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See also:
Health: Aging: Life_Expectancy
Health: Aging: Life-Cycle
Health: Aging: Anti-Aging
1.Aging Services Network of Volusia / Flagler Counties
A resource directory for both service providers and family members searching for assistance for the elderly in our community.
URL:http://asn-volusia-flagler.org
2.Index of /2000/HEALTH/aging/
Year 2000 CNN articles on aging.
URL:http://cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/aging/
3.AnnaMarie's Place
A resource center for beginning caregivers of patients with Alzheimer's or related dementias. Special section for caregivers in Northeast Florida.
URL:http://forgottengarden.com/welcome
4.Aging: MCW HealthLink
From the Medical Collge of Wisconsin.
URL:http://healthlink.mcw.edu/aging/
5.Homeopathic Human Growth Hormone for Physiologic and Psychologic Health
Research Study - Three Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Studies Barbara Brewitt, Ph.D., James Hughes, M.D., Elizabeth A. Welsh, Ph.D., Robert Jackson, D.C. Research-Data.com
URL:http://research-data.com/Latest-Findings/HGH-NEJM.htm
6.SAGE KE
Science of Aging Knowledge Environment. Science's online resource for researchers in the field of aging.
URL:http://sageke.sciencemag.org/
7.Age Concern Waltham Forest
Non-profit organisation which provides a range of services and activities for older people. England.
URL:http://www.ageconcernwf.org.uk
8.America's Senior Choice
America's Senior Choice is a non-profit association offering information, services, and benefits to the senior market.
URL:http://www.americasseniorchoice.com
9.American Museum of Natural History - Aging
A brief overview on aging, the human life cycle and longevity from an anthropological point of view.
URL:http://www.amnh.org/enews/aging/a1.html
10.Hoffman Family Homepage
Bob Hoffman's Family Homepage - excellent personl site. This man cares for his wife till her death this past year. Gives lots of good insight into how Alzheimer's affects the family and spouse.
URL:http://www.bhoffcomp.com/coping/hoffmann.html
11.New England Centenarian Study
The NECS is the largest genetic study of centenarians in the world with approximately 1,000 subjects enrolled including centenarians, their siblings and children and control subjects.
URL:http://www.bumc.bu.edu/Departments/HomeMain.asp?DepartmentID=361
12.Center for Aging Research and Education
Describes this non-profit organization which is dedicated to conducting research and educating aging Baby Boomers on a variety of health-related and financial topics.
URL:http://www.centerforagingresearch.com/
13.The Aging Experience
A monthly program exploring the stereotypes and taboos of growing old. From Capital Public Radio in Sacramento, CA.
URL:http://www.csus.edu/npr/aging.html
14.ElderCare Online
Comprehensive library of articles, educational modules, and online support services for people caring for aging loved ones, and the professionals who serve them.
URL:http://www.ec-online.net
15.Elder Check Inc.
A non profit educational and advocacy resource group for the elderly and their families. Services include home care assessments, resident follow-up, community education, and support groups.
URL:http://www.eldercheckinc.org
16.Huffington Center on Aging: Geriatric Education and Research
Research center offers stories of seniors making the most of their senior years and information on aging. Includes newsletter in pdf format.
URL:http://www.hcoa.org/
17.International Longevity Center
A non-profit, non-partisan reseach and education organization in the US helping societies address longevity population aging in postitive productive ways. Press releases, reports, and essays.
URL:http://www.ilcusa.org/
18.Infoaging.org
Sponsored by the nonprofit (AFAR), this provides the latest research-based information on healthy aging.
URL:http://www.infoaging.org
19.Anti-Oxidants Slow Down Aging
New research from The University of Florida.
URL:http://www.innerself.com/Magazine/Health/Anti_Oxidants_Slow_Down_Aging_Process.htm
20.Senior Services of Island County
Provides services to seniors residing in Island County. Services include a senior center in Langley, Meals on Wheels, and senior activities.
URL:http://www.islandseniorservices.org
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