.hometouchministry.com
Home Touch
Reaching the Shut-ins, hospitalized and homebound of your congregation.
www.medicare.gov/nhcompare/home.asp
Medicare
This Web site is a national directory of nursing homes and rates them on strengths and weaknesses.
www.n4a.org
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
This website includes the Network News and a Legislative Update for members containing late-breaking news on aging policies in Washington DC.
www.ncoa.org
The National council on the Aging
Founded in 1950, The National Council on the Aging is a national network of organizations and individuals dedicated to improving the health and independence of older persons; increasing their continuing contributions to communities, society and future generations; and building caring communities.
www.nih.gov/nia/
National Institute on Aging
This site includes updates on the latest research on aging and an online ordering form for publications on health and aging topics for health professionals and the public.
www.refdesk.com/seniors.html
Reference Desk
Resources from A - Z for senior adults.
www.seniorresource.com
Senior Resource
This site provides information on health, finances, insurance, and housing.
www.ssa.gov
Social Security Administration
Social Security Online provides news on the Social Security program as it happens, and even contains downloadable forms and online applications.
www.thespeakersbureau.org
The Speakers Bureau
Free educational workshops on long-term care and issues facing senior adults.
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