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Professional
American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
http://www.aagponline.org
AAGP is a national association representing and serving its members
and the field of geriatric psychiatry. It is dedicated to promoting
the mental health and well being of older people and improving
the care of those with late-life mental disorders. AAGP's mission
is to enhance the knowledge base and standard of practice in geriatric
psychiatry through education and research and to advocate for meeting
the mental health needs of older Americans.
American Geriatrics Society
http://www.americangeriatrics.org
The AGS is a professional organization of health care providers
dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all older adults.
With a membership of more than 6,000 health care professionals,
the AGS has a long history of effecting change in the provision
of health care for older adults. The society seeks to shape attitudes,
policies, and practices regarding health care for older people.
American Medical Directors Association
http://www.amda.com
The American Medical Directors Association is the professional association of medical directors and physicians practicing in the long-term care continuum, dedicated to excellence in patient care by providing education, advocacy, information, and professional development.
American Psychiatric Association
http://www.psych.org
The American Psychiatric Association is a medical specialty society whose member physicians work together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental disorder, including mental retardation and substance-related disorders.
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
http://www.apna.org/index.html
The APNA is a membership organization representing the specialty practice of psychiatric-mental health nursing. APNA fosters excellence in the domains of education, policy, practice, research, and organizational development.
American Society on Aging
http://www.asaging.org
The ASA is a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the knowledge and skills of those working with older adults and their families.
American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics
http://www.aslme.org
The mission of the American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics is to provide high-quality scholarship, debate, and critical thought to the community of professionals at the nexus of law, medicine, and ethics.
Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry
http://www.cagp.ca
The CAGP is a national organization of psychiatrists dedicated to promoting mental health in the Canadian elderly population through the clinical, educational and research activities of its members.
International Psychogeriatric Association
http://www.ipa-online.org
The IPA is a multidisciplinary, not-for-profit organization providing healthcare professionals and scientists with current information on the full range of behavioral and biological geriatric mental health. The IPA works actively to promote research in the field, and to facilitate international consensus and understanding of mental health in aging.
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