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Several writers explore various subjects in
brief essays and articles on this blog site. Connie Goldman contributes to this link
bi-weekly. http://blog.thirdage.com
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Aging Well
A site from the New York State Office for the Aging that
is full of information on health and wellness for mature adults
and fun to use as well.
www.agingwell.state.ny.us
American Society on Aging
ASA is a professional organization whose purpose is to enhance the knowledge
and skills of those working with older adults and their families.
www.asaging.org
Brookdale
Center on Aging
Research and education on aging center at Hunter College, New York.
www.brookdale.org
Firstgov
for Seniors
An amazingly comprehensive site that provides links
to federal and state agencies and programs; this is literally
an A to Z of services.
www.seniors.gov
Gray
Panthers
This is an intergenerational advocacy organization
working together for social and economic justice. Issues include such things as
universal health care, preservation
of Social Security, affordable housing and challenging
ageism, sexism and racism.
www.graypanthers.org/index.htm
Healthfinders
This is a free guide to reliable health information from the
US Department of health and Human services.
www.healthfinder.gov
National
Health Information Center
The NHIC is a health information referral service that puts
health professionals and consumers who have health
questions in touch with those organizations that are best
able to provide answers. NHIC was established in 1979
by the Office of Disease Prevention and health Promotion.
www.health.gov/nhic
National
Institute on Aging
NIA is a part of the National Institutes of Health.
The site provides information about research and health
issues related to aging.
www.nih.gov/nia
Older
Women's League
A grassroots membership organization that focuses on issues
unique to women as they age.
www.owl-national.org
The
National Center on Women and Aging
Research and education center for issues surrounding women
and aging at Brandeis University.
http://heller.brandeis.edu/national/ind.html
The
National Council on Aging
NCOA is an organization of professionals and organizations
dedicated to promoting the dignity, self-determination, and
well-being of older persons.
www.ncoa.org
Well
Spouse Foundation
An association of spousal caregivers.
www.wellspouse.org
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