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
- Aging Studies Program at the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
- College of Medicine, The University of Iowa
- College of Nursing, The University of Iowa
- College of Public Health, The University of Iowa
- Gerontology Program , Iowa State University
- Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center
- Iowa Coalition on Mental Health & Aging,
- Iowa Department on Aging, Iowa State Government
- Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, IA
- The University of Iowa
Professionals/Practitioners in Aging
NEW 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.
Click Here For More Information
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
- Helps individuals document transitions and understand their coping styles
- Gain insights into and discover meaningful elements of strengths and accomplishments
- 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)
- Visit website at www.lifecoursepublishing.com
- For more information contact: Tapestrykit@aol.com
Iowa Associations Related to Aging
- Aging Resources of Central Iowa
- Iowa CareGivers Association
- Iowa Coalition on Mental Health & Aging
- Iowa Area Agencies on Aging
- Older Iowans Legislature
Other Associations Related to Aging
American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry/Psychology
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
American Society on Aging (ASA)
The Association for Gerontology in Higher Education
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service
Gerontological Society of America
International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
National Academy on an Aging Society
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
National Aging Information Center
The National Association Of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
National Association of Social Workers
Social Security Administration
The National Rehabilitation Information Center
US Centers For Disease Control And Prevention
US Department Of Health And Human Services:
Office of Disability, Aging, and Long-Term Care PolicyUS Department Of Homeland Security
Directories
Resource Directory for Older People
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.
Find A Care Manager from the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
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.
Area Agencies on Aging
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:
Iowa Geriatric Education Center at the University of Iowa
Fellowships in Geriatric Psychiatry at The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics [UIHC]
American Society on Aging's National Learning Center
The Certificate Program in Gerontology at the University of Northern Iowa (at bottom of page)
Web-based Education Commission
Grants/Foundations
University of Iowa Research & Tech Transfer
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.
The Catalog of Federal Assistance Programs-Grants
The Commonwealth Fund
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
The Foundation Center
NIH Grants and Funding Opportunities
The John A. Hartford Foundation
The John A. Hartford Foundation Institute for Geriatric Nursing Excellence
Legal Issues
NEW 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.
Click Here For More Information
The Grandparent Caregiver Law Center of The Brookdale Center on Aging of Hunter College
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.
Iowa State Bar Information
Metasites
Hardin Meta Directory: Geriatrics and Senior Health
From the Hardin Library for Health Sciences, The University of Iowa.
Hardin Library for the Health Sciences: Clinical Corner
Open Directory Project: Senior Health
Geriatric Times; An Interdisciplinary Approach to Healthy Aging
Directory for Older persons through the National Institute on Aging
A comprehensive directory of organizations that support the aging community.http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/ResourceDirectory.htm
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/
Public Policy/ Legislation
Law, Health Policy & Disability Center at the University of Iowa.
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.
International Longevity Center
The ILC Policy Report is a monthly compilation of longevity news and trends in the U.S. and abroad.
AARP Public Policy Institute
The United States Senate Special Committee on Aging
Full text Reauthorization Act for Older Persons searchable by title
Legal Services for Older People
THOMAS: Legislative information on the internet
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Policy Action Network
Rand Corporation
Statistics and Demographics
Statistical Information on Older Persons from the Administration on Aging
US National Center for Health Statistics
Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics
Office of Social and Economic Trends at Iowa State University
State Data Center at the State Library of Iowa
The Silver Book: Chronic Disease and Medical Innovation in an Aging Nation
Age Data Population Reference Bureau
Mather LifeWays: Ways to Age Well
The United Nations World Population Aging
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.
www.statehealthfacts.kff.org
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
http://www.aoa.gov/prof/statistics/future_growth/aging21/preface.asp
Statistics through the National Center for Health Statistics - Aging Activities
Health workforce profiles statistics
http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/healthworkforce/data/
ftp://ftp.hrsa.gov/bhpr/workforceprofiles/IA.pdf
“Prescription Drugs: A Vital Component of Healthcare” data profile
http://hpi.georgetown.edu/agingsociety/pubhtml/rxdrugs/rxdrugs.html
US FIRE ADMINISTRATION REPORT: "Fire and the Older Adult"
http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/fa-300.pdf
Research
University of Iowa Research & Tech Transfer
Medscape Resource Center: Geriatric Care
Ageline Database
A searchable electronic database of publications containing detailed summaries of publications about older adults and aging, including books, journal and magazine articles, and research reports.
PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
National Archive of computerized Data on Aging
International Longevity Center USA: National Archive of Computerized Data on Aging
Hosts extensive archives of aging-related survey data, including several that researchers can download directly.
GeroWeb
Designed as an online resource for researchers, educators, practitioners, and others interested in aging and older individuals.
ClinicalTrials.gov
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.
Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
Merck Manual of Geriatrics
Chronic And Disabling Conditions
Brochure series of statistics on chronic and disabling conditions in the United States. National Academy on an Aging Society.
DataProfiles-Young Retirees and Older Workers
Brochure series resulting from two national surveys of community dwelling population in the United States. National Academy on an Aging Society.
The AgeLab
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.