http://www.alzheimers.org/pr01-02/index.htm
Alzheimer's Disease Education & Referral Center: A Service of the National Institute on Aging , see the 2001-2002 Progress Report on Alzheimer's Disease.

http://www.niapublications.org/adear/
Site to search and find publications related to Alzheimer's dementia, caregiving, etc. in English and Spanish.

http://www.alzheimers.org/generalinfo.htm#howmany
All types of information about Alzheimer's disease.

http://www.alzheimers.org/pubs/medications.htm
Alzheimer's disease medications fact sheet

http://greenfield.alz.org/
The Alzheimer's Association, a national voluntary health organization, maintains an extensive library collection (Green Field Library and Resource Center) on Alzheimer's disease and related disorders which can be searched online.

http://search.alz.org/ResourceCenter/ResourceCenter.htm
The Alzheimer's Association produces informational materials on a wide range of topics, many of which are available online.

http://www.alzforum.org
The Alzheimer Research Forum is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to creating and maintaining Web-based resources for the AD research community. It maintains a searchable annotated database of key AD research papers.

http://www.caregiving-solutions.com/
This site is devoted to making resources on Alzheimer's disease available to the public.

http://www.aarp.org
AARP - American Association of Retired Persons
Provides quality information and education, through legislative, judicial, and consumer advocacy at the national, state, and local levels.

http://www.abanet.org/elderly
ABA Commission on Legal Problems of the Elderly
The ABA Commission on Legal Problems of the Elderly (CLPE) is dedicated to examining the law-related concerns of older persons. Established by the American Bar Association in 1978, the Commission has sought to improve legal services for the elderly, particularly through involvement of the private bar, and has explored legal issues surrounding long-term care, surrogate decision-making, individual rights, guardianship, housing, social security, elder abuse, and other public benefit programs. The 15-member multidisciplinary commission includes lawyers, judges, physicians, professors, aging network leaders, and advocates for older persons.

http://www.tier.net/AOP
Actions For Older Persons
The mission of AOP is to assist adults in enhancing their lives by promoting financial security, physical and emotional well-being, and self-sufficiency throughout their lives. This is achieved through programs and services, education, advocacy, identifying and addressing needs, and community collaboration. AOP is a private, nonprofit, United Way member agency which was founded in 1967. Action for Older Persons sponsors and organizes community education programs, workshops, computer classes, and seminars for both the public and professionals.

http://www.aoa.gov
Administration on Aging
AOA site is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of a wide variety of topics, programs and services related to aging. Whether you are an older individual, a caregiver, a community service provider, a researcher, or a student, you will find valuable information provided in a user-friendly way.

http://www.ahrq.gov
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) research provides evidence-based information on health care outcomes; quality; and cost, use, and access. Information from AHRQ's research helps people make more informed decisions and improve the quality of health care services. AHRQ was formerly known as the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research.

http://www.asa.org
ASA - American Society on Aging
The ASA Learning Center is committed to being the premier resource for education, training and information on aging-related issues. The mission of the Learning Center is to continuously improve the knowledge and skills of individuals and organizations in all sectors of society concerned with older adults and their families. It carries out this mission through such programs as the Summer Series on Aging, through Web-enhanced teleconferences and computer-based training, and through an online store and searchable databases that provide a one-stop shop for education and training resources in aging.

http://www.aslme.org
American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics
The mission of the American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics is to provide high-quality scholarship, debate, and critical thought to the community of professionals at the nexus of law, medicine, and ethics.

http://www.americangeriatrics.org
American Geriatrics Society
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 6,000 health care professionals, the AGS has a long history of effecting change in the provision of health care for older adults.

http://www.brookdale.org
Brookdale Center on Aging of Hunter College
The largest university-based gerontology center in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut tri-state area, and the Northeast. World renowned for over 25 years, the Brookdale Center on Aging is one of Hunter College's many academic enrichment programs. The Center's multidisciplinary team of social workers, nurses, lawyers, educators and ethicists provides training and technical assistance to staff at all levels within the aging network.

http://www.dhhs.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. Hhs is the largest grant making agency, in the federal government, providing some 60,000 grants per year. HHS' Medicare program is the nation's largest health insurer, handling more than 900 million claims per year. Nationwide, they enable the collection of national health and other data.

http://www.va.gov
Department of Veterans Affairs
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Web site is a worldwide resource that provides information on VA programs, veterans benefits, VA facilities worldwide, and VA medical automation software. Made available on September 1994, the site serves several major constituencies, including the veteran and his or her dependents, Veterans Service Organizations, the military, the general public, and VA employees around the world.

http://www.geri.duke.edu
Duke University Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development
Duke's research and teaching programs in geriatrics are among the nation's oldest. The Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development, was one of five centers for geriatric research established by the Surgeon General of the United States in 1955. It is the only continuously funded member of the original group. With more than 30 core staff members and more than $3 million in annual direct research funding, it remains a vital national resource for the study of aging. Current research includes studies of dysmobility, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cancer, viruses, depression in later life and caregiver stress. The Center also is involved in an ambitious program designed to identify and educate future geriatricians.

http://www.elderweb.com
ElderWeb - Resource Site
This award-winning 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.

http://www.familiesusa.org
Families USA Foundation
Families USA is a national nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health and long-term care for all Americans. Working at the national, state and community levels, we have earned a national reputation as an effective voice for health care consumers for over 15 years.

http://www.geron.org
GSA - Gerontological Society of America
They Disseminate information on aging research, policy, education and practice and their Interrelationships providing networking opportunities for researchers, policy makers, educators and practitioner. They Link research with policy, practice and education, advocating for increased public and private funding for research on aging, promoting career development and advancement of our members and the development of the next generation of leaders.

http://www.hcoa.org
Huffington Center on Aging at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX
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.

http://www.iog.wayne.edu
Institute of Gerontology - Wayne State University
Their primary mission is to engage in research, education, and service in the field of aging. The faculty of the Institute of Gerontology conduct independent research and work with other university departments, institutes, and centers in collaborative research projects.

http://www.ltccc.org
Long Term Care Community Coalition
(formerly - Nursing Home Community Coalition of New York State (NHCC)
The Long Term Care Community Coalition of New York State (LTCCC) is a non-profit watchdog and advocacy coalition that works to improve the lives of long term care consumers by strengthening regulation, surveillance and enforcement. The Coalition calls for better standards in nursing homes, and monitors care delivered to the elderly and disabled in all other settings.

http://www.ncoa.org
National Council on Aging (NCOA)
NCOA is a national voice and powerful advocate for public policies that promote the dignity, self-determination, well being, and contributions of older persons. They play a leading role in increasing funding for Older Americans Act programs, particularly supportive services, nutrition, and caregiver support; improving access to home and community services through new initiatives in the Medicare and Medicaid programs and the tax code; and enacting a new Medicare prescription drug benefit that provides affordable, meaningful coverage.

http://www.nsclc.org
National Senior Citizen Law Center
For more than 25 years, the National Senior Citizens Law Center has helped older individuals to live in dignity and freedom from poverty. NSCLC staff works with legal services offices and senior organizations throughout the U.S. to provide quality advice and service. NSCLC staff attorneys serve as counsel in litigation, provide expert analysis on federal policy, train advocates to better represent their clients and educate through our publications.