Agency
for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ)
Alliance
for Aging Research
Alzheimer's
Association
Alzheimer's
Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR)
Center
American
Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
American
Academy of Neurology (AAN)
American
Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American
Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and
Neck Surgery, Inc. (AAO)
American
Academy of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation (AAPMR)
American
Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP)
American
Association for Marriage and Family
Therapy (AAMFT)
American
Association of Cardiovascular and
Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR)
American
Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
American
Association of Homes and Services for
the Aging (AAHSA)
American
Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
American
Bar Association
American
Brain Tumor Association (ABTA)
American
Cancer Society (ACS)
American
Chiropractic Association (ACA)
American
College of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists (ACOG)
American
College of Physicians–American Society
of Internal Medicine (ACP-ASIM)
American
College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
American
College of Surgeons (ACS)
American
Council of the Blind (ACB)
American
Counseling Association (ACA)
American
Diabetes Association (ADA)
American
Dietetic Association (ADA)
American
Federation for Aging Research (AFAR)
American
Foundation for the Blind (AFB)
American
Foundation for Urologic Diseases (AFUD)
American
Geriatrics Society (AGS)
American
Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF)
American
Health Care Association (AHCA)
American
Health Foundation (AHF)
American
Heart Association (AHA)
American
Horticultural Therapy Association (AHTA)
American
Hospital Association (AHA)
American
Lung Association (ALA)
American
Medical Association (AMA)
American
Medical Directors Association (AMDA)
American
Menopause Foundation (AMF)
American
Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA)
American
Optometric Association (AOA)
American
Osteopathic Association
American
Parkinson's Disease Association (APDA)
American
Pharmaceutical Association (APhA)
American
Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
American
Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)
American
Psychiatric Association (APA)
American
Psychological Association (APA)
American
Red Cross
American
Society on Aging (ASA)
American
Stroke Association (ASA)
Arthritis
Foundation (AF)
Assisted
Living Federation of America (ALFA)
Beverly
Foundation
B'nai B'rith
Brookdale
Center on Aging (BCOA) of Hunter College
Catholic
Charities USA (CCUSA)
Catholic
Golden Age (CGA)
The
Center for Social Gerontology (TCSG)
Center
for the Advancement of State Community
Services Programs (CASCSP)
Center
for the Study of Aging/International
Association of Physical Activity, Aging
and Sports
(IAPAAS)
Children
of Aging Parents (CAPS)
Clearinghouse
on Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly
(CANE)
Community
Transportation Association of America (CTAA)
Continuing
Care Accreditation Commission (CCAC)
Corporation
for National Service (CNS)
Department
of Veterans Affairs (VA)
DES Action
Disabled
American Veterans (DAV)
Elder
Craftsmen (EC)
Eldercare
Initiative in Consumer Law (EICL)
Eldercare
Locator
Elderhostel
Elderweb
Generations
Online
Generations
Together (GT)
Gerontological
Society of America (GSA)
Glaucoma
Research Foundation (GRF)
Gray
Panthers (GP)
Hill-Burton
Free Medical Care Program
HIV/AIDS
Treatment Information Service (ATIS)
Huntington's
Disease Society of America (HDSA)
Hysterectomy
Educational Resources and Services
Foundation (HERS)
Indian
Health Service (IHS)
Leukemia
and Lymphoma Society, Inc. (LLS)
Lighthouse
National Center for Vision and Aging (LNCVA)
Lupus
Foundation of America (LFA)
MealCall - Finding senior meal locations
MedicAlert
Foundation
Medicare
Rights Center (MRC)
National
Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (NAELA)
National
Alliance for Hispanic Health
National
Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA)
National
Association for Continence (NAFC)
National
Association for Hispanic Elderly (Asociación
Nacional Por Personas Mayores)
National
Association for Home Care (NAHC)
National
Association for Human Development (NAHD)
National
Association of Activity Professionals (NAAP)
National
Association of Community Health Centers
(NACHC)
National
Association of Nutrition and Aging
Service Programs (NANASP)
National
Association of Professional Geriatric
Care Managers (NAPGCM)
National
Association of Social Workers (NASW)
National
Association of State Units on Aging (NASUA)
National
Association on HIV Over Fifty (NAHOF)
National
Bar Association (NBA)
National
Caucus and Center on Black Aged, Inc. (NCBA)
National
Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)
National
Center on Minority Health and Health
Disparities (NCMHD)
National
Citizen's Coalition for Nursing Home
Reform (NCCNHR)
National
Committee to Preserve Social Security
and Medicare (NCPSSM)
National
Council Against Health Fraud (NCAHF)
National
Council of La Raza (NCLR)
National
Council on Aging, Inc. (NCOA)
National
Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC)
National
Digestive Diseases Information
Clearinghouse (NDDIC)
National
Family Caregivers Association (NFCA)
National
Gerontological Nursing Association (NGNA)
National
Health Information Center (NHIC)
National
Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCoA)
National
Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
(NHPCO)
National
Hospice Foundation (NHF)
National
Indian Council on Aging (NICOA)
National
Information and Referral Support Center
(NIRSC)
National
Institute of Neurological Disorders and
Stroke (NINDS)
National
Institute on Aging (NIA)
National
Interfaith Coalition on Aging (NICA)
National
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center
(NLTCORC)
National
Long-Term Care Resource Center (NLTCRC)
National
Medical Association (NMA)
National
Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF)
National
Policy and Resource Center on Nutrition
and Aging
National
Policy and Resource Center on Women and
Aging (NPRCWA)
National
Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)
National
Resource and Information Center (NRIC)
National
Resource Center: Diversity and Long-Term
Care (NRCDLTC)
National
Resource Center on Native American Aging
(NRCNAA)
National
Resource Center on Supportive Housing
& Home Modifications
National
Rural Health Association (NRHA)
National
Self-Help Clearinghouse (NSHC)
National
Senior Citizens Education and Research
Center (NSCERC)
National
Senior Games Association (NSGA)
National
Sleep Foundation (NSF)
National
Stroke Association (NSA)
National
Urban League
National
Women’s Health Information Center (NWHIC)
Native
Elder Health Care Resource Center (NEHCRC)
NIH
Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases
National Resource Center (NIH-ORBD- NRC)
Older
Women's League (OWL)
Organization
of Chinese Americans (OCA)
Parkinson's
Disease Foundation (PDF)
Partnership
for Caring, Inc. (PFC)
Project
Aliento
Robert
Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
Self
Help for Hard of Hearing People, Inc. (SHHH)
SeniorNet (SN)
Simon
Foundation for Continence
SPRY
Foundation
United
Seniors Health Council (USHC)
United
Way of America
Visiting
Nurse Associations of America (VNAA)
Well
Spouse Foundation (WSF)
Young
Men's Christian Association (YMCA)
Young
Women's Christian Association (YWCA)
Agency
for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ)
Publications Clearinghouse
PO Box 8547
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8547
Phone: 1-800-358-9295 (toll-free)
Website: http://www.ahrq.gov
AHRQ, part of the Federal Government,
provides an information clearinghouse
service that distributes Evidence-Based
Summaries and Reports, Clinical
Practice Guidelines, and other
medical statistics and information. Call
to order copies of guidelines on topics
such as cardiac rehabilitation,
treatment of pressure sores, or other
publications on elder and long-term
health care, health insurance, and
minority health data. Visit the website
to download Clinical Practice
Guidelines on topics such as urinary
incontinence, screening for
Alzheimer’s disease, and post-stroke
rehabilitation.
Alliance
for Aging Research
2021 K Street, NW, Suite 305
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-293-2856
Fax: 202-785-8574
Website: http://www.agingresearch.org
The Alliance is a national, citizen
advocacy organization offering free
publications including Investing in
Older Women's Health, Meeting the
Medical Needs of the Senior Boom, Delaying
the Diseases of Aging, and other
aging-related subjects such as
menopause, how to age with ease, and
health care options under Medicare.
Alzheimer's
Association
919 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 1-800-272-3900 (toll-free)
312-335-8700
TTY: 312-335-8882
Fax: 312-335-1110
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.alz.org
The Association is a nonprofit
organization offering information and
support services to people with
Alzheimer's disease (AD) and their
families. Contact the 24-hour, toll-free
telephone line to link with local
chapters and community resources. The
Association funds research to find a
cure for AD and provides information on
caregiving. A free catalog of
educational publications is available in
English and Spanish.
Alzheimer's
Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR)
Center
PO Box 8250
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8250
Phone: 1-800-438-4380 (toll-free)
(English, Spanish)
301-495-3311
Fax: 301-495-3334
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.alzheimers.org
The ADEAR Center, funded by the
National Institute on Aging, distributes
information about Alzheimer's disease
(AD) to health professionals, patients
and their families, and the public.
Contact the Center for information about
the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
of AD; recent research; and referrals to
State and other national services. On
its website, the Center offers
searchable publications and databases,
including the AD Clinical Trials
Database of studies accepting
volunteers.
American
Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
11400 Tomahawk Creek Parkway
Leawood, KS 66201
Phone: 1-800-274-2237 (toll-free)
913-906-6000
Fax: 913-906-6094
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://familydoctor.org
(information for the public)
AAFP, a national association of
doctors in family practice, offers
education and information on health care
and disease prevention. Contact the AAFP
for referrals to certified doctors.
Publications on topics such as sensible
eating, preventive health services and
family practice, and a health care guide
are available free from AAFP-certified
doctors or for a fee from AAFP. The
website offers free fact sheets on
specific diseases, questions and answers
about common health issues, self-care
flow charts, and databases on drugs and
drug reactions.
American
Academy of Neurology (AAN)
1080 Montreal Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55116
Phone: 651-695-1940
Fax: 651-695-2791
Website: http://www.aan.com
The Academy is an association of
doctors specializing in disorders of the
brain and central nervous system.
Contact AAN for information about
neurology. Visit the Academy’s website
for referrals to accredited
neurologists. Publications include the
AAN's Patient Information Guide
on neurological disorders and treatment.
American
Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
6300 North River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018-4262
Phone: 847-823-7186
Fax: 847-823-8125
Website: http://www.aaos.org
AAOS is a nonprofit organization of
doctors specializing in bones, joints,
muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Contact
AAOS for information on orthopaedic
medicine including arthritis,
osteoporosis, artificial joints, and
prevention of hip fractures.
Publications on orthopaedic medicine,
many specifically for older people, are
available.
American
Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and
Neck Surgery, Inc. (AAO)
1 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-836-4444
TTY: 703-519-1585
Fax: 703-683-5100
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.entnet.org
The Academy is an organization of
doctors specializing in ear, nose, and
throat problems and diseases of the head
and neck. Contact AAO for referrals to
specialists and publications on topics
such as cosmetic facial surgery, head
and neck tumors, treatments for certain
types of hearing loss, and balance
disorders.
American
Academy of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation (AAPMR)
One IBM Plaza, Suite 2500
Chicago, IL 60611-3604
Phone: 312-464-9700
Fax: 312-464-0227
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.aapmr.org
The Academy is an organization of
physicians who treat people with
disabilities. Contact AAPMR for
referrals to physiatrists or for
information and publications about
rehabilitation medicine.
American
Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP)
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1050
Bethesda, MD 20814-3004
Phone: 301-654-7850
Fax: 301-654-4137
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.aagpgpa.org
The Association works to improve the
mental health and well-being of older
people. Contact AAGP for information on
geriatric psychiatry and to receive
referrals to specialists. Available
publications include Growing Older,
Growing Wiser: Coping with Expectations,
Challenges and Changes in Later Years,
and brochures on topics such as
Alzheimer’s disease, depression, and
the role of the geriatric psychiatrist.
Some consumer publications are free.
American
Association for Marriage and Family
Therapy (AAMFT)
1133 15th Street, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-452-0109
Fax: 202-223-2329
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.aamft.org
AAMFT is a professional association
of qualified marriage and family
therapists. The Association provides
referrals to marriage and family
therapists and offers publications on
topics including divorce, depression,
and sexual problems.
American
Association of Cardiovascular and
Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR)
7600 Terrace Avenue, Suite 203
Middleton, WI 53562-3174
Phone: 608-831-6989
Fax: 608-831-5122
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.aacvpr.org
AACPR is an organization of certified
heart, lung, and blood specialists that
provides information on diagnosis,
treatment, and disease prevention.
Information and publications are
available on consumer guidelines for
cardiac rehabilitation and purchasing
fitness equipment. Visit the website for
a free brochure.
American
Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
101 Columbia
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-4109
Phone: 1-800-899-AACN (899-2226)
(toll-free)
949-362-2050
Fax: 949-362-2020
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.aacn.org
AACN is a nonprofit professional
association dedicated to meeting the
needs of its members who care for
acutely and critically ill patients and
their families. The Association provides
practice and educational resources as
well as professional support for its
members. Contact AACN for publications
and audiovisual materials on critical
care.
American
Association of Homes and Services for
the Aging (AAHSA)
2519 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008-1520
Phone: 202-783-2242
Fax: 202-783-2255
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.aahsa.org
AAHSA is a national, nonprofit
organization providing older people with
services and information on housing,
health care, and community involvement.
Visit the AAHSA website for information
for seniors and caregivers.
American
Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
601 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20049
Phone: 1-800-424-3410 (toll-free)
202-434-2277
Fax: 202-434-6973
Website: http://www.aarp.org
AARP is a nonprofit organization that
advocates for older Americans’ health,
rights, and life choices. Local chapters
provide information and services on
crime prevention, consumer protection,
and income tax preparation. Members can
join group health, auto, life, and home
insurance programs, investment plans, or
a discount mail-order pharmacy service.
The AgeLine database, available on
CD-ROM, contains extensive resources on
issues of concern to older people.
Publications are available on housing,
health, exercise, retirement planning,
money management, leisure, and travel.
American
Bar Association
Commission on the Legal Problems of
the Elderly
740 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005-1022
Phone: 202-662-8690
Fax: 202-662-8698
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.abanet.org/elderly
The Commission examines and responds
to law-related needs of older people. It
makes referrals and maintains a listing
of legal aid offices where older people
can get free or low-cost legal
assistance. The Commission's website
lists available publications and videos.
American
Brain Tumor Association (ABTA)
2720 River Road, Suite 146
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Phone: 1-800-886-2282 (toll-free)
(Patient Line)
847-827-9910
Fax: 847-827-9918
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.abta.org
ABTA is a nonprofit organization,
offering free social work consultations,
a nationwide database of established
support groups, mentorship for people
who want to start a support group, a
resource listing of specialist
physicians, and referrals to
organizations providing services for
brain tumor patients. Publications on
brain tumors, treatment, and coping with
disease are available.
American
Cancer Society (ACS)
1599 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
Phone: 1-800-ACS-2345 (227-2345)
(toll-free)
404-320-3333
Fax: 404-329-5787
Website: http://www.cancer.org
ACS is a national, community-based
volunteer health organization, providing
information on cancer and its
prevention. The Society sponsors a
variety of programs such as Man to Man
(education and support for men with
prostate cancer) and workshops such as
Taking Charge of Money Matters which
addresses financial concerns arising
from cancer treatment. Local ACS offices
sponsor services for cancer patients and
their families, including self-help
groups, transportation programs, and
limited financial aid. Contact the ACS
for free publications. Spanish language
resources are available.
American
Chiropractic Association (ACA)
1701 Clarendon Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: 1-800-986-4636 (toll-free)
703-276-8800
Fax: 703-243-2593
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.amerchiro.org
ACA is a professional organization of
chiropractors. It offers educational
programs on spinal problems, posture,
physical fitness, and occupational
safety. Contact the ACA to buy
publications and materials on spinal
health and safety. Visit the website to
find a chiropractor.
American
College of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists (ACOG)
409 12th Street, SW
PO Box 96920
Washington, DC 20090-6920
Phone: 202-863-2518 (resource center)
Website: http://www.acog.org
ACOG is a professional society of
doctors specializing in women's health
care. Contact ACOG for referrals. For
free pamphlets on osteoporosis,
menopause, and hormone replacement
therapy, send a self-addressed, stamped
envelope.
American
College of Physicians–American Society
of Internal Medicine (ACP-ASIM)
190 North Independence Mall West
Philadelphia, PA 19106-1572
Phone: 1-800-523-1546 (toll-free)
215-351-2400
Fax: 215-351-2829
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.acponline.org
ACP-ASIM is the nation’s largest
medical specialty society. Members of
ACP-ASIM specialize in a variety of
areas such as in internal medicine,
cardiology, infectious diseases,
rheumatology, gastroenterology, and
oncology. Contact the ACP-ASIM for
referrals. ACP-ASIM produces Healthscope,
a film series on public health.
American
College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
PO Box 1440
Indianapolis, IN 46206
Phone: 317-637-9200
Fax: 317-634-7817
Website: http://www.acsm.org
ACSM is a scientific and medical
association of health professionals
interested in exercise. It offers
training and certification. ACSM’s
Active Aging Partnership, focuses on
education, research, and improving
practice for those committed to working
with older adults. For free information
on exercise for older people, send a
self-addressed, stamped envelope.
American
College of Surgeons (ACS)
633 North St. Clair Street
Chicago, IL 60611-3211
Phone: 312-202-5000
Fax: 312-202-5001
Website: http://www.facs.org
ACS is a national organization
offering educational materials and
information about qualified surgeons and
surgical treatments for many illnesses
and injuries. Contact ACS to locate
board-certified surgeons. Public
education materials are available on
frequently performed types of surgery.
American
Council of the Blind (ACB)
1155 15th Street, NW, Suite 1004
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 1-800-424-8666 (toll-free)
202-467-5081
Fax: 202-467-5085
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.acb.org
ACB is a national organization that
advocates for blind and visually
impaired people. It provides educational
programs, health care services,
information about Social Security
benefits for visually impaired people,
vocational training, and other health
and social services. Toll-free
information, referrals, and free
educational materials are available.
American
Counseling Association (ACA)
5999 Stevenson Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22304
Phone: 1-800-347-6647 ext. 222
(toll-free)
703-823-9800
Fax: 703-823-0252
Website: http://www.counseling.org
ACA offers information to older
people on adult psychological
development and aging. A catalog of
publications and videos is available.
American
Diabetes Association (ADA)
1701 North Beauregard Street
Arlington, VA 22311
Phone: 1-800-DIABETES (342-2383)
(toll-free)
703-549-1500
Website: http://www.diabetes.org
ADA provides information and
educational materials on preventing,
treating, and living with diabetes. The
Association has specific outreach
programs for minority communities
including the Diabetes Assistance and
Resources Program, providing information
in English and Spanish to the Hispanic
community, the African American Program,
and Awakening the Spirit, which
disseminates diabetes to the Native
American community. Local ADA chapters
offer support and referrals to community
agencies and services.
American
Dietetic Association (ADA)
216 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
Phone: 1-800-366-1655 (toll-free)
(Consumer Nutrition Hotline)
312-899-0040
Fax: 312-899-4899
Website: http://www.eatright.org
ADA is a professional society of
registered dieticians and other dietetic
professionals who provide nutrition
information, education, counseling, and
care. One of ADA's professional practice
groups focuses on the special needs of
older people and offers nutrition
counseling and indirect assistance
through State and local meal programs.
Call ADA to locate a registered
dietician.
American
Federation for Aging Research (AFAR)
1414 Sixth Avenue, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-752-2327
Fax: 212-832-2298
Email: [email protected]
Website: "http://www.afar.org
http://www.infoaging.org
AFAR is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to supporting basic aging
research. AFAR funds a wide variety of
cutting-edge research on the aging
process and age-related diseases. Visit
the website for a list of free
publications.
American
Foundation for the Blind (AFB)
11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300
New York, NY 10001
Phone: 1-800-AFB-LINE (232-5463)
(toll-free)
TTY: 212-502-7662
Fax: 212-502-7777
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.afb.org
A national, nonprofit organization,
AFB provides services and support for
people who are blind or visually
impaired. AFB's Technology Information
Bank supports the Talking Books program
and provides information and mentoring
on technology assistance for people who
are blind. Books, pamphlets, videos, and
periodicals about blindness are
available.
American
Foundation for Urologic Diseases (AFUD)
1128 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 410-468-1800
Fax: 410-468-1808
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.afud.org
http://www.prostatehealth.com
The Foundation works toward the
prevention and cure of urologic disease
in part by keeping patients, family
members, and friends informed about
these disorders, treatment options, and
recent research findings. AFUD operates
six national health education councils
that distribute patient education
materials on a variety of urologic
topics. A specific website addresses
prostate health. Online publications are
free; publications are available by mail
for a fee.
American
Geriatrics Society (AGS)
350 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10118
Phone: 212-308-1414
Fax: 212-832-8646
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.americangeriatrics.org
AGS is a nonprofit organization of
physicians and health care professionals
supporting the study of geriatrics.
Contact AGS for information on
geriatrics, long-term care, acute and
chronic illnesses, rehabilitation, and
nursing home care. Publications include
the AGS Complete Guide to Aging and
Health and the AGS Medical
Reference Guide.
American
Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF)
15825 Shady Grove Road, Suite 140
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: 1-800-437-AHAF (437-2423)
(toll-free)
301-948-3244
Fax: 301-258-9454
Website: http://www.ahaf.org
AHAF
provides information and supports
research on age-related illnesses. The
Foundation supports four research
programs: Alzheimer's Disease Research,
Macular Degeneration Research,
National Glaucoma Research, and the
National Heart Foundation In addition,
their Alzheimer's Family Relief Program,
offers emergency grants of up to $750 to
Alzheimer’s disease patients in need
and their caregivers Contact AHAF for
free publications on Alzheimer’s
disease, glaucoma, macular degeneration,
heart disease, and stroke.
American
Health Care Association (AHCA)
1201 L Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-842-4444
Fax: 202-842-3860
Website: http://www.ahca.org
AHCA is an organization representing
the interests of nursing homes, assisted
living centers, and subacute care
facilities. Publications are available
about nursing homes, guardianship,
assisted living, financing, and
long-term care services.
American
Health Foundation (AHF)
1 Dana Road
Valhalla, NY 10595
Phone: 914-592-2600
Fax: 914-592-6317
Website: http://www.ahf.org
AHF is a nonprofit organization
conducting research on cancer;
preventive medicine; and the effects of
lifestyle, environment, and nutrition on
health. Contact AHF for information and
publications on healthy living, heart
disease, cancer, and high cholesterol.
American
Heart Association (AHA)
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75231
Phone: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721)
(toll-free)
1-888-4-STROKE (478-7653) (toll-free)
Fax: 214-706-2139
Website: http://www.americanheart.org
AHA is a nonprofit organization
funding research and providing
information on the diagnosis, treatment,
and prevention of heart diseases and
stroke. Contact AHA for its cookbooks,
guide to heart attack treatment, and
guide to fitness.
American
Horticultural Therapy Association (AHTA)
National Office
909 York Street
Denver, CO 80206
Phone: 720-865-3616
Fax: 720-865-3728
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ahta.org
AHTA is a nonprofit, membership
organization that promotes and advances
horticultural therapy as a therapeutic
intervention and rehabilitation option.
The Association provides information
related to the principles and practices
of horticultural therapy.
American
Hospital Association (AHA)
One North Franklin
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 312-422-3000
Fax: 312-422-4796
Website: http://www.aha.org
AHA is a national nonprofit
association representing all types of
hospitals and health care networks, as
well as patients and families. AHA
provides education for health care
leaders and information on health care
issues and trends.
American
Lung Association (ALA)
1740 Broadway
New York, NY 10019-4374
Phone: 1-800-LUNG-USA (586-4872)
(toll-free)
212-315-8700
Fax: 212-265-5642
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.lungusa.org
ALA is dedicated to the prevention,
cure, and control of lung diseases such
as asthma, emphysema, tuberculosis, and
lung cancer. The Association offers
community service, public health
education, advocacy, and research.
American
Medical Association (AMA)
515 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: 1-800-621-8335 (toll-free)
312-464-5000
Fax: 312-464-5600
Website: http://www.ama-assn.org
AMA is an organization of licensed
doctors that distributes scientific
information on health and sets standards
on medical law and practice. Local AMA
associations can provide referrals to
qualified doctors. AMA publishes the Journal
of the American Medical Association,
other subscription medical journals, and
books for sale, including an
encyclopedia of medicine.
American
Medical Directors Association (AMDA)
10480 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite
760
Columbia, MD 21044
Phone: 1-800-876-2632
410-740-9743
Fax: 410-740-4572
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.amda.com
AMDA is a national professional
association representing doctors who
care for older people in a variety of
long-term care settings, including
nursing facilities, hospice, home care,
continuing care retirement communities,
and assisted living. The Association
provides education, advocacy,
information, and professional
development for long-term care
professionals. AMDA has information on
health care policy, regulations, and
clinical practice guidelines.
American
Menopause Foundation (AMF)
350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2822
New York, NY 10118
Phone: 212-714-2398
Fax: 212-714-1252
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.americanmenopause.org
The Foundation is a nonprofit health
organization providing support and
assistance on all issues concerning
menopause. AMF has information on
scientific research and coordinates a
network of volunteer support groups for
women.
American
Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA)
4720 Montgomery Lane
PO Box 31220
Bethesda, MD 20824-1220
Phone: 1-800-729-2682 (toll-free)
(Association members)
301-652-2682
TTY: 1-800-377-8555 (toll-free)
Fax: 301-652-7711
Website: http://www.aota.org
AOTA offers information on the role
of occupational therapy in promoting
functional independence, preventing
disability, and maintaining health.
Contact AOTA for referrals to local
practitioners and therapy programs. The
Association publishes two periodicals, OT
Practice and the American Journal
of Occupational Therapy, as well as
many books for educators.
American
Optometric Association (AOA)
243 North Lindbergh Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63141
Phone: 1-800-365-2219 (toll-free)
314-991-4100
Fax: 314-991-4101
Website: http://www.aoanet.org
AOA, a national organization of
optometrists, evaluates ophthalmic
products and sponsors continuing
education programs. It offers VISION
USA, a free eye-care program for
uninsured or low-income older people and
their families. Contact AOA for
referrals to certified optometrists and
for publications such as Driving Tips
for Older Adults, Contact Lenses
After 40, and fact sheets on
floaters, macular degeneration, and
glaucoma.
American
Osteopathic Association
142 East Ontario Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 1-800-621-1773 (toll-free)
Fax: 312-202-8200
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.aoa-net.org
The American Osteopathic Association
represents osteopathic physicians (D.O.’s,
doctors of osteopathic medicine),
promotes public health, encourages
scientific research, and is the
accrediting agency for all osteopathic
medical schools and health care
facilities.
American
Parkinson's Disease Association (APDA)
1250 Hylan Boulevard, Suite 4B
Staten Island, NY 10305
Phone: 1-800-223-2732 (toll-free)
Fax: 718-981-4399
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.apdaparkinson.org
A nonprofit organization, APDA funds
research to find a cure for Parkinson's
disease. APDA's toll-free line refers
callers to local chapters for
information on community services,
specialists, and treatments.
Publications and educational materials
are available on Parkinson’s disease,
speech therapy, exercise, diet, and aids
for daily living.
American
Pharmaceutical Association (APhA)
2215 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20037-2985
Phone: 1-800-237-2742 (toll-free)
202-628-4410
Fax: 202-783-2351
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.aphanet.org
http://www.pharmacyandyou.org
(consumer information site)
APhA is the national society of
licensed pharmacists providing public
health information and referrals to
resources on medicine and public policy.
Available publications include Managing
Medicines As You Grow Older, National
Medical Awareness Test, and Self-Medication
Awareness Test.
American
Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
1111 North Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 1-800-999-2782, ext. 3395
(toll-free)
703-684-2782
Fax: 703-706-8578
Website: http://www.apta.org
APTA is an organization of physical
therapists providing referrals to APTA
geriatric-certified therapists and
information on debilitating ailments
like arthritis, stroke, scoliosis, and
sudden onset of illness. APTA’s
Section on Geriatrics offers
publications on topics such as
osteoporosis; incontinence; neck pain;
carpal tunnel syndrome; hip, knee, or
shoulder care; and what physical
therapists can offer older adults.
American
Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)
9312 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: 1-800-FOOT-CARE (366-8227)
(toll-free)
301-571-9200
Fax: 301-530-2752
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.apma.org
APMA is an association of podiatrists
providing services and information on
foot problems and foot health. Contact
APMA for information on local chapters
and referrals to certified podiatrists.
Publications on proper foot care and
effects of arthritis and diabetes on
feet are available.
American
Psychiatric Association (APA)
1400 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-682-6000
Fax: 202-682-6850
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.psych.org
APA is an association of
psychiatrists, physicians specializing
in diagnosing and treating people with
mental and emotional disorders. Its
Council on Aging establishes standards
for psychiatric care of older people.
Contact the APA for information on elder
care issues, including medication use by
older people, treatment of Alzheimer's
disease, and nursing homes. Contact APA
for referrals to local psychiatrists.
American
Psychological Association (APA)
750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
Phone: 1-800-374-2721 (toll-free)
202-336-5500
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.apa.org
APA is a professional society of
psychologists that provides assistance
and information on mental, emotional,
and behavioral disorders. Contact the
APA for a list of State chapters,
information on the psychosocial aspects
of aging, and referrals to APA-member
psychologists. The APA’s section on
older people produces publications on
topics such as dementia and dementia
research. Publications include a
quarterly subscription magazine, Psychology
and Aging.
American
Red Cross
430 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 1-800-HELP-NOW (435-7669)
(toll-free) (donations only)
202-639-3269
Fax: 202-639-3520
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.redcross.org
The Red Cross offers health
information programs, health services,
blood donation services, disaster
relief, and emergency services to the
public and the Armed Forces. Local
chapters provide programs for older
people, including retirement planning,
crime prevention instruction, safety
courses, health screening clinics, and
home nurse care instruction.
Publications about programs,
information, and services are available.
American
Society on Aging (ASA)
833 Market Street, Suite 511
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: 1-800-537-9728 (toll-free)
415-974-9600
Fax: 415-974-0300
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.asaging.org
ASA is a nonprofit organization
providing information about medical and
social practice, research, and policy
pertinent to the health of older people.
Membership and subscriptions to Generations,
a quarterly journal, and Aging Today,
the Society’s bimonthly news magazine,
are available to the public. A catalog
of books for sale and other educational
materials is available on the website.
American
Stroke Association (ASA)
c/o American Heart Association
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75231
Phone: 1-888-4STROKE (478-7653)
(toll-free)
Fax: 214-706-5231
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.strokeassociation.org
ASA, a division of the American Heart
Association, provides the Stroke Family
Warmline, a toll-free information and
referral service offering lists of
certified doctors who are stroke
specialists and volunteer stroke
survivors or family members. Callers
receive support and can request free
information. ASA publishes Stroke
Connection, a priced subscription
magazine for survivors and families.
Arthritis
Foundation (AF)
National Office
1330 West Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: 1-800-283-7800 (toll-free)
404-965-7537
Fax: 404-872-0457
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.arthritis.org
AF is a nonprofit, volunteer
organization focusing on research and
information to cure, prevent, or better
treat arthritis and related diseases.
Contact AF for information on arthritis,
related diseases (such as lupus
erythmatosus and rheumatism), and
referrals to local chapters,
specialists, or support groups.
Publications and videos are available on
topics such as self-help and exercise
therapy.
Assisted
Living Federation of America (ALFA)
11200 Waples Mill Road, Suite 150
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone 703-691-8100
Fax: 703-691-8106
Website: http://www.alfa.org
ALFA represents for-profit and
nonprofit providers of assisted living,
continuing care retirement communities,
independent living, and other forms of
housing and services. The Federation
works to advance the assisted living
industry and enhance the quality of life
for consumers.
Beverly
Foundation
44 South Mentor Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91106
Phone: 626-792-2292
Fax: 626-792-6117
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.beverlyfoundation.org
The Foundation focuses on mobility
and transportation for older people
within the community, service delivery
within home and institutional settings,
and overall life enrichment. It engages
in research and education projects and
provides information for professionals
and caregivers.
B'nai B'rith
1640 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 1-800-500-6533 (toll-free)
202-857-6600
Fax: 202-857-1099
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.bnaibrith.org
B'nai B'rith is the world's oldest
and largest Jewish service organization,
providing community service, education,
and advocacy. Its Center for Senior
Housing and Services sponsors housing
and travel for senior citizens. A list
of publications is available.
Brookdale
Center on Aging (BCOA) of Hunter College
1114 Avenue of the Americas, 40th
Floor
New York, NY 10036
Phone: 646-366-1000
Fax: 212-481-5069
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.brookdale.org
BCOA sponsors a variety of programs
including the Institute on Law and
Rights of Older Adults which fights for
grandparent rights. Other programs focus
on elder care services, guardianship,
caregiving, Medicare, intergenerational
activities, and Alzheimer's disease.
Contact BCOA about publications (some
available in Spanish) including Senior
Rights Reporter, Benefits
Checklist for Seniors, Help for
Seniors, and Help for Grandparent
Caregivers, which are for sale.
Catholic
Charities USA (CCUSA)
1731 King Street, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-549-1390
Fax: 703-549-1656
Website: http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org
CCUSA is a network of organizations
offering nationwide services to older
people, including counseling, homemaker
and caregiver services, emergency
assistance, group homes, and
institutional care. CCUSA advocates for
older people’s Social Security
benefits, employment opportunities, and
housing. Publications describe Catholic
Charities’ programs for older people.
Catholic
Golden Age (CGA)
National Headquarters
PO Box 249
Olyphant, PA 18447
Phone: 1-800-836-5699 (toll-free)
Fax: 570-586-7721
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.catholicgoldenage.org
CGA sponsors charitable work and
helps older people meet their social,
physical, economic, intellectual, and
spiritual needs. Contact CGA for various
group insurance plans, discounts on
eyeglasses, prescription drugs, and
travel. Local CGA chapters provide
activities for members, including
disease prevention and health promotion
programs.
The
Center for Social Gerontology (TCSG)
2307 Shelby Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Phone: 734-665-1126
Fax: 734-665-2071
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.tcsg.org
TCSG is a nonprofit research,
training, and social policy
organization. Particular attention is
focused on law and aging, tobacco use
and older people, guardianship service
providers, and adult guardianship.
Contact the Center for information on
publications, videos, training, and
technical assistance.
Center
for the Advancement of State Community
Services Programs (CASCSP)
National Association of State Units
on Aging (NASUA)
1225 I Street, NW, Suite 725
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-898-2578
Fax: 202-898-2583
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.nasua.org
The Center, part of NASUA, provides
information and support for
community-based care for older people.
The Center also helps State and Area
Agencies on Aging design, develop, and
manage these care systems and develop
State policies. A list of publications
and materials on long-term and
community-based care is available.
Center
for the Study of Aging/International
Association of Physical Activity, Aging
and Sports (IAPAAS)
706 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12208-3604
Phone: 518-465-6927
Fax: 518-462-1339
Email: [email protected]
The Center is a free-standing,
nonprofit organization promoting
research, education, and training in the
field of aging. IAPAAS is the Center’s
membership division. It organizes
programs on health, fitness, prevention,
and aging. Contact the Center for a list
of publications and information about
the quarterly newsletter, Lifelong
Health and Fitness.
Children
of Aging Parents (CAPS)
1609 Woodbourne Road, Suite 302A
Levittown, PA 19057
Phone: 1-800-227-7294 (toll-free)
215-945-6900
Fax: 215-945-8720
Website: http://www.caps4caregivers.org
CAPS is a nonprofit organization that
provides support services to caregivers
of older people. It serves as a
clearinghouse for information on elder
care resources and issues, including
Instant Aging workshops to help
communities understand the needs of
older people. Send a self-addressed,
stamped envelope to receive publications
on aging or information about support
groups.
Clearinghouse
on Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly
(CANE)
University of Delaware
College of Human Services, Education and
Public Policy
Department of Consumer Studies
Newark, DE 19716
Phone: 302-831-3525
Fax: 302-831-6081
Website: http://www.elderabusecenter.org/clearing/index.html
CANE, funded by the Administration on
Aging, is a database of elder abuse
materials and resources operated by the
University of Delaware’s National
Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA). CANE staff
will conduct customized information
searches and provide resources and
referrals to elder abuse support groups.
NCEA Exchange, CANE's newsletter,
is available free.
Community
Transportation Association of America (CTAA)
1341 G Street, NW, 10th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-628-1480
Fax: 202-737-9197
Website: http://www.ctaa.org
CTAA is a national association
committed to removing barriers to
isolation and improving mobility for all
people. It offers educational programs
and advocates making community
transportation available, affordable,
and accessible. CTAA provides
information on transportation in medical
emergencies and van conversions.
Continuing
Care Accreditation Commission (CCAC)
2519 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008-1520
Phone: 202-508-9459
Fax: 202-220-0022
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ccaconline.org
CCAC helps consumers identify quality
retirement options. CCAC also accredits
aging services that meet or exceed
industry-generated standards of
excellence in three areas: governance
and administration; financial resources
and disclosure; and resident life,
health, and wellness.
Corporation
for National Service (CNS)
1201 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20525
Phone: 1-800-424-8867 (toll-free)
202-606-5000
TTY: 1-800-833-3722 (toll-free)
Fax: 202-565-2794
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.nationalservice.org
CNS oversees volunteer community
enhancement programs including: the
National Senior Services Corps (a
network of Federally-supported programs
helping older people get involved in
community service); the Foster
Grandparent Program (encouraging older
people to work with children with
special needs); and the Senior Companion
Program (volunteers assisting older
people with special needs in hospitals,
social service agencies, or home health
care agencies). Contact CNS for
pamphlets, brochures, fact sheets, and
program handbooks.
Department
of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Office of Public Affairs
810 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20420
Phone: 1-800-827-1000 (toll-free)
TTY: 1-800-829-4833 (toll-free)
Website: http://www.va.gov
The VA, part of the Federal
Government, provides benefits for
eligible veterans and their families in
outpatient clinics, medical centers, and
nursing homes across the US. Contact the
VA for information and publications on
service locations and benefits,
including comprehensive medical and
dental care, other insurance benefits,
vocational rehabilitation compensation,
and pension.
DES Action
610 16th Street, Suite 301
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: 1-800-DES-9288 (337-9288)
(toll-free)
510-465-4011
Fax: 510-465-4815
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.desaction.org
DES Action is a nonprofit
organization providing information about
the risks of exposure to
diethylstilbestrol (DES), a hormone
prescribed for pregnant women from the
1940s through 1971 that caused health
problems in mothers and their children.
Contact DES Action for referrals to
specialists familiar with medical
complications resulting from DES use.
Free publications on the risks of DES
are available.
Disabled
American Veterans (DAV)
807 Maine Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Phone: 202-554-3501
TTY: 202-863-4414
Fax: 202-554-3581
Website: http://www.dav.org
DAV is a nonprofit organization
representing disabled veterans and
providing volunteer services and
programs. DAV offers veterans job search
training and help seeking their
disability compensation and pension
benefits. A list of free publications is
available.
Elder
Craftsmen (EC)
610 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10022
Phone: 212-319-8128
Fax: 212-319-8141
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.eldercraftsmen.org
EC offers programs and services that
promote the skills and creativity of
older people. Training programs are
available for many types of crafts.
Intergenerational programs, community
service programs, and
artist-in-residence are also offered.
Eldercare
Initiative in Consumer Law (EICL)
National Consumer Law Center, Inc. (NCLC)
18 Tremont Street, Suite 400
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: 617-523-8010
Fax: 617-523-7398
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.consumerlaw.org
The Initiative provides assistance on
legal issues of older people. The EICL
conducts regional and national legal
workshops focusing on aging issues,
including threats to loss of shelter and
financial exploitation. Contact the
Initiative for publications and
references.
Eldercare
Locator
Phone: 1-800-677-1116 (toll-free)
Fax: 202-296-8134
Website: http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov
The Eldercare Locator is a
nationwide, directory assistance service
helping older people and caregivers
locate local support and resources for
older Americans. It is funded by the
Administration on Aging.
Elderhostel
11 Avenue de Lafayette
Boston, MA 02111-1746
Phone: 1-877-426-8056 (toll-free)
617-426-7788
TTY: 1-877-426-2167 (toll-free)
Fax: 1-877-426-2166 (toll-free)
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.elderhostel.org
Elderhostel is a nonprofit
organization providing educational
travel programs to people over age 55.
Their catalog, published 10 times a
year, lists thousands of national and
international programs.
Elderweb
1305 Chadwick Drive
Normal, IL 61761
Phone: 309-451-3319
Fax: 866-422-8995
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.elderweb.com
Elderweb is a research website for
older people, professionals, and
families seeking information on elder
care and long-term care. Visit Elderweb
for news and information on legal,
financial, medical, and housing issues
for older people and provides links to
other websites.
Generations
Online
108 Ralston House
3615 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-222-6400
Fax: 215-222-6401
Website: http://www.generationsonline.com
Generations Online is a nonprofit
website offering resources for older
people unfamiliar with computers or the
Internet. Generations Online provides
self-training software for senior
centers, libraries, retirement homes,
and other locations for a one-time fee.
The program is free for seniors. Its
feature, Memories, links older people
with school children for cultural,
experiential, and personal exchanges on
aging.
Generations
Together (GT)
University Center for Social and
Urban Research
University of Pittsburgh
121 University Place, Suite 300
Pittsburgh, PA 15260-5907
Phone: 412-648-7150
Fax: 412-648-7446
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.gt.pitt.edu/
GT promotes mutually beneficial
interaction between young and old
through community outreach, education,
research, and dissemination of
knowledge. GT develops, supports, and
studies intergenerational programs and
related issues. GT sponsors the annual
International Intergenerational Training
Institute, which furthers collaboration
between generations in workshops and
resource development. Contact GT for a
catalog of publications.
Gerontological
Society of America (GSA)
1030 15th Street, NW, Suite 250
Washington, DC 20005-1503
Phone: 202-842-1275
Fax: 202-842-1150
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.geron.org
GSA is a professional organization
providing information, advocacy, and
support for research into the study of
aging. GSA has a database of information
on biological and social aspects of
aging, links to aging information
resources, and referrals to researchers
and specialists in gerontology. GSA
distributes publications on a variety of
aging-related topics.
Glaucoma
Research Foundation (GRF)
200 Pine Street, Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: 1-800-826-6693 (toll-free)
415-986-3162
Fax: 415-986-3763
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.glaucoma.org
GRF is a national, nonprofit
organization providing information and
advocacy for people with glaucoma.
Contact GRF for information on the
causes, diagnosis, treatment, and
prevention of glaucoma, referrals to
specialists, and coping strategies for
patients. Publications include the
quarterly newsletter, Gleams, and
a glaucoma patient guide.
Gray
Panthers (GP)
733 15th Street, NW, Suite 437
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 1-800-280-5362 (toll-free)
202-737-6637
Fax: 202-737-1160
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.graypanthers.org
Gray Panthers is a national advocacy
organization of activists concentrating
on social and economic issues. Local
chapters organize intergenerational
groups to address issues including
universal health care, Medicare,
preserving Social Security, affordable
housing, and discrimination. Contact the
national office for referrals to
chapters, information on issues, links
to resources for older people, and a
list of publications.
Hill-Burton
Free Medical Care Program
Health Resources and Services
Administration (HRSA)
Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Facilities Compliance and
Recovery
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 10C-16
Rockville, MD 20857
Phone: 1-800-638-0742 (toll-free)
1-800-492-0359 (toll-free) (Maryland
residents)
301-443-5656
Fax: 301-443-0619
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.hrsa.gov/osp/dfcr
Hospitals and other health care
facilities receive Federal funds for
construction or modernization under the
Hill-Burton Program. In return, these
facilities provide a specific amount of
free or below cost health care services
to eligible people. Contact the program
for a list of participating facilities
as well as information on eligibility.
HIV/AIDS
Treatment Information Service (ATIS)
PO Box 6303
Rockville, MD 20849-6303
Phone: 1-800-HIV-0440 (448-0440)
(toll-free) (English, Spanish,
Portuguese)
301-519-0459
TTY: 1-888-480-3739 (toll-free)
Fax: 301-519-6616
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.hivatis.org
ATIS, sponsored by the Federal
Government, provides current treatment
information on HIV and AIDS as well as
answering HIV/AIDS-related questions.
Referrals to national, State, and local
organizations are provided. All
information is free and confidential.
Huntington's
Disease Society of America (HDSA)
158 West 29th Street, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10001-5300
Phone: 1-800-345-HDSA (4372)
(toll-free)
212-242-1968, Ext.10
Fax: 212-239-3430
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.hdsa.org
The Society is a nonprofit
organization providing information,
services, and advocacy for people with
Huntington’s disease (HD) and their
families. Contact HDSA for research
information on causes, diagnosis, and
treatment of HD as well as referrals to
testing centers, specialists, self-help
groups, and social services.
Publications and audiovisual materials
on HD are available.
Indian
Health Service (IHS)
Parklawn Bldg., Room 6-35
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
Phone: 301-443-3593
Fax: 301-443-0507
Website: http://www.ihs.gov
The IHS, part of the Federal
Government, operates a comprehensive
health service program for American
Indians and Alaska Natives. Services
include hospital and community-based
medical care, rehabilitation, and
disease prevention. The IHS strives for
maximum tribal involvement in all
aspects of its services.
Leukemia
and Lymphoma Society, Inc. (LLS)
1311 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY 10605
Phone: 1-800-955-4572 (toll-free)
914-949-5213
Fax: 914-949-6691
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.leukemia.org
LLS provides information, advocacy,
and assistance for patients with
leukemia and related cancers such as
lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and
Hodgkin's disease. Contact LLS for
information, referrals to specialists
and local chapters offering financial
assistance to patients with leukemia,
and support groups. Publications on
leukemia and related cancers are
available.
Lighthouse
National Center for Vision and Aging (LNCVA)
111 East 59th Street
New York, NY 10022
Phone: 1-800-829-0500 (toll-free)
212-821-9495
TTY: 212-821-9713
Fax: 212-821-9705
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.lighthouse.org
LNCVA provides advocacy, support,
information, and resources on vision
impairment and blindness. Contact the
Lighthouse for referrals to specialists
and resources on visual disability,
vision rehabilitation, links to related
services, as well as information on eye
diseases such as macular degeneration,
glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic
retinopathy. Publications and
audiovisual materials are available on
topics including vision, vision
disorders, treatment options, and
rehabilitation strategies.
Lupus
Foundation of America (LFA)
1300 Piccard Drive, Suite 200
Rockville, MD 20850-4303
Phone: 1-800-558-0121 (toll-free)
(information line)
301-670-9292
Fax: 301-670-9486
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.lupus.org
LFA is a nonprofit organization
supporting research and distributing
information about diagnosis and
treatment of lupus erythematosus, a
chronic autoimmune disease. Contact the
LFA for referrals to specialists,
information about treatment and
research, a listing of local chapters
and support groups, other resource
organizations, and a list of
publications.
MealCall.org
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.MealCall.org
MealCall is an information
clearinghouse for meal locations for
seniors, those with illness, and/or
convalescing from illness or
surgery. Included are Meals on
Wheels and other locations that server
senior meals in a congregate
setting. The largest database of
senior meal locations available.
But if you don't find one, let them know
and they will research it for you.
Also consider donating your time to any
location they list. Senior meal
services are almost always looking for
additional help
MedicAlert
Foundation
2323 Colorado Avenue
Turlock, CA 95382
Phone: 1-800-432-5378 (toll-free)
209-668-3333
Fax: 209-669-2495
Website: http://www.medicalert.org
MedicAlert is a nonprofit, membership
organization providing identification
and medical information in emergencies.
Contact MedicAlert for information about
its membership services and costs.
Medicare
Rights Center (MRC)
1460 Broadway, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10036
Phone: 212-869-3850
Fax: 212-869-3532
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.medicarerights.org
MRC is a national, nonprofit service
helping older adults and people with
disabilities get good, affordable health
care. Available educational materials
include a train-the-trainer manual,
booklets on Medicare basics, and
Medicare home health.
National
Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (NAELA)
1604 North Country Club Road
Tucson, AZ 85716
Phone: 520-881-4005
Fax: 520-325-7925
Website: http://www.naela.org
NAELA is a nonprofit association
assisting lawyers, bar associations, and
others who work with older people and
their families. Contact NAELA for
information on lawyers specializing in
issues pertinent to older people,
resources to legal information,
assistance, and education. A list of
publications is available.
National
Alliance for Hispanic Health
1501 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-387-5000
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.hispanichealth.org/
The Alliance is a network of health
and human service providers fostering
the health, well-being, and prosperity
of Hispanics. Network members provide
consumer information, help formulate
culturally competent standards of care,
support research into specific health
concerns facing Hispanics, and promote
appropriate use of technology. Spanish
language resources are available.
National
Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA)
1511 3rd Avenue, Suite 914
Seattle, WA 98101-1626
Phone: 206-624-1221
Fax: 206-624-1023
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.napca.org
NAPCA is a nonprofit agency dedicated
to serving aging Asian and Pacific
Islanders. It offers employment
programs, multilingual community forums
and health care education. The Center
works with elders, policy makers,
program administrators, and community
leaders. Publications include a
newsletter and translated health care
materials.
National
Association for Continence (NAFC)
PO Box 8310
Spartanburg, SC 29305-8310
Phone: 1-800-252-3337 (toll-free)
(ordering line)
Fax: 864-579-7902
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.nafc.org
NAFC, formerly Help for Incontinent
People, is a nonprofit organization
providing advocacy, education, and
support to people with incontinence and
their families. Contact NAFC for
referrals to specialists, resources, and
information about the causes,
prevention, diagnosis, treatments, and
management alternatives for
incontinence. Publications are
available.
National
Association for Hispanic Elderly (Asociación
Nacional Por Personas Mayores)
234 East Colorado Boulevard, Suite
300
Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: 626-564-1988
Fax: 626-564-2659
The Association is a national,
private, nonprofit organization
providing a variety of services for
older Hispanic people. Resources include
a national Hispanic research center,
research and consultation for
organizations seeking to reach older
Spanish-speaking people, and
dissemination of written and audiovisual
materials in English and Spanish. The
Association administers Project AYUDA, a
program providing employment counseling
and placement services.
National
Association for Home Care (NAHC)
228 7th Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003
Phone: 202-547-7424
Fax: 202-547-3540
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.nahc.org
NAHC promotes hospice and home care,
sets standards of care, and conducts
research on aging, health, and health
care policy. Association publications
include How to Choose a Home Care
Provider and other free consumer
guides on home care and hospice care.
National
Association for Human Development (NAHD)
1424 16th Street, NW, Suite 102
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-328-2191
Fax: 202-265-6682
Email: [email protected]
NAHD is a nonprofit organization
providing information and materials for
national, State, and local groups
helping people maintain their physical,
mental, and social well-being. Contact
NAHD program specialists for slides,
videos, booklets, posters, and training
manuals on health and physical fitness.
Program materials focusing on older
people include topics such as wellness,
physical fitness, preventive medicine,
self-care, and retirement planning.
National
Association of Activity Professionals (NAAP)
PO Box 5530
Sevierville, TN 37864
Phone: 865-429-0717
Fax: 865-453-9914
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.thenaap.com
NAAP is a professional organization
providing activity education, advocacy,
industry standards, and programming for
long-term-care facilities, retirement
living communities, and adult day care
centers. Contact NAAP for referrals to
specialists and information on
therapeutic and restorative activities,
regulation and policy updates, and
program models. Publications are
available.
National
Association of Community Health Centers
(NACHC)
1330 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Suite 122
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-659-8008
Fax: 202-659-8519
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.nachc.com
NACHC is a national association
representing community health centers
nationwide. Contact NACHC for referrals
to local health centers and information
on the Association’s programs as well
as health care regulation and policy
updates.
National
Association of Nutrition and Aging
Service Programs (NANASP)
1101 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 1001
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-682-6899
Fax: 202-682-3984
Website: http://www.nanasp.org
NANASP, a membership organization,
supports a broad range of nutrition and
related services for community-dwelling
older people by training nutrition
providers and advocating for older
people. Publications include a Legislative
Action Manual and The Washington
Bulletin.
National
Association of Professional Geriatric
Care Managers (NAPGCM)
1604 North Country Club Road
Tucson, AZ 85716-3102
Phone: 520-881-8008
Fax: 520-325-7925
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.caremanager.org
NAPGCM is a nonprofit organization
representing the interests of elder care
practitioners and advocating for older
peoples’ independence, autonomy, and
quality of health care. Contact NAPGCM
for resources, referrals to local
Association chapters, and information on
counseling and treatment programs.
Publications and referrals to
professional care managers are available
through the website.
National
Association of Social Workers (NASW)
750 First Street, NE, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20002-4241
Phone: 1-800-638-8799 (toll-free)
202-408-8600
Fax: 202-336-8310
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.naswdc.org
NASW is a membership organization
promoting, advocating, developing, and
protecting social workers and the
practice of social work. Contact NASW
for referrals to counseling resources
and specialists, information about
social work, and information from the
members section focusing on aging issues
and health care.
National
Association of State Units on Aging (NASUA)
1225 I Street, NW, Suite 725
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-898-2578
Fax: 202-898-2583
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.nasua.org
NASUA is a public-interest
organization providing information,
assistance, and advocacy on behalf of
older people. Contact NASUA for
information on rights of older people,
health care and social services
regulations, and referrals to lawyers
specializing in elder law and aging
issues. Publications are available on
topics such as the Older Americans Act,
long-term care, older worker issues,
elder abuse, and nutrition programs. The
Association cooperates in administering
the Eldercare Locator, AoA’s toll-free
information service.
National
Association on HIV Over Fifty (NAHOF)
Southwest Boulevard Family Health
Care Services, Inc.
340 Southwest Boulevard
Kansas City, KS 66103
Phone: 816-421-5263
Fax: 913-722-2542
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.hivoverfifty.org
NAHOF is a membership organization
promoting the availability of a full
range of educational, prevention,
service, and health care programs for
people over age 50 and affected by HIV.
NAHOF provides a forum to exchange
information and share concerns about HIV
and older adults.
National
Bar Association (NBA)
1225 11th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-842-3900
Fax: 202-289-6170
Website: http://www.nationalbar.org
NBA uses its national membership,
statewide minority bar programs,
minority law students, minority bar
group alliances, and private attorneys,
to form links with community groups
providing legal assistance to
low-income, minority older people.
Publications include Saving The Home
and Defending Against Fraud and Scams,
a resource book on second mortgages.
National
Caucus and Center on Black Aged, Inc. (NCBA)
1424 K Street, NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-637-8400
Fax: 202-347-0895
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ncba-blackaged.org
NCBA is a national, nonprofit
organization providing health and social
service information, advocacy, and
assistance to African Americans and
low-income older people. Contact NCBA
for information on its local chapters
and programs including senior employment
and training, housing, health promotion,
and advocacy. Publications include a
support-service reference guide, job
placement guides, and a Profile of
Black Elderly.
National
Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)
1225 I Street, NW, Suite 725
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-898-2586
Fax: 202-898-2583
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.elderabusecenter.org/
NCEA is operated jointly by the
National Association of State Units on
Aging, the National Committee for the
Prevention of Elder Abuse, and the
University of Delaware to disseminate
information about abuse and neglect of
older people. NCEA operates the
Clearinghouse on Abuse and Neglect of
the Elderly and can provide referrals to
agencies and specialists. Publications
are available on prevention of abuse,
neglect, and State regulations.
National
Center on Minority Health and Health
Disparities (NCMHD)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
6707 Democracy Boulevard
MSC 5465
Bethesda, MD 20892-5465
Phone: 301-402-1366
Fax: 301-496-4035
NCMHD, part of NIH, conducts and
supports research, training,
dissemination of information, and other
programs with respect to minority health
conditions and other populations with
health disparities.
National
Citizen's Coalition for Nursing Home
Reform (NCCNHR)
1424 16th Street, NW, Suite 202
Washington, DC 20036-2211
Phone: 202-332-2275
Fax: 202-332-2949
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.nccnhr.org
NCCNHR provides information on
nursing home reform, promotes quality
standards, and works to empower
residents. Contact NCCNHR for
information on community-based,
consumer/citizen action, and long-term
care ombudsmen groups. Publications on
nursing homes and long-term care are
available.
National
Committee to Preserve Social Security
and Medicare (NCPSSM)
10 G Street, NE, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20004-4215
Phone: 1-800-966-1935 (toll-free)
202-216-0420
Fax: 202-216-0451
Website: http://www.ncpssm.org
NCPSSM, an advocacy and education
membership organization, works to
protect and enhance Federal programs
vital to seniors' health and economic
well-being. Contact NCPSSM for details
on membership as well as information on
seniors’ rights, Medicare, Social
Security, long-term care, and disability
issues. Free informational brochures are
available.
National
Council Against Health Fraud (NCAHF)
PO Box 1276
Loma Linda, CA 92354
Phone: 201-723-2955 (consumer health
information)
Website: http://www.ncahf.org
NCAHF is a nonprofit agency that
provides a website listing reliable
sources of health information on the
Internet. Contact the Council for
information on health fraud,
misinformation, and quackery, or to
report fraud and investigate health
claims by companies or organizations.
NCAHF provides information on legitimate
health groups, sponsors discussion
groups that evaluate new health
organizations, and suggests alternative
medical techniques. A free weekly email
newsletter is available online.
National
Council of La Raza (NCLR)
1111 19th Street, NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-785-1670
Fax: 202-776-1794
Website: http://www.nclr.org
NCLR is a private, nonprofit
organization established to reduce
poverty and discrimination, and improve
opportunities for Hispanics. NCLR health
programs develop culturally-relevant,
bilingual health education and
promotional materials. The Hispanic
Health Project works to lower the
incidence of a variety of preventable
conditions.
National
Council on Aging, Inc. (NCOA)
409 3rd Street, SW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20024
Phone: 202-479-1200
Fax: 202-479-0735
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ncoa.org
NCOA is a private, nonprofit
organization providing information,
training, technical assistance,
advocacy, and leadership in all aspects
of aging services and issues. Contact
NCOA for information on training
programs and in-home services for older
people. NCOA publications are available
on topics such as lifelong learning,
senior center services, adult day care,
long-term care, financial issues, senior
housing, rural issues, intergenerational
programs, and volunteers in aging.
National
Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC)
National Institute of Diabetes and
Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
1 Information Way
Bethesda, MD 20892-3560
Phone: 1-800-860-8747 (toll-free)
301-654-3327
Fax: 301-907-8906
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.niddk.nih.gov
NDIC, funded by NIDDK, part of NIH,
provides referrals to diabetes
specialists and organizations, and
searches from its database of patient
and professional education materials.
Call for publications on topics such as
alternative therapies, controlling
diabetes, complications of diabetes, and
diabetes in Asian, Hispanic, and other
ethnic groups. Spanish-language
publications are available.
National
Digestive Diseases Information
Clearinghouse (NDDIC)
National Institute of Diabetes and
Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
2 Information Way
Bethesda, MD 20892-3570
Phone: 1-800-891-5389 (toll-free)
301-654-3810
Fax: 301-907-8906
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.niddk.nih.gov
NDDIC, funded by NIDDK, part of NIH,
provides referrals to digestive diseases
organizations and support groups, as
well as searches from its database of
patient and professional education
materials. Fact sheets are available on
gastroesophageal reflux disease,
hemorrhoids, constipation, ulcers, and
irritable bowel syndrome.
National
Family Caregivers Association (NFCA)
10400 Connecticut Avenue, #500
Kensington, MD 20895-3944
Phone: 1-800-896-3650 (toll-free)
Fax: 301-942-2302
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.nfcacares.org
NFCA is a grass roots organization
providing advocacy, support, and
information for family members who care
for chronically ill, older, or disabled
relatives. There is no charge for family
members to be on the mailing list and to
receive the newsletter, Take Care!
Contact NFCA for help finding resources.
National
Gerontological Nursing Association (NGNA)
7794 Grow Drive
Pensacola, FL 32514
Phone: 1-800-723-0560 (toll-free)
Fax: 850-484-8762
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ngna.org
NGNA, an organization of nurses
specializing in care of older adults,
informs the public on health issues
affecting older people, supports
education for nurses and other health
care practitioners, and provides a forum
to discuss topics such as nutrition in
long-term care facilities and elder law
for nurses. NGNA offers information on
gerontological nursing and conducts
nursing research related to older
people.
National
Health Information Center (NHIC)
Office of Disease Prevention and
Health Promotion (ODPHP)
Department of Health and Human Services
PO Box 1133
Washington, DC 20013-1133
Phone: 1-800-336-4797 (toll-free)
301-565-4167
Fax: 301-984-4256
Faxback: 301-468-1204
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.health.gov/NHIC
NHIC, a service of the Federal
Government, links consumers and health
professionals with resources and
information. The Center provides health
information, contacts for
Federally-supported health information
centers, lists of national health
observances, and toll-free numbers
sponsored by the Federal Government.
National
Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCoA)
2713 Ontario Road, NW
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202-265-1288
Fax: 202-745-2522
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.nhcoa.org
NHCoA is a national organization
providing advocacy, education, and
information for older Hispanic people.
Contact the Council for facts and
resources on health, employment,
housing, strengthening families, and
building communities, as well as
referrals to local Council chapters.
Publications in English and Spanish are
available.
National
Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
(NHPCO)
1700 Diagonal Road, Suite 300
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 1-800-658-8898 (toll-free)
(Hospice Helpline and Locator)
703-837-1500
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.nhpco.org
NHPCO is a nonprofit, membership
organization working to enhance the
quality of life for individuals who are
terminally ill and advocating for people
in the final stage of life. Contact
NHPCO for information, resources, and
referrals to local hospice services.
Publications, fact sheets, and website
resources are available on topics
including how to find and evaluate
hospice services.
National
Hospice Foundation (NHF)
1700 Diagonal Road, Suite 300
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 1-800-338-8619 (toll-free)
703-516-4928
Fax: 703-525-5762
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.hospiceinfo.org
NHF, a nonprofit, charitable
organization affiliated with the
National Hospice and Palliative Care
Organization, provides support and
information about hospice care options.
NHF publications include Hospice
Care: A Consumer's Guide to Selecting a
Hospice Program, Communicating
Your End-of-Life Wishes, and Hospice
Care and the Medicare Hospice Benefit.
National
Indian Council on Aging (NICOA)
10501 Montgomery Boulevard, NE,
Suite 210
Albuquerque, NM 87111-3846
Phone: 505-292-2001
Fax: 505-292-1922
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.nicoa.org
NICOA provides services, advocacy,
and information on aging issues for
older American Indian and Alaska Native
people. Contact NICOA for information
about its resources and support groups
serving the national Indian community,
and NICOA's clearinghouse for issues
affecting older Indian people.
Publications are available, including
the newsletter Elder Voices.
National
Information and Referral Support Center
(NIRSC)
1225 I Street, NW, Suite 725
Washington, DC 20005-3914
Phone: 202-898-2578
Fax: 202-898-2583
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.nasua.org
NIRSC provides technical assistance,
consultation, and training to State and
Area Agencies on Aging and to local
information and referral providers
funded under the Older Americans Act.
Contact the Center for referrals,
resources, and information on how to
locate services for older people. A list
of Center publications is available.
National
Institute of Neurological Disorders and
Stroke (NINDS)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Office of Communications and Public
Liaison
Bethesda, MD 20892-2540
Phone: 1-800-352-9424 (toll-free)
(information service)
301-496-5751
Fax: 301-402-2186
Website: http://www.ninds.nih.gov
NINDS, part of NIH, conducts and
supports research on stroke and
neurological disorders. NINDS provides
information on its research targets,
including stroke, head and spinal
injuries, tumors of the central nervous
system, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis,
Huntington's disease, Parkinson's
disease, and Alzheimer's disease. A
directory of voluntary health agencies
is available.
National
Institute on Aging (NIA)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Office of Communications and Public
Liaison
Bethesda, MD 20892-2292
Phone: 1-800-222-2225 (toll-free)
(NIA Information Center - NIAIC)
1-800-438-4380 (toll-free)
(Alzheimer’s Disease Education and
Referral Center-ADEAR)
301-496-1752
TTY: 1-800-222-4225 (toll-free) (NIAIC)
Fax: 301-589-3014 (NIAIC)
301-495-3334 (ADEAR)
Email: [email protected]
(NIAIC)
[email protected]
(ADEAR)
Website: http://www.nih.gov/nia
http://www.alzheimers.org
NIA, part of NIH, conducts and
supports biomedical, social, and
behavioral research on aging processes,
disease, and the special problems and
needs of older people. NIA develops and
disseminates publications on topics such
as the biology of aging, exercise,
doctor/patient communication, and
menopause. The Institute produces the
Age Pages - a series of fact sheets for
consumers on a wide range of subjects
including nutrition, medications,
forgetfulness, sleep, driving, and
long-term care. Information,
publications, referrals, resource lists,
and database searches on Alzheimer’s
disease are available through the
Institute-funded ADEAR Center.
National
Interfaith Coalition on Aging (NICA)
National Council on Aging (NCOA)
409 3rd Street, SW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20024
Phone: 1-800-424-9046 (toll-free)
202-479-1200
Fax: 202-479-0735
Website: http://www.ncoa.org
The Coalition, a constituent unit of
NCOA, consists of individuals and
organizations of various faiths
concerned with issues of religion,
spirituality, and aging. NICA provides
networking opportunities and educational
programs.
National
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center
(NLTCORC)
National Citizens' Coalition for
Nursing Home Reform (NCCNHR)
1424 16th Street, NW, Suite 202
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-332-2275
Fax: 202-332-2949
Email: [email protected]
NLTCORC is operated by the NCCNHR in
collaboration with the National
Association of State Units on Aging. The
Center supports groups under Federal
mandate to identify and resolve
residents’ problems at long-term care
facilities. Contact the Center for
information and publications on nursing
home reform and adult care.
National
Long-Term Care Resource Center (NLTCRC)
Division of Health Services,
Research and Policy
University of Minnesota School of Public
Health
Mayo Mailcode 197, Room D527
420 Delaware Street, SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 612-624-5171
Fax: 612-624-5434
Website: http://www.hsr.umn.edu
The Center assists State and Area
Agencies on Aging and other
community-based service agencies to
monitor, develop, and refine community
long-term care systems through legal
reform. NLTCRC provides information on
long-term health care, rehabilitation
and acute care reform, ethics, and
quality of life issues in nursing homes.
A list of publications is available.
National
Medical Association (NMA)
1012 10th Street, NW
Washington, DC 2001
Phone: 1-888-662-7497 (toll-free)
(Automated Physician Referral)
202-347-1895
Fax: 202-842-3293
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.nmanet.org
NMA promotes the interests of doctors
and patients of African descent. NMA
offers a physician referral service and
the brochure Looking for Dr. Right:
Guide to Choosing a Physician Using
1-888-NMAPHYSicians.
National
Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF)
1232 22nd Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037-1292
Phone: 202-223-2226
Fax: 202-223-2237
Website: http://www.nof.org
NOF is a nonprofit, voluntary health
organization dedicated to promoting
lifelong bone health to reduce the
widespread prevalence of osteoporosis
and related fractures. NOF works to find
a cure for osteoporosis through
research, education, and advocacy. The
Foundation provides general information
on osteoporosis; its quarterly
newsletter and booklets are available
through membership.
National
Policy and Resource Center on Nutrition
and Aging
Department of Dietetics and
Nutrition
Florida International University (FIU)
University Park, OE200
Miami, FL 33199
Phone: 305-348-1517
Fax: 305-348-1518
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.fiu.edu/~nutreldr
The FIU Center, funded primarily by
the Administration on Aging, works to
reduce malnutrition and promotes good
nutritional practices among older adults
nationwide. The Center provides
information dissemination, training and
technical assistance, and policy
analysis.
National
Policy and Resource Center on Women and
Aging (NPRCWA)
Heller Graduate School
Brandeis University, Mail Stop 035
PO Box 9110
Waltham, MA 02254-9110
Phone: 1-800-929-1995 (toll-free)
781-736-3866
Fax: 781-736-3865
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.brandeis.edu/heller/national/
NPRCWA focuses on older women's
issues and provides policy analysis,
research, and assistance to the network
of Administration on Aging-funded State
and Area Agencies on Aging. The Center
provides information and publications on
women's health, caregiving, income
security, and housing as well as
prevention of crime and violence toward
older women.
National
Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)
1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 800
Silver Spring, MD 20910-5633
Phone: 1-800-346-2742 (toll-free)
301-562-2400
Fax: 301-562-2401
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.naric.com
NARIC, funded by the Department of
Education, provides information on
rehabilitation of people with physical
or mental disabilities. Contact NARIC
for database searches on all types of
physical and mental disabilities, as
well as referrals to local and national
facilities and organizations. All of
NARIC’s database information is
available online, free.
National
Resource and Information Center (NRIC)
Women's Bureau (WB)
Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room S-3111
Washington, DC 20210
Phone: 1-800-827-5335 (toll-free)
1-800-347-3741 (toll-free)
TTY: 1-800-326-2577 (toll-free)
NRIC, funded by the WB, provides
information on issues of concern to
working women, their families, and
employers. Contact NRIC for facts on
programs such as the Fair Pay
Clearinghouse, which provides updates on
efforts to identify and eliminate
sexism, ageism, racism, and other forms
of workplace discrimination. Single
copies of publications, including Work
and Elder Care and Hiring Someone
to Work in Your Home, are available
free.
National
Resource Center: Diversity and Long-Term
Care (NRCDLTC)
The Heller School Schneider
Institute for Health Policy
Brandeis University
PO Box 9110
Waltham, MA 02454-9110
Phone: 1-800-456-9966 (toll-free)
781-736-3930
Fax: 781-736-3965
Website: http://www.sihp.brandeis.edu
NRCDLTC, a partnership between
Brandeis University and San Diego State
University, provides information on
methods, resources, systems, and
services for caring for older people.
The Center provides referrals to health
policy resources and information on
issues of diversity in aging, including
disabilities, race, ethnicity, gender,
generations, and chronic diseases. A
list of publications is available on
request.
National
Resource Center on Native American Aging
(NRCNAA)
PO Box 9037
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037
Phone: 1-800-896-7628 (toll-free)
701-777-3437
Fax: 701-777-2389
Website: http://www.und.edu/dept/nrcnaa
The Resource Center, funded by the
Administration on Aging, provides
support, advocacy, and information for
older Native Americans, including
American Indians, Alaska Natives, and
Native Hawaiians. Contact the Center for
legal information and references,
geriatric leadership training, cultural
awareness, and a variety of
publications.
National
Resource Center on Supportive Housing
& Home Modifications
USC Andrus Gerontology Center
3715 McClintock Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0191
Phone: 213-740-1364
Fax: 213-740-7069
Website: http://www.homemods.org
The Center is funded in association
with The Archstone Foundation and The
California Endowment. Contact the Center
for information on government-assisted
housing, assisted living policies, home
modifications for older people, training
and education courses, and technical
assistance. Publications and fact sheets
are available.
National
Rural Health Association (NRHA)
One West Armour Boulevard, Suite 203
Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone: 816-756-3140
Fax: 816-756-3144
Website: http://www.nrharural.org
NRHA is a nonprofit, professional
organization targeting health care
problems unique to rural areas and
serving as a liaison between rural
health care providers and older people.
Contact NRHA for information on health
care delivery to rural providers and for
its quarterly Journal of Rural Health.
National
Self-Help Clearinghouse (NSHC)
365 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3300
New York, NY 10016-4309
Phone: 212-817-1822
Fax: 212-817-2990
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.selfhelpweb.org
NSHC collects and distributes
information about support and self-help
groups nationwide. Contact NSHC for
publications or referrals to self-help
groups, helping networks, and support
systems.
National
Senior Citizens Education and Research
Center (NSCERC)
8403 Colesville Road, Suite 1200
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301-578-8900
Fax: 301-578-8947
Website: http://www.nscerc.org
NSCERC is a nonprofit organization
providing employment opportunities,
conducting research programs and
workshops, and publishing its research
findings.
National
Senior Games Association (NSGA)
3032 Old Forge Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: 225-925-5678
Fax: 225-216-7552
Website: http://www.nsga.com
NSGA is a nonprofit organization
promoting healthy lifestyles for older
people through education, fitness, and
sports. Its website announces
Association events and activities and
offers videotapes of group activities.
National
Sleep Foundation (NSF)
1522 K Street, NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 202-347-3471
Fax: 202-347-3472
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.sleepfoundation.org
NSF is a nonprofit organization
providing services and information about
sleep disorders. Contact the Foundation
for a list of accredited sleep centers
and local specialists. A variety of NSF
publications on sleep, sleep disorders,
and related topics are available.
National
Stroke Association (NSA)
9707 East Easter Lane
Englewood, CO 80112-3747
Phone: 1-800-STROKES (787-6537)
(toll-free)
303-754-0930
Fax: 303-649-1328
Website: http://www.stroke.org
The Association provides information
about stroke prevention, acute
treatment, recovery, and rehabilitation
to the public. NSA offers referrals to
support groups, care centers, and local
resources for stroke survivors,
caregivers, and family members.
National
Urban League
120 Wall Street, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10005
Phone: 212-558-5300
Fax: 212-344-5332
Website: http://www.nul.org
The Urban League is a nonprofit,
community service organization helping
older African Americans through advocacy
and service programs which include
health awareness, nutrition, housing,
and intergenerational activities.
Contact the League for information about
its Seniors in Community Service
Program, which provides training and
part-time employment to low-income,
older people. The Health Promotion
Project helps local groups plan and
carry out disease prevention activities
in communities nationwide. Newsletters
and bulletins are available.
National
Women’s Health Information Center (NWHIC)
Phone: 1-800-994-WOMAN (96626)
(toll-free)
TTY: 1-888-220-5446 (toll-free)
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.4woman.gov
NWHIC, part of the Federal
Government, is a health and referral
center for women. Spanish language
resources are available.
Native
Elder Health Care Resource Center (NEHCRC)
University of Colorado Health
Sciences Center
Campus Box A011-13
4455 East 12 Avenue
Denver, CO 80220
Phone: 303-315-9228
Fax: 303-315-9579
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.uchsc.edu/sm/nehcrc
NEHCRC promotes the health of older
Native people, including Alaska Natives
and Native Hawaiians by increasing
cultural competence among health care
professionals. The Center focuses on
four target areas: determining health
status, improving medical standards,
increasing access to care, and
mobilizing community resources. Contact
NEHCRC for information on its programs
and publications.
NIH
Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases
National Resource Center (NIH-ORBD- NRC)
1232 22nd Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037-1292
Phone: 1-800-624-BONE (2663)
(toll-free)
202-223-0344
TTY: 202-466-4315
Fax: 202-293-2356
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.osteo.org
The Resource Center provides
patients, health professionals, and the
public with resources and information on
osteoporosis, Paget's disease of the
bone, osteogenesis imperfecta, and other
metabolic bone diseases. The Center is
supported by the National Institute of
Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin
Diseases and six other Institutes and
Offices.
Older
Women's League (OWL)
666 11th Street, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 1-800-TAKE-OWL (825-3695)
(toll-free)
1-800-863-1539 (toll-free) (PowerLine)
202-783-6686
202-783-6689 (PowerLine)
Fax: 202-638-2356
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.owl-national.org
OWL is a national organization
advocating for the special concerns of
older women. OWL helped develop the
Campaign for Women's Health and the
Women's Pension Policy Consortium.
Contact OWL's 24-hour PowerLine for
information about legal and political
activity related to health care, access
to housing, economic security,
individual rights, and violence against
women and older people. OWL newsletters
are available.
Organization
of Chinese Americans (OCA)
1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite
601
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-223-5500
Fax: 202-296-0540
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ocanatl.org
OCA advocates for the rights of
Chinese Americans. Contact OCA for
referrals to legal specialists and
legislative information on age
discrimination, education, and
employment opportunities for Chinese
Americans, as well as access to health
care and Social Security. OCA also
publishes a national directory of Asian
and Pacific American organizations.
Parkinson's
Disease Foundation (PDF)
833 West Washington Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: 1-800-457-6676 (toll-free)
312-733-1893
Fax: 312-664-2344
PDF is a nonprofit organization
providing research funding, information,
and supportive services to people with
Parkinson's Disease. Contact the
Foundation for referrals to specialists.
Publications are available.
Partnership
for Caring, Inc. (PFC)
America's Voices for the Dying
1620 Eye Street, NW, Suite 202
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 1-800-989-9455 (toll-free)
Fax: 202-296-8352
Website: http://www.partnershipforcaring.org/
PFC is a national, nonprofit
organization providing advocacy,
resources, and information on the reform
and enhancement of care for the dying.
Contact the Partnership for referrals to
resources and support groups, legal
assistance, information on end-of-life
issues, and the Consumers’ End-Of-Life
Bill of Rights. Links to member
organizations, publication, and fact
sheets are available.
Project
Aliento
National Association for Hispanic
Elderly (Asociación Nacional Pro
Personas Mayores)
1452 West Temple Street, Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Phone: 213-487-1922
Fax: 213-202-5905
Project Aliento works to make the
Administration on Aging-funded network
of State and Area Agencies on Aging
accessible to older Hispanic people and
their families. Contact Project Aliento
for information, publications, and
videos about community care and in-home
support issues, as well as links to the
formal aging network. Publications are
available in English and Spanish.
Robert
Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
Route 1 College Road
Princeton, NJ 08543
Phone: 609-452-8701
Fax: 609-987-8845
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.rwjf.org
The RWJ Foundation is a private,
philanthropic organization that supports
basic health services and pursues
improved services for people with
chronic illnesses, prevention of
substance abuse, and control of health
care costs. Publications about the
Foundation's programs on health care
issues are available.
Self
Help for Hard of Hearing People, Inc. (SHHH)
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1200
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: 301-657-2248
Fax: 301-913-9413
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.shhh.org
SHHH provides information and
services for people who are hard of
hearing, including assistance on
education, legal issues, and self-help.
Local SHHH chapters can provide
information on community references and
referrals to specialists. Contact SHHH
for information on coping with hearing
problems, hearing aids, and educational
workshops for older people with hearing
loss. A list of publications and
materials is available.
SeniorNet (SN)
121 Second Street, 7th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: 1-800-747-6848 (toll-free)
415-495-4990
Fax: 415-495-3999
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.seniornet.org
SeniorNet is a nonprofit, educational
organization that provides information
and services to help older people become
computer literate. Locally funded SN
teaching sites offer introductory
computer classes on various topics,
providing older people with discounts on
computer hardware, software, and
publications. Members can access SN from
any online computer and order
publications on buying and using
computers.
Simon
Foundation for Continence
PO Box 835
Wilmette, IL 60091
Phone: 1-800-237-4666 (toll-free)
847-864-3913
Fax: 847-864-9758
Website: http://www.simonfoundation.org
The Simon Foundation is a nonprofit,
educational organization providing
information on urinary and bowel
incontinence. It offers support to
people with incontinence and
publications on its diagnosis and
treatment. A guide booklet and
videotapes are available.
SPRY
Foundation
10 G Street, NE, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-216-0401
Fax: 202-216-0779
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.spry.org
SPRY–Setting Priorities for
Retirement Years–is a nonprofit
foundation that develops research and
education programs to help older adults
plan for a healthy and financially
secure future. The website links
consumers to national health resources.
United
Seniors Health Council (USHC)
409 3rd Street, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20024
Phone: 1-800-637-2604 (toll-free)
(orders only)
202-479-6973
Fax: 202-479-6660
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.unitedseniorshealth.org/
USHC is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to helping older consumers,
caregivers, and professionals. The
Council produces publications on topics
such as financial planning, managed
care, and long-term care insurance. The
Council pioneered a Health Insurance
Counseling Program, which helps
consumers understand their many
insurance options. Its Eldergames
program is a comprehensive series of
materials designed to stimulate the
imagination and memories of older
people.
United
Way of America
701 North Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-2045
Phone: 1-800-892-2757 (toll-free)
703-836-7100
Fax: 703-683-7813
Website: http://www.unitedway.org
United Way is a philanthropic
organization providing support for
community programs. Contact the United
Way to find local chapters linking
people with resources such as dental and
health services for low-income people or
to volunteer for service programs in the
community.
Visiting
Nurse Associations of America (VNAA)
11 Beacon Street, Suite 910
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: 1-888-866-8773 (toll-free)
617-523-4042
Fax: 617-227-4843
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.vnaa.org
VNAA is an association of nonprofit,
community-based home health care
providers. Visiting nurses offer quality
in-home medical care including physical,
speech, and occupational therapy; social
services; and nutritional counseling.
Local agencies operate adult day-care
centers, wellness clinics, hospices, and
meals-on-wheels programs. A fact sheet
and caregiver’s handbook are
available.
Well
Spouse Foundation (WSF)
30 East 40th Street
New York, NY 10016
Phone: 1-800-838-0879 (toll-free)
212-685-8815
Fax: 212-685-8676
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.wellspouse.org
WSF is a not-for-profit association
of spousal caregivers. It offers support
to the wives, husbands, and partners of
chronically ill or disabled people. The
Foundation has lists of support groups
nationwide and sponsors recreational
respite opportunities.
Young
Men's Christian Association (YMCA)
101 North Wacker Drive, 14th Floor
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 1-800-USA-YMCA (872-9622)
(toll-free)
312-977-0031
Fax: 312-977-9063
Website: http://www.ymca.net
YMCA is a membership organization
providing physical fitness and health
programs. Local YMCAs nationwide design
Active Older Adult programs to meet the
needs of older members, provide
volunteer opportunities for senior
citizens, and offer intergenerational
programs.
Young
Women's Christian Association (YWCA)
350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 301
New York, NY 10118
Phone: 212-273-7800
Fax: 212-465-2281
Website: http://www.ywca.org
YWCA is a membership organization
providing health, fitness, and community
services for women. Educational
workshops, recreational activities, and
counseling services are available.
ENCORE programs for women after breast
cancer surgery combine group discussion
with exercise to promote recovery.
Informational brochures are available.
