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Geriatrics Resources

Branches of medicine dealing with the care of senior citizens and the elderly, and the treatment of their diseases.

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About.Com: Senior Health

http://seniorhealth.about.com/

An Internet guide to health issues for senior citizens, with feature articles, Website guides, and discussion forums. Topics covered include Alzheimer's Disease, strokes, Medicare, osteoporosis, prescription drugs, exercise, eldercare, and more.

Author: Marian Eure, R.N. (seniorhealth.guide@about.com)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Geriatrics

Social Sciences--People by Age Group--Seniors

Aging Well Village

http://agingwell.state.ny.us/

Health and wellness information for those fifty and over. Includes information on health & safety, nutrition, fitness, healing, and medications.

Author: New York State Office for the Aging (agingwell@aging.state.ny.us)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Geriatrics

Social Sciences--People by Age Group--Seniors

Keywords: Geriatrics; Seniors; Senior Citizens; Elderly

GeroWeb Virtual Library on Aging

http://www.iog.wayne.edu/GeroWebd/GeroWeb.html

"The GeroWeb Virtual Library on Aging contains information which may be useful to those interested in gerontology, geriatrics, the process of aging, services for the elderly, or the concerns of senior citizens in general." The site contains links on many aspects of aging and can either be browsed by approximately 50 categories or searched by keyword.

Author: Wayne State University, Institute of Gerontology (ioginfo@wayne.edu)

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Geriatrics

Social Sciences--People by Age Group--Seniors

Keywords: aged; elderly; old people; services; care

The Merck Manual of Geriatrics

http://www.merck.com/pubs/mm_geriatrics/

Building on the tradition of the The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy, this manual focuses on the medical problems of the elderly, providing clinical information to all physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other health professionals involved in the care of elderly patients. Many non-health professionals also find it useful."

Author: Merck & Co., Inc.

Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Geriatrics

Social Sciences--People by Age Group--Seniors

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

http://www.nih.gov/nia/

"The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is one of the National Institutes of Health, the principal biomedical research agency of the United States Government. The NIA promotes healthy aging by conducting and supporting biomedical, social, and behavioral research and public education." This site presents information on current research, brochures and fact sheets for the public, and publications on health and aging topics with an on-line ordering form.

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Subjects:

Health & Medical Sciences--Geriatrics

Social Sciences--People by Age Group--Seniors

Keywords: Aging; Geriatrics; Arthritis

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