Related Links:
Information for Service Professionals

• Administration on Aging's Careers in Aging Page
  Information for persons interested in pursuing careers in the field of aging (http://www.aoa.gov/prof/notes/notes_careers_aging.asp)
• AARP's Public Policy Institute
  Public policy research and analysis related to aging. (http://www.aarp.org/ppi/)
• DHHS, Office of Disability, Aging, and Long Term Care Policy
  Research and reports on a wide range of topics.  The "links" section is excellent. (http://aspe.hhs.gov/daltcp/home.htm)
• Disability Information for Students and Professionals
  This features an international disabilities news ticker, bulletin boards, and good resources for students and professionals. Look for useful links in the "students and disabilities resources" section (http://www.abilityinfo.com/)
• Institute on Aging
  University of Pennsylvania Health System's Institute on Aging carries out research, education, and clinical services (http://www.med.upenn.edu/aging/)
• National Policy and Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging
  This site contains a great deal of useful information for nutrition service providers as well as others working in the field of aging.  Contains nutrition education materials, bibliographies, links, and other good resources.   (http://nutritionandaging.fiu.edu/)
• National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification
  This resource center is run by the University of Southern California, Andrus Gerontology Center. The center conducts research; provides education, training, and technical assistance; and serves as an information clearinghouse.  Be sure to visit the "toolbox" and "links" sections for lots of good resources for persons working in the fields of aging and disabilities. (http://www.homemods.org)
• Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems
  Home page for the TBI Model Systems project operated by the Craig Hospital in Englewood, Colorado. (http://www.tbindc.org/)
• Centre for Neuro Skills: Traumatic Brain Injury Resource Guide
  Comprehensive information source for professionals and family members. The site includes newletters, research results, conference information, a discussion group, and an on-line CEU Training Course entitled Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI): Identification, Assessment and Treatment. (http://www.neuroskills.com/)
• University of North Texas Media Library, Film and Video Collection on Aging
  The University of North Texas Media Library has an extensive collection audio-visual materials related to aging and long term care.  Materials include feature films and clinical programs.  Items can be rented by institutions/organizations for classroom use or in-service training. (http://www.library.unt.edu/media/rental-collections/fvca)
• The State of Aging and Health in America 2007 Report
  This page provides information about the State of Aging and Health in America Report developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and The Merck Company Foundation.  From this page, you can download a full copy of the report, download an executive summary, or visit the State of Aging Interactive site for state-specific information. (http://www.cdc.gov/aging/saha.htm)
• National Association of State Long Term Care Ombudsman Programs
  This site,  geared to LTC Ombudsman around the country, contains information and links that may be useful for other long term care professionals (http://www.nasop.org)
• See also the sections of the DSAAPD web site on Professional Organizations in the field of Aging and Professional Organizations in the Field of Disabilities .