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An agency that conducts research on nervous system disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and stroke, that occur with greater frequency in the elderly.  

An agency that conducts research on aging, the effects of environmental agents, and the combined effects of aging and exposure to environmental agents.  

A federal agency of the U.S. National Institutes of Health that supports research in diseases associated with aging. The diseases include osteoporosis, Paget’s disease, degenerative joint diseases, and skin diseases such as psoriasis.  

A U.S. federal agency that coordinates responses to major disasters, such as, earthquakes, fires, hurricanes, spills, terrorist attacks, and major transportation accidents.  

A national nursing organization founded in 1984 to improve clinical care for older adults. Members include researchers, clinicians, educators, clinical nurse specialists, and other advanced practice nurses.  

A numerical designation assigned by the Food and Drug Administration to each drug marketed and used in the U.S.  

An advanced-practice nursing organization founded in 1981 to provide continuing education and peer support for gerontological nurse practitioners.  

National Institutes of Health center for research into alternative medical treatments. It was established in 1992 as the Office of Alternative Medicine.  

The national accrediting agency for pulmonary function technologists and respiratory care practitioners.  

An independent agency recognized to certify the eligibility of occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants to practice in the U.S.