Resources

Resources on Aging From All Levels

The following set of resources is designed to provide information on services and programs focused on assistance to older adults and those who care for them.

National Resources
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- Alzheimer's Association - A good resource for persons seeking general information, caregiver resources, and medical information about Alzheimer's disease.
- American Society on Aging - A professional organization working towards enhancing the knowledge and skills of those working with older adults and their families
- Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) - AGHE was established in 1974 to advance gerontology as a field of study in institutions of higher learning.
- Gerontological Society of America (GSA) - Promoting the study of aging for 54 years.
- National Council on Aging (NCOA) - Founded in 1950, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) is dedicated to improving the health and independence of older persons and increasing their continuing contributions to communities, society, and future generations.
  - National Council on Aging (NCOA): Resources and Support for Older Adults Living Alone: A Comprehensive Guide (2023)
- National Council on Seniors Drug & Alcohol Rehab - Provides information, resources, and treatment for care providers and seniors battling addiction and related conditions.
- National Institute on Aging (NIA) - One of the National Institutes of Health, the NIA promotes healthy aging by conducting and supporting biomedical, social, and behavioral research and public education.
Florida Resources
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- Florida Department of Elder Affairs - The Department of Elder Affairs administers programs and services for elders across the state of Florida through eleven Area Agencies on Aging, which operate as Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs).
Southwest Florida Resources
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- Alzheimer's Association - Florida Gulf Coast Chapter - The Alzheimer's Association, Florida Gulf Coast Chapter serves 16 counties with education and support as well as raising funds for research.
- Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida - The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (AAASWFL) is a nonprofit organization serving older adults (age 60-up) and adults with disabilities serving Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee and Sarasota counties.
- The Dubin Center - The Dubin Center has been providing dementia-specific programs in our community for over three decades.
- Naples Senior Center - Naples Senior Center offers programs and services at their senior center that include dementia respite support, geriatric case management, mental health services and a food pantry.