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Alzheimer's Association
http://www.alz.org/
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American Association of Retired Persons
http://www.aarp.org/
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American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
http://www.abpn.com
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American Geriatrics Society
http://www.americangeriatrics.org/
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American Medical Association
http://www.ama-assn.org/
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American Medical Directors Association
http://www.amda.com/
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American Neuropsychiatric Association
http://www.anpaonline.org/
The ANPA is an organization of professionals in neuropsychiatry and clinical neurosciences dedicated to understanding the links between neuroscience and behavior.
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American Psychiatric Association
http://www.psych.org
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American Psychiatric Nurses Association
http://www.apna.org/index.html
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American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics
http://www.aslme.org
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American Society on Aging
http://www.asaging.org/ASA_Home_New5.cfm
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Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry
http://www.cagp.ca
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Center to Advance Palliative Care
http://www.capc.org
The Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) is a resource to hospitals and health systems interested in developing palliative care programs.
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Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
http://www.dbsalliance.org
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International Council on Active Aging
http://www.icaa.cc
The ICAA is dedicated to changing the way we age by uniting professionals in the retirement, assisted living, fitness, rehabilitation, and wellness fields to help dispel society's myths about aging.
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International Longevity Center
http://www.ilcusa.org
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International Psychogeriatric Association
http://www.ipa-online.org/
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National Alcohol Screening Day
http://www.nmisp.org/alcohol.htm
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National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
http://www.nami.org
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National Aphasia Association (NAA)
http://www.aphasia.org
The NAA provides a national listing of information and support groups; conferences for people with aphasia, family members and rehabilitation professionals; and toll-free hotline (800) 922-4622.
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National Depression Screening Day Online Screening Sites
http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/locator/NDSDmap.aspx
Free, anonymous mental health screenings are available for four common disorders (depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and PTSD) through NDSD Screening for Mental Health sites.
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National Family Caregivers Association
http://www.nfcacares.org
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National Mental Health Association
http://www.nmha.org
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National Sleep Foundation
http://www.sleepfoundation.org
Dedicated to improving public health and safety by achieving understanding of sleep and sleep disorders, and by supporting education, sleep-related research, and advocacy.
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Palliative Care Resource Center
http://www.lastacts.org/scripts/PCRC.exe?FNC=ResourceCenterHome__Ala_pcrc_admin_
A guide to improve the practice of palliative care in hospitals, nursing homes, hospices and long-term care facilities.
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Palliative Dementia Care Resources
http://www.pdcronline.com
Committed to promoting public and professional awareness around palliative care needs facing individuals with advanced dementia and their caregivers.
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| Consumer |
Alliance for Aging Research
http://www.agingresearch.org
The Alliance for Aging Research is a citizen advocacy organization for improving the health and independence of Americans as they age.
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Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives
http://www.dana.org
Your gateway to the most current research on the human brain. Older adults and caretakers can find a central bank of sites about brain health, education, and aging at Brain Resources for Seniors.
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Eldercare Locator
http://www.eldercare.gov/
The Eldercare Locator is a national toll-free directory assistance public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging that helps people locate aging services in every community throughout the U.S.
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Ethnic Elders Care Network
http://www.ethnicelderscare.net
Information about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias among ethnic minority elders. Devoted to promoting research, treatment, education and support for elders, their families and
caregivers.
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Families for Depression Awareness
http://www.familyaware.org
Families for Depression Awareness helps families understand and cope with unipolar and bipolar depression. Order free brochures, read Family Profiles, access resources, and sign up for email alerts.
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infoaging.org
http://www.infoaging.org/
Information on healthy aging, the biology of aging, and diseases was launched by the American Federation for Aging Reseach.
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National Depression Screening Screening Site Locator
http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/locator/NDSDmap.aspx
Free, anonymous mental health screenings are available for four common and treatable disorders (depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and post traumatic stress disorder).
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NIH SeniorHealth.gov
http://nihseniorhealth.gov/
Features health information for seniors from the National Institutes of Health on topics such as Alzheimer's disease, caregiving, exercise, and more. Options available for large text and spoken text.
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Older Adult Consumer Mental Health Alliance
http://www.oacmha.com
OACMHA’s mission is to improve the quality of life of older persons affected by mental illness by promoting the development of accessible, affordable and age-appropriate mental health services.
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Positive Aging Resource Center (PARC)
http://www.positiveaging.org
The Positive Aging Resource Center was created to improve the quality of mental health care and service delivery for older adults. It serves as a resource to older adults, caregivers and others.
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Real Men. Real Depression. NIMH site.
http://menanddepression.nimh.nih.gov/
Learn about depression in men, the signs and symptoms of depression, available treatment, and help for depression.
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Rosalynn Carter Institute for Human Development
http://www.rci.gsw.edu
Promotes the mental health and well-being of individuals, families, and professional caregivers; promulgates effective caregiving; and advances policies that enhance caring communities.
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www.pbs.org/theforgetting/
http://www.pbs.org/theforgetting/
PBS website on Alzheimer's disease.
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| Diseases Conditions Q&A |
Diseases Conditions Q&A
http://www.dcqna.com
Free Diseases Conditions Questions and Answers
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| Federal Government |
Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center
http://www.alzheimers.org
A section of the National Institute on Aging
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CDC Mental Health Work Group
http://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/
The overall goal of the CDC Mental Health Workgroup is to foster collaboration
and advancement in the field of mental health.
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Healthcare411 (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality)
http://www.healthcare411.org
From the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), this audio newscast series provides the Agency's latest health care research findings, news, and information.
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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/
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National Institute on Aging (NIA)
http://www.nih.gov/nia/
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National Library of Medicine
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/
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NIMH Aging Research Consortium
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/aging/index.cfm
The Consortium was established to stimulate research on mental health and mental illness to benefit older adults, and provide a linkage to the Institute for researchers, advocates, and the public.
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
http://www.samhsa.gov
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THOMAS Legislative Information on the Internet
http://thomas.loc.gov
Online access to legislative summaries, text, and status, the "Congressional Record," and committee information.
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| Health Care Professionals |
Alzheimer Research Forum
http://www.alzforum.org
A scientific knowledge base on Alzheimer disease, with research news, expert commentaries, and databases for peer-reviewed articles, drugs, research reagents, grants, jobs, conferences, and more.
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ConsultGeriRn.org
http://www.ConsultGeriRN.org
Evidence-based information on the care of older adults.
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GeroNurseOnline
http://www.geronurseonline.org/
A comprehensive website providing a one-stop location for nurses to enhance their knowledge of geriatric nursing best practices, including nursing protocols.
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Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing
http://www.hartfordign.org
The Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing seeks to shape the quality of health care older Americans receive by promoting the highest level of geriatric competence in all nurses.
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MedEdMentoring
http://www.mededmentoring.org/
MedEdMentoring is an NIMH-supported educational initiative providing tools and resources for mentees, mentors, and mentors-in-training in geriatric mental health research.
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PC-FACS (Palliative Care Fast Article Critical Summaries)
http://www.aahpm.org/membership/PC-FACS
From the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM), PC-FACS (Fast Article Critical Summaries for Clinicians in Palliative Care), provides summaries of journal articles.
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Portal of Geriatric Online Education (POGOe)
http://www.pogoe.org
POGOe is an online clearinghouse that provides those interested in geriatrics education with
high-quality educational materials for physicians in training and practicing physicians.
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| Medicare |
Medicare
http://www.medicare.gov
The official U.S. government site for people with Medicare.
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Medicare Interactive
http://www.medicareinteractive.org/
A source for information about health care rights, options and benefits. Brought to you by the Medicare Rights Center, a national not-for-profit, consumer service organization.
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Mental Health Part D
http://www.mentalhealthpartd.org/
A resource from leading organizations in mental health designed to provide essential information and answer questions.
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