Resources

American Medical Association
American Medical Association works to improve health by enhancing the delivery of care and that enables physicians and health teams to partner with patients to achieve better health for all.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
The newly named federal agency, formerly the Health Care Financing Administration, that administers the Medicare, Medicaid and Child Health Insurance programs.
Federal Register
The Federal Register informs citizens of their rights and obligations and provides access to a wide range of Federal benefits and opportunities for funding.
Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
JCAHO evaluates and accredits nearly 20,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. Accreditation by JCAHO is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that indicates that an organization meets certain performance standards.
Medicare
Medicare is a Health Insurance Program for people 65 years of age and older, some disabled people under 65 years of age, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure treated with dialysis or a transplant).
National Association for Home Care
NAHC is the nation’s largest trade association that represents the interests of home care agencies, hospices, and home care aide organizations.
http://www.vda.virginia.gov/
The Commonwealth Council on Aging in Virginia is composed of citizens of the Commonwealth. The Council promotes an efficient, coordinated approach by state.
Virginia Geriatrics Society (VGS)
The VGS is a non-profit organization of health care professionals and researchers interested in improving the care of the elderly in Virginia.
Alexandria Agency on Aging
Serves as a clearinghouse to direct long-term care and aging services in Alexandria.
Arlington County Aging and Disability Services
Lists links to aging and disability services available in Arlington County.
Fairfax Area Agency on Aging (FAAA)
The goal of the FAAA is to improve quality of life and promote independent living for the elderly.
League of Older Americans Area Agency on Aging (LOAA)
The LOAA is dedicated to helping elders in the Roanoke area to remain as independent as possible.
Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging
A central point of contact for senior activities and information and assistance for elderly patients and their families.
Prince William Area Agency on Aging
Provides leadership on aging issues and brings other organizations together to maximize community resources for the elderly in Prince William County.
Senior Connections
Senior Connections is sponsored by the Capital Area Agency on Aging and is dedicated to helping seniors maintain their quality of life and independence.
SeniorNavigator.com
Virginia’s website for seniors and those who care about them.
Virginia Division for the Aging
Sponsored by the Virginia Department for the Aging, the Virginia Age Page contains information for both consumers and providers.
The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
This organization provides consumers and caregivers with up-to-date information on health and aging
National Center for Health Statistics
NCHS is the Federal Government’s principal vital and health statistics agency. Since 1960, the agency has provided a wide variety of data with which to monitor the Nation’s health.
National Library of Medicine
NLM collects materials in all areas of biomedicine and health care, as well as works on biomedical aspects of technology, the humanities, and the physical, life, and social sciences.
WebMD
WebMD is the first end-to-end Internet healthcare company connecting physicians and consumers to the entire healthcare industry.
American Health Care Association
American Health Care Association the nation’s largest association of long term and post-acute care providers, that advocates for quality care and services for elderly, and disabled Americans.
Alzheimer’s Association
Alzheimer’s Association advances research to end Alzheimer’s and dementia while enhancing care for those living with the disease.
American Health Care Association
American Heart Association improves the lives of all Americans, by providing public health education in a variety of ways.
FamiliesUSA
Families USA is a national nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health care for all Americans.
National Institutes of Health
National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the nation’s medical research agency – making important medical discoveries that improve health and save lives.
National Association for Home Care and Hospice
The National Association for Home Care & Hospice is the nation’s largest trade association representing the interests and concerns of home care agencies, hospices, and home care aide organizations.

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