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ONLINE RESOURCES
Aging (Geriatrics) Associations
| Aging Research Centre (ARC) |
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We are dedicated to providing a service that allows researchers in this field to find information that is related to the study of the aging process. We also endeavor to introduce this field to laymen who would like to know more about the research that is being conducted in this field.
http://www.arclab.org
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| American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry |
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The Geriatric Mental Health Foundation was established by the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry to raise awareness of psychiatric and mental health disorders affecting the elderly, eliminate the stigma of mental illness and treatment, promote healthy aging strategies, and increase access to quality mental health care for the elderly.
The Foundation's Vision for America's aging population includes:
- Increased public awareness of the importance of mental health in the aging population;
- Removal of stigmas for those seeking mental health services;
- Increased access to quality mental health care for the elderly; and
- Promotion of healthy aging strategies for all seniors, family caregivers, and others devoted to the overall health of our communities.
To achieve this vision, the Foundation's Mission is to raise awareness of psychiatric and mental health disorders affecting the elderly. The Foundation focuses on public education targeted to the health care consumer and family caregiver about mental health promotion, prevention, and treatment. The Foundation develops programs to enhance communication and foster broad collaboration between the geriatric mental health research community, mental health care providers, and the general public.
http://www.aagpgpa.org
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American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
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The members of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging serve two million people every day through mission-driven, not-for-profit organizations dedicated to providing the services people need, when they need them, in the place they call home. Our members offer the continuum of aging services: adult day services, home health, community services, senior housing, assisted living residences, continuing care retirement communities, and nursing homes. AAHSA's commitment is to create the future of aging services through quality people can trust.
http://www.aahsa.org
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| American Geriatrics Society |
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For the first time in our history, people aged 85 and older represent the fastest growing of all age groups. It is because of the formidable challenges posed by this unprecedented "demographic imperative" that the American Geriatrics Society reached beyond its traditional role as a professional clinical society to launch in 1999 the first national public organization devoted solely to the special health care needs of older adults - The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging.
http://www.healthinaging.org
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| American Nurses Association -Nurse Competence in Aging (NCA) |
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Nurse Competence in Aging (NCA) is improving the quality of health care older adults receive by enhancing the geriatric competence � the knowledge, skills and attitudes � of the 400,000 nurses who are professionally identified as members of approximately 57 specialty nursing associations.
Nurse Competence in Aging is committed to:
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Enhancing Geriatric Activities of National Specialty Nursing Associations
Associations apply for grant funding and receive technical assistance to move forward with geriatric best practice initiatives. Funded associations are designated ANA-SNAPGs American Nurses Association Specialty Nursing Association Partners in Geriatrics.-
Promoting Gerontological Nursing Certification to encourage specialty nurses to obtain dual certification and validate their geriatric competence along with their specialty expertise. Scholarships available!
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Providing a Web-based Comprehensive Geriatric Nursing Resource Center
GeroNurseOnline is a comprehensive website providing current best practice information on care of older adults. Coming Soon to GeroNurseOnline � Specialty Nurse Web Fellows will be designated to customize resources addressing geriatrics and specialty nursing practices such as oncology, critical care, medical surgical and many other specialties! We invite you to explore GeroNurseOnline and become a Gero Smart Nurse!
Nurse Competence in Aging is a 5-year initiative funded by The Atlantic Philanthropies (USA) Inc., awarded to the American Nurses Association (ANA) through the American Nurses Foundation (ANF), and represents a strategic alliance among ANA, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the John A. Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing, New York University, The Steinhardt School of Education, Division of Nursing.
http://www.nursingworld.org/nca
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| Alliance for Aging Research |
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The private, not-for-profit Alliance for Aging Research is the nation's leading citizen advocacy organization for improving the health and independence of Americans as they age. The Alliance was founded in 1986 to promote medical and behavioral research into the aging process. Since then, and as the explosion of the Senior Boom approaches, the Alliance has become the voice for Baby Boomer health by developing, implementing and advocating programs in research, professional and consumer health education and public policy.
http://www.agingresearch.org
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| American Geriatrics Society (AGS) |
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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 6,800 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.
http://www.americangeriatrics.org
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| American Society on Aging |
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Founded in 1954, the American Society on Aging is an association of diverse individuals bound by a common goal: to support the commitment and enhance the knowledge and skills of those who seek to improve the quality of life of older adults and their families. The membership of ASA is a multidisciplinary array of professionals who are concerned with the physical, emotional, social, economic and spiritual aspects of aging. They range from practitioners, educators, administrators, policymakers, business people, researchers, students, and more.
http://www.asaging.org
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| British Geriatrics Society (BGS) |
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The Society is the only professional association, in the United Kingdom, of doctors practising geriatric medicine. The majority of the 2300 members worldwide are consultants in geriatric medicine, the psychiatry of old age, public health medicine, general practitioners, and scientists engaged in the research of age-related disease. The Society also has members in the nursing, therapy and pharmacology professions.
It was founded in 1947 for ??the relief of suffering and distress amongst the aged and infirm by the improvement of standards of medical care for such person, the holding of meetings and the publication and distribution of the results of such research?.Geriatric Medicine (Geriatrics) ??is that branch of general medicine concerned with the clinical, preventive, remedial and social aspects of illness in older people. Their high morbidity rates, different patterns of disease presentation, slower response to treatment and requirements for social support call for special medical skills?. The purpose is to restore an ill and disabled person to a level of maximum ability and wherever possible return the person to an independent life at home.http://www.bgs.org.uk
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| Gerontological Society of America |
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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.
http://www.geron.org
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| Huffington Center on Aging |
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The Huffington Center on Aging has one of the most advanced aging research programs in the country. Especially prominent are our programs in cell and molecular biology of aging, cardiovascular diseases, ethics and outcomes research. Research geriatricians and gerontologists are trained through a NIA-funded aging research training grant and an approved geriatrics fellowship program that offers two additional years of research training for those interested in academic research careers. Research enrichment, including opportunities to visit laboratories in this country and abroad, is afforded by the generosity of several foundations.
http://www.hcoa.org
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| International Psychogeriatric Association |
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The mission of IPA is to improve the mental health of older people everywhere through education, research, professional development, advocacy, health promotion, and service development.
Multidisciplinary Links: IPA will focus on its commitment to linking and working with all professionals involved in improving the mental health care of the elderly. Regional Representation: IPA will work towards increasing the regional representation of its membership and its leadership, as well as increasing the dissemination of needed information to all regions of the world.
Consultancy: Recognizing that the members of IPA are among the most knowledgeable of the issues, and are the opinion leaders in the field, IPA will develop consultancy programs for governments, caregiver groups, consumer groups, universities, and others.
Dissemination of Information: IPA will continue to increase its work to disseminate knowledge and information about mental health care issues for the elderly around the world. The projects will take many different forms - from distance learning to face-to-face learning, and in the form of train-the-trainer programs.
Technologies: IPA will focus on the use of technology to disseminate information, increase the interaction between professionals in the field, and provide educational programs.
Internal/Operating Issues: The leadership of IPA will continue to focus on operating issues to ensure the management of the organization is streamlined, responsive, and fiscally sound.
Service Provisions/Guidelines: IPA will focus on providing the healthcare community with the service provisions and guidelines to enhance the mental healthcare of the elderly.
Links with Patients and Caregivers: IPA will focus on providing information and assistance to patients and caregivers.
http://www.ipa-online.org
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National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a)
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n4a's primary mission is to build the capacity of its members to help older persons and persons with disabilities live with dignity and choices in their homes and communities for as long as possible.
http://www.n4a.org
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| National Association of Geriatric Education Centers |
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The mission of NAGEC is to provide an organization to support the national network of Geriatric Education Centers (GECs) dedicated to improving the education/training, supply, distribution and quality of health care professionals through strong community-academic partnerships; ultimately to improve the quality of health care for all elderly individuals, including the underserved and minorities.
http://www.nagec.org
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| National Council on the Aging |
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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 and increasing their continuing contributions to communities, society and future generations.
Its 3,800 members include senior centers, adult day service centers, area agencies on aging, faith congregations, senior housing facilities, employment services, and other consumer organizations.
NCOA also includes a voluntary network of more than 11,000 leaders from academia, business and labor who support our mission and work.
http://www.ncoa.org
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| National Institute on Aging |
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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 NIA to provide leadership in aging research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs relevant to aging and older people. Subsequent amendments to this legislation designated the NIA as the primary Federal agency on Alzheimer??s disease research. http://www.nia.nih.gov
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| Paul B. Beeson Career Development Awards in Aging Research Program |
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Since 1995, the Paul B. Beeson Career Development Awards in Aging Research Program (formerly the Beeson Physician Faculty Scholars Program) has supported 91 Beeson Scholars from 36 of the nation's top medical schools and research institutions. Today, the Beeson program continues to foster the independent research careers of clinically trained investigators ?? a growing cadre of talented physician-scientists ?? whose research and leadership are enhancing the health and quality of life of Americans, particularly older people. http://www.beeson.org
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