Professional Resources

National Investment Center for the Senior Housing & Care Industry (NIC)

A valuable resource to lenders, investors, developers/ operators, and others interested in meeting the housing and care needs of America’s seniors.

Alzheimer’s Association

Provides support programs and services to persons with Alzheimer’s diseaseand other dementias, their families, care givers, and healthcare professionalsnationwide.
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American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry

Acts as a key driver for progress for elderly mental health care offeringproducts, activities and publications, which focus exclusively on the challengesof geriatric psychiatry.

Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease Center

Specializes in the clinical care and scientific study of neurological diseasesincluding age-related memory impairments, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, etc.

The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging

Helps older persons and persons with disabilities live with dignity and choicesin their homes and communities for as long as possible.

Argentum

The largest national association exclusively dedicated to professionally-managed, resident-centered senior living communities and the seniors andfamilies they serve. Advocate for choice, accessibility, independence, dignity, and quality of life for all seniors. ALFA’s programs promote business andoperational excellence through education, research, publications, professionalnetworking and online tools designed to foster innovation and entrepreneurismin the field of senior living.

My HealtheVet

VA’s award-winning Personal Health Record designed for Veterans, activeduty Service members, their dependents and caregivers providing convenientaccess from anywhere to secure, trusted health information and benefits.

Aging Life Care Association

Their mission is to advance professional geriatric care management through education, collaboration, and leadership.

Family Caregiver Alliance

Supports needs of family caregivers giving them a public voice.

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)

A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization helping people 50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial to them and society as a whole.

LeadingAge

Offers a strong and distinct voice for our not-for-profit members as we strive to expand the word of possibilities for aging.

American Seniors Housing Association

Provides leadership for the seniors housing industry on legislative and regulatory matters, advances research, education and the exchange of strategic business information, and promotes the merits of seniors housing.

National Alliance for Caregiving

Connects family caregivers to community resources and post regular updates about your care giving situation.

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. (NAELA) is a professional association of over 4,200 attorneys who are dedicated to improving the quality of legal services provided to seniors and people with special needs. NAELA members assist their clients with public benefits, probate and estate planning, guardianship/conservatorship, and health and long-term care planning, among other important issues.

National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL)

The assisted living voice of the American Health Care Association (AHCA) dedicated to serving the needs of the assisted living community through national advocacy, education, networking, professional development, and quality initiatives.

Life Care Funding Group Services

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National Institute on Aging

At the forefront of the Nation’s research activities 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.

The Pleural Mesothelioma Center

Offers free services and support for mesothelioma victims and their family members.

National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification

An international organization dedicated to professional excellence through therapeutic recreation specialists. NCTRC supports quality human services and healthcare standards.

The National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP)

One of the Certifying Bodies recognized by Federal law and incorporated in many state regulations. NCCAP is the ONLY national organization that exclusively certifies activity professionals who work with seniors.

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

The world’s leading provider of resources to serve the needs of HR professionals and advance the professional practice of human resource management.

Florida Assisted Living Association

FALA is the largest state association representing assisted living facilities and adult family care homes.

Florida Department of Elder Affairs

The mission of the Elder Housing Unit is to provide information and technical assistance to elders and community leaders about affordable housing and assisted living choices, so that everyone can age in place with dignity.

Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman

The mission of the Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is to improve the quality of life for all Florida long-term care residents by advocating for and protecting their health, safety, welfare and rights.

Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Assures safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.

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