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News

  • CNS News - Long Term Care
    4 star rating A publication which offers the latest clinical news and educational reviews regarding nervous system disorders in long term care facilities. McMahon Publishing Group.
  • Extended Care Professional
    4 star rating In-depth editorials and clinical information on Clinical and financial strategies for the long-term and home care professional.
  • Internal Medicine World Report - Geriatrics
    4 star rating A clinical newspaper with updates from major medical conferences and peer-reviewed journals. Published by Medical World Communications.
  • Medical News Today - Seniors / Aging
    4 star rating The latest medical and health news headlines directed to an international audience of health professionals. Includes articles and reports of pharmaceutical and biotechnology developments.
  • Geriatrics News from Online Medical News
    3 star rating A directory of weblinks to sites that offer specialty-related news for medical professionals and patients.
  • Science Daily News - Aging
    3 star rating News releases regarding medical research developments from universities, the National Science Foundation, NASA, and other scientific institutions. These announcements present new discoveries in therapeutics and disease management. ScienceDaily Magazine.
  • Science Daily News - Geriatrics
    3 star rating News releases regarding medical research developments from universities, the National Science Foundation, NASA, and other scientific institutions. These announcements present new discoveries in therapeutics and disease management. ScienceDaily Magazine.
  • Topix.net Geriatric Medicine News
    3 star rating News stories emerging on the Internet from online newspapers and magazines.
  • Topix.net Palliative Care News
    3 star rating News stories emerging on the Internet from online newspapers and magazines.
  • Aging News from USA Today
    2 star rating Daily and archived news, short articles, and special reports on aging and senior's health. Covers topics such as arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, health care, and exercise. USA Today Health.
  • Science Daily News - Palliative Care
    2 star rating News releases regarding medical research developments from universities, the National Science Foundation, NASA, and other scientific institutions. These announcements present new discoveries in therapeutics and disease management. ScienceDaily Magazine.
  • Science Daily News - Senior Health
    2 star rating News releases regarding medical research developments from universities, the National Science Foundation, NASA, and other scientific institutions. These announcements present new discoveries in therapeutics and disease management. ScienceDaily Magazine.

Full Text / MultiMedia

  • "Geriatrics" Powerpoint Lectures
    5 star rating Powerpoint lectures that discuss the use of journal impact factors in quantitatively assessing the importance of medical journals based upon the frequency that their articles are cited. collected by the Google search service.
  • Annals of Long-Term Care
    5 star rating Reviews, reports of clinical experience, case reports, news and perspectives related to management of long-term care patients and aging. American Geriatrics Society. MultiMedia Health Care.
  • CDC Trends in Health and Aging
    5 star rating Includes up-to-date information on the health of older Americans, trends in health-related behaviors, health care utilization, cost of care for the older population, reports on various related topics, and links to other Web resources. CDC National Center for Health Statistics and National Institute on Aging.
  • Clinical Geriatrics
    5 star rating Peer-reviewed clinical articles with practical information for health practitioners who care for older patients. MultiMedia Health Care.
  • Geriatric Care Resource Center at Medscape
    5 star rating REG A regularly updated collection of Medscape's key clinical content including news, conference summaries, articles, treatment updates, clinical management modules, Medline and Cochrane abstracts, practice guidelines, and selected links to professional organizations. Searchable. Free registration.
  • Geriatric Times
    5 star rating A newsletter which offers reports, news, and in-depth feature articles, editorials, continuing education articles, and patient teaching aids. 2000-present. CME, Inc. .
  • Geriatrics at your Fingertips
    5 star rating REG A pocket guide regarding the care for older adults in various health care settings. Available for Palm and Windows CE operating systems versions. American Geriatrics Society. Free registration.
  • International Review Syllabus in Geriatrics
    5 star rating A learning program based on the 4th edition of the AGS Geriatric Review Syllabus. Covers basic information and data on aging, common conditions in older people, geriatric syndromes, and general management principles. American Geriatrics Society and the Novartis Foundation for Gerontology.
  • Skin & Aging
    5 star rating Practical and clinical insight into today\s general dermatology issues. This award-winning publication offers dermatologists reader-friendly, timely and informative articles that highlight clinical and practice management advice that easily can be translated into current practice settings.
  • A Physician's Guide to Nutrition in Chronic Disease Management in Older Adults
    4 star rating A monograph on the special nutritional needs attributable to age and disease processes. Sponsored by the Nutrition Screening Initiative - an effort of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Dietetic Association, and the National Council on the Aging. In PDF and PDA formats.
  • Older Americans Indicators of Well-Being
    4 star rating A collection of data on geriatric population, economics, health status, health risks and behaviors. Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics.
  • Medslides Geriatrics Powerpoint Slideshows
    3 star rating Medslides Allergy & Immunology Powerpoint Slideshows A collection of slideshows authored by medical faculty and clinicians.

Journals

Textbooks

  • Geriatrics At Your Fingertips
    5 star rating REG Free access, current, in-depth reviews of the management of common geriatric conditions: recommended diagnostic tests, assessment instruments, strategies. Includes recommended drugs and dosages. Registration is free but required. Sponsored by the the American Geriatrics Society. Free registration.
  • Geriatric Medicine - Family Practice Notebook
    5 star rating A section from an ongoing compendium of the diagnosis and management of common medical problems seen in Family Practice. Family Practice Notebook, LLC.
  • The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy: Geriatric Medicine
    5 star rating A chapter from the world's most popular medical textbook which covers disorders common in the elderly, its signs and symptoms, drug use in the elderly, and health care delivery. Searchable, with hypertext links to related chapters. Merck & Co., Inc.
  • The Merck Manual of Geriatrics
    5 star rating A concise, practical handbook covering etiology, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, and management of diseases in older patients; includes basics of geriatric care, social, legal, and ethical issues. 3rd Internet edition, 2000. Searchable. Merck & Co., Inc.
  • Alberta Palliative Care Resource Book
    4 star rating An educational resource that aids primary care practitioners in the care of palliative patients. Offers concise, practical step-by-step suggestions regarding management strategies of the more common clinical problems encountered. A project of the Alberta Cancer Board with original content compiled by J. Pereira & E. Bruera, University of Alberta.
  • Canadian Medical Examination (MCCQE) 2000 Review Notes- Geriatrics
    4 star rating These review notes are an up-to-date, concise and comprehensive review of medical specialty clinical knowledge. The text prepares graduating medical students for certification examination.
  • Improving Care for the End of Life
    4 star rating A comprehensive and authoritative guide on to how to enable quality improvement for end of life care within health care systems. Written for health care managers and clinicians, it offers practical advice that can help you improve quality in your hospital, hospice, nursing home, or other health care facility. The authors include some of the world's leading authorities in the field. By Joanne Lynn, M.D. Janice Lynch Schuster, and Andrea Kabcenell, R.N. Published 2000.
  • Liverpool Handbook of Geriatric Medicine
    4 star rating A guide to geriatric medicine that is directed to medical students. Brief topic reviews cover common disorders and offer an overview of the pathologic changes of aging. Topics include appropriate physician examination, impaired balance, vision and hearing, immobility, cognitive impairment, etc. The University of Liverpool Department of Geriatric Medicine.
  • The Geriatrics Resource Guide
    4 star rating A collection of articles, directed to clinicians, on issues in geriatric care: the history and physical examination, geriatric algorithms, delirium, falls, osteoporosis, depression, pain, functional status assessment, pharmacotherapy, eye conditions, mini-mental state examination, management of pressure sores, ethical issues, etc. Division of Geriatric Medicine, Northwestern University Medical School.
  • Geriatrics & Gerontology Journals at Medbioworld
    3 star rating A comprehensive directory of weblinks for journals in this specialty.

Major Sites / Home Pages

  • The American Geriatrics Society
    4 star rating The premier professional organization of health care providers dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all older adults with an active membership of over 6,000 health care professionals. The AGS website includes membership information, public policy statements, news, meetings updates, professional and consumer education, practice guidelines, CME, a jobs and training resource, a patient education forum, and publications.
  • Alzheimer's Association
    4 star rating Presents basic facts about the disease and answers to commonly asked questions, steps to a proper diagnosis and treatment options, reports of research, programs, news room, events, meetings, publications, a glossary, and a list of AA chapters.
  • Alzheimer's Disease Education & Referral Center
    4 star rating News, publications, full text reports, research updates, calendar of events, educational audio and video, recommended reading for caregivers, clinical trials database, and links to related Web sites. Searchable. National Institute of Aging, NIH.
  • American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
    4 star rating Provides educational resources for those working with older adults and their families; publications, meetings, courses and other events, news, and related links.
  • American Federation for Aging Research
    4 star rating Includes an extensive information about available grants in aging research and geriatric medicine, research news, publications, media briefings, meetings, educational resources, fact sheets and tips for general public on nutrition, exercise, and healthy aging.
  • Huffington Center On Aging
    4 star rating Provides reports of research, news, CE courses, illustrated articles on social and psychological aspects of aging, calendar of events, and an Arts in Aging section. Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
  • International Longevity Center-USA
    4 star rating A Center for Policy, Research & Education on Population Aging. Presents information about the Center and its activities and projects, reports of research, publications, news, quizzes, and links to related web resources. Affiliated with the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City.
  • National Resource Center on Aging and Injury
    4 star rating News, short articles, publications, statistical data, and Web resources related to safe and healthy aging, common injuries, and injury prevention. University Center on Aging, San Diego State University.
  • Novartis Foundation for Gerontology
    4 star rating An educational web center promoting interaction between the public and healthcare professionals. Presents reference materials, intervention guidelines, disease digests, interactive tools, news, short reviews, a Q&A section, and details of upcoming meetings. Public site includes link to the site for health professionals. Searchable. HealthandAge.com.
  • The American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
    4 star rating Presents information about the Association, sections for AAGP members, health care professionals, patients & caregivers. Offers news, tools, expert information, publications, meetings, advocacy & public policy, CME courses, events & background information for reporters & other communications professionals. Searchable.
  • Alliance for Aging Research
    3 star rating The private, not-for-profit Alliance for Aging Research is the nation's leading citizen advocacy organization for improving the health and independence of Americans as they age. This website contains many factsheets relevant to this mission.
  • American Academy of Home Care Physicians
    3 star rating Academy physicians make house calls, care for homebound patients, act as home health agency medical directors, or refer patients to home care agencies. This website has documents on ethics, caregiver self assessment, etc.
  • Australian Society for Geriatric Medicine
    3 star rating Presents information about the Society, position statements, meetings, news & events, selected links to related websites.
  • British Menopause Society
    3 star rating Includes information about the Society, meetings, publications, abstracts from current medical literature, and links to selected web sites.
  • Canadian Association on Gerontology
    3 star rating Includes information about the Association, membership information, policy statements, news, special projects, meetings and courses, publications. In English and French.
  • Informed Living from Extended Care Information Network
    3 star rating Includes information for seniors and caregivers. Topics include nutrition, physical activity, pharmacy facts, legal & financial planning, working & caring, community services, selecting the right care, etc. Provides links to sites for discharge planners and extended care providers database. Searchable. extendedcare.com.
  • Institute of Gerontology Wayne State University
    3 star rating Includes information about the Institute, research and education programs, calendar of events, news, links to related web sites. The Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology.
  • National Ageing Research Institute
    3 star rating Presents information about the Institute, reports of research, calendar of events and courses, publications, and links to related web sites. Melbourne, Australia.
  • National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization
    3 star rating NHPCO promotes compassionate and high quality care for the terminally ill and their families among the general public and professions.
  • National Institute on Aging
    3 star rating The component of the National Institutes of Health devoted to improving the health of older people. Leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life.
  • The Institute for Advanced Studies in Aging & Geriatric Medicine
    3 star rating A non-profit biomedical research and educational organization that conducts needed clinical research on aging and immunology topics, and facilitates education by uniting researchers, educators, and clinicians. Throughout this site you will find information and reports on IASIA's activities, research, and programs.
  • The National Council on the Aging
    3 star rating Presents information about the Council, its programs, services, and publications for community organizations and professionals promoting well-being of older persons. Includes news, short reports of research, and links to other resources for older people and their families.
  • The Society of Geriatric Cardiology
    3 star rating The Society conducts educational programs for physicians and other health care professionals. Topics include cardiovascular drugs, coronary artery disease, pacemakers, antiarrhythmic therapy, and valvular heart disease; all as they relate to the elderly. Free online slide set titles include "Epidemiology", "Effects of Aging", "Acute Coronary Syndromes", etc.
  • US Administration on Aging
    3 star rating Provides information on older persons and services for the elderly; news and press releases, statistical data, calendar of events, consumer fact sheets, caregiver resources, programs and projects, and links to related Web sites. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
  • British Geriatrics Society
    2 star rating Presents information about the Society and its activities, membership information, news, publications, meetings, related links.
  • Geriatrics & Gerontology Associations at Medbioworld
    2 star rating A comprehensive directory of weblinks for associations in this specialty.
  • International Association of Gerontology
    2 star rating Iinformation about the Association and its member organizations, calendar of events, and publications.
  • International Society for Gerontechnology
    2 star rating Presents information about the Society, news & events, innovations & projects, educational programs, publications, selected links related to designing technology and environment for independent living, social participation, comfort and safety of older persons.
  • The Australian Association of Gerontology
    2 star rating Presents information about the Association, education guide, seminars & meetings, research fundings, related links.
  • The Gerontological Society of America
    2 star rating Presents information about the Society and its activities, news, publications, meetings, calendar of events, research funding, and links to related Web sites.
  • Long Term Care Provider.com
    1 star rating A marketplace for industry professionals. Presents news headlines, feature articles, marketplace and suppliers, career center and training, products & services, marketing tools, links to related web sites. Free subscription to LTCP newsletter. Searchable. VerticalNet.

Practice Guidelines / FAQs

  • American Geriatrics Society Guidelines & Position Statements
    5 star rating A large collection of clinical practice guidelines, recommendations, position statements, and AGS papers presented to support the clinical practice of geriatrics.
  • Geriatric Medicine Consensus Reports
    5 star rating Consensus panel statements for outcome-effective and evidence-based patient management. Includes clinical practice guidelines related to selected geriatric medicine topics. Thomson American Health Consultants, Inc.
  • Geriatric Care Guidelines from LTCPractice.com
    3 star rating A web site developed and maintained by a group of physicians and nurse practitioners that offers forms, guidelines, information sheets, and other tools in an attempt to improve communication and to keep providers current in Geriatric medicine. Elder Medical Services, P.C.

CME

  • American Medical Directors Association Online CME
    5 star rating Steaming video modules on pain management, immunization in long term care, MRSA, Urinary Incontinence, for long term care physicians. A typical fee is $40 for non-members. Fee transactions.
  • CMEList Online CME Sites - Geriatrics
    5 star rating A searchable, well-annotated, and constantly-updated directory of web links to online CME opportunities. The directory entries include credit hours, sponsors, cost, lecture format, target audience, and accrediting organization. Bernard Sklar, MD, MS.
  • Longevity Games from GAMA
    5 star rating A free, professional level interactive question and answer educational game that helps geriatric caregivers and educators improve their diagnostic and clinical management skills. Presented by the Global Academy for Medicine in Aging and sponsored by the Novartis Foundation for Gerontology.
  • Academy of Anti-Aging Research CME Series
    4 star rating REG Articles on Anti-Aging Hormones, Growth Hormone Factors, etc. Access and CME credit restricted to members. Restricted registration or content areas. Subscription fee.
  • Virginia Geriatrics Grand Rounds CME
    4 star rating Free lectures on various aspects of geriatric care. Accredited by Virginia Commonwealth University.
  • Caring for the Older Adult CME
    3 star rating A series of audiocasette modules with bilbiography, supplemental materials, and a posttest. Cover selected topics related to GI tract disorders, tremors, TIA, drugs and the elderly, assistive technology, and physical deficits of aging. Geriatric Education Center, University of Florida.
  • Health Management for Older Adults.
    3 star rating A series of audio modules and post-tests designed to target specific areas of health care in the home health care, nursing home and hospital environment. Includes modules on managing difficult behaviors, enhancing nutrition, care of wounds & pressure ulcers, rehabilitation & restoration, dying issues. CME accreditation has expired as of June 2000. University of Florida Geriatrics Education Center.
  • USC AgeWorks
    3 star rating REG Offers information on aging, continuing education modules for long-term care professionals, interactive textbooks, and graduate and undergraduate education over the Internet. AgeWorks, a division of the Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center, University of Southern California. Restricted registration or content areas.

Patient Education

  • HealthandAge Disease Digests
    5 star rating A collection of regularly updated short articles providing basic information on a number of common conditions and health issues such as depression, diabetes, glaucoma, stroke, peptic ulcers, and skin wrinkles. In PDF format. Novartis Foundation for Gerontology.
  • Aging Well from New York State
    4 star rating A Health and Wellness Village for Mature Adults. Presents news and short articles on healthy living, self care, fitness, safety, healthy eating, and other related topics. New York State Office for the Aging.
  • AGS Patient Education Forum
    4 star rating Factsheets presenting basic information about the most common health problems of older population, such as hearing loss, osteoporosis, depression, stroke, falls and balance problems, etc. The American Geriatrics Society.
  • ElderPage:Information for Older Persons and Families
    4 star rating Presents fact sheets, publications, resource directory, and links to related web resources. Covers all aspects of life, such as using medicines, coping with depression, fitness facts, memory loss, driving, retirement and financial planning, housing, choosing a nursing home, etc. Administration on Aging, DHHS.
  • HealthandAge Health Centers
    4 star rating A patient-oriented collection of information regarding aging and health that offers news items, disease fact sheets, interactive tools, full text articles, health products, prescription drugs and over-the-counter treatments, and a Q&A section. Novartis Foundation for Gerontology.
  • Mercy Health Partners - Senior Health
    4 star rating A collection of facts sheets and FAQs on senior health topics and common disorders such as flu, exercise, hearing loss, HRT, emphysema, cataract, etc.
  • New York Online Access to Health: Aging
    4 star rating A collection of links to web resources related to aging and care of the elderly: physiological changes, osteoporosis, vision, incontinence, prostate problems, depression, sexuality, fitness facts for older adults, nutrition, housing, and retirement communities. NOAH is sponsored by the Metropolitan New York Library Council.
  • Women's Health Concern UK
    4 star rating Presents a large collection of fact sheets related to menopause and other gynecological conditions, FAQs, news and events, and links to selected Web sites.
  • Elder Care Online
    3 star rating An online community for people caring for aging family members including a variety of information related to health, longevity, wellness, home care, legal & financial matters, insurance, and other aspects caregiving. Includes news, short articles, publications, tips, and an interactive message board.
  • NACA Expression
    3 star rating Bulletin of the National Advisory Council of Aging. A thematic quarterly newsletter on various aspects of the life of aging people. 1995-present. Published by Health Canada.

Directories

  • AARP Guide to Internet Resources Related to Aging
    4 star rating An annotated list of web resources concerned with health promotion, diseases, disabilities, and caregiving that have primary relevance for aging. Includes newsgroups, listservs, social services, leisure and housing. Searchable. American Association of Retired Persons.
  • American Geriatrics Society Health Links
    4 star rating AGS presents a collection of annotated links to geriatrics-related web sites.
  • The Resource Directory for Older People
    4 star rating A large collection of links to web resources, state agencies, and organizations which provide information on matters relevant to the needs of older persons. The National Institute on Aging and The Administration on Aging.
  • Web Sites on Aging
    4 star rating A catalog of links to major web resources on selected topics and issues in aging organized by subject. Covers topics such as dementia, longevity, falls & hip fractures, elder law, retirement, pensions and pension benefits, senior centers, statistical data, eldercare locator, federal and state agencies, etc. US DHHS Administration on Aging.

Educational Materials

  • Focus on Geriatrics from Postgraduate Medicine
    5 star rating A symposium of articles on this high-interest topic from a peer-reviewed medical journal published monthly for primary care physicians. Provides relevant, practical, authoritative information that busy physicians can immediately put to use.
  • Palliative Care Clinical Information
    5 star rating Assessment tools, tips, a journal watch, nursing notes, editorial reflections, and a caregivers guide from the Edmonton Regional Palliative Care Program.
  • Time-to-Death Prediction Calculator for Alzheimer's Disease
    5 star rating Users enter health parameters that include motor function, mental status, and duration of illness. A "time-to-Death" prediction is offered. This study was supported by the National Intitute of Aging. It is housed in the Sergievsky Center and the Taub Center for Alzheimer's Disease Research at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University, New York.
  • Aging 101
    4 star rating A series of general information articles on aging for teachers and students. Huffington Center on Aging, Baylor College of Medicine.
  • Center to Advance Palliative Care
    4 star rating Provides resources for hospitals and other healthcare settings interested in developing palliative care programs, including needs assessment, delivery models, quality initiatives, news, references, and related seminars and conferences. Searchable. Supported by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and The Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
  • End of Life Physician Education Resource Center (EPERC)
    4 star rating REG Provides a comprehensive collection of educational materials and information about end of life issues. Includes abstracts of peer reviewed educational materials, funding and training opportunities, significant articles, suggested reading. Searchable. Restricted registration or content areas. Medical College of Wisconsin, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
  • HealthAndAge For Healthcare Professionals
    4 star rating State of the art coursework and graphic educational materials on common disorders in the areas of geriatric medicine and gerontology. Offers news, CME, comprehensive courses, abstracts from current journal literature, tools, and links to related web resources. Searchable. The Novartis Foundation for Gerontology .
  • Home Health Agency Data Online
    4 star rating The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services offers quality data for the approximately 7,000 home health care agencies certified by Medicare.
  • Lecture Notes in Geriatrics at Georgetown
    3 star rating Lecture notes in support of presentations in Geriatrics to post-graduate physicians. Henry Wieman M.D Covers: "How to Talk to the elderly", "Dementia", "Death and Dying", etc.
  • Multidisciplinary Education in Geriatrics & Aging
    3 star rating Series of learning modules for students present an overview of major issues in geriatric medicine, such as nutrition, sensory impairment, mental health, case management and hospice, geriatric assessment, etc. Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center.
  • Partnership for Caring End-of-Life Documents and Resources
    3 star rating A national nonprofit organization dedicating to improving how people die in our society. This website covers end-of-life issues and provides state-specific living wills, advance directives, and medical powers of attorney.
  • Hospital Physician Geriatric Medicine Board Review Manuals
    2 star rating REG Up-to-date manuals, developed by leading clinical educators, that assist physicians studying for Board certification or recertification examinations. PDF format. Turner White Communications, Inc. Fee registration. Fee transactions.
  • Geriatric Depression Scale (Koenig)
    2 star rating A calculator that reports likelihood of depression.

Classifieds

  • Extended Care Information Network
    3 star rating An online suite of hospital and extended care provider focused products is the solution to your discharge management challenges. With a customer base of over 90 hospitals and 1000 extended care providers nationwide, our products and services have been proven to increase hospital and ECP efficiencies, decrease length of stay and improve patient and family satisfactionakey metrics in today's healthcare environment.

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