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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.
Speaking Musically
Musical/dramatic presentations for healthcare conferences and seminars that cover aging and healthcare issues
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.
Institute on Aging, Temple University
Provides a range of education, service, information, dissemination, technical assistance and research.
Aging Research Centre (ARC)
Recent aging related articles.
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'.
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.
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.
Geriatric Consultant Resources, LLC
Information on drug therapy and disease. Offers geriatrics and gerontology resources, including conditions and disease links.
Aging and Mental Health
Information about aging and psychosocial and psychiatric treatment of the elderly.
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.
Geropsychology Central
Gerontology centers, Gerontology, assessment, psychology, geriatrics, neurology, dementia, Parkinson's disease and stroke resources.
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.
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.
Geriatrics and Aging
A physician's guide to the key issues and current trends in geriatric medicine and research.
Medical College of Wisconsin Geriatrics & Gerontology
The Medical College of Wisconsin Division of Geriatrics & Gerontology web site includes information on education, residencies, fellowships, faculty, patient health, and consultations.
St. Anne Home Web Page
St. Anne Home is a ministry of the Felician Sisters of Pennsylvania dedicated to the continued healing mission of Jesus Christ by providing a continuum of care and support services for adults, their families, and their caregivers.
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)
Senior Law New Zealand
Senior Law provides legal advice for the aging.
Prisma
Program of Research to Integrate the Services for the Maintenance of Autonomy
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.
Division of Geriatrics at The University of South Carolina
Information for the division of geriatrics at the University of South Carolina.
Elder Care Advice (Caregiver Support and Online Counseling).
This site provides information about geriatric mental health care and offers online counseling and caregiver support.
ElderHope - ElderHope Geriatric & End-of-Life Care
Support for the elderly,the dying,the grieving and caregivers.
Family Practice Notebook: Geriatric Medicine
Comprehensive database of geriatric disorders.
GeriatricWeb at The University of South Carolina
Professional resources portal for geriatrics.
Advance for Providers of Post-Acute Care
Offers clinical, financial, and career information for health care providers in post-acute, subacute, long-term, and home health care.
Arizona Care Management
Arizona Care Management - Geriatric care for your close ones.
Midwestern Geriatric Education Center
Established in 2001, MidGEC is dedicated to providing specialized education and training to faculty and health care providers in geriatrics and gerontology.
Sticht Center on Aging and Rehabilitation - information on geriatrics, geriatric education, research
The Sticht Center on Aging and Rehabilitation at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center web site includes information on geriatrics, geriatric education, research, residencies, and fellowships, faculty, and caring for the aging and elderly.
UAMS Department of Geriatrics
Geriatric information and resources from the University of Arkansas for Medical Science.
Study results of survival rates of older surgical patients
Results of nationwide study by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and published in the April 11, 2002, issue of The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM): "Nationwide Study Confirms that Older Patients Who Need Certain High-Risk Surgeries Fare Better in More Experienced Hospitals."
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.
General Practice Notebook - Geriatric medicine
Coverage of this medical speciality.
A Carer's Experience of Medical Neglect
This site describes my experiences of medical neglect of my elderly mother,troubles caused to me as a carer and lack of communication by the medical fraternity.
Aging Concepts
Dedicated to seniorcitizens and their families, including referral information and resources on many subjects involved in growing older or caregiving.
HealthandAge.com
For physicians and specialists. Medical news updates, research publications, interventions in older patients, upcoming conferences, bulletin board discussions and consensus reports.
Americare Systems, Inc.
Provides elder care options from skilled nursing, to assisted living, to specialized Alzheimer's care. Serves the Midwest.
GeroWeb
Offers 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.