Aging With Honor Resource Library
Aging Indicator Summary - The following is a brief summary of the report, Older Americans Update 2006: Key Indicators of Well Being published by the Federal Interagency Forum on Aging Related Statistics.
Elder Abuse Prevention - A fact sheet published by the Administration on Aging detailing elder abuse prevention.
Fifty Plus - Conditions of Fifty Plus in New York State. This report provides trends, population profiles, educational attainment and the impact of NYS's aging population on the state as a whole.
The Aging Population In Erie County - Information regarding the elderly in Erie County.
Unted Way Community Impact Aging - Framing the Issues around Aging With Honor Powerpoint Presentation. A snap shot of the community.
Helpful Links
www.aoa.gov
Administration on Aging web site provides statistics and information on a variety of issues related to aging. The Administration on Aging is part of the US Department of Health and Human Services.
www.aging.state.ny.us
Provides access to an informative report: Older New Yorkers in 2000 which offers detailed info and analysis from the Census Bureau relative to aging in NYS.
http://aspe.hhs.gov/_/office_specific/daltcp.cfm
Provides access to report: The Effects of Reducing Falls on Long Term Care Expenses: Final Design Report. This web site is for the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation which offers links to a very wide variety of resources.
www.health.state.ny.us
New York State Department of Health provides a chartbook on Disability covering health indicators and quality of life information.
www.agingstats.gov
Federal Inter-agency Forum on Aging -Related Statistics web site provides access to a recently released report "Older Americans Update, 2006 Key Indicators of Well Being".
www.whcoa.gov
White House Council on Aging offers a resource page with a link to a "Glossary of Aging Terms" which may enhance your understanding of briefs, reports, and data an aging.
www.nia.nih.gov
The National Institute on Aging is part of the National Institutes on Health. This site will provide you access to a variety of current research and data on aging.
www.ahrq.gov
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and provides abundant information on health issues related to our aging population, in addition to numerous other topics.
http://www.partnershipsforolderadults.org/index.aspx
Community Partnerships for Older Adults.
http://www.wnyseniorcare.org/
Western New York Senior Care. The goal of this project is to help families make educated decisions about the care of their loved one. We hope that the resources and tools that you find on this site will provide you with knowledge, comfort and answers.
www.cashandcounseling.org
This is a link to an innovative program allowing recipients of Medicaid personal care services or home and community based services which allows seniors, rather than an agency, to chose who to hire to provide needed services.
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