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External Links
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Consumer Resources
Links to consumer resources concerning a broad range of topics can be found on our Consumer Resources page.
State-by-State Resource Locator
The State-by-State Resource Locator is a clickable U.S. map that links to a list of resources in aging for each of the 50 states and Puerto Rico.
The Center to Advance Palliative Care [CAPC] Releases New Study and State by State Report Card on Hospital Palliative Care.
Partners of the Center on Aging
Professionals/Practitioners in Aging
Website on Elder Abuse
AoA has established a new website for the National Center on Elder
Abuse: www.ncea.aoa.gov .
The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) serves as a resource center
dedicated to the prevention of elder mistreatment.
Also see our "For Professionals" page for more information
Self-Discovery Tapestry:
Designed as a complete kit for therapists, this is an assessment
tool for professionals in gerontology, social work, occupational therapy,
nursing, and related disciplines
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Helps individuals document transitions and understand their coping styles
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Gain insights into and discover meaningful elements of strengths and accomplishments
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An article devoted to the elements of career trajectory captured by the
Tapestry was recently published by the Journal of Occupational Science (Vol 8, No.2, August 2001, pp.16-24)
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For more information contact: Tapestrykit@aol.com
Other Associations Related to Aging
Directories
An alphabetical listing of resources maintained by the Administration on Aging (a governmental agency of the US Department of Health and Human Services), The Resource Directory for Older People is intended to serve a wide audience including older people and their families, health and legal professionals, social service providers, librarians, researchers, and others with an interest in the field of aging. The directory contains over 200 names, addresses, phone numbers, and fax numbers of organizations which provide information and other resources on matters relevant to the needs of older persons.
GCM is an association of professional practitioners whose purpose is the development, advancement, and promotion of humane and dignified social, psychological, and health care for the elderly and their families through counseling, treatment, and the delivery of concrete services by qualified, certified providers. GCM is committed to working towards the highest quality of care for the elderly and their families through education, advocacy, and high standards of professional practice. They have listings, such as associations, organizations, community resources, social services, legal resources, and healthfinder, a free guide from the US Government with reliable resources on the web.
Look up your county for the agency in your area on the Iowa Dept of Elder Affairs' interactive map or find the county on the page. Information for each Area's Agency on Aging includes: contact name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address. Some agencies have their own websites, and that too is included.
Education
Important URLs about Web based distance learning classes:
Grants/Foundations
The homepage of the Office of the Vice President for Research offers access to all University websites related to research, including funding resources, central support facilities, contacts, forms, deadlines, policies, and industry and UI research technology transfer.
Legal Issues
Website on Elder Abuse
The Administration on Aging (AoA) has established a new website for the National Center on Elder Abuse: www.ncea.aoa.gov .
The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) serves as a resource center
dedicated to the prevention of elder mistreatment.
A free, helpful guide on legal status and legal issues for grandparents and advocates in New York State.
Written by Melinda Perez-Porter, J.D., former Director of the Grandparent Caregiver Law Center and Associate Staff Attorney at the Samuel Sadin Institute on Law and re-edited for 2002, the guide provides useful information to grandparents and relative caregivers such as aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters,etc.
Metasites
From the Hardin Library for Health Sciences, The University of Iowa.
Directory for Older persons through the National Institute on Aging
AARP DATABASE: 'AgeSource Worldwide'
AgeSource Worldwide 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. The resources include, among others, clearinghouses, libraries, databases, training materials, major
reports, and Web metasites.
AgeStats Worldwide provides access to statistical data that compare the situation of older adults across countries or regions around a variety of
issues, such as demography, pensions, health and long-term care. The most recent data and projections as far ahead as 2050 are provided where
available.
You may search either or both databases at one time. Access is free-of-charge.
AgeSource and AgeStats Worldwide have been created by AARP to facilitate the international exchange of policy and program-relevant information in aging.
www.aarpinternational.org/database/
Go to global navigation menu.
Public Policy/ Legislation
The Law, Health Policy & Disability Center is an emerging leader in technology, education, and research, focused on improving the quality of life for persons living with disabilities.
The ILC Policy Report is a monthly compilation of longevity news and trends in the U.S. and abroad.
Statistics and Demographics
The report provides a description of global trends in population ageing and includes a series of indicators of the ageing process by development regions, major areas, regions and countries.
This new website resource funded through the Henry Kaiser Family Foundation contains the latest state-level data on demographics, health,and health policy, including health coverage, access, financing, and state legislation. This website comprises all 50 states' Comparisons in Health Status; Demographics & Economy; Medicare; Medicaid & CHIP; Health Costs & Budget; Providers & Service Use;
Women's Health; HIV/AIDS , and individual state profiles information.
National Rehabilitation Information Center
Access resources for employment, advocacy, benefits and financial assistance, education, technology, and more.http://www.naric.com/
Aging related statistics
Health workforce profiles statistics
“Prescription Drugs: A Vital Component of Healthcare” data profile
US FIRE ADMINISTRATION REPORT: "Fire and the Older Adult"
Research
PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
Hosts extensive archives of aging-related survey data, including several that researchers can download directly.
ClinicalTrials.gov provides patients, family members, health care professionals, and members of the public easy access to information on clinical trials for a wide range of diseases and conditions. This site currently contains approximately 5,500 clinical studies sponsored primarily by the National Institutes of Health and other Federal agencies.
Brochure series of statistics on chronic and disabling conditions in the United States. National Academy on an Aging Society.
Brochure series resulting from two national surveys of community dwelling population in the United States. National Academy on an Aging Society.
Established at MIT in 1999, as a partnership with industry and the aging community, to develop new technologies promoting healthy, independent living throughout the human lifespan. Research involves an array of disciplines including engineering, computer science, human factors, health and medical sciences, management, marketing, and the social and behavioral sciences.
A public forum on the ethics,politics, and economics of aging research and longevity science.
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