Geriatrics

AGS Guidelines & Recommendations

Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing's clinical resource site

University of Iowa Geriatric Education

Expert-contributed geriatrics educational materials for educators and learners

Educational, research and clinical resources dedicated to aging and the health care of older persons

Policy institute of The Gerontological Society of America.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services principal agency to promote the well-being of older individuals by providing services and programs designed to help them live independently in their homes and communities.

CaringKind provides free information, assistance and support for those with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. A New York City organization providing service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in 200 languages.

Formerly the New York Association of Homes & Services for the Aging, Leading Age New York represents not-for-profit, mission-driven and public continuing care providers, including nursing homes, senior housing, adult care facilities, continuing care retirement communities, assisted living and community service providers.

Support organization to help improve the quality of life for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and related memory disorders, and their caregivers.

Directory of listings for local offices throughout New York State. New York City residents of the 5 boroughs should refer to the NYC Office.

A City agency and an Area Agency on Aging under the federal Administration on Aging. DFTA receives federal, state and city funds to provide essential services for seniors.

Look up individual health topics or the broad topic Seniors'Health.

See also NYC Elder Abuse Center http://nyceac.com