Aging: Links and Resources
Did you know?
Persons 65 & Older:
Each month the world's elderly population increases by 795,000.
China's population includes 88 million elderly individuals, making it the world's "oldest" country.
Persons 65 & Older:
- 37.3 million in 2006
- Predicted Increase to 40 million in 2010
- Predicted Increase to 55 million in 2020
Each month the world's elderly population increases by 795,000.
China's population includes 88 million elderly individuals, making it the world's "oldest" country.
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Aging Information in Spanish
Aids/HIV Spanish information resources
en español
Conversando con su medico
pdf guide to help older Hispanic patients communicate with their health care providers. Covers choosing a provider, preparing for an appointment, working with an interpreter, discussing sensitive health issues, and finding additional health information in Spanish
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Convivendo con el Cáncer de Seno
en español Comprehensive and culturally relevant resource for Latinas with breast cancer
Aging Studies [Databases]
AgeSource Worldwide
Information resources about aging from around the world.
Evidence Database for Social Care of the Aged
The Evidence Database is regularly updated by an advisory panel that filters, reviews, and catalogs articles published in professional journals both in the U.S. and abroad.
Aging: Other Resources in Geriatrics, Gerontology & Aging
Administration on Aging (AoA)
Created by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Includes information about the Older Americans Act, Resources for Elders and Families, Professionals, Statistics, Grants and more.
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AgingStats.gov
Federal inter-agency forum on aging-related statistics. Includes the report Older Americans 2008: Key Indicators of Well-being.
Books on Aging
LibraryThing: a small collection of a variety of books on aging available at UCDHSL, and via Prospector loan. For more titles search our catalog IMPULSE for Aging, Geriatrics, Gerontology etc.
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Center on Aging, Division of Geriatrics
University of Colorado Denver and Health Sciences Center. Links to the Seniors Clinic, Educational and practicum opportunities, Research, and more.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
The CMS mission is to ensure effective, up-to-date health care coverage and to promote quality care for beneficiaries. Contains links to more information about Medicare coverage and programs, and Medicaid coverage in general. Also links to State Children's Health Insurance Program SCHIP.
ConsultGeriRN
Evidence based Geriatric online resource for nurses in clinical and educational settings.
Healthy aging
From the CDC. Includes State of Aging and Health Report, Statistics, research, caregiving, end of life issues and more.
Institute for Geriatric Nursing
The Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing, New York University College of Nursing. The Hartford Institute identifies and develops best practices in nursing care of older adults. Includes assessment tools, Evidence - based protocols, and resources for practicing nurses, Educators, Policy makers and more.
MedlinePlus: Senior Health
From the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. Statistics, prevention, alternative medicine, health check tools, research and more.
The Geriatrics Forum
A publication of the Hartford-Jahnigen Center of Excellence, University of Colorado Denver Health Sciences Center.
Aging / Gerontology Associations & Societies
AARP: American Association of Retired Persons
Includes: Health, Money, Retirement, Policy and Research, legislation and Office of Academic Affairs with Intern Program and Resources for Scholars.
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
AAHSA and its members are committed to maintaining and expanding the Not-for-Profit Difference in aging services through research, advocacy and education.
American Geriatrics Society
A not for profit organization of over 6,700 health professionals devoted to improving the health, independence and quality of life of all older people.
Colorado Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
Colorado's largest and oldest nonprofit organization representing providers of housing and health-related service options to Colorado's elderly.
Institute for the future of aging services ( IFAS )
Independent research organization bridging the worlds of policy, practice and research in the advancement of high quality aging and long term care support and services.
National Council on Aging
A non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of older Americans through advocacy, research, programs, and publications.
Careers in Aging
AgeWork
Focused Career site in Gerontology
Careers in Aging
From the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education.
Funding streams, Publications, available jobs and careers and recent career articles.
Funding streams, Publications, available jobs and careers and recent career articles.
Careers in Geriatric Care Management
Educational opportunities and certification information; From the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers.