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Internet
Resources in Geriatrics/Gerontology
LISTINGS
OF INTERNET RESOURCES IN AGING
ALZHEIMER'S
DISEASE
Alzheimer's
Association
Includes chapter information, caregiver resources, medical information,
public policy, conferences, and Internet resources. The site includes
a search tool to search for Alzheimer's related documents. This
site is maintained by the association's national headquarters in
Chicago.
Alzheimer's
Disease Education and Referral Center (ADEAR)
Includes selected publications online, information on how to order
publications, and NIA research findings about Alzheimer's. You can
enter questions and receive a response from ADEAR. Alzheimer Web
Includes links to Alzheimer's resources and research labs, a database
of important papers on Alzheimer's, news items, conference reports,
and the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. American Health Assistance
Foundation (www.ahaf.org) Non-profit organization dedicated to 1)
funding research on are-related and degenerative diseases, 2) educating
the public about these diseases, and 3) providing emergency financial
assistance to AD patients and their caregivers.
Wisconsin
Alzheimer's Institute
The Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute is dedicated to improving the
availability of services and the quality of care provided to persons
affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. In collaboration
with community organizations, the Institute aims to improve the
quality of life for persons affected by dementia through research,
education, training, program development and public advocacy.
EDUCATIONAL
TOOLS/ RESOURCES
Discharge
Planning, University of British Columbia
This interactive module leads you through a case to learn about
planning the discharge of elderly patients from the hospital.
Geri
Ann, University of Florida
Geriatric Education Cases A framework for developing interactive
geriatric educational materials.
The
Interactive Patient, Marshall University
This teaching tool for physicians, residents, and medical students,
offers a case to the user who then has to interact with the patient
and submit a diagnosis and treatment plan.
MedConnect:
Information Services for the Medical Community
Offers a free Continuing Medical Education (CME) program and interactive
journal articles.
Multidisciplinary
Education in Geriatrics & Aging
Includes twelve teaching modules on topics such as normal aging,
geriatric assessment, nutrition, and mental health.
The
Virtual Hospital
The goal of the Virtual Hospital digital library is to make the
Internet a useful medical reference and health promotion tool for
health care providers and patients.
ELDER ABUSE
NCEA,
National Center on Elder Abuse
A comprehensive resource including statistics, elder abuse incidence
study, resources by state, and publications.
GOVERNMENT
AGENCIES
Administration
on Aging
Includes the Eldercare Locator, a statistical profile of older Americans,
an AOA directory, directory of State Agencies on Aging, resource
information for the elderly and for caregivers, news about AOA,
and a "Directory of Web and Gopher Aging Sites."
Bureau
of Health Professions
Includes overview of program, grants and contracts, publications,
student assistance, and a staff directory. This Bureau provides
the funding for Geriatric Education Centers.
Center
for Medicare Education
Resource for public agencies and private organizations that provide
consumer education about Medicare and Medicare health plan options.
Department
of Health and Human Services
Includes news and public affairs, consumer information, research/data,
policy information, Grantsnet, and information about HHS agencies
on the Internet.
Healthcare
Financing Administration
Includes information about the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
National
Institute on Aging
Includes NIA research, training and funding, and health information.
National
Institute of Health
Includes NIH news, health information, grants and contracts, and
scientific resources.
HEALTH
Allnurses.com
Active nursing discussions, nursing news, links and resources for
every nursing specialty.
The
Arthritis Foundation
Includes information on arthritis diseases, how to cope with the
pain and loss of movement caused by arthritis, and how to order
foundation publications.
Medweb:
Geriatrics
The Health Science Library at Emory University maintains links to
various medical specialties, including geriatrics.
Prostate
Cancer Infolink
Includes information about prostate cancer: screening, diagnosis,
and treatment. Users can submit questions, recommend resources,
and share experiences online.
LEGAL
American
Bar Association on Legal Problems of the Elderly
Includes a legal guide for Older Americans, information on advance
directives, a publications listing, and current legislative decisions
affecting the elderly.
Elder
Law Center
A legal services provider for the elderly, engaging in individual
and group legal advocacy on issues affecting citizens over the age
of 60, with special emphasis on the poor and vulnerable elderly.
National
Senior Citizens Law Center
Advocates nationwide to promote the independence and well-being
of low-income elderly individuals, as well as persons with disabilities.
MENTAL HEALTH
National
Mental Health Services Knowledge Exchange
Includes information on the National Center for Mental Health Services,
Substance Abuse, and Mental Health Services Administration; upcoming
mental health conferences and events; technical assistance centers
supported by CHMS; mental health statistics; and links to other
mental health resources.
Rehabilitation
and Research Training Center on Aging with Mental Retardation
Includes information about the Rehabilitation and Research Training
Center on Aging with Mental Retardation; a resource clearinghouse
on aging and developmental disabilities; a listing of research projects;
a conference calendar, and links to related resources.
PROFESSIONAL
GERIATRIC ASSOCIATIONS
American
Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
Dedicated to promoting the mental health and well being of older
people and improving the care of those with late life mental disorders.
American
Geriatrics Society, Inc.
The AGS promotes high quality comprehensive and accessible care
for America's older population, including those who are chronically
ill and disabled.
American
Hospice Foundation
The AHF aids programs that serve the needs of terminally ill and
grieving individuals of all ages.
American
Society of Aging
Informs the public and health professionals about issues affecting
the quality of life for older people and promotes innovative approaches
to meet these needs.
Assisted
Living Federation of America (ALFA)
Founded in 1990 to advance the assisted living industry and enhance
the quality of life for the consumers it serves.
Association
for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE)
Established in 1974 to advance gerontology as a field of study in
institutions of higher learning.
Gerontological
Society of America
Includes information about GSA programs and resources.
International
Psychogeriatric Association
Committed to enhancing education, fostering research, and promoting
the development of psychogeriatrics in all parts of the world.
The
National Council on the Aging
Organizations and professionals dedicated to promoting the dignity,
self-determinism and well being of older persons.
SITES FOR
SENIORS
Access
America for Seniors
Information on benefits, health, consumer protection and education
for seniors.
American
Association of Retired Persons
The AARP administers programs that assist older Americans. These
programs provide a wide variety of services including job training,
tax assistance, policy implications, and much more.
Eldernet
This whimsical site offers a wealth of information on health, managed
care, money and other pertinent topics.
Retire.Net
This site is a useful repository of retirement-related links from
travel to hobbies to health and social issues.
Social
Security Administration
Social security works because it speaks to a universal human need.
The 21st century brings with it new challenges, including an aging
nation and a continuing need to provide income security for workers
and their families in retirement, or in the event of the disability
or death of the wage earner.
Widownet
This "self-help" resource is maintained for and by widows and widowers
and accessible to people of all ages.
WISCONSIN
RESOURCES
Administration
on Aging - Wisconsin
Department of Health and Family Services and Area Agencies on Aging
as well as other information is available.
Aging
Resource Agencies
Area Agencies on Aging, County Aging Units, and local Alzheimer
Chapters are listed.
Badger:
State of Wisconsin Information Server
Includes links to resources available from Wisconsin state agencies,
departments and other governmental branches, as well as information
resources at the University of Wisconsin campuses, and sources from
other states and the federal government.
Center
for Health Systems Research and Analysis (CHSRA)
Conducts research and develops decision support systems to improve
long term care and health systems. Coalition of Wisconsin Aging
Groups Includes information about CWAG's Elder Law center, legislative
issues, trainings, and publications.
Health
related Data for Wisconsin Counties
Demography & socioeconomic conditions, vital statistics (births
& mortality), hospitalization & utilization, and health care resources
by county.
Milwaukee
County Department on Aging
Includes information about programs, services, and staff of the
Milwaukee County Department on Aging.
Regional
Parkinson Center
Includes news and information for Wisconsin patients with Parkinson
Disease and their families.
University
of Wisconsin - Extension: Family Living Programs
Contains information on caregiving for the elderly, grandparents
raising grandchildren, Caregiver Lifeline Newsletter, and intergenerational
resources.
Wisconsin
Alzheimer's Institute
The WI Alzheimer's Institute is dedicated, in collaboration with
community organizations, aims to improve the quality of life for
persons affected by dementia through research, education, training,
program development and public advocacy.
Wisconsin
Area Health Education Center
Complementary medicine in Wisconsin: an identity web site for health
care providers and resources.
Wisconsin
Association of Homes & Services for the Aging
Statewide membership organization of not-for-profit corporations
principally serving the elderly and disabled.
Wisconsin
Bureau of Aging & Long Term Care Resources
Comprehensive descriptions of state aging programs and long term
care redesign effort.
Wisconsin
Health & Hospital Association
Includes information about the associations services and programs,
Information services and Public Policy departments.
WISMED,
State Medical Society of Wisconsin
Includes information about seminars, services, calendar, government
affairs, the SMS Foundation, and links to healthcare sites of interest.
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