Related Links
Links at the University of South Florida
The Florida policy Exchange Center on aging (FPECA) collects and
analyzes information related to older adults, especially older Floridians. www.fpeca.usf.edu
The School of aging Studies, one of the nation's oldest degree-
awarding programs in Gerontology.
http://www.agingstudies.usf.edu/
The Collaborative on Aging brings together researchers and educators.
http://aging.cas.usf .edu/index.html
Suncoast Gerontology Center priorities are alzheimer's disease,
memory problems, caregiver issues and geriatric education. We provide a comprehensive
set of activities including patient care, clinical and laboratory research and education
to health professionals, patients and family caregivers. http://hsc.usf.edu/suncoast/alzheimer/descript.htm/
General Academic Information on Gerontology
The School of Aging Studies, http://www.agingstudies.usf.edu/
On-line Gerontological University. Geri-U is designed primarily
to support the learning and communication needs of medical students, nurses, residents,
fellows, physicians and other health-care professionals. http://www.geriu.org
Statewide and National Organizations
Alzheimer's Association is the largest national voluntary health
organization committed to finding a cure for alzheimer's and helping those affected
by the disease.www.alz.org
Find a local chapter: http://www.alz.org/findchapter.asp
Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) works to create an environment
that provides choices, promotes independence and enables older Floridians to remain
in their communities for a lifetime.http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us
The DOEA also has excellent links to your local agencies on aging. http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/english/aaa.html
Elder Helpline: Information for anyone regarding elder services
and activities is available through the Elder Helpline Information and assistance
service within each Florida County. 1-800-96-ELDER or 1-800-963-5337 all Elder Helplines
can be accessed through the Florida Telecommunication Relay System (1-800 -955-8771
for TDD or 1-800-955-8770 for Voice) which allows telephone communication .
Florida Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (FAHSA)
provides up-to-date information, education, representation, group services, and
networking as well as prompt, efficient service to the professional staff of its
member communities.http://www.faha.org
Florida Council on Aging (FCOA) is committed to serving Florida
's diverse aging interests through education, information - sharing and advocacy.
http://www.fcoa.org
Florida Health Care association (FHCA) works to educate society
and government to invest in the well-being of elderly and disabled individuals and
to assure access to long term care. FHCa is committed to developing necessary and
reasonable public policies which balance economic and regulatory principles to support
quality care and quality of life.http://www.fhca.org
Hospice Care Home Page. Here you'll also find a listing for palliative
care sites. http://www.nahc.org/Haa
Memory Disorder Clinics Follow this link for a listing of addresses
and telephone numbers for your local clinic. http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/english/32053aM/mem.html
A clearinghouse of information on assisted Living http://www.floridaaffordableassistedliving.org/