Aging & Alzheimer's Disease

Created by the American Geriatrics Society's Health in Aging Foundation, to provide consumers and caregivers with up-to-date information on health and aging. Information includes coverage on common diseases and disorders that affect older adults with specific considerations for the older adult with multiple health conditions.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Healthy Aging Program focuses on promoting the health and well-being of older adults through evidence-based public health strategies. The program aims to improve the quality of life for older Americans by addressing key areas such as early assessment and diagnosis, caregiving, risk reduction, and public education

Visit the Healthy Aging MedlinePlus health topic page for ways to stay well while aging.

Read about symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention for health conditions and wellness issues related to older adults.

Specific and comprehensive information on the care of older people covering topics such as aging and quality of life, drug therapy in the elderly, elder abuse, and funding health care for the elderly.

Information on aging research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs relevant to aging and older people. The NIA is the primary federal agency for Alzheimer’s disease research.

Facts and figures, risk factors, treatments, information on clinical studies, and information for caregivers, researchers, care professionals, and those who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

ADI is the international federation of Alzheimer and dementia associations around the world; in official relations with the World Health Organization.

Reports on the latest scientific findings from basic research to clinical trials, and public databases of essential research data and reagents.

Visit the Alzheimer's Disease health topic page for links to helpful information and resources.

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Alzheimer's Disease information page.

Located in Fort Worth, Texas this local chapter provides resources and programs to support family caregivers, healthcare providers, researchers, and the general public.

The Area Agency on Aging of Tarrant County (AAATC) is dedicated to supporting older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their caregivers.

Coalition for Aging LGBT serves the four largest counties in North Texas—Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, and Denton- and aims to improve the quality of life for older LGBT adults in North Texas through advocacy, education, and community partnerships.

The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Tarrant County (ADRC) provides support and services to individuals aged 60 and older, people with disabilities, and their caregivers.