- www.vda.virginia.govThe Virginia Department for the Aging fosters the independence and well-being of older Virginians and supports their caregivers through leadership, advocacy and oversight of state and community programs, and guides the Commonwealth in preparing for an aging population.
- www.nia.nih.govNIA, one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of NIH, leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. NIA support and conduct genetic, biological, clinical, behavioral, social, and economic research related to the aging process, diseases and conditions associated with aging, and other special problems and needs of older Americans.
- alzfdn.orgAFA’s mission is “to provide optimal care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers and families—through member organizations dedicated to improving quality of life.”
- www.asaging.orgFounded in 1954, the American Society on Aging is an association of diverse individuals bound by a common goal: to support the commitment and enhance the knowledge and skills of those who seek to improve the quality of life of older adults and their families. The membership of ASA is a multidisciplinary array of professionals who are concerned with the physical, emotional, social, economic and spiritual aspects of aging. They range from practitioners, educators, administrators, policymakers, business people, researchers, students, and more.
- seniornavigator.orgSeniorNavigator is a national model for aging and disability resources. By combining online assistance with a network of volunteers, SeniorNavigator brings over 21,000 health and aging resources to seniors, caregivers, adults with disabilities and their families. SeniorNavigator is a public/private partnership with the Commonwealth of Virginia, Virginia Department for the Aging, local governments, and hundreds of private sector partners. Senior Navigator—where community and technology come together.
- www.ncoa.orgThe National Council on Aging is a non-profit service and advocacy organization headquartered in Washington, DC.
- NCOA is a national voice for older adults—especially those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged — and the community organizations that serve them.
- NCOA brings together non-profit organizations, businesses and government to develop creative solutions that improve the lives of all older adults.
- NCOA works with thousands of organizations across the country to help seniors live independently, find jobs and benefits, improve their health, live independently and remain active in their communities.
- www.retirementlivingsourcebook.comThe only complete database of all senior housing, assisted living, nursing homes, home health care services, and professional resources in Virginia (VA), Maryland (MD), New Jersey (NJ), Washington DC (DC), Pennsylvania (PA) and Delaware (DE).
- www.caregiving.org A very good resource for caregiving families and professionals. NAC is a Bethesda based association of caregiving professional organizations (including GCM) that provides information, support, and national advocacy on behalf of caregivers. They have accomplished many admirable reports, including providing an excellent guide to other web sites with information on caregiving. NAC’s site is an excellent source of information for professionals looking for access to primary information on national issues on caregiving.
- caregiveraction.orgThe National Family Caregivers Association offers services in the areas of information and education, support and validation, and public awareness and advocacy, toward the goal of minimizing the disparity between a caregiver’s quality of life and that of mainstream Americans.
