ADMINISTRATION ON AGING
This Agency is fast becoming the focal point for Senior Citizens concerns and input when Government policy is formed. The information located in this site is important to all people who are fifty years old and more.
www.aoa.dhhs.gov/
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HEALTH CARE FINANCE ADMINISTRATION/CMS
Created in 1977 to administer Medicare and Medicaid programs. This program just went through a name change and is now called The Center For Medicaid and Medicare Services.
www.cms.hhs.gov
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MEDICARE : ALL YOU WANT TO KNOW
Are you eligible for Medicare? Do you have a Disability? At this site you will compare Medicare’s managed care programs, benefits, out of pocket costs, premiums and all information concerning Medicare. This is the best site on the Internet concerning Medicare.
www.Medicare.gov
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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
Here you can find the complete SSA text handbook. This is a very valuable site when it comes to your benefits.
www.ssa.gov
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING
A wealth of information from the Public Information Office at the National Institute on Aging. Information on everything including diseases, health and aging. Topics cover health conditions, treatments, scientific research, and many other helpful subjects.
www.nia.nih.gov
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS
A comprehensive site on all Veteran concerns, benefits, VA programs, counseling, education, housing, hospitalization and dependent information as well. This is a very important site for all Veterans.
www.va.gov
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AAHSA
American Association for Homes & Service for the Aging
http://www.aahsa.org
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AARP
The American Association of Retired Persons is the nation's leading organization for people 50 and older.
http://www.aarp.org
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Administration on Aging
The Many Faces of Aging
http://www.aoa.gov
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Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer's Association is the largest national voluntary health organization supporting Alzheimer's research and care. On this site, you'll find information about the disease, our programs and services, and our advocacy efforts.
http://www.alz.org
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American Academy of Opthalmalogy
http://www.aao.org
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American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp
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American Diabetes Association
http://www.diabetes.org
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American Heart Association
http://www.americanheart.org
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American Lung Association
http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=22542
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American Parkinson's Disease Association
http://www.apdaparkinson.org/user/index.asp
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The American Parkinson Disease Association - West Coast Office
http://www.parkinsonsapda.org
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American Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org
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Arthritis Foundation
www.arthritis.org
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Assisted Living Federation of America
The largest trade association exclusively devoted to the Assisted Living industry and the population it serves.
http://www.alfa.org
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Brain Injury Association of America
http://www.biausa.org
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Center For Healthy Aging
A non-profit organization whose mission is to meet the needs of aging adults and their families.
http://www.centerforhealthyaging.org/index.php
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Continuing Care Accreditation Commission
The CCAC's accreditation program is based on the belief that accreditation promotes and maintains quality and integrity in the retirement community industry.
http://www.ccaconline.org
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
The federal agency that administers the Medicare, Medicaid and Child Health Insurance Programs.
http://www.cms.hhs.gov
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FATE
Foundation Aiding the Elderly
http://www.4fate.org
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Home Caregivers Accreditation Of America
(HCAOA) establishes a required accreditation for non-medical in home companion care giving. We Accredit home care giving agencies and offer families security when searching for a non-medical in home companion care giving company for seniors and others at home.
http://www.hcaoa.org
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Home Modification Action Project
http://www.homemods.org/index.shtml
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The International Council on Active Aging
Changing the Way We Age
http://www.icaa.cc
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Joint Commission On Accreditation Of Healthcare Organizations
An independent, not-for-profit organization, the Joint Commission is the nation's predominant standards-setting and accrediting body in health care.
http://www.jcaho.org
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Kidney & Urology Foundation of America, Inc.
http://www.kidneyurology.org
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National Stroke Association
Reducing the Incidence & Impact of Stroke.
http://www.stroke.org/HomePage.aspx?P=b3c79e0d0cdd4c89946326be98d8af67&PopUp=1
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Pancreatica.org
Confronting Pancreatic Cancer, has a database which is the largest compilation of clinical trials against pancreatic cancer in the world, comprised of almost 370 trials in more than 1,000 locations throughout the world, more than five times larger than NCI's PDQ database. Pancreatica is available for patient or physician study and review and receives no remuneration if patients join any of the trials.
http://www.Pancreatica.org
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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN)
A non profit organization founded in 1999 by surviving family members of individuals who have died of pancreatic cancer. A national public-benefit advocacy organization for the pancreatic cancer community.
http://www.pancan.org
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Senior Citizens Bureau
The only national membership organization of its kind, the Senior Citizens Bureau is the 'watchdog' for the senior industry. With over 7500 corporate and individual senior members, the SCB provides entertainment,information and pre-screened referrals to senior adults.
http://www.seniorcitizensbureau.com/
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