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Bureau of Primary Health Care, Health Resources and Services Administration
Formerly the Bureau of Health Care Delivery and Assistance, the BPHC serves as a national focus for efforts to ensure delivery of health care services to residents of medically underserved areas and t... Details >
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Center for Communication and Consumer Services, U.S. Administration on Aging
The Center for Communication and Consumer Services maintains aging information resources on programs, policies and services which it uses to respond to public and staff inquiries. CCCS public inquirie... Details >
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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), formerly the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), administers Medicare, Medicaid, related quality assurance programs, and other programs. ... Details >
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Eldercare Locator, Administration on Aging
The Eldercare Locator connects older Americans and their caregivers with sources of information on senior services. The service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on ag... Details >
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National Center on Elder Abuse
The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) is a national resource for elder rights, law enforcement and legal professionals, public policy leaders, researchers, and the public. The Center’s mission is ... Details >
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National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) was established in 1974 to conduct and support biomedical, social, and behavioral research and training relating to the aging process, and the diseases and other ... Details >
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U.S. Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The Administration on Aging (AoA), created by the Older Americans Act (OAA) in 1965, is the only federal agency devoted exclusively to the concerns and potential of older Americans. Help for the elder... Details >
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AARP  External Links Disclaimer Logo
AARP is the nation's leading organization for people age 50 and older. It serves their needs and interests through information and education, advocacy, and community services provided by a network of... Details >
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AGS Foundation for Health in Aging  External Links Disclaimer Logo
The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging (FHA) is a national non-profit organization established in 1999 by The American Geriatrics Society (AGS). FHA aims to build a bridge between the research and pra... Details >
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American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging  External Links Disclaimer Logo
The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) is committed to advancing the vision of healthy, affordable, ethical, long-term care for America. The Association represents 5,600... Details >
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American Health Care Association  External Links Disclaimer Logo
The American Health Care Association (AHCA) is a federation of 50 state health organizations, together representing nearly 12,000 non-profit and for-profit assisted living, nursing facility, and subac... Details >
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American Indian and Alaska Native Programs  External Links Disclaimer Logo
The Native Elder Health Care Resource Center is a national resource center for older American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians, with special emphasis on culturally competent health care. ... Details >
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Asociacion Nacional pro Personas Mayores, National Association for Hispanic Elderly  External Links Disclaimer Logo
This national, private, non-profit organization focuses on the needs of older Hispanic people and other low-income elderly as a way of bringing about social change that will impact the Hispanic commun... Details >
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National Asian Pacific Center on Aging  External Links Disclaimer Logo
The National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA) is the leading advocacy organization committed to the well-being of elderly Asians and Pacific Islanders in America. NAPCA's goals are to: advocate o... Details >
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National Association for Home Care & Hospice  External Links Disclaimer Logo
The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) is the nation's largest trade association that represents the interests of home care agencies, hospices, and home care aide organizations. Its m... Details >
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National Association of Area Agencies on Aging  External Links Disclaimer Logo
The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A) is a private, nonprofit organization that represents the interests of approximately 665 Area Agencies on Aging and more than 2330 title VI nat... Details >
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National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers  External Links Disclaimer Logo
The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM) provides members with leadership, education, and collaborative opportunities for professional development, while promoting the... Details >
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National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform  External Links Disclaimer Logo
Organized in 1975, NCCNHR is dedicated to improving the quality of life for nursing home and boarding home residents and ensuring a consumer voice in the long-term care system. The organization's mem... Details >
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National Indian Council on Aging  External Links Disclaimer Logo
The National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) advocates for improved comprehensive services to American Indian and Alaska Native elders. Since the organization was formed in 1976, by a group of tribal... Details >
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NCOA Headquarters  External Links Disclaimer Logo
Founded in 1950, The National Council on the Aging is the nation's first charitable organization to serve as a national voice and powerful advocate on behalf of older Americans. NCOA is an innovator, ... Details >
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