SoHP: Gerontology

Nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age.

Federal agency that works to heighten awareness among other Federal agencies, organizations, groups, and the public about the valuable contributions that older Americans make to the nation.

Leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research.

Not-for-profit organization of health professionals devoted to improving the health, independence and quality of life of older people.

Mission is to promote the application of psychological knowledge to issues affecting the health and well-being of older adults.

The purpose of AGHE is to foster the commitment of higher education to the field of aging through education, research, and public service.

International organization of graduate, internship, postdoctoral, and post-licensure individuals as well as programs that provide geropsychology training consistent with the Pikes Peak Model for Training in Professional Geropsychology.

Mission is to encourage cooperation and collaboration among Federal agencies in order to improve the quality and utility of data on the aging population.

Brings together available resources for geropsychology training, service provision, policy, and research, including online assessment of geropsychology competencies, in a central internet location.

Principal mission is to advance the study of aging and disseminate information among scientists, decision makers, and the general public.

Works for access to affordable health care and economic security for older adults with limited resources, focusing especially on populations that have traditionally lacked legal protection such as women, people of color, LGBT individuals, and people with limited English proficiency.

Mission is to advance research on aging by helping researchers to profit from the under-exploited potential of a broad range of datasets.

Works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.

Committed to helping national, state, and local partners in the field be fully prepared to ensure that older Americans will live with dignity, integrity, independence, and without abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

National leader and trusted partner to help people aged 60+ meet the challenges of aging. Partners with nonprofit organizations, government, and business to provide innovative community programs and services, online help, and advocacy.

Dedicated to understanding the nature of aging, supporting the health and well being of older adults, and extending healthy, active years of life for more people.

Mission is to promote best practices for clinicians providing behavioral services in long-term care settings, either in private practice or an institutional or corporate environment, with the goal of improving the psychological well-being and quality of life for residents in long-term care settings.

Section of the Society of Clinical Geropsychologydevoted to research, training and the provision of psychological services for older adults (i.e., geropsychology).

Provides the bridge between research and practice, translating and applying knowledge in the field of aging.

Provides a global strategy and action plan on healthy aging, as well as additional resources.