Links and Related Sites
US Administration on Aging
The AoA is the focal point in the US Department of Health and Human Services for the nation's older adult concerns. The AoA has a network of 670 Area Agencies on Aging, 57 Territorial and State Units on Aging, 270 tribes, and over 27,000 services providers.
National Association of State Units on Aging
NASUA is comprised of 57 state and territorial units. These offices on aging provide consumer information, fund critical nutrition and supportive services, provide elder rights, legal services, outreach, and work to prevent elder abuse.
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
The 661 N4As plan, develop, and arrange for services to assist older people who are in the greatest need. The N4As contract with 27,000 service provider agencies and public and private groups to provide home and community-based care services.
AARP (American Association of Retired Persons)
AARP is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping older Americans achieve lives of independence, dignity, and purpose. AARP has 32 million members, and 21 state offices.
National Institute on Aging
The NIA is one of the National Institutes of Health, the principal biomedical research agency of the US Government. The NIA promotes Healthy Aging® by conducting and supporting biomedical, social, and behavioral research and public education.
The Alzheimers Association
Find out more about Alzheimers at this highly informative site.
Volunteers of America
VoA is a national, non-profit, spiritually-based organization providing local human service programs.
National Council on Aging
NCOA conducts research related to positive aging and offers several programs designed to promote healthy behaviors and prevent disease. Visit their web site to learn more about their research and programs offered.
Rural Healthy Aging® Network - West Virginia University
The WV Rural Healthy Aging® Network at the WVU Center on Aging is a member of the national Healthy Aging® Research Network, which is funded by the CDC. RHAN contributes to the HAN mission by assisting in the development of a research and dissemination agenda related to the public health aspects of Healthy Aging®. |
