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| Resources for Older Adults: |
- American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
The AARP is a non-profit membership organization for people age 50 and over,
dedicated to enhancing the quality of life as we age.
- Administration on Aging
The AoA, part of the US Department of Health and Human Services, provides a range of programs, services,
and opportunities for older Americans and their caregivers.
- Alzheimer's Association
The AA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing, treating, and curing Alzheimer's Disease.
- SeniorNet
SeniorNet is a nonprofit organization designed to educate older adults about computers in order to enhance their
lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom..
- ElderWeb
This website provides information on long-term care for older adults as well as an expanding library of
articles, news, and events about aging.
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| Resources for Researchers and Caregivers: |
- National Institute on Aging
One of the National Institutes of Health, the NIA conducts and funds research on the nature of aging
with the goal of improving the health and well-being of older adults.
- National Council on Aging
The NCOA comprises a network of organizations and individuals dedicated to improving the health
and independence of older persons.
- American Society on Aging
The ASA provides resources, publications, and educational opportunities geared to enhance the knowledge
and skills of people working with older adults and their families.
- American Federation for Aging Research
The mission of AFAR is to extend healthy life by funding biomedical research and increasing public awareness
about aging research.
- Aliiance for Aging Research
The ARA is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to improve the health and independence of older Americans
by developing research programs, health education, and public policy.
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| ACT Lab Affiliates: |
- Dr. Jeffrey Toth
Director of the ACT Lab at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
- Dr. Karen Daniels
Director of the Memory and Cognitive Control (MACC) Lab at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
- Dr. Nicole Alea
Director of the Thinking About Life Experiences (TALE) Lab at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
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