- Pepper Aging Research Center - http://pepper.uchc.edu
University of Connecticut Health Center devoted to enhancing independence in older persons through research and education. Focus is on physiological aspects of aging.
- Gerontology Programs at the University of Maryland, Baltimore - http://gerontology.umaryland.edu
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 - http://ageing.oupjournals.org/
An international journal includes original articles and commissioned reviews on geriatric medicine, gerontology, and psychological aspects of later life.
- Geriatric Consultant Resources, LLC - http://www.gcrweb.com/
Information on drug therapy and disease. Offers geriatrics and gerontology resources, including conditions and disease links.
- Aging and Mental Health - http://www.athealth.com/Practitioner/Newsletter/FPN_4_34.html
Information about aging and psychosocial and psychiatric treatment of the elderly.
- Geropsychology Central - http://www.premier.net/~gero/contents.html
Gerontology centers, Gerontology, assessment, psychology, geriatrics, neurology, dementia, Parkinson's disease and stroke resources.
- Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont - http://www.coasevt.org
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 - http://www.geriatricsandaging.com
A physician's guide to the key issues and current trends in geriatric medicine and research.
- Medical College of Wisconsin Geriatrics & Gerontology - http://www.mcw.edu/geriatrics
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 - http://www.stannehome.org
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 - http://views.vcu.edu/sahp/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)
- Prisma - http://www.prisma-qc.ca
Program of Research to Integrate the Services for the Maintenance of Autonomy
- Professional Senior Health Care Resources - http://www.seniorhealthcare.org/
A dual focus site collecting informative articles, presentations, events, jobs and grants, and other resources for general public and geriatric professionals.
- Midwestern Geriatric Education Center - http://midgec.midwestern.edu/
Established in 2001, MidGEC is dedicated to providing specialized education and training to faculty and health care providers in geriatrics and gerontology.
- UAMS Department of Geriatrics - http://www.geriatrics.uams.edu./
Geriatric information and resources from the University of Arkansas for Medical Science.
- Study results of survival rates of older surgical patients - http://www.ahcpr.gov/news/press/pr2002/birkmeypr.htm
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 - http://www.mccare.com/english/
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.
- A Carer's Experience of Medical Neglect - http://www.geocities.com/excarex/index.html
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 - http://www.agingconcepts.com
Dedicated to seniorcitizens and their families, including referral information and resources on many subjects involved in growing older or caregiving.
- HealthandAge.com - http://www.healthandage.com
For physicians and specialists. Medical news updates, research publications, interventions in older patients, upcoming conferences, bulletin board discussions and consensus reports.
- GeriatricWeb - http://geriatricweb.sc.edu
Professional resources portal for geriatrics. Maintained by the Division of Geriatrics, Palmetto Health Richland and the University of South Carolina, School of Medicine Library.
- Institute on Aging, University of Wisconsin - http://aging.wisc.edu/
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'.
- Brookdale Center on Aging of Hunter College - http://www.brookdale.org/
Interdisciplinary gerontology center located in New York City. Brookdale's mission is to enhance the quality of life of the elderly through a multidisciplinary program of education, training, applied research, service innovation, and advocacy. A major focus is on urban aging.
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