Community Resources
Connecting to the community is a vital step in finding learning opportunities and building professional networks.
Aging Advocacy
- Minnesota Department of Human Services
- National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
- National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center
Aging Education and Research
- Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education
- Gerontological Society of America
- National Institute on Aging
Caregiving
Dementia
Health
Housing
Social Programs
Professional Organizations the Field of Aging
These are just a few examples of professional organizations in aging. There will also be many available in specialties such as Nursing, Social Work etc. Ask your colleagues what professional groups they belong to. Important: Be sure to check the validity/reputation of any organization and or credentialing body before joining.
National
- American Society on Aging (ASA)
- Association for Gerontology in Higher Education
- Gerontological Society on Aging (GSA)
- National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (N4A)
Minnesota
- Aging Network Association (ANA)
- LeadingAge Minnesota
- Minnesota Gerontological Society (MGS)
Additional Aging-Related Community Certifications/Credentialing
Many employment opportunities require additional specialized training and or credentialing. Certification may come at the local, state or federal level, depending upon the specific field. Many certifications are based out of professional organizations. Professional organizations are also a good way to find out about the type of certification that may be needed. A few examples include: