LibGuides: Geriatrics/SAGE Guide: Key Resources

Key Resources

Administration on Aging (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services) The Administration on Aging (AoA) is a governmental egency formed from the Department of Health and Human Services. It provides information and support to older persons and those who work with or for the aged. This site includes state and federal government information, a list of Web sites, and statistcs in all facets of elderly life as well as access to the National Aging Information Center (NAIC), another valuable resource.
Adult Development and Aging (American Psychological Association) The American Psychological Association's Division 20 is dedicated to studying the Psychology of Adult Development and Aging.
Alzheimer's Association This non-profit organization provide information on the disease from a variety of perspectives, including physicians and healthcare providers. Among the resources it offers are reading lists of books and articles grouped by topic, board-approved position papers, and Spanish-language materials for caregivers.
Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center (USDHHS, NIH, National Institute on Aging) A service of the National Institute on Aging established to provide information about Alzheimer's disease, its impact on families and health professionals, and research into possible causes and cures. Includes research updates, a clinical trials database, and some online publications on Alzheimers.
Delirium: The Confused Patient in the Hospital (SAGE/UTSW) Online tutorial by SAGE. Demonstrates how to use SAGE: The Confused Patient.
Ebooks about "geriatrics" or "gerontology" -- UTSW Library Catalog

GeriatricsCareOnline.org This link opens in a new window Provides high-quality, trustworthy information created to ensure that all health care professionals have the latest research on caring for older adults. Offers an optimized search tool to enable you to search across the AGS product portfolio and quickly find tools and products that meet your specific needs. Provided by the American Geriatrics Society.

Intrinsic Aging: A Histological Perspective, Skin Module (SAGE/UTSW) An online resource for the gerontologic patient with dermatologic issues.
National Institute on Aging (NIA) The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is one of the National Institutes of Health, the principal biomedical research agency of the United States Government. The NIA promotes healthy aging by conducting and supporting biomedical, social, and behavioral research and public education. This site offers research, funding, health information, and related links.
New Series of Reports to Monitor Health of Older Americans This site from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) lists several news reports on the health of the elderly in America, including death and dying, vision and hearing, oral health, and nursing homes.
Older Americans Update Current (2020): Key Indicators of Well-Being (Federal Interagency Forum on Aging) Provides the latest data on the 37 key indicators selected by the Forum for its 2004 report to portray aspects of the lives of older Americans and their families. It is divided into five subject areas: population, economics, health status, health risks and behaviors, and health care. From the Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics.
Section on Geriatrics (American Physical Therapy Association) This is the publication from the Section on Geriatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association.