Senior Living Resources
Health and Living
While not an endorsement or an acknowledgement of an affiliation with any companies or organizations listed here, the below organizations or websites do offer information and support for families or people interested in long term care, senior housing, continuing care retirement communities, rehabilitation, Alzheimer's support and aging services. Please use the links provided to aide you in your research.
Assisted Living Federation of America
ALFA is the largest national association exclusively dedicated to professionally operated assisted living communities for seniors. ALFA Blog
American Seniors Housing Association
Members of ASHA are executives involved in the operation, development and finance of the entire spectrum of seniors housing - independent living, assisted living, and continuing care retirement communities.
American Association of Retired Persons
AARP the Magazine serves the needs and interests of people 50 and over.
International Council on Active Aging
ICAA was founded in the belief that unifying the efforts of the organizations focused on older adults benefits both the people they reach and the organizations.
Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research.
REHAB.com
Rehab.com is a leading source of news and information for physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists.
The American Health Care Association
AHCA is the nation’s largest association of long term and post-acute care providers.
Administration on Aging
AoA helps elderly individuals maintain their dignity and independence in their homes and communities.
Florida Department of Elder Affairs
The primary state agency responsible for administering human services programs to benefit Florida's large and growing elder population.
Caring.com
Caring.com helps caregivers find support and information to care for aging parents, spouses and loved ones.
Things to Think About
When Researching Health Care Communities
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American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging - http://www.aahsa.org
American Seniors Housing Association - http://www.seniorshousing.org
American Society on Aging - http://www.asaging.org
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) - http://www.carf.org
National Alliance for Caregiving - http://www.caregiving.com
National Center for Assisted Living - http://www.ncal.org
National Council on Aging - http://www.ncoa.org
Social Security Administration - http://www.ssa.gov
U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging - http://www.aging.senate.gov
Department of Veteran Affairs - http://www.va.gov
National Institute on Aging - http://www.nia.nih.gov
National Institute on Health - http://www.nih.gov