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Aging
 Websites presented in alphabetical order AARP: Health Care & Wellness 
 Collection of international resources on aging adult topics such as prescription drug importation, health IT, and health care quality and affordability. Includes speeches, event proceedings, research reports, and other publications. From AARP International. http://www.aarpinternational.org/topics/topics_list.htm?topic=1975 Topics: Senior Health Last updated Mar 18, 2008 AARP: Policy and Research For Professionals in Aging
Contains "information on issues affecting the 50+ population." Includes "research publications, speeches, legal briefs," and more. Topics include health, medical care, money, and government. Searchable. http://www.aarp.org/research/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Finance, Investing, Jobs & Work, Senior Health, Seniors Last updated May 1, 2005 Administration on Aging (AoA)
Information about AoA and its programs. Includes resources for elders, families, and caregivers (Alzheimer's resources, disaster assistance, elders' rights, housing, nutrition, services); practitioners (civil rights, government poverty guidelines, statistics, transportation); and links to grant programs. AoA is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.aoa.gov/ Topics: Mental Conditions, Senior Health Last updated Sep 4, 2009 Ageing and Life Course
Compilation of documents and publications on aging, covering topics such as age-friendly cities, active aging, older people in natural disasters and other emergencies, and age-friendly primary health care centers. Some publications also available in other European languages. From the World Health Organization (WHO). http://www.who.int/ageing/en/ Topics: Senior Health Last updated Sep 2, 2008 AgeLine Research Database
A searchable database of "abstracts of current social gerontology and aging-related research, policy, provider, and consumer books, articles, and reports." From AARP. http://www.aarp.org/research/surveys/stats/demo/agingtrends/articles/ageline_database.html?cmp=RDRCT-ageline Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, Senior Health, Seniors Last updated Aug 31, 2009 AgeSource / AgeStats Worldwide
This page provides access to two databases on aging. AgeSource "identifies several hundred information resources in some 25 countries which are significant either in size or in their unique coverage of particular aging-related issues." AgeStats has "comparative statistical data that compare the situation of older adults across countries or regions around a variety of issues areas." Searchable individually or together; results may be narrowed by information type, geography, and language. From AARP. http://www.aarpinternational.org/database/ Topics: Senior Health, Seniors Last updated May 18, 2009 Aging Initiative
This website provides information about U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) "efforts to protect the environmental health of older persons." Provides fact sheets (many of which are available in several languages and easy-to-read and large-print editions) on topics such as diabetes and environmental hazards, and planning for excessive heat. Also lists events, funding opportunities, news and announcements, and other related material. From the EPA. http://www.epa.gov/aging/ Topics: Senior Health Last updated Sep 2, 2008 AgingStats.gov: Federal Interagency Forum on Aging Related Statistics
This website provides access to statistics on aging compiled from several federal government agencies, including indicators such as population, economics, health status, health risks and behaviors, and health care. Includes reports, downloadable charts and tables, links to member agencies, and related material. http://www.agingstats.gov/agingstatsdotnet/main_site/default.aspx Topics: Senior Health, Statistics Last updated Sep 4, 2009 allnurses.com
Extensive resources for anyone in the nursing profession: links to nursing news, a discussion board, a free electronic newsletter, "Nurse-zine," and live chat. Site contains a browsable list of sites by category: boards of nursing, medical journals, associations, continuing education, employment, nursing schools, nursing specialties, and more. Also features a health information library that covers specific topics under general health, women's health, men's health, and healthy aging. Searchable. http://allnurses.com/ Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines, Media, Media, Senior Health Last updated Nov 3, 2003 Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center (ADEAR)
Contains an overview of Alzheimer's disease, covering symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment; tips for caretakers; a database of clinical trials; publications; and more. Includes information in Spanish. From the National Institute on Aging (NIA). http://www.alzheimers.org/ Topics: Mental Conditions, Senior Health Last updated Nov 16, 2006 American Foundation for the Blind
This site provides information and resources for the blind or visually impaired, support organizations, and the general public on "blindness and low vision, Helen Keller, and such issues as advocacy, aging and vision loss, education, employment, literacy, technology, and web accessibility." Visitors can browse the Helen Keller repositories and collections of her personal material, view message and job boards, subscribe to online journals, and visit an online bookstore with specialized material for the blind. http://www.afb.org/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Disabilities, Senior Health Last updated Mar 12, 2003 American Society on Aging (ASA)
A site for an umbrella organization focusing on professionals and organizations that serve older people. Includes information about conferences, training, publications, news, and special projects. The section on "constituent groups" offers information related to mental health, healthcare, religion and spirituality, gay and lesbian seniors, and business. http://www.asaging.org/ Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Senior Health, Seniors Last updated May 3, 2004 The Association for Active Aging Professionals: Resources for Older Adults
Consumer materials from this organization whose members "share a common interest in reaching older adults with active-aging messages, facilities, programs and guidance." Includes suggestions for getting back into a fitness regime, finding age-friendly fitness facilities and trainers, maintaining foot health, and walking for health. Also provides information related to Active Aging Week, observed annually during the last week in September. http://www.icaa.cc/consumer.htm Topics: Senior Health Last updated Sep 2, 2008 Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
Web site of nonprofit organization devoted to advocacy for the legal rights of those with mental disabilities. The site contains substantial information on the legal aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), aging, disabled children, fair housing, mental health care, and advance directives. The site offers frequent alerts on new legislation and court cases relating to mental health law. http://www.bazelon.org/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Disabilities, Health, Senior Health, The Human Body Last updated Sep 6, 2002 BenefitsCheckUp
A customizable site to "screen for federal, state and some local private and public benefits for older adults (ages 55 and over)." Identifies "programs that a person may be eligible to receive," and "provides a detailed description of the programs, local contacts for additional information (typically the addresses and phone numbers of where to apply for the programs), and materials to help successfully apply for each program." From the National Council on the Aging. http://www.benefitscheckup.org/ Topics: Senior Health, Seniors Last updated Jan 2, 2005 CareGuide
This site offers elder care resources, including medical, legal, and safety information, and guidance for choosing types of care and service providers. Topics include memory and aging, home care, living alternatives (such as hospice and respite care), and wills and estate planning. Searchable. From a care management company. Note: Site also includes information about the company's fee-based services and a directory of providers in the company's network. http://www.eldercare.com/ Topics: Long-term Care, Medical Treatments & Devices, Senior Health, Seniors Last updated Apr 13, 2005 Centenarians in the United States
"This report focuses on the characteristics of those people identified as centenarians in the 1990 Census of Population and Housing for the United States." Some of the data topics include population by sex, age, race, and Hispanic origin, number of projected centenarians (2000-2050), educational attainment, marital status, poverty status, and disability status and living arrangements. From the U.S. Census Bureau. Opens directly into a PDF file. http://www.census.gov/prod/99pubs/p23-199.pdf Topics: Senior Health, Statistics Last updated Sep 10, 2007 Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST)
Website for this "international coalition of ... technology companies, aging-services organizations, businesses, research universities and government representatives" with the focus of expediting "the development, evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies that will transform the aging experience." The clearinghouse features projects and research in areas such as fall management, mobility, and telemedicine. Site also includes pilot project case studies, policy, news, and conference listings. A program of American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging. http://www.agingtech.org Topics: Senior Health Last updated Mar 8, 2009 ClichéSite.com
A list of "clichés, euphamisms, sayings and figures of speech complete with definitions and explanations." Searchable by keyword, and browsable by topic (including aging, business, children, death, hope, marriage, money, sex, and weather). http://www.clichesite.com/ Topics: English Language, Senior Health Last updated Jun 7, 2005 Consumer's Tool Kit for Health Advance Planning
"This tool kit contains a variety of self-help worksheets, suggestions, and resources [for creating health care advance directives]. ... The tool kit does not create a formal advance directive for you. Instead, it helps you do the much harder job of discovering, clarifying, and communicating what is important to you in the face of serious illness." Topics include choosing a health care agent or proxy and after-death decisions. From the American Bar Association (ABA). http://www.abanet.org/aging/toolkit/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Diseases & Conditions, Senior Health Last updated Apr 5, 2005 Eldercare Locator
This database is designed "to link older adults and their caregivers to unbiased information and assistance resources at the state and community level." Features "information and assistance resources for legal services, elder abuse prevention, health insurance counseling, prescription assistance, and the long term care ombudsman program." Searchable by city, county, and ZIP code. From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare.NET/Public/Home.aspx Topics: Families, Long-term Care, Mental Conditions, Senior Health, Seniors Last updated Jan 22, 2009 Health and Aging Organizations
"This online, searchable database lists more than 250 national organizations that provide help to older people. Use the drop-down menu to search subject areas for information on how to contact these organizations. Click the View All Organizations button to see and/or print the entire list." From the National Institute on Aging. http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/ResourceDirectory.htm Topics: Senior Health, Seniors Last updated Nov 14, 2006 Health on the Net Foundation (HON)
A medical search tool whose goal is to "promote the effective and reliable use of the new technologies for telemedicine in healthcare around the world." MedHunt searches for healthcare Web sites, hospitals, and support. HONselect "integrates Websites, journal articles, multimedia and news." Also included are discussion lists; information on aging, hepatitis, and vision; a glossary on allergies; and an eyecare FAQ. The Library contains papers from conferences and various other medical sources. A French version is available. http://www.hon.ch/ Topics: Internet Guides & Search Tools, Senior Health Last updated Apr 23, 2002 Human Ageing Genomic Resources (HAGR)
This site provides "a collection of databases and tools designed to help researchers understand the genetics of human ageing." It features a searchable and browsable database of genes related to human aging and a database of "longevity, metabolic rates, phylogeny, rate of ageing, and ageing phenotype" for various animals. Also includes a searchable bibliography and links to related sites. From a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard Medical School. http://genomics.senescence.info Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Health, Health & Medical Disciplines, Science, Senior Health Last updated Jan 25, 2005 If I Live to Be 100: Lessons From the Centenarians
Companion to a 2002 book of the same title that "grew out of a radio series on National Public Radio's 'Morning Edition' in 2000 called 'One Hundred Years of Stories.'" On this site find "profiles of most of the centenarians featured, see their photographs, and hear them speak." Also includes links to the radio pieces. http://www.ifilivetobe100.com Topics: Senior Health Last updated Sep 5, 2006 Independent Living Resource Center San Francisco: Web Links
Large collection of links about independent living for people with disabilities. Topics include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), assistive technology, advocacy groups, the arts, travel, aging, government agencies, and sexuality. There is some San Francisco Bay Area focus, but most links are for any user. http://www.ilrcsf.org/Links/links.html Topics: Disabilities, Senior Health Last updated Jul 6, 2005 Infoaging.org
A searchable site presenting advances and news in aging research, focusing on aging-related diseases, biological causes of human aging, and a healthier lifestyle. The research spotlights cellular aging, telomeres, longevity, caloric restriction, stems cells, Alzheimer's findings, the food pyramid controversy, geriatrics, and more. Additionally, there are links to a number of general age-related Web sites and topics. From the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR). http://www.infoaging.org/ Topics: Health, Health, Health & Medical Disciplines, Mental Conditions, Senior Health Last updated May 23, 2006 International Committee on Supercentenarians: Official Tables
This site features "tables [that] describe the known Supercentenarians as maintained by the Los Angeles Gerontology Research Group on a world-wide basis." A supercentenarian is defined as "a validated human centenarian who has attained the age of 110 years or more." Also includes a list of recent deaths and related tables. Provided by the Gerontology Research Group. http://www.grg.org/Adams/Tables.htm Topics: Senior Health, Statistics Last updated Sep 5, 2006 Internet Resources on Aging
"Browse or search AARP's database ... and find more than 500 of the best sites for people over 50." Topics include genealogy, computers and technology, Medicare and Social Security information, classic 1950s TV shows, chat rooms, and more. Also covers statistics, research, and other areas of interest to gerontology professionals. http://www.aarp.org/internetresources/ Topics: Senior Health, Seniors Last updated Jul 13, 2005 Lesbian and Gay Aging Issues Network (LGAIN)
This site "works to raise awareness about the concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) elders and about the unique barriers they encounter in gaining access to housing, healthcare, long-term care and other needed services." Includes a newsletter and links to related websites. http://www.asaging.org/networks/lgain/ Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Senior Health Last updated Jan 16, 2006 Living to 100 and Beyond: Search for Predictors of Exceptional Human Longevity
This 2005 research paper "explores possible predictors of exceptional human longevity such as familial factors, early-life living conditions, month-of-birth, and birth order." Includes data tables and a bibliography. From the Center on Aging at the University of Chicago; sponsored by the Committee on Life Insurance Research of the Society of Actuaries. http://www.soa.org/research/life/research-living-to-100-and-beyond-search-for-predictors-of-exceptional-human.aspx Topics: Senior Health Last updated Sep 10, 2007 The Men's Bibliography: A Comprehensive Bibliography of Writing on Men, Masculinities, Gender, and Sexualities
An extensive listing of books and articles on men's issues, including masculinity, fatherhood, divorce, men's groups, gay men, aging, sports, pornography, feminism, men's liberation, prison, humor, sexuality, and many more topics. Searchable. http://mensbiblio.xyonline.net/ Topics: Families, People, People, Senior Health Last updated Jun 14, 2007 Men's Health: Aging Male Syndrome (AMS)
A syndrome affecting men "between the ages of 35 and 65 when their hormone levels (especially testosterone) decline." The site lists the signs and effects of a decline in the male hormone testosterone, treatment for low testosterone, and benefits and risks of testosterone therapy. Includes links to related information. From the National Women's Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.womenshealth.gov/mens/sexual/ams.cfm Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Health, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices, People, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Senior Health Last updated Sep 29, 2009 Mining Safety and Health Research
Extensive data, documents, and resources on health and safety aspects of mining. Includes statistics on mining accidents, fact sheets on minerals and coal, and materials on injury prevention, ergonomics, hearing loss, fire prevention, ventilation, explosives, dust, aging miners, and many other topics. From the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/mining/ Topics: Geology, Industries, Jobs & Work, Medical Treatments & Devices, Senior Health, Technology Last updated Dec 29, 2004 National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information
This website provides "information and resources to help you and your family plan for future long-term care (LTC) needs." Features sections on understanding, planning for, and paying for long-term care, and a glossary and annotated links to related websites. Also includes a place to send for a free future planning kit. From the U.S. Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.longtermcare.gov/ Topics: Health Costs & Insurance, Senior Health Last updated Sep 10, 2008 National Council on Aging (NCOA)
The NCOA is an advocacy group "dedicated to improving the health and independence of older persons and increasing their continuing contributions to communities, socieity, and future generations." Features a national network of over 14,000 organizations, an events calendar, information on legislation benefitting older Americans, action alerts, research reports, http://www.ncoa.org/ Topics: Long-term Care, Senior Health, Seniors Last updated Jun 27, 2006 National Program on Women & Aging (NPWA)
The mission of the NPWA is "to focus national attention on the special concerns of women as they age, to develop solutions and strategies for dealing with these concerns, and to reach out to women and organizations across the country." The site features newsletters, reports, and other publications as well as current research projects and related links. From The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University. http://iasp.brandeis.edu/womenandaging/ Topics: Senior Health, Seniors, Women Last updated Jul 3, 2007 NIH Senior Health
A site specially designed for seniors, with larger print and short, easy-to-read articles. A growing collection of topics includes Alzheimer's Disease and exercise for seniors. There are captioned videos, FAQs, quizzes, and links to MEDLINEplus for more information. From the National Institute on Aging and the National Institute on Aging. http://nihseniorhealth.gov/ Topics: Health, Health & Medical Disciplines, Medical Treatments & Devices, Mental Conditions, Senior Health Last updated Jun 1, 2005 Northwest Regional Council
A regional governmental agency serving seniors, adults with disabilities, and people needing long-term care living in Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom counties. The site includes articles on issues of aging and elder care, material for caregivers, and links to local, state, and national resources. The Northwest Regional Council serves as Northwest Washington state's Area Agency on Aging. http://www.nwrcwa.org/ Topics: Long-term Care, Senior Health Last updated Jan 2, 2008 Otolaryngic Gerontology (Issues of Aging)
Provides general information on illnesses "common later in life," including those affecting the ears (earwax, itchy ears, decreased hearing, tinnitus); nose (aging rhinitis, bloody nose, allergic rhinitis); and throat (sore throat, cough). From the Division of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, San Diego. http://drdavidson.ucsd.edu/Portals/0/Aging/ Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines, Medical Treatments & Devices, Senior Health Last updated Jun 6, 2008 Population Reference Bureau (PRB)
Contains articles, reports, and statistics related to population worldwide. Topics include the environment, AIDS, aging, education, family planning, gender, health, poverty, mortality, policy, and race. Includes charts and graphics, and a glossary of related terms. Also available in Spanish and French. Searchable and browsable. http://www.prb.org/ Topics: Families, Poverty, Senior Health, Social Science, Statistics, Women's Health Last updated Nov 1, 2004 Presbycusis
Fact sheet on presbycusis, the loss of hearing that gradually occurs in most individuals as they grow older. Discusses symptoms, causes, prevention, hearing aids, communication tips, and related topics. From the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, National Institutes of Health. http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing/presbycusis.asp Topics: Disabilities, Diseases & Conditions, Medical Treatments & Devices, Senior Health Last updated Jun 30, 2005 Reminiscence: A Family History Questionnaire
"The purpose of this questionnaire is to provide you with a mind jogger to help you in making notes on your own life or to guide you in recording the life experiences of another member of your family. The information you record ... will serve as a means of conveying a picture of what your life has been like and a sense of what has been important to you." From the Texas Cooperative Extension, Texas A&M University System. http://fcs.tamu.edu/families/aging/reminiscence/family_history_questionnaire.php Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, Senior Health Last updated Jan 27, 2005 Safe Senior Citizen Driving
Describes risk factors for the senior citizen driver, warning signs that someone should stop driving, safety tips, and alternatives to driving. Includes related links. From Helpguide, "a joint project of the Rotary Club of Santa Monica and Center for Healthy Aging." http://www.helpguide.org/elder/senior_citizen_driving.htm Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Senior Health, Seniors Last updated Jun 7, 2006 ScienceDaily
This well-organized site features breaking science news updated every 15 minutes, daily news stories, and a detailed directory of science and health news items. Links to original sources (mostly university research institutes and government agencies) are provided for all news items. Searchable, or browse by topics such as space, mind and brain, fossils, technology, aging, and robotics. The "encyclopedia" is based on reader-contributed content. From a science writer and editor. http://www.sciencedaily.com Topics: Science, Science, Senior Health Last updated May 13, 2005 SeniorJournal: Daily News for Active Senior Citizens
A searchable Web site for seniors, covering breaking news daily and featuring articles on entertainment, finances, grandparenting, healthcare, hobbies, nutrition, retirement, and travel, among other subjects. Links-Senior provides an annotated list of Web sites for senior citizens and baby boomers on aging, investing, government programs, politics, and other issues. http://www.seniorjournal.com/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Senior Health Last updated May 3, 2004 We the People: Aging in the United States
"This report provides a portrait of the social and economic characteristics of the population aged 65 and over in the United States at the national level. It is part of the Census 2000 Special Reports series that presents several demographic, social, and economic characteristics collected from Census 2000." Features statistics and graphs. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/prod/2004pubs/censr-19.pdf Topics: Finance, Senior Health, Statistics Last updated Jan 11, 2005 When You Are Concerned: Guide for Families, Friends and Caregivers Concerned About the Safety of an Older Driver
"Leaving the wheel can be a watershed event for an aging driver." This handbook covers such topics as monitoring driving habits, resources for help, safe driving tips and equipment, alternative transportation, and how to help the elderly cope with giving up driving. Opens directly into a PDF document. From the New York State Office for the Aging. http://www.aging.ny.gov/Caregiving/OlderDriver/Handbook2007.pdf Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Long-term Care, Senior Health, Seniors, Water Last updated Jun 15, 2008 |
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