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1.American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
The professional organization for physicians taking care of people at the end of life.
URL:http://www.aahpm.org/
2.American Federation for Aging Research
Promotes healthier aging through biomedical research. AFAR seeks to help scientists with their careers in geriatric medicine.
URL:http://www.afar.org/
3.American Geriatrics Society
The AGS is one of the largest professional organization of health care providers. Dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all older adults. Has over 6,000 members.
URL:http://www.americangeriatrics.org/
4.Association for the Reformation of Elder Care
AREC provides tips on caring for the elderly both at home and in long term care facilities.
URL:http://www.arec.tv
5.British Geriatric Society
Professional association of doctors practicing geriatric medicine. Its members are consultants in geriatric medicine, the psychiatry of old age, public health medicine, general practitioners, and scientists engaged in medicine of aging.
URL:http://www.bgs.org.uk/
6.The Gerontological Society of America
Multidisciplinary society for professionals in the field of aging. Focuses on promoting the scientific study of aging.
URL:http://www.geron.org/
7.The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
Advocates on behalf of older adults and their special needs through public education, clinical research, and public policy.
URL:http://www.healthinaging.org
8.New England Gerontological Association
Offers a newsletter, book and web site reviews and networking assistance for professionals and consumers concerned with services for the aging.
URL:http://www.negaonline.org
9.Oxidative Stress and Aging Association
Dedicated to advancing the field of oxidative stress and aging diagnostics and therapeutics worldwide.
URL:http://www.o2sa.org
10.Society of Geriatric Cardiology
A not-for-profit organization to address the problems resulting from cardiovascular diseases.
URL:http://www.sgcard.org/
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