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American Society on Aging

Contact Information

Jim Emerman, Associate Executive Director
833 Market Street
Suite 511
San Francisco, CA 94103

415-974-9600 (Voice),
415-974-0300 (FAX),

Internet Resources

www.asaging.org/

info@asaging.org

Abstract

The American Society on Aging, formerly the Western Gerontological Society was created in 1954 to improve the lives of older persons by enhancing the commitment and skills of those who work with them . The Society provides education, training and information on services to the elderly and other age-related topics. Training programs and conferences are conducted for gerontology students, professionals working with the elderly, and other businesses and agencies which provide services for the elderly. In collaboration with CDC, ASA sponsers a heatlh promotion web site with ready to use curriculum and information for professionals working with older adults and their families. Free access allows all materials to be downloaded from the site at www.asaging.org/cdc

Publications

Serial publications: Generations (journal), quarterly--essays on topics in aging such as economics, health policy, and long-term care; Aging Today (newspaper), bimonthly--legislative and policy developments, program activities, and organizational news.

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Notes

Authorizing legislation: Public Law 99-158, Health Research Extension Act of 1985.

Audit

Date Entered: 7/1/1998
Date Edited: 3/29/2004
Date Revised: 4/30/2002
Health Referral Number: HR1047
Accession Number: DP91A0246

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