For information on education and careers in aging, contact the Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education, a membership group of the Gerontological Society of America.
Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education
(AGHE)
1101 14th St., NW, Suite 1220
Washington, DC, 20005-5667
Tel: (202) 842-1275
Email: membership@geron.org
https://www.geron.org/programs-services/education-center
This government agency has press releases, resources for students of gerontology, and news for family caregivers.
Administration on Aging
(AOA)
c/o Administration for Community Living
330 C Street, SW
Washington, DC, 20201-0001
Tel: (202) 401-4634
https://acl.gov
The Aging Life Care Association provides education, certification, events, and other resources.
Aging Life Care Association
(ALCA)
3275 West Ina Road, Suite 130
Tucson, AZ, 85741-2198
Tel: (520) 881-8008
Fax: (520) 325-7925
http://www.aginglifecare.org
For information on education and careers, contact the American Geriatrics Society.
American Geriatrics Society
(AGS)
40 Fulton Street, Suite 809
New York, NY, 10038-1850
Tel: (212) 308-1414
Email: info.amger@americangeriatrics.org
http://www.americangeriatrics.org
For information on continuing education programs, job listings, and student resources, check out the American Society on Aging's Web site.
American Society on Aging
(ASA)
548 Market Street, PMB 85589
San Francisco, CA, 94104-5401
Tel: (800) 537-9728
Email: info@asaging.org
http://www.asaging.org
For information on certification, contact the National Academy of Certified Care Managers.
National Academy of Certified Care Managers
(NACCM)
3275 West Ina Road, Suite 130
Tucson, AZ, 85741-2198
Tel: (520) 884-4240
Fax: (520) 325-7925
Email: info@naccm.net
http://www.naccm.net
The National Alliance for Caregiving provides information for both family and professional caregivers.
National Alliance for Caregiving
(NAC)
1730 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, Suite 812
Washington, DC, 20036-3114
Tel: (202) 918-1013
Fax: (202) 918-1014
Email: info@caregiving.org
http://www.caregiving.org
For a wealth of information on topics relevant to seniors, contact the National Council on Aging.
National Council on Aging
(NCOA)
251 18th Street South, Suite 500
Arlington, VA, 22202-3410
Tel: (571) 527-3900
http://www.ncoa.org
The National Institute on Aging provides research, health information, news, and other resources.
National Institute on Aging
(NIA)
Building 31, Room 5C27, 31 Center Drive, MSC 2292
Bethesda, MD, 20892-0001
Tel: (800) 222-2225
Email: niaic@nia.nih.gov
https://www.nia.nih.gov
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