Annex A
1. The Centre for Activity and Ageing
The University of Western Ontario
London
Ontario N6A 3K7
Canada
"The Centre for Activity and Ageing combines
research investigation of the interrelationship of physical activity
and ageing, and the translation of research findings into strategies
in order to maintain the ageing population in independent lifestyles,
or to maintain or improve the function levels of those living
in a more dependent environment."
2. National Ageing Research Institute Incorporated
PO Box 31
Parkville VIC 3052
Australia
"To be the centre of excellence in Australia
in medical research (biological, clinical and service delivery)
into the causes and consequences of ageing and its social accompaniments.
We aim to achieve this by:
— Conducting research into all aspects
of the biology of ageing, including, not limited to, the cause,
prevention and cure of disease, and the relief of suffering, associated
with ageing.
— Conducting and promoting research
and inquiry into the provision and effectiveness of clinical care,
health services and technologies provided to the aged.
— Conducting and promoting research
into the health status and health needs of the aged.
— Developing the highest academic standards
of study and practice in medicine as it relates to the aged.
— Providing and promoting education
concerning ageing by the expansion, advancement and dissemination
of knowledge concerning all aspects of ageing."
3. American Federation for Ageing Research
1414 Avenue of the Americas
18th Floor
New York
NY 10019
"Since 1981, the American Federation for
Ageing Research (AFAR) has helped scientists begin and further
careers in ageing research and geriatric medicine. Our mission
is to promote healthier ageing through biomedical research. We
fulfil this mission by:
— Supporting biomedical research that
promotes healthier ageing and furthers our understanding of the
ageing process and its associated diseases and disorders;
— Building a cadre of new and young
scientists in ageing research and geriatric medicine;
— Offering opportunities for scientists
and physicians to exchange new ideas and knowledge about ageing;
and
— Promoting an awareness among the
general public, in the United States and abroad, about the importance
of ageing research."
4. United States Department of Agriculture
Human Nutrition Research Center on Ageing
Tufts University
Medford
MA 02155
"HNRC investigators address three general
questions of central importance to their mission:
1. What are the nutrient requirements necessary
to obtain optimal function and well being for a maturing population?
2. How does nutrition influence the progressive
loss of tissue function associated with ageing?
3. What is the role of nutrition in the
genesis of the major chronic, degenerative conditions associated
with the ageing process?"
5. University of Southern California
Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center
3715 McClintock Avenue
Los Angeles
CA 90089-0191
"The quality of life available to older
persons and their evolving role in society are critical concerns.
Through the efforts of the faculty, staff, and Board of Councillors,
the Andrus Gerontology Center is committed to promoting successful
ageing and an older population that is healthy, active and involved
in the life of the community and nation. Erected as a tribute
to Ethel Percy Andrus, the Andrus Gerontology Center is committed
to understanding ageing and preparing professionals to work in
an ageing society."
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