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Administration on Aging     La Administración de Envejecimiento AoA works to heighten awareness among other Federal agencies, organizations, groups, and the public about the valuable contributions that older Americans make  to the Nation and alerts them to the needs of vulnerable older people. Through information and referral and outreach  efforts at the community level, AoA seeks to educate older people and their caregivers about the benefits and services available to help them.   El enfoque de nuestra administración es el bienestar de salud de personas de 60 años o más de edad en los Estados Unidos.  Como tal, parte de nuestro propósito es asegura que personas de mayor edad mantengan un buen funcionamiento de sus mecanismos físicos y psíquicos.  A través de varios programas, la Administración de Envejecimiento ofrece información del consumidor, salud y servicios públicos para que personas de mayor edad puedan hacer decisiones sobre su futuro.     Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality   La Agencia para la Investigación de Servicios de Salud y Calidad   AHRQ, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the lead agency charged with supporting  research designed to improve the quality of health care, reduce its cost, and  broaden access to essential services. AHRQ's broad programs of research bring practical, science-based information to medical practitioners and to consumers and other  health care purchasers.   The American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging   American Bar Association 740 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC  20005 Ph: 202-662-1000   F: 202-662-8698   The ABA’s Commission on Law and Aging provides technical assistance and educational resources on a range of law-related issues which encompass  health care decision-making and end-of-life care issues.   Administration on Aging La Administración de Envejecimiento   AoA works to heighten awareness among other Federal agencies, organizations, groups, and the public about the valuable contributions that older Americans make to the Nation and alerts them to the needs of vulnerable older people. Through information and referral and outreach efforts at the community level, AoA seeks to educate older people and their caregivers about the benefits and services available to help them.   El enfoque de nuestra administración es el bienestar de salud de personas de 60 años o más de edad en los Estados Unidos.  Como tal, parte de nuestro propósito es asegura que personas de mayor edad mantengan un buen funcionamiento de sus mecanismos físicos y psíquicos.  A través de varios programas, la  Administración de Envejecimiento ofrece información del consumidor, salud y servicios públicos para que personas de mayor edad puedan  hacer decisiones sobre su futuro.   Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality   La Agencia para la Investigación de Servicios de Salud y Calidad   AHRQ, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the lead agency charged with supporting research designed to improve the quality of health care, reduce its cost, and broaden access to essential services.  AHRQ's broad programs of research   bring practical, science-based information to medical practitioners and to consumers and other health care purchasers. The American Bar Association  Commission on Law and Aging    American Bar Association 740 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC  20005 Ph: 202-662-1000   F: 202-662-8698   The ABA’s Commission on Law and Aging provides technical assistance and educational resources on a range of law-related issues which encompass  health care decision-making and end-of-life care issues.

.Partnership for Caring   1620 Eye Street, NW, Suite 202, Washington, DC 20006 Ph: 1-800-989-9455 or 202-296-8071 F: 202-296-8352   Partnership for Caring is an advocacy and educational organization which provides counseling to patients and their families on issues related to  death and dying.     Growth House, Inc.   Growth House provides information and referral services for agencies working with death and dying issues . National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA)   1511 Third Avenue Suite 914 Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 624-1221 (206) 624-1023 (Fax) NAPCA programs and projects provide thousands of elderly Asian and Pacific Islanders across America. NAPCA works with elders, policy makers, program administrators, and community leaders to prepare for the increasing diversity of senior populations. National Association of People with AIDS   1413 K Street, N.W.,  7th Floor Washington, D.C. 20005 Ph: 202-898-0414 F: 202-898-0435   NAPWA provides information on treatment, financing, healthcare, testing and other issues which impact and/ or are important to the HIV community   National Family Caregivers Association 10400 Connecticut Ave, Suite 500 Kensington, MD 20895-2504 Ph: 1-800-896-3650 F: 301-942-2302   NFCA provides information and education, conducts public awareness services and research, and offers a national bereavement program that includes a series of publications and a peer support network.   National Association of People with AIDS   1413 K Street, N.W.,  7th Floor Washington, D.C. 20005 Ph: 202-898-0414 F: 202-898-0435  NAPWA provides information on treatment, financing, healthcare, testing and other issues which impact and/ or are important to the HIV community. National Family Caregivers Association   10400 Connecticut Ave, Suite 500 Kensington, MD 20895-2504 Ph: 1-800-896-3650 F: 301-942-2302   NFCA provides information and education, conducts public awareness services and research, and offers a national bereavement program that includes a series of publications and a peer support network.  Resources for Cross Cultural Healthcare (Diversity Rx)   27 Aspen Circle Albany, NY 12208 (518) 435-1972 (518) 435-9090 (Fax) Diversity Rx is a clearinghouse of information on how to meet the language and cultural needs of minorities, immigrants, refugees and other diverse populations seeking health care.