Please note that these links are provided as an informational service and do not necessarily imply an endorsement by the IOA.
Alliance for Aging Research – The leading nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the pace of scientific discoveries and their application to vastly improve the universal human experience of aging and health.
American Geriatrics Society (AGS) – A nationwide, not-for-profit society of geriatrics healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health, independence, and quality of life of older people. Provides leadership to healthcare professionals, policy makers, and the public by implementing and advocating for programs in patient care, research, professional and public education, and public policy.
Boards of Older Adult Advisors (BOAAs)– Provides a simple and effective way to engage older adults in research. The BOAAs are two standing community advisory boards coordinated by the UW-Madison Center for Aging Research and Education. Health researchers can meet with one or both BOAAs to get their input throughout the research process, from study design to recruiting materials to data analysis to dissemination strategies. BOAA members are highly motivated to improve research and healthcare for older adults and are experienced in providing feedback to researchers.
Center for Demography and Ecology (CDE) – A multi-disciplinary cooperative for social scientific demographic research and graduate training at the UW-Madison. CDE affiliates produce demographic research and data in the center’s five research areas: Demography of Inequality; Fertility, Families and Households; Health and the Life Course; Biodemography; and Environmental and Spatial Demography.
Center for Demography of Health and Aging – An interdisciplinary research center, sponsored by the National Institute on Aging, that focuses on research aiming to increase the understanding of behavioral processes related to health and aging. Major themes include aging and the life course, disparities of aging trajectories, health economics and health services research, and impacts of place on aging processes.
Gerontological Society of America (GSA) – The nation’s oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to research, education, and practice in the field of aging. GSA’s principal mission is to promote the study of aging and disseminate information to scientists, decision makers, and the public.
Institute for Research on Poverty – The IRP is a nonpartisan research institution dedicated to producing and disseminating rigorous evidence to inform policies and programs to combat poverty, inequality, and their effects in the United States.
Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) – Research science data and resources on topics like social media, politics, economics, social sciences, government, GIS, & more. MIDUS data is publicly available to researchers through ICPSR here.
Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) – A national longitudinal study of health and well-being administered by the UW–Madison Institute on Aging. It began in 1995 with over 7000 participants, aged 25-74, and continues with follow-ups at 10-year intervals.
National Institute on Aging (NIA) – As part of the National Institutes of Health, the NIA leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. NIA is the primary Federal agency supporting and conducting Alzheimer’s disease research. They have a blog for researchers.
Osteoporosis Clinical Research Program – Their goal is to prevent fractures thereby maintaining independence and quality of life in older adults through education, research, and clinical care. They are dedicated to providing accurate, cutting edge information about osteoporosis, sarcopenia, and fracture risk reduction to the public.
Social Science Computing Cooperative – SSCC supports researchers at UW–Madison who use statistical analysis in their work. They provide a complete research computing environment focused on statistics plus the expert help needed to use it.
William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital Geriatric Research, Education & Clinical Center (GRECC)/ UW-Madison – This joint program conducts cutting-edge research in aging, interdisciplinary education in geriatrics, and develops/implements new clinical models of care.
Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center – Their mission is to improve the lives of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease by facilitating innovative science that targets the prevention and treatment of the disease. It combines academic, clinical, and research expertise from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, UW Health, and the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital.
Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute – An organization within the UW School of Medicine and Public Health that aims to improve the quality of life of persons living with dementia and their families across the state through research and community engagement.
Wisconsin Longitudinal Study – A continuing study of over ten thousand people who graduated from Wisconsin high schools in 1957. WLS provides an opportunity to study a number of factors over the life course, such as physical and mental health and well-being, schooling, family functioning, etc.
Administration for Community Living (ACL) – Created around the fundamental principle that older adults and people of all ages with disabilities should be able to live where they choose, with the people they choose, and with the ability to participate fully in their communities.
Aging & Disability Resource Center of Dane County – The first place to go to obtain accurate, unbiased information on all aspects of life related to aging or living with a disability. ADRC’s are friendly, welcoming places where anyone can go for information specifically tailored to their situation.
Alzheimer’s Association, Wisconsin Chapter – A leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
American Federation for Aging Research – A national non-profit whose mission is to support and advance healthy aging through biomedical research. Findings draw upon the expertise of scientists funded by the American Federation for Aging Research to provide the latest information in the science of aging.
American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) of Wisconsin – The only statewide Parkinson’s association, supporting the needs of Wisconsin’s Parkinson’s community, and actively working to support medical advances to reduce the progression of and hopefully find a cure for Parkinson’s. They are committed to raising public awareness of Parkinson’s disease and making a difference in the lives of those living with Parkinson’s and their family, friends and neighbors.
American Society on Aging (ASA) – The essential resource to cultivate leadership, advance knowledge, and strengthen the skills of those who work with, and on behalf of, older adults.
Area Agency on Aging of Dane County – Serves individuals who are age 60 and over and/or their family members by providing information and assistance in accessing services that will help older adults stay in their own homes and communities.
Center for Aging Research and Education (CARE) – CARE at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing supports discoveries that improve aging, and builds the skills and capacity of those who care for older adults.
Coalition of Wisconsin Aging & Health Groups – A nonprofit, nonpartisan, statewide membership organization founded in 1977. CWAG’s mission is to improve quality of life for people of all ages through: Intergenerational Understanding through Leadership Development, Public Education, Legal & Legislative Advocacy & Public Policy Development; and providing direct victim services in areas such as elder financial abuse.
MIDUS Newsletters – MIDUS newsletters are intended for a general public audience and provide summaries of key findings from the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) study. MIDUS is an ongoing longitudinal project that follows behavioral, psychological, social, and biological aging of national samples of U.S. adults between the ages 25 and 74 at the time of recruitment.
National Council on Aging – A national leader helping people meet the challenges of aging by providing programs, services, online help, and advocacy.
National Institute on Aging – Health Topics A-Z – Features up-to-date aging-related health information that is easily accessible for family members and friends seeking reliable, easy to understand on-line health information.
Participatory Learning & Teaching Organization (PLATO) – PLATO is a community of intellectually curious adults, typically 50 and over, which explores subjects of interest through member-led discussion groups, lectures, travel and cultural activities. Most members are approaching or actively enjoying retirement. All share a passion for learning and a desire to stay engaged with the world and with others who share their interests.
UW-Madison Speech and Hearing Clinic – Offers services to those who have communication difficulties related to hearing loss. Our services include diagnostic hearing evaluations; new hearing aids or assistive listening devices; repair or reprogramming of hearing aids; and programming, troubleshooting, or counseling services for those with cochlear implants.
Wisconsin ADRC/ Dementia Care Specialist Program – The Dementia Care Specialist program covers 24 counties, and three tribal based specialists. It provides support, outreach and education to those impacted by dementia and their care partners in addition to dementia friendly community initiatives.
Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long-Term Care – Advocates for the interests of the state’s long term care consumers, to inform those consumers of their rights, and to educate the public at large about health care systems and long-term care.
Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging – A one-stop shop for scientifically-proven self-management education programs that can bring the power of better self-care to adults throughout our state – especially older adults. Over 35,000 people in Wisconsin have taken a workshop we offer through a network of provider organizations all over the state. That means thousands fewer trips to the emergency department or hospitalizations, fewer falls, better caregiving, and measurable reductions in the progress of illnesses.