Organizations and Associations
These links provide useful information for senior citizens and their families. Don't forget to bookmark us before you go!
AAHSA
American Association for Homes & Service for the Aging
http://www.aahsa.org
AARP
The American Association of Retired Persons is the nation's leading organization for people 50 and older.
http://www.aarp.org
Administration on Aging
The Many Faces of Aging
http://www.aoa.gov
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, our programs and services, and our advocacy efforts.
http://www.alz.org
American Academy of Opthalmalogy
http://www.aao.org
American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org
American Diabetes Association
http://www.diabetes.org
American Heart Association
http://www.americanheart.org
American Lung Association
http://www.lungusa.org
American Parkinson's Disease Association
http://www.apdaparkinson.com
The American Parkinson Disease Association - West Coast Office
http://www.parkinsonsapda.org
American Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org
Arthritis Foundation
www.arthritis.org
Assisted Living Federation of America
The largest trade association exclusively devoted to the Assisted Living industry and the population it serves.
http://www.alfa.org
Brain Injury Association of America
http://www.biausa.org
Center For Healthy Aging
A non-profit organization whose mission is to meet the needs of aging adults and their families.
http://www.centerforhealthyaging.org/index.php
Continuing Care Accreditation Commission
The CCAC's accreditation program is based on the belief that accreditation promotes and maintains quality and integrity in the retirement community industry.
http://www.ccaconline.org
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
The federal agency that administers the Medicare, Medicaid and Child Health Insurance Programs.
http://www.cms.hhs.gov
FATE
Foundation Aiding the Elderly
http://www.4fate.org
Florida Assisted Living Coalition
http://www.floridaassistedlivingcoalition.com
Home Caregivers Accreditation Of America
(HCAOA) establishes a required accreditation for non-medical in home companion care giving. We Accredit home care giving agencies and offer families security when searching for a non-medical in home companion care giving company for seniors and others at home.
http://www.hcaoa.org
Home Modification Action Project
http://www.homemods.org
The International Council on Active Aging
Changing the Way We Age
http://www.icaa.cc
Joint Commission On Accreditation Of Healthcare Organizations
An independent, not-for-profit organization, the Joint Commission is the nation's predominant standards-setting and accrediting body in health care.
http://www.jcaho.org
Kidney & Urology Foundation of America, Inc.
http://www.kidneyurology.org
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
http://www.n4a.org
National Stroke Association
Reducing the Incidence & Impact of Stroke.
http://www.stroke.org
Pancreatica.org
Confronting Pancreatic Cancer, has a database which is the largest compilation of clinical trials against pancreatic cancer in the world, comprised of almost 370 trials in more than 1,000 locations throughout the world, more than five times larger than NCI's PDQ database. Pancreatica is available for patient or physician study and review and receives no remuneration if patients join any of the trials.
http://www.Pancreatica.org
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN)
A non profit organization founded in 1999 by surviving family members of individuals who have died of pancreatic cancer. A national public-benefit advocacy organization for the pancreatic cancer community.
http://www.pancan.org
Senior Citizens Bureau
The only national membership organization of its kind, the Senior Citizens Bureau is the 'watchdog' for the senior industry. With over 7500 corporate and individual senior members, the SCB provides entertainment,information and pre-screened referrals to senior adults.
www.seniorcitizensbureau.com
Seniors Serving America
Find opportunities to serve your community.
http://JoinSeniorService.org
Southwest Society on Aging
http://www.SWSAging.org
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