Wellness Links
Government Listings by State
Administration on Aging
For anyone desiring information about aging and the nation’s growing population of seniors, AOA is a helpful resource.
Ageless Design
Better living for the elderly, especially for those with Alzheimer’s Disease, is the key focus of Ageless Design.
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Alliance for Aging Research
Through public and private funding of geriatric education and medical research, this site is the heart of the nation’s foremost organization committed to improving Americans’s health and independence as they age.
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Alliance for Retired Americans
The Alliance, composed of over two million retired people, is a way for retired union members and others to share their thoughts and opinions.
Alzheimer’s Association
A national network of A.A. chapters makes up the largest national voluntary health organization dedicated to finding a cure and helping those affected by Alzheimer’s Disease.
Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center
Information about Alzheimer’s Disease and related disorders are available at the Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center (ADEAR), a service of the National Institute on Aging (NIA). The NIA is one of the National Institutes of Health run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
News, surgeon directory, and more.
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Furthering the best in sleep medicine.
American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
A national association representing and serving its members and the geriatric psychiatry field, the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry promotes the mental health and well-being of the elderly and works to improve the care of those with mental disorders.
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and AARP Working Options
The AARP, founded in 1958 by retired California educator Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, represents more than 34 million members. Over half of the association’s members work either full or part-time, with the remaining membership fully retired.
American Dietetic Association
Information from the world’s largest organization of food and nutritional experts.
American Cancer Society
Information and resources for cancer.
American Federation for Aging Research
AFAR has assisted scientists in beginning and furthering their careers in aging research and geriatric medicine since 1981, with a goal of promoting healthier aging through biomedical research.
American Geriatrics Society
The AGS, with a membership of over 6,000 health care professionals, has a long history of being a driving force in shaping policies and practices regarding the care of older people.
American Heart Association
Helpful resources for those with heart conditions.
American Hospice Foundation
Care and support for patients and their families.
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American Parkinson Disease Association
Since 1961, the APDA has sought to "Ease the Burden and Find the Cure" for Parkinson Disease through patient and family support, education, and research.
American Psychological Association
A large source of psychology topics.
American Savings Education Council
Saving tips, calculators, and other resources.sec
American Society on Aging
ASA is a unique association that aims to keep health care professionals aware of the latest news regarding an aging society, using renowned education programming, outstanding publications and state-of-the-art information and training resources.
American Speech–Language–Hearing Association
Association that provides assistance in finding speech, language, and hearing professionals.
American Stroke Association
Learn about warning signs, life after a stroke, and other information.
America’s Second Harvest
Resources to help end hunger.
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Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation, the only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions, offers advocacy, programs, services and research.
Better Hearing Institute
Hearing solutions, hearing loss prevention, resources and more.
Better Vision Institute
The Better Vision Institute, an independent, not–for–profit advisory board to the Vision Council of America, provides the only forum where the vision community’s three professional disciplines — ophthalmology, optometry, and opticianry — can come together to address America’s vision health.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Information on how to get involved with the organization.
Brain Injury Association of Florida
Programs, services, information, events and activity listings.
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Care Guide
This care management company helps people at every stage of the aging process to lead more comfortable, secure, and independent lives. With a national network of care managers, a toll-free support center and web site, Care Guide provides families with the tools they need to plan and manage the best care for their loved ones.
Care Pathways
This internet community, created and maintained by registered nurses, is committed to providing quality information and creditable services to seniors and their families.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards
Assistance in financial planning.
Children of Aging Parents
The nonprofit, charitable organization known as Children of Aging Parents seeks to assist the nation’s nearly 23 million care givers with reliable information, referrals and support.
Council on Family Health
Helpful information on health-related issues and medication facts are available for seniors at the CFH web site.
Cremation Association of North America
Member directory, resources, and information.
Crimes of Persuasion: Schemes, Scams, Frauds that Prey on Seniors
This web site exists to inform the public, along with law enforcement personnel, justice officials and victim support groups, on the workings and scope of telemarketing and investment fraud.
Department of Veterans Affairs
Links to veterans benefits and services, information, resources, and more.
Driving Safely While Aging Gracefully
Injury prevention for older road users.
Elder Law Answers
Answers for questions regarding legal issues.
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Elder Rage
If you’re trying to cope with an elderly loved one who makes unreasonable demands, has become depressed, manipulative, distrustful or hostile, you’ll relate to this true story about how to survive caring for aging parents.
ElderWeb
A site designed for research by professionals and family members looking for information about senior care, with links to information on legal, financial, medial, and housing issues, plus policy, research, and statistics.
Experience Works
Training for older adults to assist them in finding good work in their communities.
Federal Trade Commission
Resource for news and consumer protection.
FirstGov for Seniors
This program is one of several projects created under the National Partnership for Reinventing Government (NPRG). The Social Security Administration agreed to create, host and maintain FirstGov for Seniors as a service geared toward the elderly.
Flu Facts for Everyone
Information on influenza.
Free/Discounted Prescription Medication
List of patience assistance plans, discount drug cards, and more.
Free Hearing Test
Online resource for hearing–related products and services.
Funeral Consumers Alliance
Nonprofit organization serving consumers.
GayLawNet–GayLawNews
Laws, legal information, and more.
Generations Online
Generations Online provides specially programmed self-training software to senior centers, libraries, retirement homes and other locations where older people congregate, in order to promote today’s technology to a generation who cannot afford or choose not to enroll in computer/internet training.
Gerontological Society of America
The GSA promotes the conduct of multi- and interdisciplinary research in aging by expanding the quantity of and improving the quality of gerontological research.
Glaucoma Foundation
Research and information about glaucoma.
Go60
Go60 is all about aging well, aging wisely, and aging successfully. A no-nonsense, yet caring and compassionate web site devoted to helping seniors.
Government Health Finder
Providing health information you can trust.
Habitat for Humanity
Resources and information on how to start volunteering with the organization.
Hospice Net
For families of patients with life–threatening illnesses.
Internal Revenue Service
Information from the IRS.
Leeza’s Place
A program of the Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation.
Long–term Care Ombudsman Resource Center
Advocates for residents’ rights and quality care.
Lighthouse International
This site aims to enable people of all ages to overcome vision impairment through leadership in vision rehabilitation services, education, research and advocacy.
Macular Degeneration Foundation
A site providing information, news, hope and encouragement for those with macular degeneration.
Macular Degeneration Network
Information, services, support and more.
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels works to represent those who provide congregate and home-delivered meal services to needy people.
Medicaid
From the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, find more information about Medicare and Medicaid, including coverage, frequently asked questions, and health insurance.
Medicare
The official U.S. government site for people with Medicare. Learn more about drug plans, enrollment, and more.
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
The non-profit organization NAELA helps lawyers, bar organizations, and others who work with older clients and their families. Since 1987 the academy has provided information, education, networking and assistance to those who must deal with the many specialized issues involved with legal services to the elderly and disabled.
National Area Agencies on Aging
N4A is the umbrella organization for 655 area agencies on aging and more than 230 Title VI Native American aging programs in the U.S., dedicated to providing services that make it possible for the elderly to remain in their homes and thereby preserve their independence and dignity.
National Association for Continence
Site includes a diagnosis quiz and product finder.
National Association for Home Care
NAHC is the nation’s largest trade association dedicated to making home care and Hospice providers’ lives easier, from professional development to fighting for better regulation. NAHC knows all angles of federal and state regulations and stands ready to serve your needs.
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy
Listing of online drugstores.
National Association of Insurance Commissioners
News and information for consumers.
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
GCM is a non-profit, professional organization of more than 1,500 practitioners with a goal of advancing dignified care for the elderly.
National Association of Social Workers
NASW seeks to enhance the effective functioning and well-being of individuals, families, and communities through its work and through its advocacy.
National Association of State Units on Aging
The NASUA’s mission is to advance social, health, and economic policies in response to the needs of the diverse aging population.
National Cancer Institute and 5 A Day Program
Comprehensive cancer information.
National Care Planning Council
Articles, resources and services.
National Center on Sleep Disorders Research
Research, professional education and information for patients and the public.
National Center on Women and Aging
NCWA focuses national attention on the special concerns of women as they age, working to develop solutions and strategies for dealing with these concerns, while reaching out to women and organizations across the country to promote changes necessary to improve the lives of older women.
National Citizens’ Coalition for Nursing Home Reform
Formed because of public concern about substandard care in nursing homes, NCCNHR is the outgrowth of work first achieved by advocates working for Ralph Nader.
National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare
The NCPSSM is the nation’s second-largest grassroots citizens’ organization devoted to the retirement future of all citizens.
National Council on Aging Benefits Checkup
Helping people find the benefits they deserve.
National Council on Aging, Inc.
Organizations and professionals promoting the dignity, self-determination and well-being of seniors.
The National Eye Institute
Vision resources and research.
National Fraud Information Center
Resources to fight fraud.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Index of diseases and conditions, research, and more.
National Highway Transportation Safety Administration
Working to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce vehicle–related crashes.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Resources and information for end–of–life care.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes
Health information on neurological disorders and strokes.
National Institute on Aging
The NIA is one of the 25 institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health, leading a broad scientific effort to understand aging and how to extended the healthy, active years of life.
National Mental Health Association
Providing services for Americans with mental health conditions.
National Mentoring Partnership
How to be a mentor in your community.
National Osteoporosis Foundation
News, prevention information, doctor directory and more.
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National Policy and Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging
A site that reviews nutrition and aging-related journals, with monthly reports.
National Private Duty Association
The NPDA is the nation’s first association for providers of private duty home care, which includes non-medical home care services.
National Senior Citizens’ Law Center
With advocates nationwide to promote the independence and well-being of low-income elderly individuals, the NSCLC also promotes awareness of persons with disabilities, with particular emphasis on women and racial and ethnic minorities.
National Sleep Foundation
Directory of sleep topics, polls, and more.
National Stroke Association
Information on stroke prevention, symptoms, and recovery.
Nutrition, Health & Heart Disease; Cause & Prevention
Tips for having a healthy heart.
National Senior Games Association
A not-for-profit organization that motivates elderly men and women to lead a healthy lifestyle through senior games.
Oasis
Offering challenging programs in the arts, humanities, wellness, technology and volunteer service, Oasis creates opportunities for older adults to continue their personal growth and provide meaningful service to the community.
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
Education, news, and publications.
Points of Light Foundation
Find a local volunteer center and learn how you can help out.
RxAssist
Large directory of patient assistance programs.
Senior Corps
The national service program that puts to work the experience and talents of seniors nationwide to get things done in their communities.
Senior Drivers
Senior Drivers offers simple demonstration exercises on how to keep one’s aging body both flexible and less tired, and also offers a set of a "refresher" tips to help seniors overcome some of the stickier situations in everyday driving.
Senior Job Bank
Seniors can use the Senior Job Bank site to find occasional, part-time, temporary and even full-time jobs.
Seniorlink Online
A learning center committed to providing care givers with information, support and expert advice about caring for the elderly.
Senior Service America, Inc.
Providing employment for seniors through the Senior AIDES Program, the SSA service is exclusively charitable, educational, and scientific.
Senior World Online
Senior World Online is an online resource for active seniors in the information age.
Senior Clix
An informative e-commerce site run by CareMedia, LLC, focusing on the needs of seniors, their family members and care givers.
SeniorNet
SeniorNet provides older adults with education for and access to computer technologies.
Sight & Hearing Association
Working to prevent blindness and hearing loss.
Social Security Online
Find news about Social Security, plan your retirement, and get help with your situation, from the official web site of the U.S. Social Security Administration.
State of Florida
Information for Florida residents.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Saving and investing tips and resources.
Volunteer Match
Making it easier for people to get involved in worthy causes.
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