The
study of the aged and the aging process. The field is extremely
broad and encompasses essentially all aspects of life, physiological,
social, psychological, medical economic etc.
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Aging
- Measuring Human Aging - Despite their different backgrounds,
researchers who study aging are challenged by the problem of how to
measure it. While geological deep time is measured in large-scale
epochs and eras, biological aging is calculated in maturational stages
within specific life spans. 3/5
Aging
Research Centre - Providing a service that allows researchers
in this field to find information that is related to the study of
the aging process. We also endeavor to introduce this field to laymen
who would like to know more about the research that is being conducted
in this field. 4/5
American
Association for Geriatric Psychiatry – Dedicated to promoting
the mental health and well being of older people and improving the
care of those with late-life mental disorders. 5/5
British
Geriatrics Society Homepage - This is the official web site
of the British Geriatrics Society. The purpose of the site is to make
available information which would be of use to its members, or any
persons or organizations who might have an interest in Geriatric Medicine/
Gerontology and the care of the older person. 3/5
Camberwell
Assessment of Need (CAN) - Is an assessment measure, which assesses
the health and social needs of people with mental health problems.
Versions of the CAN have been developed for four different groups.
3/5
Center
for the Study of Aging and Human Development - National resource
for information about aging and as a training ground for future generations
of researchers, teachers, practitioners and planners. 4/5
Family
Dynamics - From the North Carolina Division of Aging - The Division
is using this space to share short articles designed to offer suggestions
for families involved in caregiving. We will periodically introduce
different articles. The articles are based on the work of the North
Carolina Eldercare Coalition and the Division of Aging in 1994, with
assistance from the Gerontology Program at the University of North
Carolina at Charlotte. 3/5
Focus
on Older People - The information on this site paints a picture
of people aged 50 and over in the UK today. It includes information
on their characteristics, lifestyles and experiences, placing particular
emphasis on changes with age. 4/5
Geriatric
Depression Scale - This scale was developed as a basic screening
measure for depression in older adults. 3/5
Healthy
Ageing, Geriatrics and Elderly Care - The Gerontology Foundation
supports education and innovation in geriatrics, general practice,
supportive care and patient management to prevent dysfunction in later
life. 4/5
Journals
on Aging - Compiled by Monika Deppen Wood, M.A. Rutgers University
- Camden, NJ 4/5
Mental
Health American Geriatrics Society (AGS) - The American Geriatrics
Society (AGS) is a not-for-profit organization of close to 6,000 health
professionals devoted to improving the health, independence and quality
of life of all older people. The Society provides leadership to healthcare
professionals, policy makers and the public by implementing and advocating
for programs in patient care, research, professional and public education,
and public policy. 3/5
National
Ageing Research Institute - The National Ageing Research Institute
Incorporated was opened in June 1994. Previously it had been known
as the National Research Institute of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine.
3/5
Our
Best Years - for "Midlife Moments" - Mike Bellah features
funny, practical, and upbeat articles on mid-life issues, including
career changes and the mid-life crisis.
3/5
The
Psychology of Aging - An examination of the perceptions and misconceptions
about the aging process; how to live the best you can as long as you
can; information about depression, an extremely misunderstood.
2/5 SLOW
Psychology
of Aging - There is a certain maturity of judgment about men,
things, causes and life generally, that nothing in the world but years
can bring, a real wisdom that only age can teach. --G. Stanley Hall,
Senescence: The Last Half of Life (1922: p.366) -
3/5
Telling
Time - How Researchers are Studying the Aging Process - The clock
drawing test (CDT) has been used for decades with the general population
as a neuropsychological screening test. But there is renewed interest
in it as physicians search for a simple, quick and reliable screening
tool to assess cognitive impairment or dementia in the elderly. An
Article. 3/5
The
Geriatric Institute - Geriatric medicine, geriatric psychiatry,
ethical dilemmas when dealing with the elderly, a comprehensive Canadian
geriatric resource library, drug updates and whole lot more make up
this excellent resource on geriatrics and gerontology.
2/5
