Administration on Aging
http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/
Information about the Administration on Aging and its programs for the elderly, information about resources for practitioners who serve the aged, statistical information on the aging, and information for consumers (older persons and their families) including how to obtain services for senior citizens and electronic booklets on aging related issues. It also includes a link to AoA's National Aging Information Center and extensive links to other -aging related Web resources.

Alzheimer's Disease Research Resource
http://www.ahaf.org/alzdis/about/adabout.htm
From the American Health Assistance Foundation.

Alzheimer's Association
http://www.alz.org/
The home page of the Alzheimer's association in the United States. Contains information about chapters, caregiver resources, medical information, public policy, and links to other resources.

Alzheimer's Disease Resource Page
http://www.ohioalzcenter.org/resource.html
Hosted by Case Western Reserve University, this page provides information on Alzheimer's disease, for caregivers, practitioners, researchers, and the general public.

The ALZHEIMER Page
http://www.adrc.wustl.edu/alzheimer/
A service of the Washington University (St. Louis) Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, this page provides links to just about everything you'd want to know about Alzheimer's disease.

ALZwell Caregiver Support
http://www.alzwell.com/
ALZwell Caregiver Support is dedicated to helping dementia caregivers
to find understanding, wisdom and support throughout the caregiving -journey.

APA Division 20
http://aging.ufl.edu/apadiv20/apadiv20.htm
The home page of Division 20 of the American Psychological Association (Adult Development and Aging). This site provides information about the mission of Division 20, research and employment opportunities, pre- and post-doctoral programs of study in adult development and aging, instructional resources for teachers of adult development and aging, directory of members, contact information for specific laboratories/centers and institutes, and a Resource Guide for Clinicians.

Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work: AGE-SW
http://www.agesocialwork.org/
Provides information about the organization, gerontology-related resources, and highlights from AGEnda, the AGE-SW newsletter.

DeathNET
http://www.rights.org/deathnet/
Very flashy Web site specializing in information concerning: euthanasia, suicide, assisted suicide, living wills, patient's rights, terminal illnesses such as ALS, cancer, multiple sclerosis, AIDS, heart disease, among others; hospice care, palliative care; "right to die" legislation; "self-deliverance"; and other aspects of death and dying. Also houses archives of Dr. Jack Kevorkian, Derek Humphry, right to die, and dying with dignity themes. Fortunately, there is a low-bandwidth version available for the technologically impaired.

ElderCare Online
http://www.ec-online.net/
ElderCare Online is for people caring for aging loved ones. They are committed to providing an online community where supportive peers and professionals help improve quality of life for caregivers and their elder. Includes newsletter, discussion forums, and helpful information.

Family Caregiver Alliance
http://www.caregiver.org/
Information about the Family Caregiver Alliance, resource centers in California, caregiver tips, statistics and research, public policy, information about educational programs and conferences, publications, and more.

Geropsychology Central
http://www.premier.net/~gero/geropsyc.html
Devoted to the study of the neurological, psychological, sociological aspects of the aging process. Designed for the gerontology professional, seniors, and caregivers, features and links are topically organized for quick reference.

Grand Times
http://www.grandtimes.com/mags/
An online magazine for active retirees.

Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
http://www.med.umich.edu/madrc/
Provides information about the activities of the MADRC, their research projects, publications, programs for patients and families, and links to other Alzheimer's centers and programs and resources.

Multidisciplinary Education in Geriatrics and Aging
http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/dental/Dental_Educational_Software/Gerontology_and_Geriatric_Dentistry/introduction.html
Web-based course in aging for clinicians. Excellent resource.

National Council on Aging
http://www.ncoa.org/
An association of more than 7,500 members who work with, for, and on behalf of older persons. The organization is devoted "to promoting the dignity, self-determination, well-being, and contributions of older persons and to enhancing the field of aging through leadership and service, education, and advocacy . . . "

Senior Net
http://www.seniornet.org/
SeniorNet is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to build a community of computer-using senior citizens. The site contains all kinds of information for and about seniors, instructional information on computing, and message boards and chat to enable seniors to contact each other.

Senior Sites
http://www.seniorsites.com/
This site may be the most comprehensive Web source of nonprofit housing and services for seniors. With over 5000 listed communities, Senior Sites is a valuable resource for seniors and their families interested in exploring the nonprofit housing option.

The University of Georgia Gerontology Center
http://www.geron.uga.edu/
Highlights the activities of the center, and provides links to other resources, including aging-related grants information.

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