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    Alzheimer's Disease
    A general overview of Alzheimer's Disease that includes a description and information about treatment, prognosis and research. Selected references, a list of organizations where users can obtain addit... Details >
    National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
    A Good Night's Sleep  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Also available in: Spanish  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Sleep patterns change as we age, but disturbed sleep and waking up tired every day is not part of normal aging. In fact, troubled sleep may be a sign of emotional or physical disorders and something y... Details >
    National Institute on Aging Information Center
    About the Administration on Aging and the Aging Network
    Provides information on the structure and mission of the AoA, and the programs the AoA administers.... Details >
    U.S. Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    Administration on Aging's American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian Program
    The Administration on Aging's (AoA) American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian Program--Title VI of the Older Americans Act (OAA)--is responsible for serving as the effective and visible adv... Details >
    Center for Communication and Consumer Services, U.S. Administration on Aging
    Aging and Your Eyes  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Also available in: Spanish  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Age can bring changes that affect your eyesight. But regular eye exams can help. With early detection, many eye problems can be treated and your risk of vision loss reduced. ... Details >
    National Institute on Aging Information Center
    Alzheimer's Disease Information
    This fact sheet discusses Alzheimer's disease, its social and economic impact, and the federal programs and services that are available to the public.... Details >
    U.S. Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    Caregivers' Guide to Medications and Aging  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    For older adults and people with disabilities, medications—prescription, over-the-counter, social drugs such as alcohol, and herbal remedies/alternative medicines—can be a double-edged sword. When not... Details >
    Family Caregiver Alliance
    Eldercare Locator - Connecting You to Community Services
    This page welcomes to the Eldercare Locator, a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging. The Eldercare Locator connects older Americans and their caregivers with sources of information on se... Details >
    U.S. Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    Elders and Families: Administration on Aging
    Elders and Families is designed to assist older persons and their caregivers quickly obtain information and resources on a variety of aging-related topics. The information will help you become more fa... Details >
    U.S. Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    FDA Information for Seniors
    FDA has numerous articles, brochures and other publications with information for older people on a wide range of health issues, including arthritis, cancer, health fraud, and nutrition. Selected publi... Details >
    U.S. Food and Drug Administration
    Search for general information on Aging
    Organizations
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    Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center, National Institute on Aging
    Center for Communication and Consumer Services, U.S. Administration on Aging
    Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics
    National Center on Elder Abuse
    National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
    National Institute on Aging Information Center
    National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health
    Office of Disability, Aging, and Long-Term Care Policy
    U.S. Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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