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Administration on Aging 1 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, DC 20201 202-619-0724 www.aoa.gov This federal agency, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, provides information on services available to seniors, including local and state resources for residential repair and renovations. The AoA also provides a list of regional agencies serving particular states.
AARP 601 E St., NW Washington, DC 20049 888-687-2277 (toll free) www.aarp.org This national nonprofit organization serves the needs and interests of people ages 50 and older. It provides information and assistance for living independently and safely as you age.
American College of Emergency Physicians P.O. Box 619911 Dallas, TX 75261 972-550-0911 or 800-798-1822 (toll free) www.acep.org This professional organization for physicians also provides information for consumers about how to avoid common accidents, how to prepare for a medical emergency, and what to do in an emergency.
Home Safety Council 1725 Eye St., NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006 202-349-1100 www.homesafetycouncil.org This nonprofit organization is dedicated to preventing home accidents. Its Web site contains detailed information about preventing various types of injuries in the home. The Council publishes a comprehensive report, The State of Home Safety in America.
National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02169 617-770-3000 www.nfpa.org Although much of its information is geared to professionals, the NFPA provides fact sheets and other publications for the public about how to avoid fires and burns.
National Institute on Aging Office of Communications and Public Liaison Building 31, Room 5C27 31 Center Drive, MSC 2292 Bethesda, MD 20892 301-496-1752 www.nia.nih.gov This federal agency, part of the National Institutes of Health, conducts research on aging and provides information about how to avoid injuries and diseases associated with aging.
Special Health Reports
Living Better, Living Longer Ronald Garry, M.D., Medical Editor (Harvard Health Publications, 2005) This report helps you avoid common health woes associated with aging, such as heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, and sight and hearing disorders.
Living Independently Ronald Garry, M.D., Medical Editor (Harvard Health Publications, 2005) This report offers advice about how to preserve your independence and remain in your home as you grow older. It includes information on financial and legal planning, finding and working with a caregiver, and useful home modifications.