- Novartis Foundation for Gerontological Research
Informs physicians/researchers, other healthcare professionals and patients about issues such as Alzheimer's, incontinence, heart disease, depression and diabetes.
www.healthandage.com
- Aging With Dignity
Offers information on discussing and coping with serious illness plus legal tools such as the Five Wishes living will that lets adults of all ages plan how they want to be cared for in case they become seriously ill.
www.agingwithdignity.org
- Age Concern@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Senior_Health/Organizations
- American Health Assistance Foundation
Organization funding research on age-related and degenerative diseases, educating the public about these diseases, and providing emergency financial assistance.
www.ahaf.org
- National Association on HIV Over Fifty
Working to promote a range of prevention, service, and health care programs for persons over fifty who are affected by HIV.
www.hivoverfifty.org
- California Association of Health Facilities
List of licensed long term care facilities in California; all nursing homes are listed by county and city.
www.cahf.org
- United Seniors Health Council
Organization committed to health and independence for seniors, persons with disabilities, children, and families.
www.unitedseniorshealth.org
- Meals On Wheels@
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/Meals_On_Wheels
- National PACE Association
Membership organization consisting of providers of the PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) model of care.
www.natlpaceassn.org
- Oregon Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA)
Statewide network of trained volunteers who educate, assist, and serve as advocates for Medicare beneficiaries.
www.oregonshiba.org
- Senior Health Foundation CyberCentral
Privately funded, nonprofit organization that specializes in providing progressive senior computer education, fitness, research, advocacy and more.
www.shf.org
- Seniors USA
Focuses on prescription and health care reform. Includes news of interest to American seniors.
www.senrs.com
- Foundation for Infinite Survival, Inc.
Comprehensive approach to long-range health; cancer research reports, philosophy, infinite survival.
www.fis.org
- Health Advocates for Older People
Nonprofit organization promoting better housing, health care and improved quality of life for senior citizens.
www.hafopinc.org
- Consumer Ombudsman Program
Information on elderly health issues, and nursing homes.
www.charliefish.com
- Abbeyfield Society (4)
dir.yahoo.com/.../Organizations/Abbeyfield_Society
- Trinity Foundation International
Dedicated to solutions for diseases of aging.
www.trinityusa.org
- Senior Sense
International prevention program offering positive approaches to the important issues faced by today's older adults.
www.seniorsense.org
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