Professional Resources Additional Resources
The American Geriatrics Society
Membership is primarily for health care professionals. Patient education forum, geriatrics training initiatives, vourses and conferences.
http://www.americangeriatrics.org
American Society on Aging
Enhancing the skills and knowledge of those working with older adults and their families. Events, training.
http://www.asaging.org/
The Canadian Home Care Association
Information about home care services in Canada. Membership and available brochures information.
http://www.cdnhomecare.on.ca/
American Medical Directors Association
National professional association committed to the continuous improvement of the quality of patient care by providing education, advocacy, information, and professional development for medical directors and other physicians who practice in the long term c
http://www.amda.com/
Senior Solutions of Southwest Florida
A private, non-profit organization that coordinates community based long-term care services for the elderly in Southwest Florida.
http://www.seniorsolutions.org
The National Association of Activity Professionals
Provides support services to activity professionals through education, advocacy, technical assistance, promotion of standards, fostering of research, and peer and industry relations.
http://www.thenaap.com/
Becky Dorner and Associates
Nutrtion consulting service focusing on long-term care; also offers professional publications, resources and survey help for long term care facilities in Ohio.
http://www.beckydorner.com
AgeWiseLiving
AgeWiseLiving provides coaching and counseling on care for the aging to families and professional care givers.
http://www.agewiseliving.com/
Home Caregivers Accreditation Of American (HCAOA)
Home Caregivers Accreditation Of American (HCAOA) establishes the required Accreditation for non-medical home companion care giving. We Accredit home caregivers and offer families security when searching for non-medical care for seniors and others at home
http://www.hcaoa.org
Caring Connection
Geriatric care managers helping families deal with the problems associated with caring for an older loved one in the Chicago area.
http://www.caringconnection.com