Organizations and Links
For more information about senior housing and continuing care retirement communities, explore the links below. You'll discover helpful articles explaining the range of housing options available to seniors, information on how to choose the option that is right for you and advice about finances.
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA)
The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging is an organization dedicated to providing high-quality health care, housing and services to the nation’s elderly.
American Association for Retired Persons (AARP)
AARP is the nation’s leading organization for people age 50 and older.
Administration on Aging
This web site is designed to provide an overview on a variety of topics, programs and services related to aging.
AgeNet
AgeNet, Inc. operates a comprehensive, national eldercare network to meet the needs of the aging population and their adult caregiving children.
Aging Services of Washington
Aging Services of Washington provides programs and services to assist members in meeting the needs of elderly and disabled individuals.
Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer’s Association, the world leader in Alzheimer research and support, is the first and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to finding prevention methods, treatments and an eventual cure for Alzheimer’s.
American Cancer Society
Answers to questions about the nature of cancer, its causes and risk factors.
American Geriatrics Society
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is the premier professional organization of health care providers dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all older adults.
American Health Assistance Foundation
The American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF) is a charitable organization that has dedicated more than 30 years to funding research on age-related and degenerative diseases, educating the public about these diseases and providing emergency financial assistance to Alzheimer's disease patients and their caregivers.
American Heart Association
Offers information on heart attacks, strokes and family health.
Arthritis Foundation
Provides information on arthritis, types, treatments, coping tips and research information.
Experience Works
A national nonprofit organization that offers training, employment and community service opportunities for mature workers.
FDA Information for Older People
FDA has numerous articles, brochures and other publications with information for older people on a wide range of health issues.
Health and Age
The Novartis Foundation for Gerontology supports education and innovation in healthy aging, geriatrics and the care of elderly people.
Healthfinder
A government web site that provides links to numerous health-related information resources on the Internet.
Medicare Rights Center
Medicare Rights Center (MRC) is the largest independent source of health care information and assistance in the United States for people receiving Medicare.
National Institute on Aging
The National Institute on Aging leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life.
Parkinsons Association
Presbyterian Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
PAHSA is an independent, not for profit association representing organizations that provide residential communities, health care facilities and services for older adults.
Quality First
This web site introduces AAHSA's Quality First program and explains how it can be helpful for members.
Reader's Digest
Reader’s Digest focuses primarily on products meeting the needs of adults age 50+, focusing on health and home, family, faith, finance and computers.
Senior Corps
Helps people 55+ find service opportunities related to their interests and close to home: Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions and Retired and Senior Volunteers.
Senior Health
Senior-friendly web site featuring health information from the National Institutes of Health.
Social Security Administration
The official web site of the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Senior Services of Seattle/King County
Non-profit agency promoting positive aging for thousands of seniors and their families in King County and Washington State.
United Way of America
Offering numerous programs and services to a variety of individuals, United Way of America helps to support independence in today’s seniors.
WebMD
WebMD is the leading provider of online information, research, educational services and communities for physicians and consumers.
