Aging & Alzheimer's Disease

Books in the Lewis Library

Databases

Factsheets/Statistics

General Information

Professional Organizations

Research Assistance

Databases

• AgeLine Database
  http://www.aarp.org/research/ageline/

  AgeLine abstracts the literature of social gerontology as well as aging-related research from psychology, sociology, social work, economics, public policy, and the health sciences. 
  
  

• AgeSource Worldwide
  http://www.aarp.org/research/agesource/
  AARP's database, AgeSource Worldwide, identifies and provides links to over 300 major or unique libraries, clearinghouses, databases, directories, bibliographies, and Web metasites around the world that focus on aging or closely allied subjects.

• Eldercare Locator
  http://www.eldercare.gov/eldercare/Public/Home.asp
  Eldercare Locator provides local information, referral resources, and contact information for state and local agencies from the United States' Health and Human Services Department.

• MEDLINE (Ovid)    or     MEDLINE (PubMed)
  MEDLINE is the U.S. National Library of Medicine's (NLM) premier bibliographic database covering the fields of medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, and the preclinical sciences.

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Factsheets/Statistics

• Aging Stats - Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics
  http://www.agingstats.gov/
  

  This updated report provides the latest data on the 37 key indicators and is divided into five subject areas:  population, economics, health status, health risks and behaviors, and health care.

• Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - Fast Stats Alzheimers
  http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/alzheimr.htm
  The Faststats site provides quick access to statistics on topics of public health importance compiled by the National Center for Health Statistics.  Links are provided to publications that include the statistics presented, to sources of more data, and to related web pages.
  

• Chronic Disease & Medical Innovation in an Aging Nation - The Silver Book
  http://www.silverbook.org/SilverBook.pdf
  The Silver Book is a unique almanac that brings together statistics and data culled from over 130 reports and articles from more than 85 agencies, organizations, and experts.  It is available in PDF format and PowerPoint.

• Suicide Among the Elderly
  http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/suicideprevention/elderly.asp
  

  The National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (NSSP) represents the combined work of advocates, clinicians, researchers and survivors around the nation, and provides fact sheets on specific populations derived from research.

• Trends in Health & Aging - CDC National Center for Health Statistics
  http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/agingact.htm
  This agency performs research and disseminates data in the areas of aging and chronic diseases. The site offers tables on trends in the health of older Americans showing data by age, sex, race and Hispanic origin that are searchable and easy to customize. 
  

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General Information

• Administration on Aging - US Department of Health & Human Services
  http://www.aoa.gov/prof/prof.asp
  The US Administration on Aging, an agency in the US Department of Health and Human Services, is one of the nation's largest providers of home- and community-based care for older persons and their caregivers.

• Alzheimer's Disease Education & Referal Center - National Institutes of Health (ADEAR)
  http://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers
  The Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center in compiles, archives, and disseminates information concerning Alzheimer's disease for health professionals, people with AD and their families, and the public.

• Alzheimer's Resource Room - US Department of Health & Human Services
  http://www.aoa.gov/alz/Public/alzprof/alz_prof.asp
  The Alzheimer's Resource Room provides resources designed for professionals and providers who work with and serve persons with Alzheimer's disease, including diagnostic and treatment guidelines, assessment tools, research, and models for care.

• Center for Gerontology & Health Care
  http://www.chcr.brown.edu/
  

  The Center for Gerontology and Health Care Research is a nationally prominent research center that studies the diverse health and social service needs of elderly and other persons with chronic illnesses.

• Consortium on Alzheimer's Research & Education - UNTHSC CARE Program
  http://www.hsc.unt.edu/research/ifd/care/welcome.cfm
  The Consortium on Alzheimer's Research and Education (CARE) Program is a national program that links facilities that provide care for residents with Alzheimer's disease with the University of North Texas Health Science Center researchers and faculty physicians.

• Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research
  http://alzinfo.org/
  Alzinfo.org is a tool of the Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation to educate, engage, and create an online community with access to information and support via online chats, message boards and the most comprehensive resource databases available.

• Internet Resources on Aging
  http://www.aarp.org/internetresources/
  AARP’s maintains and updates this searchable database of Internet resources and provides links to over 900 selected websites for people age fifty and over.

• IOS Press Journal of Alzheimer's Disease
  http://www.j-alz.com/index.html
  

  The Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease is an international multidisciplinary journal with a mission to facilitate progress in understanding the etiology, pathogenesis, epidemiology, genetics, behavior, treatment and psychology of Alzheimer’s disease.

• Medicaid & Medicare
  http://www.cms.hhs.gov/
  The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is the US federal agency that administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. The website provides information for health professionals, regional governments, and consumers.

• Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General - Older Adults & Mental Health
  http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/mentalhealth/chapter5/sec1.html
  

  Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General, the first Surgeon General's Report on this topic, is a collaborative effort by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).

• Merck Manual of Geriatrics
  http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmg/home.jsp
  

  The Merck Manual of Geriatrics provides specific and comprehensive information on the care of older people, and is continuously updated to ensure that the information is as current as possible.  Access to all Merck Manuals is available online with no registration and unlimited use.
  

• National Center on Elder Abuse
  http://www.elderabusecenter.org/
  The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) is a gateway to resources on elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation for law enforcement and legal professionals, public policy leaders, researchers, and the public.

• National Institute on Aging - National Institutes of Health
  http://www.nia.nih.gov/
  

  The NIA provides leadership in aging research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs relevant to aging and older people. The NIA is also the primary Federal agency for Alzheimer’s disease research.

• Senior Citizen Resources
  http://www.firstgov.gov/Topics/Seniors.shtml
  FirstGov.gov, the U.S. government's official web portal provides easy public access to government information and services on the web. FirstGov.gov for Seniors offers topics about and for senior citizens, including retirement, health, housing, taxes, and travel.

• Sleep & Aging - National Sleep Foundation
  http://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleeptionary/index.php?id=7
  NSF is dedicated to improving public health and safety by achieving understanding of sleep and sleep disorders, and by supporting sleep-related education, research, and advocacy.

• Social Security Online
  http://www.ssa.gov/
  

  Social Security Online is the official website of the U.S. Social Security Administration and provides an array of services from applying for benefits to replacing Medicare cards.

• State of Aging & Health in the United States Report

  http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/saha/
  The State of Aging and Health in America report assesses the health status and health behaviors of U.S. adults aged 65 years and older and makes recommendations to improve the mental and physical health of all Americans in their later years.

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Professional Organizations

• Alliance for Aging Research
  http://www.agingresearch.org/
  

  The Alliance for Aging Research is the nation's leading private, non-profit, citizen advocacy organization for improving the health and independence of Americans as they age, through implementing and advocating programs in research, professional and consumer health education and public policy.

• Alzheimer's Association
  http://www.alz.org/
  

  The Alzheimer’s Association, the world leader in Alzheimer research and support, is the first and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to finding prevention methods, treatments and an eventual cure for Alzheimer’s.

• Alzheimer Research Forum
  http://www.alzforum.org/
  

  The Alzheimer Research Forum reports on the latest scientific findings from basic research to clinical trials and creates and maintains public databases of essential research data and reagents.

• American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
  http://www.aagpgpa.org/
  The American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry is a national association representing and serving its members and the field of geriatric psychiatry.

• American Assocation of Retired Persons (AARP)
  http://www.aarp.org/
  AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people age 50 and over. AARP is dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as we age, leads positive social change and delivers value to members through information, advocacy and service.

• American Geriatrics Society (AGS)
  http://www.americangeriatrics.org/
  The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is a nationwide, not-for-profit association of geriatrics health care professionals, research scientists, and other concerned individuals dedicated to improving the health, independence and quality of life of all older people.

• AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
  http://www.healthinaging.org/
  The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is a nationwide, not-for-profit association of geriatrics health care professionals, research scientists, and other concerned individuals dedicated to improving the health, independence and quality of life of all older people.

• American Society on Aging
  http://www.asaging.org/NCHS/
  The ASA offers a diverse array of renowned educational programming, outstanding publications and state-of-the-art information and training resources, and the largest and most dynamic network of professionals in the field of aging.
  

• National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (NCPEA)
  http://www.preventelderabuse.org/index.html
  

  The National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (NCPEA) is an association of researchers, practitioners, educators, and advocates dedicated to protecting the safety, security, and dignity of America's most vulnerable citizens.

• National Council on Aging
  http://www.ncoa.org/index.cfm?bType=ie4
  

  The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is dedicated to improving the health and independence of older persons and increasing their continuing contributions to communities, society, and future generations.
  

Research Assistance

• Ask-a-Librarian
  Ask-a-Librarian is an e-mail service from Lewis Library for requesting literature searches, reference information, or assistance in using information resources.  Normally, requests are filled within one working day (Monday through Friday, excluding holidays and other campus closings).  Ask-a-Librarian is for the use of UNTHSC students, staff, and faculty; other patrons may direct inquiries to the Lewis Library Reference Office. 
  
  

• Lewis Library Reference Office - Room LIB-222; 817-735-2070 or 800-687-5302
  Librarians are available to provide research assistance between 8:00  A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday-Friday.  The office is closed on UNTHSC holidays.
  

• Online Tutorials and Help
  http://library.hsc.unt.edu/researchtools/ResearchInstructionHelp.cfm
  A collection of instructional materials on the research process and the use of Lewis Library's research databases and other research tools. 

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