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General
American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
http://www.aagponline.org
AAGP is a national association representing and serving its members and the field of geriatric psychiatry. It is 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.
American Association of Retired Persons
http://www.aarp.org
AARP is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to addressing the needs and interests of persons age 50 and older. Through information and education, advocacy and service, AARP seeks to enhance the quality of life for all by promoting independence, dignity, and purpose.
American Medical Association
http://www.ama-assn.org
The AMA, a national professional organization for physicians, seeks to be an essential part of the professional life of physicians and an essential force for progress in improving the nation’s health. Through active advocacy at all levels of the private and public sectors, the AMA works to protect the patient-physician relationship.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
http://www.afsp.org
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to advancing
the knowledge of suicide and our ability to prevent it.
CMS Nursing Home Quality Initiative
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/quality/nhqi/
The Final Report "Measures, Indicators, and Improvement of
Quality of Life in Nursing Homes" (http://www.cms.hhs.gov/quality/nhqi/QualityOfLife.asp)
is available on the CMS website for review by clinicians, researchers,
state and provider organizations. The report was prepared under
a CMS contract with the University of Minnesota and directed by
Rosalie A. Kane, PhD. The general objectives of the study were:
1) to develop and test measures and indicators of quality of life
(QOL) for nursing home residents, and 2) to study how the physical
environment, including private rooms, affected resident QOL. The
resulting measures, tools, approaches and findings were meant to
assist regulators for quality assurance efforts, providers for quality
improvement efforts, and consumers, consumer advocates, and third-party
purchasers seeking to compare nursing homes. The content of this
final report does not necessarily reflect the views or policies
of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does mention
of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement
by the U.S. government.
Eldercare Locator
http://www.eldercare.gov
The Eldercare Locator is a national toll-free directory assistance public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging that helps people locate aging services in every community throughout the United States.
Ethnic Elders Care Network
http://www.ethnicelderscare.net
The Ethnic Elders Care Network provides information about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias among ethnic minority elders. It is devoted to promoting research, treatment, education, and support for elders, their families, and caregivers.
infoaging.org
http://www.infoaging.org
Launched by the American Federation for Aging Research Information, this web site provides information on healthy aging, the biology of aging, and diseases.
International Council on Active Aging
http://www.icaa.cc
The ICAA is dedicated to changing the way we age by uniting professionals in the retirement, assisted living, fitness, rehabilitation, and wellness fields to help dispel society’s myths about aging.
International Longevity Center
http://www.ilcusa.org
The International Longevity Center-USA is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan research, policy and education organization whose mission is to help societies address the issues of population aging and longevity in positive and constructive ways and to highlight older people’s productivity and contributions to their families and to society as a whole.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
http://www.nami.org
NAMI is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic and other severe anxiety disorders, autism and pervasive developmental disorders, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and other severe and persistent mental illnesses that affect the brain.
National Aphasia Association
http://www.aphasia.org
The NAA provides a national listing of information and support groups; conferences for people with aphasia (an impairment of the ability to use or comprehend words), family members and rehabilitation professionals; and a toll-free hotline (800) 922-4622.
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
http://www.nih.gov/nia
The NIA leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
http://www.nimh.nih.gov
NIMH’s mission is to reduce the burden of mental illness and behavioral disorders through research on mind, brain, and behavior.
National Library of Medicine
http://www.nlm.nih.gov
The National Library of Medicine web site provides health information as well as the latest news on research programs.
National Mental Health Association
http://www.nmha.org
The National Mental Health Association is the country’s oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness. With more than 340 affiliates nationwide, NMHA works to improve the mental health of all Americans, especially the 54 million people with mental disorders, through advocacy, education, research and service.
National Sleep Foundation
http://www.sleepfoundation.org
The National Sleep Foundation is dedicated to improving public health and safety by achieving understanding of sleep and sleep disorders, and by supporting education, sleep-related research, and advocacy.
NIH SeniorHealth.gov
http://nihseniorhealth.gov
SeniorHealth.gov features health information for seniors from the National Institutes of Health on topics such as Alzheimer’s disease, caregiving, exercise, and more. Options available for large text and spoken text.
NIMH Aging Research Consortium
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/aging/index.cfm
The consortium was established to stimulate research on mental health and mental illness to benefit older adults, and provide a linkage to the Institute for researchers, advocates, and the public.
Older Adult Consumer Mental Health Alliance
http://www.oacmha.com
OACMHA’s mission is to improve the quality of life of older persons affected by mental illness by promoting the development of accessible, affordable and age-appropriate mental health services.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
http://www.samhsa.gov
SAMHSA is the federal agency charged with improving the quality and availability of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitative services in order to reduce illness, death, disability, and cost to society resulting from substance abuse and mental illnesses.
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