Aging Associations

Visit these websites for non-profit organizations and associations for seniors.

AGS Foundation for Health in Aging – A national non-profit organization established in 1999 by The American Geriatrics Society that aims to advocate on behalf of older adults and their special health care needs.

Alzheimer's Association – A national network of chapters committed to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s and helping those affected by the disease.

American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry – Dedicated to promoting the mental health and well being of older people and improving the care of those with late-life mental disorders.

American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging– Aging services including home health, senior housing, and more.

American Association of Retired Persons – Resources and articles for retirees. 

American Heart Association – A national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

American Physical Therapy Association – A national professional organization dedicated to advancing physical therapy practice, research, and education.

American Public Health Association – An association of health professionals devoted to improving public health for everyone.

American Society on Aging – An association dedicated to enhancing the skills of senior caregivers and their families.   

American Stroke Association – A national health agency focused on reducing disability and death from stroke through research, education, fundraising, and advocacy.

Assisted Living Federation of America – The largest association exclusively dedicated to the assisted living industry and the population it serves. ALFA represents over 5,000 for-profit and not-for-profit providers of assisted living as well as a diverse range of organizations involved in the assisted living industry.

Hospice Association of America – A national organization representing more than 2,800 hospices and thousands of caregivers and volunteers who serve terminally ill patients and their families.

International Association of Homes and Services for the Aging – IAHSA fosters an international forum for the exchange of research, information, ideas, services, products, and training that benefit aged care service providers.

National Area Agencies on Aging – 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.

National Association for Home Care – NAHC is the nation's largest trade association representing the interests and concerns of home care agencies, hospices, home care aide organizations, and medical equipment suppliers.

National Association for the Support of Long Term Care – NASL concentrates on legislative and regulatory matters affecting the provision of ancillary services, products supply components, diagnostic testing, and information systems to the post-acute care industry.

National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care – NADONA/LTC is the largest educational organization committed exclusively to nursing and administration professionals in the Long Term Care and Assisted Living professions.

National Association of Geriatric Nursing Assistants – A non-profit organization working to ensure that the highest quality of care is provided to our elders living in nursing homes, achieved by elevating the professional standing and performance of the caregivers.

National Association of Health Data Organizations – A national, not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to improving health care through the collection, analysis, dissemination, public availability, and use of health data.

National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers – A national network for geriatric care managers.

National Council on Aging – 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.

National Guardianship Association – The mission of the National Guardianship Association is to promote a nationally recognized standard of excellence in guardianship.

National Mental Health Association – The country's oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness.

National Organization on Disability – An organization that seeks to encourage individuals with disabilities to have an active participation and contribution in life. 

National Parkinson Foundation – An educational site on Parkinson's disease.

National Private Duty Association – A non-profit national association for private duty home care services and an advocate for services which benefit seniors, children, persons with disabilities, those with chronic health conditions, and anyone whose quality of life can be improved by having a care worker help in their home.

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• Senior Resources - Find sites relating to aging, retirement, housing, and disability resources.
• Aging Research - Learn about groups dedicated to aging research, education, and promoting healthier aging.
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• Aging Associations - Visit Web sites for non-profit organizations and associations for seniors.
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