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Fall prevention
          
Diverse topics
               
Service pets and animals
               
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Financial matters
               
Legal matters
               
Living Arrangements and Care for Seniors
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    Organizations
    Resources for Students in Gerontology


Information About Elders

        Administration on Aging  (Suggested by Thomas Sumrak)
       
https://www.acl.gov/about-acl/administration-aging

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Updated changes in demographics   (See also Older demographics (click here)

US Census Bureau 2020 census information is at US Census Bureau Reports - 2020 and 2017 .

Population Projections of the United States by Age, Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin: 1995 to 2050
https://www.census.gov/prod/1/pop/p25-1130.pdf 


An Aging Nation: The Older Population in the United States
– Population projections to 2050 by age, sex, race, and Hispanic origin; graphs and tables; age pyramids; dependency ratios; international population projections; mortality factors.
https://www.census.gov/library/publications/2014/demo/p25-1140.html


2014 National Population Projections Tables
– Population projection tables to 2060 by age, sex, race, Hispanic origin, foreign born; life expectancies; infant mortality.
https://www.census.gov/data/tables/2014/demo/popproj/2014-summary-tables.html


Millennials Outnumber Baby Boomers and Are Far More Diverse, Census Bureau Reports
https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2015/cb15-113.html


The Nation’s Older Population Is Still Growing, Census Bureau Reports
– Media ages in different regions of the US.
https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2017/cb17-100.html


News Releases by Year:
- U.S. Census Bureau news releases (2014-2017).
https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/by-year.html

Census Data & Population Estimates
https://www.acl.gov/aging-and-disability-in-america/data-and-research/census-data-population-estimates
        Data about older adults (age 55+)
        Population and housing estimates
        Population projections

The Nation's Median Age Continues to Rise
https://www.census.gov/library/visualizations/2017/comm/median-age.html

News Releases by Year: This page displays the most recent news releases published by the U.S. Census Bureau.
https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/by-year.html


AGE AND SEX  2016 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates
https://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?src=bkmk#tab_table


The Baby Boom Cohort in the United States: 2012 to 2060
https://www.census.gov/prod/2014pubs/p25-1141.pdf


Sixty-Five Plus in the United States
https://www.census.gov/population/socdemo/statbriefs/agebrief.html

The Older Population:2010 - Census
https://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/briefs/c2010br-09.pdf


From Pyramid to Rectangle
https://www.census.gov/population/international/files/97agewc.pdf


United States Census Bureau
https://www.census.gov/


Census Data & Population Estimates:
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living
https://www.acl.gov/aging-and-disability-in-america/data-and-research/census-data-population-estimates


Profile of Older Americans
https://www.acl.gov/aging-and-disability-in-america/data-and-research/profile-older-americans

Projected Future Growth of Older Population
https://www.acl.gov/aging-and-disability-in-america/data-and-research/projected-future-growth-older-population


Older demographics


    Graphs of demographics
        Projected U.S. Population  - 2000-2100 
            The range between the highest and lowest series is the 95% confidence interval.
   
    Populations of Elders - 1900-2050 
            The changes in the numbers of elders and the percentages of elders at 65+ and at 85+.
        Elders as Percent of Population - 2000-2100 (Middle Series)  
            The changes in elders as percentages of the total population.
        Projected Life Expectancies at Birth - 1995-2050   (Table)
            The 95% confidence intervals and average life expectancies of women and of men.
        Projected Life Expectancies at Birth - 2000-2100    (Table)
            The 95% confidence intervals and average life expectancies of women and of men.
        Projected Life Expectancies at Age 65 - 1995-2050 
            The 95% confidence intervals and average life expectancies of women and of men age 65.
        Age Pyramids 
(Slow download)  
            The age distributions at different years.

        Survival Curves 1999-2100   
            The present and projected survival curves based on middle series.

        Projected Percent Female Elders 65+ - 2000-2100
            The changes in women as a percentage of the population of elders 65+.
        Projected Number of Females and Males 65 - 2000-2100
            The changes in numbers of elderly women and men.
        Population Ages 25-64 by State - 1995-2025   (Table)
 
            The present and projected changes in the distribution of young adults among states. Compare the differences in the present and projected numbers and proportions of elders among states.
        Population Ages 65+ by State - 1995-2025   (Table)
 
            The present and projected changes in the distribution of elders 65+ among states. Compare the differences in the present and projected numbers and proportions of elders among states.

    Tables of demographics 
(Slow download for tables)
   
     Projected Life Expectancies at Birth - 1995-2050 - All Series  (Graph)
        Projected Life Expectancies at Birth - 2000 to 2100  (Graph)
   
     Population Ages 24-64 by State - 1995-2025    (Graph)  
        Population Ages 65+ by State - 1995-2025 
  (Graph)  

 
Statistics and Demographics  (See also Updated changes in demographics (Click here))
 

US Census Bureau 2020 census information is at US Census Bureau Reports - 2020 and 2017 .


        Census Data & Population Estimates  (Suggested by Tom Sumrak)
  
    
https://www.acl.gov/aging-and-disability-in-america/data-and-research/census-data-population-estimates

        Data and Statistics
       
https://www.cdc.gov/aging/data/PPD/index.htm

        FastStats – Statistics by Topic  (Select topic from extensive list)
       
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/default.htm

        2017 National Population Projections Tables 
       
https://www.census.gov/data/tables/2017/demo/popproj/2017-summary-tables.html

        Healthy Aging   
       
https://www.cdc.gov/aging/PPD/index.html 

        Health Information for Older Adults
       
https://www.cdc.gov/aging/aginginfo/PPD/index.htm

        Health, United States, 2018 - Individual Charts and Tables: Spreadsheet, PDF, and PowerPoint files With Trend Tables Older Population
        https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/hus/contents2018.htm#older 

        Health, United States, 2018 
        https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/hus/PPD/index.htm

        Data 2010   (
No further updates will occur)   
       
https://wonder.cdc.gov/data2010/

        Trends in Causes of Death Among the Elderly 
        https://search.cdc.gov/search?query=Trends+in+Causes+of+Death&utf8=%E2%9C%93&affiliate=cdc-main  

        Trends in Vision and Hearing Among Older Americans 
        https://search.cdc.gov/search?query=Trends+in+Vision+and+Hearing&utf8=%E2%9C%93&affiliate=cdc-main 

      
The Oral Health of Older Americans 
        
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/ahcd/agingtrends/03oral.pdf

       Health, United States, for prior years
      
https://search.cdc.gov/search?query=++++++++http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fnchs%2Fhus.htm&utf8=%E2%9C%93&affiliate=cdc-main

       Demographic projections 
      
https://www.biologyofhumanaging.com/Demog/PPD/demog.htm

       U.S. Census Bureau 
      
https://www.census.gov/  

       Age & Sex Tables  (Population statistics)
      
https://www.census.gov/topics/population/age-and-sex/data/tables.All.html

       2010 Census Data
      
https://www.census.gov/2010census/data/

      65+ in the United States - U.S. Census Bureau
      
https://www.census.gov/search-results.html?q=over+65&page=1&stateGeo=none&searchtype=web&cssp=Typeahead&%3Acq_csrf_token=undefined
            or
      
https://www.census.gov/search-results.html?q=population+over+65&page=1&stateGeo=none&searchtype=web&cssp=Typeahead&%3Acq_csrf_token=undefined

      CDC Prevention Checklist
      
https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2018/2018_toc.htm

      Cost of prevention 
     
https://search.cdc.gov/search/PPD/index.html?query=Cost+of+prevention&sitelimit=&utf8=%E2%9C%93&affiliate=cdc-main

     National Archive of Computerized Data on Aging (NACDA) 
     
https://www.nia.nih.gov/research/resource/national-archive-computerized-data-aging-nacda

     National Institute on Aging 
     
https://www.nia.nih.gov/ 

     National Center for Health Statistics 
     
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/ and https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/tabs-3-3
              
     CDC News Releases (health statistics)
    
https://www.cdc.gov/media/archives.htm  and https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/archives.html

     Percent of U.S. Adults 55 and Over with Chronic Conditions
    
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/health_policy/adult_chronic_conditions.htm

     FastStats – Statistics by Topic (health and diseases)
    
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/default.htm



International statistics  (See also Updated changes in demographics (Click here))

     U.S. Census Bureau 
    
https://www.census.gov/

          International Programs Data 
         
https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2017/international-database.html

         International Programs
        
https://www.census.gov/data-tools/demo/idb/informationGateway.php

         Health Topics - World Health Organization Health Topics 
           https://www.who.int/health-topics/

         Mortality statistics - National Center for Health Statistics 
        
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/about/major/dvs/mortdata.htm 
              
    List of resources showing present and passed trends in mortality
                
https://www.cdc.gov/az/a.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Faz%2Findex.html?action=search&queryText=mortality+trends&x=16&y=12
                         Or search for mortality trends at https://www.cdc.gov/az

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Health and Diseases

        Health, United States, 2018
        https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/hus/PPD/index.htm  -  (for previous years, see (https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/hus/previous.htm)

 

        Caregiver’s Guide to Senior Health
        https://nursingeducation.org/resources/caregivers-guide-to-senior-health/


        Health Information for Older Adults – Index page with links to information about age-related health, diseases, mental health, mental functioning, advanced planning. https://www.cdc.gov/aging/aginginfo/PPD/index.htm

        National Center for Health Statistics – Index page to statistics about diseases, health care, health insurance, other health-related topics.
        https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/PPD/index.htm
             See also
      
          Older Persons' Health
                https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/older-american-health.htm
      
          National Center for Health Statistics: Diseases and Conditions
                https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/diseases-and-conditions.htm
      
          Percent of U.S. Adults 55 and Over with Chronic Conditions:
                https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/health_policy/adult_chronic_conditions.htm

        CDC Newsroom Releases: 2017 News Releases – Center for Disease Control news releases for 2017.
        https://www.cdc.gov/media/archives.htm

        CDC Newsroom Archives: for years before 2017 – Center for Disease Control news releases prior to 2017.
        https://www.cdc.gov/media/archives.htm

        Deaths: Final Data for 2014 : Life expectancy, mortality statistics, causes of death
        https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr65/nvsr65_04.pdf

        
National Vital Statistics System
        https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/PPD/index.htm

            Health and Well-Being - AARP Internet Resources on Aging    
Click here 
            NIH Senior Health -
https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/how-prepare-doctors-appointment
                (Suggested by Patricia Sarmiento)
            Health for Seniors -
https://www.usa.gov/health
                (Suggested by Patricia Sarmiento)
            22 Senior Health Risk Calculators for Healthy Aging -
https://www.calculators.org/health/aging.php
                (Suggested by Patricia Sarmiento)

        Improving living space safety and quality (Suggested by Marie Villeza - information@elderimpact.org)
           
ElderImpact  (https://elderimpact.org/)
                
Guide to Room-by-Room Repairs for Easy Accessibility for Disabled Loved Ones
                
Home Exterior Ideas for Aging in Place
                        
https://ageinplace.com/at-home/aging-in-place-home-ideas/aging-in-place-home-remodeling-exterior/
                
5 Fall Prevention Ideas for Bathroom Showers
                
Technology, Gadgets For Seniors Aging in Place
                
The Boomer’s Ultimate Guide to Adding Value to Your Home
                
Getting a Pet Can Improve Aging in Place
                
The Senior’s Guide to Moving in with a Roommate

           
Aging in Place Remodeling Cost   (Suggested by Janet Campbell)
                
https://www.fixr.com/costs/aging-in-place-remodeling

           
Home Modifications for the Elderly   (Suggested by Janet Campbell)
               
https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/home-modifications-elderly-32265.html

         Fall prevention

                
Fall Prevention Facts & Tips for Preventing Falls  (Suggested by Ashley Grader)
                     
https://cnafreetraining.com/additional-resources/fall-prevention 

                
5 Fall Prevention Ideas for Bathroom Showers
                    
https://www.angieslist.com/articles/5-fall-prevention-ideas-bathroom-showers.htm


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    Nutrition

US Department of Agriculture web page on Food and Nutrition
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=DIETARY_HEALTH&navtype=RT&parentnav=FOOD_NUTRITION
https://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/diet-and-health-0.

MyPlate
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/ .

Specialized
MyPlate for elders
     https://now.tufts.edu/news-releases/tufts-university-nutrition-scientists-provide-updated-myplate-older-adults
     https://www.nutritionletter.tufts.edu/healthy-eating/myplate-for-older-adults-eat-right-for-your-age
   
http://www.nutrition.tufts.edu/research/myplate-older-adults .
   
https://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/older-individuals.

Graphics
     https://www.choosemyplate.gov/
    https://www.myplate.gov/resources

Reference Daily Intake (RDI)
    Dietary Reference Intakes
       
https://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/dietary-reference-intakes
    Food Labeling & Nutrition
        https://www.fda.gov/food/food-labeling-nutrition

 Changes to the Nutrition Facts Label

       https://www.fda.gov/food/food-labeling-nutrition/changes-nutrition-facts-label

Changes to the Nutrition Facts Label
       https://www.fda.gov/food/food-labeling-nutrition/changes-nutrition-facts-label#604f4381f1e61

A Brief History of USDA Food Guides
      
https://www.fns.usda.gov/FGP

Development of MyPyramid
       https://www.fns.usda.gov/MyPyramidDevelopment

Healthy Eating Plate
       https://www.health.harvard.edu/plate/healthy-eating-plate.

ESADDIs  - Recommended Dietary Allowances
       http://www.nap.edu/catalog/1349.html
        Summary Table on page 284 and at
http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=1349&page=284 .

Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)
    Dietary Reference Intakes: Applications in Dietary Planning (2003)
           http://www.nap.edu/books/0309088534/html/ .

    Tables of Dietary Reference Intakes
           http://www.nap.edu/download.php?record_id=10872#

    DRIs from the National Academy of Sciences
           http://nationalacademies.org/hmd/Activities/Nutrition/SummaryDRIs/DRI-Tables.aspx .

    Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) and the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs)
           https://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/dietary-reference-intakes
            Search for "dietary reference intakes". Then search for specific dietary components (e.g., vitamins, minerals, water, macronutrients, electrolytes, etc.).

    Calculate DRIs for an individual
           https://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/dri-calculator/index.php.

    Nutrition information, exercise, and recommendations for the elderly
           http://nutritionandaging.fiu.edu/
            National Resource Center on Nutrition, Physical Activity & Aging.
     
             https://www.biologyofhumanaging.com/websites.htm#Nutrition .
                   https://nutrition.fiu.edu/index.asp
     
             https://nutritionandaging.org/
           
       https://nutrition.fiu.edu/index.asp
                   https://nutrition.fiu.edu/aging_network/aging_network.asp

        U.S. Department of Agriculture 
               https://www.usda.gov/ 
                Nutrition Index -
https://www.nutrition.gov/topics/whats-food
                ChooseMyPlate (select from diverse options such as "Choose a food group to explore" at top of page or
                    "Browse by Audience" at bottom of page
                   
https://www.choosemyplate.gov/
                ChooseMyPlate (for elders)
                  
https://www.choosemyplate.gov//browse-by-audience/view-all-audiences/adults/older-adults
                Food Guide Pyramids - (replaced by ChooseMyPlate )
                  
 
https://www.nutrition.gov/node/3092

        Overweight & Obesity
               
https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/PPD/index.html

        Adult Overweight and Obesity
               
https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/adult/
              See also
              Prevention Strategies & Guidelines
                 
https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/resources/strategies-guidelines.html

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    Diseases      Disclaimer

        (Thanks to Laurie Cooper - Librarian - Reference Daily)

        Healthopedia    https://www.ehealthopedia.com/
              
        
Health and Well-Being - AARP Internet Resources on Aging    
Click here 
  
        Alzheimer's Disease Education & Referral Center   
https://www.alz.org
              Dental care (Suggested by Karen Lee)
             
https://www.emergencydentistsusa.com/alzheimers-dental-care/ (Improving Oral Health For Patients With Alzheimer’s Disease Or Related Disorders (ADRD))
             
https://www.ada.org/en/public-programs/action-for-dental-health/action-for-dental-health-success-stories/providing-dental-care-for-patients-with-dementia

        American Cancer Society  
https://www.cancer.org/  

        American Medical Association   
https://www.ama-assn.org 

        The 15 Most Common Health Concerns for Seniors
             
https://www.everydayhealth.com/news/most-common-health-concerns-seniors/

        Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  
https://www.cdc.gov/ 

        Health Topics A-Z  
https://www.cdc.gov/health/diseases.htm  

        Department of Health and human Services  https://www.hhs.gov/

        Healthfinder   https://www.healthfinder.gov/  

Sleep Disorders  (Suggested by Kellen Smith)

        “A Good Night's Sleep”
       https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/good-nights-sleep

        “Aging and Sleep: Safe Sleeping Guide for Seniors and Caregivers”
       https://optimumsleep.com/aging-and-sleep

        “Sleep and Aging: Sleep Guide for Seniors”
       https://shop.getmyid.com/blogs/sleep/sleep-and-aging-sleep-guide-for-seniors

        “Aging and Sleep Guide”
       https://www.sleepadvisor.org/sleep-aging/

       Sleep and Aging: Sleep Guide for Seniors”
       https://www.sgmays.org/2019/09/12/sleep-and-aging-sleep-guide-for-seniors/

        “Sleep and Aging – Sleep Guide for the Elderly”
       https://www.countingsheep.net/sleep-and-aging

        “Alzheimer's: Managing sleep problems”
       https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/caregivers/in-depth/alzheimers/art-20047832

        “Sleep Problems and Dementia”
       https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-dementia

        “Dementia and Sleep”
       https://www.sleepfoundation.org/mental-health/dementia-and-sleep


        Internet
                Search the Internet for information about specific diseases. Use the name of the disease and your favorite search engines. Be cautious about information in sites that offer to sell you any products or services. Also search for national organizations concerned with the disease or condition of interest to you.

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    Safety at Home  Disclaimer

        (Thanks to Karyn Winrich - kwinrich@financial-literacy.info

         
How to check the structural integrity of your elderly parent’s home
         
Kitchen Safety for Seniors
         
Senior Care Stairway Safety Tips
         
Accessible Loft Conversions: The Guide to Making Attics Safe for Aging in Place
         
Aging in Place? 5 Ways to Make Your Garage Safer
         
How To Garden Safely When You’re A Senior
         
How to Help an Elderly Loved One Downsize
         
Winter Safety Tips for Older Adults

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    Emergency preparedness  Disclaimer

        (Thanks to Jessie Copeland)

         
Senior Emergency Preparedness -  https://www.nursinghomelawcenter.org/news/nursing-home-abuse/senior-emergency-preparedness/

                   
Nursing Home Law News - Published By Nursing Home Law Center LLC
                   January 25, 2018 - Senior Emergency Preparedness  - by Nursing Home Law Center Staff

         This site includes the following references for details and more information.

          Area Agency on Aging Emergency Preparedness
               
https://www.eccog.org/human-services-area-agency-on-aging/emergency-preparedness/
          Arizona Department of Economic Security: Emergency Preparedness for Seniors
               
https://des.az.gov/services/aging-and-adult/aging-and-disability-services/emergency-preparedness-seniors

          Just in Case, Be Ready for an Emergency (PDF)
               
https://vem.vermont.gov/sites/demhs/files/emergency-preparedness-assistance.pdf
          Disaster Preparedness for Senior by Seniors (PDF)    
https://www.redcross.org/content/dam/redcross/atg/PDF_s/Preparedness___Disaster_Recovery/Disaster_Preparedness/Disaster_Preparedness_for_Srs-English.revised_7-09.pdf#
          Emergency Preparedness
              
https://www.eccog.org/human-services-area-agency-on-aging/emergency-preparedness/
          Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults (PDF)
               
https://www.healthinaging.org/tools-and-tips/emergency-preparedness-older-adults
          Emergency Preparedness for Seniors (PDF)
               
https://www.sussex.nj.us/documents/SeniorServices/emergencypreparednessforseniors.pdf
          Emergency Preparedness Tips for Senior Citizens
               
https://www.skokie.org/619/Tips-for-Senior-Citizens
          Emergency Preparedness Tips For Those with Access and Functional Needs
              
https://www2.illinois.gov/ready/sitecollectiondocuments/preparednesstips_functionalneeds.pdf
          Emergency Readiness for Older Adults and Caregivers

                https://texashelp.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/older-adults-and-caregivers-prepare-2.pdf
          Emergency Supply Checklist for Older Adults (PDF)
               
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/michiganprepares2/Older_Adults_Checklist_423115_7.pdf
          Just In Case: Emergency Readiness for Older Adults and Caregivers (PDF)
               
https://texashelp.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/older-adults-and-caregivers-prepare-2.pdf
          Preparing for a Disaster: Strategies for Older Adults
               
https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/FY/FY75000.pdf
          Senior Preparedness
               
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/OEMHS/plan/Seniors/Seniors.html

          Medical Alert Systems  (Suggested by Judith Smith)

              
5 Tips for Choosing a Medical Alert Device
                     
https://www.medicalalert.org/

           
The Best Medical Alert Systems for 2019
                  https://www.medicalalert.org/best-medical-alert-systems/

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Diverse topics

        National Institute on Aging: Many types of data and information on aging and elders.
        https://www.nia.nih.gov/

        American FactFinder – from the US Census Bureau
        https://factfinder.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml
                “American FactFinder provides access to data about the United States, Puerto Rico and the Island Areas. The data in American FactFinder come from several censuses and surveys.”

        National Archive of Computerized Data on Aging (NACDA)
        https://www.icpsr.umich.edu/icpsrweb/NACDA/search.jsp
             Click on topic or search for your variable:
                   I.
Demographic characteristics of older adults
                 II. Social characteristics of older adults
                III. Economic characteristics of older adults
                IV. Psychological characteristics, mental health, and well-being of older adults
                V.  Physical health and functioning of older adults
               VI.  Health care needs, utilization, and financing for older adults

        Aging and Disability in America: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living
        https://www.acl.gov/aging-and-disability-in-america
    
        Click on topics
                Overview
      
          Data and Research
                        ACL Data
                        Census Data & Population Estimates
                        Key Indicators of Well-Being
                        Minority Aging
                        NIDILRR Publications and Resources
                        Profile of Older Americans
                        Projected Future Growth

          Service pets and animals
                 Life-changing companions: How to afford a service dog   (Suggested by Ryan Noonan)
              
https://www.uswardogs.org/life-changing-companions-how-to-afford-a-service-dog/

      Medicare plans  (Suggested by Janet Campbell)
            Find a Medicare Plan  (Suggested by Jason Checketts)
              
https://www.medicare.gov/plan-compare//?lang=en

        Financial matters  (Suggested by Janet Campbell)
              
 Helpful Resources for Seniors Surviving on Social Security
                  
https://www.seniorliving.org/finance/social-security/

        Legal matters
               Use a search engine to find information and legal advice about topics like:
                    Power of Attorney
                    Advanced Medical Directives
                    Wills
                    Living Wills
                    Power of Attorney
                    Advanced Medical Directives

           Living Arrangements and Care for Seniors (Suggested by Heather Connolly at
https://www.caring.com/)
               Caring.org
                    
https://www.caring.com/
                           
Assisted Living
                           
Memory Care
                           
All Senior Living
                           
Home Care All Senior Care
                           
For Caregivers

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Course Development and Resources

      Aging Under the Microscope: A Biological Quest 
     https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/nlmcatalog/101277395

 
        This site presents an overview of theories of aging and normal age changes. It includes brief descriptions of current and future research at the molecular, cellular, and organism levels, including use of non-human organisms (e.g., yeast, fruit flies, nematode worms).

        Illustrations of Normal and Pathological Conditions
       
https://webpath.med.utah.edu/webpath.html 
            This site has an extensive collection of photographs of human pathologies from the gross to the electron microscopic levels. Each illustration has a brief useful legend. The site also has tutorials and other pedagogical aids for many diseases including Alzheimer's disease, heart disease, cancers, and diabetes mellitus. Use the extensive index to find many "treasures". The contents of the site can be purchased on a CD-ROM and installed on institutional sites with a site license. Then selected illustrations can be incorporated conveniently into lectures, student activities, and assignments.

        Medical Images Library   ISBN Number: 0-7365-7109-4
       
https://www.films.com/FIlms_Home/item.cfm/1/32064/c_JOJ
            This site offers an extensive and relatively expensive DVD-ROM for sale. The DVD-ROM has more than 12,000 photos and other medical images showing many diseases, treatments, and healthcare practices. It has user-friendly interactivity that allows one to incorporate the images into presentations or to print them.

        The Pathology Atlas—on CD-ROM  ISBN Number: 1-4213-0115-6 
       
https://www.films.com/Films_Home/Item.cfm/1/7888/ixs
            This site offers a less extensive and less expensive CD-ROM for sale. It has 600 pathology slides and user-friendly interactivity that allows one to incorporate the images into presentations or to print them.

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Video programs

       Terra Novas Films 
          
https://www.terranova.org/  

        Films for the Humanities and Sciences 
          
https://www.films.com/
            Use "search the catalog". Search for "aging", for "The Living Body", and for specific topics like "osteoporosis"

        Insight Media Inc.

                2162 Broadway    New York, NY 10024-0621
                800-233-9910    212-799-5309     FAX: 212-721-6316  
cs@insight-media.com
        
https://www.insight-media.com/public_html/IMHome.htm

        The Retirement Research Foundation  
       
https://www.rrf.org/

        Video Caregiving
       
https://www.videocaregiving.org/index.php

       Women Make Movies
      
https://www.wmm.com/filmcatalog/titleindex/browse_titles.shtml  Search for topics (e.g., Aging, Elders)

        The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Library Video Project 
        
https://librarymedia.org/aging/Age_main.html  
        
https://librarymedia.org/health/Health_main.html 

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Grants

       The Retirement Research Foundation
        
https://www.rrf.org/



   
College and University sites

       
      University of Chicago - Center on Aging - NORC - “Unraveling the Secrets of Human Longevity”

        https://longevity-science.org/

      
UCLA Geronet
      https://www.geronet.ucla.edu/

      Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology - GeroWeb
       
https://www.iog.wayne.edu/edlinks.html
  
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AGHE sites (Association for Gerontology in Higher Education) (https://www.aghe.org/)

        Teaching and Education
          
Teaching Gerontology
           Teaching Resources
           Gerontology/Geriatrics Education Definitions
        Programs and Program Development

           Consultation Program
           Standards and Guidelines for Gerontology and Geriatrics in Higher Education (Sixth Edition)
           Gerontology Competencies for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
           Online Directory of Educational Programs in Gerontology and Geriatrics
        Literature
          
AGHExchange
           Journal of Gerontology & Geriatrics Education - Table of Contents
           Books for K-Primary Students
        Jobs and Careers
          
Careers in Aging
           Student Recruitment Resources
           Books for K-Primary Students
           AgeWork – Job Search

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Scientific Literature Searches

      National Library of Medicine - PubMed
      
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/PubMed/ 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Organizations
       
      AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) 
      
https://www.aarp.org/

      Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE)
      
https://www.aghe.org/

      Gerontological Society of America (GSA)
      
https://www.geron.org/   



Resources for Students in Gerontology

         AGHE Student Page
          
https://www.aghe.org/faculty-students/students

         AgeWork - jobs in aging 
         
https://www.agework.com

         Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE)
         
https://www.aghe.org/
           
  Jobs and Careers
          
Careers in Aging
           Student Recruitment Resources
           Books for K-Primary Students

        Gerontological Society of America (GSA)
        
https://www.geron.org/

        Healthcare Career Resource Guide (suggested by Isabel Brannon)
        
https://www.jobhero.com/healthcare-career-guide/

        Online Guide to Careers Working with the Elderly  (suggested by Kyle Smith - Community Outreach Specialist)
       
https://www.publicservicedegrees.org/careers/working-with-the-elderly/

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