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Age and Ageing - Oxford Journals Online
An international journal includes original articles and commissioned reviews on geriatric medicine, gerontology, and psychological aspects of later life.
http://ageing.oupjournals.org/ |
Aging and Mental Health
Information about aging and psychosocial and psychiatric treatment of the elderly. An excellent resource.
http://www.athealth.com/Practitioner/Newsletter/FPN_4_34.htm... |
Aging Research Centre (ARC)
Recent aging related articles.
http://www.arclab.org/ |
Atlanta VA Center of Excellence in Geriatric Rehabilitation
About the Center and its mission to improve the function, independence, and quality of life of veterans aging with disabilities and those acquiring disabilities as they age.
http://www.varrd.emory.edu/ |
British Geriatric Society
Professional association of doctors practicing geriatric medicine. Its members are consultants in geriatric medicine, the psychiatry of old age, public health medicine, general practitioners, and scientists engaged in medicine of aging.
http://www.bgs.org.uk/ |
Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont
Area Agency on Aging serving elders in Windsor/Windham Counties. Core Programs include: Information and Assistance,Nutrition,Advocacy for Independent Living,Case Management, Successful Aging and Caregiver Information and Support.
http://www.coasevt.org |
Department of Gerontology
The department, of the Virginia Commonwealth University, offering an M.S. in Gerontology, as well as a postgraduate Certificate in Aging Studies. (Richmond, VA)
http://views.vcu.edu/sahp/gerontology |
Duke University Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development
Studying successful aging and applying the results of its research. Serves also as a training ground for future researchers, teachers, practitioners and planners. Links to their various research areas.
http://www.geri.duke.edu/ |
e-Geriatric.net
Information about aging and the changes in function that occur in the elderly.
http://www.e-geriatric.net/ |
Early Alzheimer's Disease. Clinical Practice Guideline, Number 19, Consumer Version
This page is a summary of issues relating to the early stages of Alzheimer's Disease. It is a good, albeit somewhat dated, introduction for patients and caregivers.
http://www.ahcpr.gov/clinic/alzcons.htm |
Geriatric Consultant Resources, LLC
Information on drug therapy and disease. Offers geriatrics and gerontology resources, including conditions and disease links.
http://www.gcrweb.com/ |
Geriatrics and Aging
A physician's guide to the key issues and current trends in geriatric medicine and research.
http://www.geriatricsandaging.com |
Geriatrics Journals on the WWW
Science.komm's directory of links to the homepages of journals covering geriatrics and gerontology.
http://www.sciencekomm.at/journals/medicine/geriatrics.html |
Gerinet Discussion Group
Gerinet is about geriatric health care. This mailing list provides information to physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers.
http://www.santel.lu/SANTEL/geriatrics/gerinet.html |
Gerontology Programs at the University of Maryland, Baltimore
This site provides a comprehensive directory of research and education programs in Gerontology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore; a list of centers (UMCRA, GGEAR, GRECC, PEPPER), faculty and fellowships dedicated to research in aging, geriatics and gerontology.
http://gerontology.umaryland.edu |
Geropsychology Central
Gerontology centers, Gerontology, assessment, psychology, geriatrics, neurology, dementia, Parkinson's disease and stroke resources.
http://www.premier.net/~gero/contents.html |
GeroWeb
Good resource containing information useful to those interested in geriatrics, the process of aging and services for the elderly. Designed for researchers, educators, practitioners, and the general public.
http://www.iog.wayne.edu/GeroWebd/GeroWeb.html |
HealthandAge.com
For physicians and specialists. Medical news updates, research publications, interventions in older patients, upcoming conferences, bulletin board discussions and consensus reports.
http://www.healthandage.com/fphysi.htm |
Healthy Aging Program
Healthy aging to help prevent onset of memory disorders (such as Alzheimer's) through a multi-disciplinary approach.
http://www.nymemory.org/healthy_aging_program.html |
Institute on Aging, Temple University
The Institute on Aging, founded in 1978, serves as the focal point for Temple University's activities in the field of aging and provides a full range of education, service, information, dissemination, technical assistance and research. The institute is responsible for developing and implementing interdisciplinary educational programs of study, community services, and research through established centers and programs of excellence in aging.
http://www.temple.edu/aging/ |
Institute on Aging, University of Wisconsin
The purpose of the Institute is 'to promote, through excellence in research, education, service and practice, the health and well-being of the rapidly expanding aging population in the State of Wisconsin, the local community, and society at large'.
http://www.ssc.wisc.edu/aging/ |
Mayo Clinic Geriatrics
Directed to education in geriatrics. Topics covered include: common problems encountered in the geriatric population, methods to deal with the problems of elderly patients and links to other resources.
http://www.mayo.edu/geriatrics-rst/ |
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
The NIA is one of the National Institutes of Health. It promotes healthy aging by conducting and supporting biomedical, social, and behavioral research and public education. Topics addressed include: menopause, exercise, alzheimers, and cardiovascular diseases.
http://www.nih.gov/nia/ |
NewsRx Report Series on Geriatric Risk Factor Research
This site is a good source of up-to-date health information. It charges for the articles it covers: costs seem fair. They take care to validate their information and purchasing processes.
http://www.newsrx.net/partialreports/newsrx_current_quarterl... |
NewsRx Report Series on Geriatric Therapy Research
This site is a good source of up-to-date health information. It charges for the articles it covers: costs seem fair. They take care to validate their information and purchasing processes.
http://www.newsrx.net/partialreports/newsrx_current_quarterl... |
North Penn Geriatrics & Internal Medicine
This site provides information on Dr. Qingping Wang's practice in geriatrics and internal medicine in the North Penn area of Pennsylvania.
http://www.npmedicine.com |
Pepper Aging Research Center
University of Connecticut Health Center devoted to enhancing independence in older persons through research and education. Focus is on physiological aspects of aging.
http://pepper.uchc.edu |
Professional Senior Health Care Resources
A dual focus site collecting informative articles, presentations, events, jobs and grants, and other resources for general public and geriatric professionals.
http://www.seniorhealthcare.org/ |
Quick Screening Test for Dementia
Entry page to a screening test for dementia from the Medical Care Corporation. Interact with the disclaimer and you can take the test for yourself or a loved one.
http://www.mccare.com/english/whyscreening.jsp |
Speaking Musically
Musical/dramatic presentations for healthcare conferences and seminars that cover aging and healthcare issues
http://www.speakingmusically.com |
The Care of Dying Patients, An editorial in the Annals 15 Jan 97
The Care of Dying Patients,an editorial in the Annals of Internal Medicine, 15 Jan 97, addresses the growing evidence that end-of-life care is lacking in the United States.
http://www.acponline.org./journals/annals/15jan97/dyinedit.h... |
The Geriatric Institute
Geriatric medicine, geriatric psychiatry, ethical dilemmas when dealing with the elderly, a comprehensive Canadian geriatric resource library, drug updates and whole lot more make up this excellent resource on geriatrics and gerentology. Some areas require password.
http://www.geriatricinstitute.com |
UAMS Department of Geriatrics
Geriatric information and resources from the University of Arkansas for Medical Science.
http://www.geriatrics.uams.edu./main.asp |
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