American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
601 E Street NW
Washington, DC 20049
1-888-687-2277
www.aarp.org
AARP is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to addressing the needs and interests of persons 50 and older. Site provides useful information and resources on topics such as: health and wellness; economic security and work; long-term care and independent living; and personal enrichment.
American Society on Aging
575 Market St., Suite 2100
San Francisco, CA 94105-2869 USA
(800) 537-9728
www.asaging.org
The American Society on Aging is a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the knowledge and skills of those working with older adults and their families. Site offers useful resources on a variety of aging-related topics.
National Council on the Aging
251 18th St S, Suite 500
Arlington, VA 22202
(571) 527-3900
www.ncoa.org
The National Council on the Aging is an association of organizations and professionals dedicated to promoting the dignity, self-determination, well being, and contributions of older persons. The For Older Adults section of the site contains health related resources and tips.
US Department of Health & Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
1-877-696-6675
www.hhs.gov
It is the mission of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) to enhance and protect the health and well-being of all Americans. They fulfill that mission by providing for effective health and human services and fostering advances in medicine, public health, and social services.
Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center
45 Park Ave.
Bay Shore, NY 11706
(631)580-5100
www.adrcinc.org
The Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to a A Future Free From Alzheimer’s Disease. Their continued mission is to support research that may lead to a cure for Alzheimer’s Disease, to provide care, support and education programs for families in need, and to be advocates for local families who are coping with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias.
The Arthritis Foundation
501 Walt Whitman Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 427-8272
www.arthritis.org
The Arthritis Foundation’s mission is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases. The Arthritis Foundation’s vision is to create a world free of arthritis pain.
The Seniors Coalition, Inc.
1250 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036-2643
(202) 261-3594
www.senior.org
The Seniors Coalition was originally founded as a public advocacy group fighting to repeal the Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act. Since 1990, TSC has grown rapidly and expanded its advocacy to include any issue that concerns America’s senior citizens. Today the Coalition is one of the largest grassroots advocacy organizations in Washington, D.C. in terms of number of supporters nationwide. TSC currently has over four million supporters representing every state in the union.