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Listservs and Newsletters

The Current Awareness in Aging Report (CAAR), available through the Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Training in Population Aging and Health at University of Wisconsin, Madison: http://www.ssc.wisc.edu/cdha/pubs/caar.html

Human Values in Aging Newsletter is available through the AARP Office of Academic Affairs for those interested in humanities, ethics and aging.  To subscribe, visit: http://wssrv.mansellgroup.com/aarp/forms/aarp/aarpform16.asp

Civic Engagement in an Older America E-Newsletter informs readers about efforts to advance research, programs, and policy that support older adults as a civic resource. The bimonthly e-newsletter highlights key developments related to civic engagement in later life from a wide variety of sources, including articles and reports circulating in the media, academy, think tanks, private sector, government, and nonprofit organizations.  To sign up for the e-newsletter, please send an email to goneill@agingsociety.org with "Subscribe" in the subject line.

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Education

Portland State’s Institute on Aging The Institute on Aging supports learning through the lifespan with an educational mission that extends from the first years of college to the later years of life. Educational programs include undergraduate and graduate courses as well as special programs for continued professional development and learning for those of retirement age.

Portland State’s Nohad A. Toulan School of  Urban Studies & Planning The Nohad A. Toulan School of Urban Studies and Planning is the nation's oldest continuously operating instructional program in urban studies. The School's degree programs focus on understanding metropolitan regions and their problems, and analyzing policies to shape their evolution and overcome obstacles. 

Portland State’s School of Community Health The School of Community Health believes that a healthy lifestyle is not only the result of individual healthy choices, but also a result of the environment and community that surround us. The School engages in interdisciplinary activities that work toward influencing health behaviors through modification of lifestyles and changes to the environment.

Portland State’s School of Social Work The School of Social Work is among the nation’s top schools of social work in meeting critical research, education, and service needs regionally and nationally. Students completing its educational programs emerge well prepared for various professional roles in social work research, education, and practice.

Portland Community College Gerontology Program PCC’s gerontology program is designed for individuals who wish to develop careers in the field of aging, those already employed or active in gerontology or related fields who wish to enhance their career paths, and those seeking challenging and meaningful career changes in response to new opportunities created by an aging society. 

Marylhurst University Certificate in Gerontology Integrating professional and liberal arts studies, the gerontology program at Marylhurst University embraces a holistic approach to adult development and aging. This certificate program, taken as a complement to any bachelor's degree program, prepares students for graduate-level studies in aging, social work and many related disciplines.

OHSU’s School of Nursing OHSU’s School of Nursing is dedicated to excellence in nursing education through lifelong learning; compassionate, high-quality care of individuals and communities; and the comprehensive pursuit of knowledge and discovery. The members of the school value an educational community that fosters excellence, creativity, self-reflection, accountability, respect for diversity, and lifelong learning.

OHSU’s School of Medicine The OHSU School of Medicine is a vibrant community of educators, students, scientists, clinicians and others working side-by-side to heal, teach, discover and serve. The school’s faculty is dedicated to preparing physicians for the medical, ethical and humanistic responsibilities of their calling, while also providing outstanding care to patients from Oregon and elsewhere.  

Oregon State’s Extension Service Family and Community Health Extension Family and Community Health has a long history of increasing knowledge and educational opportunities relating to healthy aging. Resource materials and educational programs are available on a variety of topics for interested individuals, caregivers, and professionals.

Oregon State’s College of Health & Human Sciences The faculty and students in the College of Health and Human Sciences are responding to some of the most challenging issues facing us today, focusing on prevention strategies to promote healthy living across the lifespan.

Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence The Hartford Center is dedicated to preparing nurse leaders to meet the challenges of caring for the aging population through the integration of practice, education, research, and policy. 

OHSU’s Health Sciences Library The OHSU Library, the largest health sciences library in Oregon, serves the faculty, staff and students of Oregon Health & Science University, as well as health professionals and residents of the State of Oregon. The library staff integrates knowledge at the point of use in support of teaching, research and patient care. 

WSU-Vancouver Department of Human Development WSU-Vancouver’s Department of Human Development is a multidisciplinary program which provides students with an understanding of individual development across the life span and within the context of diverse families and communities. Many of the department’s faculty have won teaching and service awards, and all of them are highly regarded community leaders and speakers.

Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) The AGHE is the international leader in advancing education on aging and is the only institutional membership organization devoted primarily to gerontology and geriatrics education. AGHE's mission is to advance gerontology and geriatrics education in academic institutions; and to provide leadership and support of gerontology and geriatrics education faculty and students at education institutions.

Creating Enriched Clinical Learning Environments Through Partnerships in Long-Term Care (ECLEPs) ECLEPs is a partnership of academic, practice, regulatory, and professional organizations that recognize that clinical learning experiences in long-term care are often avoided and not valued by nursing faculty or students. Created in 2006, ECLEPs provides training and resources to develop nursing homes and assisted living facilities as excellent clinical sites for nursing students to learn best practices in care of older adults. 

Portland State University Library The PSU library is integrated into the university's instructional and scholarly fabric, and is actively involved with local, regional, and national user communities. The library plays an increasingly central role in both university and regional interests. More information about the library can be found on the this website. 

Geriatric Education Centers

National Association of Geriatric Education Centers The National Association of Geriatric Education Centers supports the national network of Geriatric Education Centers (GECs) dedicated to improving the education/training, supply, distribution and quality of health care professionals through strong community-academic partnerships, ultimately to improve the quality of health care for all elderly individuals, including the underserved and minorities.

State of Oregon

State of Oregon Agency Directory

Health & Human Services / Local

Multnomah County Health& Human Services A website dedicated to listing Multnomah Country’s Health & Human Services. Included in this list is Aging Citizen Services (http://web.multco.us/ads), a resource that is run by a group that is committed to identifying resources that will let them live independently in their own homes for as long as possible.

Clackamas County Health, Housing and Human Services The mission of the Health, Housing and Human Services (H3S) Department (formerly known as the Department of Human Services [DHS]*) is to promote and assist individuals, families and communities to be safe, healthy and thrive. 

Oregon.gov: Seniors and people with physical disabilities Provides services and programs for seniors and people with physical disabilities

Washington County Health & Human Services Health and Human Services provides prevention, protection and support services and activities so that all people who live, work, study and play in Washington County can be healthy, well, self-sufficient and safe. Educating people through public health efforts, providing safety to vulnerable children and adults, addressing addictions and enabling people to live independently are just a few examples of how this is accomplished.

Health & Human Services / National

National Institute on Aging NIA, one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of NIH, leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. NIA is the primary Federal agency on Alzheimer’s disease research.

National Institute of Health for Seniors Features basic health and wellness information for older adults from the National Institutes of Health

National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (NAAAA) The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging is the leading voice on aging issues for Area Agencies on Aging and a champion for Title VI Native American aging programs. 

National Council on Aging The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is a nonprofit service and advocacy organization headquartered in Washington, DC. Their mission is to improve the lives of older Americans and they bring together nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government to develop creative solutions that improve the lives of all older adults.

Aging & Disability Organizations / Local

AARP Oregon AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people 50 and over improve the quality of their lives. AARP’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for all as we age, leading positive social change, and delivering value to members through information, advocacy, and service. This website is specific to the state of Oregon.

Oregon Gerontological Association OGA's website provides links to and up-to-date information on aging and aging-related issues.

Oregon Geriatrics Society The Oregon Geriatrics Society (OGS) is a medical society that focuses on seniors and long-term care. It is the official state affiliate of the national organizations, the American Geriatrics Society and the American Medical Directors’ Association.

Governor’s Commission on Senior Services The Governor's Commission on Senior Services is dedicated to enhancing and protecting the quality of life for all older Oregonians. Through cooperation with other organizations and advocacy, it works to ensure that seniors have access to services that provide choice, independence and dignity.

Central Oregon Council on Aging Central Oregon Council on Aging (COCOA) seeks to meet immediate service needs for seniors while encouraging a maximum amount of self-help and independence. Their mission is to promote dignity, well-being, security and independence.

Aging & Disability Organizations / National

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) The GSA is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to research, education, and practice in the field of aging. GSA’s principal mission is to advance the study of aging and disseminate information among scientists, decision makers, and the general public.

DHHS Administration on Aging (AoA) The AoA is the Federal agency responsible for advancing the concerns and interests of older people and their caregivers. AoA works with and through the Aging Services Network to promote the development of a comprehensive and coordinated system of home and community-based long-term care that is responsive to the needs and preferences of older people and their family caregivers. 

AARP AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people 50 and over improve the quality of their lives. AARP’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for all as we age, leading positive social change, and delivering value to members through information, advocacy, and service.

American Society on Aging (ASA) ASA is the largest organization of multidisciplinary professionals in the field of aging. Their resources, publications, and educational opportunities are geared to enhance the knowledge and skills of people working with older adults and their families. 

The LeadingAge Center for Applied Research (formerly AAHSA) The LeadingAge Center for Applied Research brings a breadth of knowledge and experience to a wide variety of research areas. The Center’s ground-breaking work includes a national effort to address chronic staff shortages in the field of long-term services and supports and to promote the adoption of proven workforce development and improvement practices.

Alzheimer’s Association (AA) The Alzheimer's Association is the leading, global voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care and support, and the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer research. AA works on a global, national and local level to enhance care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias. 

American Geriatrics Society (AGS) AGS is a not-for-profit organization of close to 6,000 health professionals devoted to improving the health, independence and quality of life of all older people. The Society provides leadership to healthcare professionals, policy makers and the public by implementing and advocating for programs in patient care, research, professional and public education, and public policy.

National guardianship website (NGA) NGA’s mission is to advance the nationally recognized standard of excellence in guardianship. This website provides information and resources that are relevant to guardianship.

Aging & Disability Networks

Center for Demography of Health & Aging (CDHA) The CDHA’s mission is to create new links between social demography and biomedical and epidemiological research on aging by building a major research and training program in the demography of health and aging. Major research themes include: midlife development and aging, economics of population aging, inequalities in health and aging, and international comparative studies of health and aging.

The Older Women’s League (OWL): The Voice of Midlife and Older Women OWL is a national grassroots membership organization that focuses solely on improving the status and quality of life for midlife and older women. OWL educates and advocates for economic security, health reform, quality of life, and mental health care. 

The Oregon Alliance of Senior & Health Services The Oregon Alliance has been the voice of quality long-term care in the state.  Representing not-for-profit organizations that are dedicated to providing housing, health care and related services to the elderly and disabled, they are committed to meeting the professional needs of their members.

Making Oregon Vital for Elder (MOVE) Making Oregon Vital for Elders is a statewide coalition of dedicated organizations and individuals united in changing the way Oregonians feel about health and long-term care for older adults.

Aging and Disability Resource Connection of Oregon The ADRC of Oregon is a resource directory for Oregon families, caregivers and consumers seeking information about long-term supports and services. Here you will find quick and easy access to resources in your community.

Elders in Action: Quality of life should never depend on age Elders in Action is powered by the experience of more than 150 volunteers and eight staff members, who work to solve problems, tackle important issues and help businesses and communities better serve the older customer. They believe the quality of life should never depend on age and welcome the talent and wisdom that older adults share to make communities in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington Counties more livable for all.

Senior Magazine Online Senior Magazine’s mission is to provide seniors and caregiver adult children with the tools and resources to manage many of the senior specific circumstances that naturally arise; and to help local businesses connect with seniors and adult caregiver children. 

Eldercare Eldercare provides expert guidance to seniors and their families to identify suitable housing or in home care options as well as needed resources and information

The Alliance for Aging Research The Alliance for Aging Research advances scientific and medical discoveries to maximize healthy aging, independence and quality of life for older Americans.

U.S. Government Women's Health and Aging The Federal Government’s source for women’s health information: healthy aging

Aging With Dignity This is a privately funded nonprofit organization that puts a special emphasis on improving care for the elderly at the end of their lives. 

Health and Aging Organizations Online Directory The National Institute on Aging has provided this online, searchable database that lists more than 300 national organizations that provide help to older people.