Websites of Interest

The life expectancy of older people with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) has increased. Research brings attention to the critical issues of this aging population. The sites included provide information as we strive to find practical solutions to the urgent needs of an aging population with T1D. Research into the complex needs of people with T1D will also help in the education of caregivers, medical professionals and policy makers. We will continue to add relevant sites.

Diabetes-Specific Websites

American Diabetes Association – Diabetes Research, Education, Advocacy | ADA

Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF)  – Type 1 Diabetes – Breakthrough T1D

Dear Diabetes Websites – Dear Diabetes – Websites

Diabetes Articles – Diabetes Articles | Diabetes | CDC

Diabetes Research Connection – Home – Diabetes Research Connection

DiabetesSisters – Diabetes Sisters: Diabetes Non-Profit Organization for Women

Diabetes Strong – Diabetes Strong: We Make Living with Diabetes Easier

Diabetes Teaching Center – Diabetes Teaching Center | Diabetes Teaching Center

DiaTribe – Making Sense of Diabetes | DiaTribe

Joslin Medalist Program & Study – Medalist Program & Study | Joslin Diabetes Center

Learning About Diabetes – Learning About Diabetes : Learning About Diabetes, Inc

Mayo Clinic – Diabetes – Type 1 diabetes – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases – Diabetes – NIDDK

Seniors with Sensors (CGM’s) – Seniors with sensors (CGM’s)

Taking Control of Your Diabetes – Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® | Edutaining the Diabetes Community Since 1995

The Johns Hopkins Patient Guide to Diabetes – Welcome – The Johns Hopkins Patient Guide to Diabetes

Type 1 Diabetics for 50years+ Group – (20+) Type 1 Diabetics for 50years+ Group | Facebook

35 Best Type 1 Diabetes Blogs and Websites in 2025 – 35 Best Type 1 Diabetes Blogs and Websites in 2025

Websites Specific to Aging and Caregiving

Alliance for Aging Research – Alliance for Aging Research: Home

California Department of Aging (CDA) – Home Page | California Department of Aging – State of California

Caregiver Nation Network – Caregiver Nation Network: Home

International Geriatric Diabetes Society – International Geriatric Diabetes Society

NAPCHD:  National Advisory Panel for Care Home Diabetes – NAPCHD – fDROP

TenderCare – tendercare | Home  (Smart care system to care for aging loved ones)

U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging – Senate Committee On Aging: Home

Other Useful Resources You Can Find Online

For more information about Aging Alone Together, email agingalonetogether@dorotusa.org or visit the program’s website at dorotusa.org/agingalonetogether.

A national clearinghouse of resources for solo agers and information about solo-ager groups in the United States is available at the Navigating Solo website.

The National Council on Aging has assembled a guide to resources and support for older adults living alone on its website, ncoa.org.

Facebook groups for solo agers include Elder Orphans (Aging Alone), Elder Orphans, NYC Solo Agers and Solo Aging Without Personal Representative. Another online community is The Solo Ager/Aging Together.

Books about planning for solo aging include “Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers,” “Solo and Smart,” “Who Will Take Care of Me When I’m Old?” and “.”

Several videos about planning for solo aging can be found on YouTube, including a helpful video from CJE SeniorLife.