Office on Aging
The Office on Aging is a coordination point for APA activities pertaining to aging and geropsychology (the field within psychology devoted to older adult issues). The Office on Aging also supports the work of the APA Committee on Aging.
Programs and Services
For Professionals
A variety of on-line resources are available for psychologists, health professionals, students, older adults and their families, and policymakers.
Assessment of Older Adults with Diminished Capacity: A Handbook for Psychologists (PDF, 996 KB)
Assessment of Older Adults with Diminished Capacity: A Handbook for Lawyers (PDF, 340 KB)
Judicial Determination of Capacity of Older Adults: A Handbook for Judges (PDF, 380 KB)