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     Information About Elders
           Statistics and Demographics
           Health and Diseases
           Nutrition
           Diseases
                 Sleep Disorders
          Safety at Home
           Emergency preparedness
          Safety at Home
           Fall prevention
           Diverse topics

               Elder Abuse
                Service pets and animals
                Medicare plans
                Financial matters
                Legal matters
                Living Arrangements and Care for Seniors
    Course Development and Resources
           Illustrations of Normal and Pathological Conditions
           Video programs
           Grants
           College and University sites
           AGHE sites
    Scientific Literature Searches
    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)

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))

        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/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)

      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

Health - Resources to help you live a healthier life

https://www.aarp.org/tools/health/

Well-being

https://www.aarp.org/search/?q=wellbeing&c=everywhere

https://www.aarp.org/search/?q=internet%20recources%20health%20well%20being&c=everywhere

           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)

Dental Health

Aging and Dental Health

https://www.ada.org/resources/ada-library/oral-health-topics/aging-and-dental-health

      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.myplate.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.myplate.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

Nutrition and Aging Resource Center
https://acl.gov/senior-nutrition

      U.S. Department of Agriculture
               https://www.usda.gov/
                Nutrition Index - https://www.nutrition.gov/topics/whats-food
               myplate (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.myplate.gov/
                myplate (for elders)
                   https://www.myplate.gov//browse-by-audience/view-all-audiences/adults/older-adults
                Food Guide Pyramids - (replaced by myplate )
                   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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Dental Health

American Dental Association

https://www.ada.org/search-results#q=health&sort=relevancy

Aging and Dental Health

https://www.ada.org/resources/ada-library/oral-health-topics/aging-and-dental-health

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))

American Dental Association

Dementia and Dental Health

https://engage.ada.org/courses/552/view?_gl=1*urceyn*_gcl_au*ODE4NzY0NTExLjE3NTkyNjI4MDc.*_ga*MTgxNTIwMTgxMC4xNzU5MjYyODA3*_ga_X8X57NRJ4D*czE3NTkyNjI4MDYkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTkyNjMwNjUkajQ0JGwwJGgw*_ga_NJ0EYRGSL1*czE3NTkyNjI4MDYkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTkyNjMwNjUkajQ0JGwwJGgw*_ga_NVSBFQCBYE*czE3NTkyNjI4MDYkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTkyNjMwNjUkajQ0JGwwJGgw*_ga_JDE0LTHGWL*czE3NTkyNjI4MDYkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTkyNjMwNjUkajQ0JGwwJGgw

        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-topics.html

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

Healthfinder https://www.healthfinder.gov/

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

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

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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

Elder Abuse

National Center on Elder Abuse

https://ncea.acl.gov/elder-mistreatment-diverse-communities#gsc.tab=0

National Adult Protective Services Association
https://www.napsa-now.org/

National Domestic Violence Hotline

https://www.thehotline.org/

How To Identify and Report Elder Abuse – includes

What Is Elder Abuse?

How To Recognize Signs of Elder Abuse

How To Report Elder Abuse

How To Support Seniors in an Abusive Situation

Resources About Elder Abuse

https://www.medbest.com/elder-abuse-guide/

          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/

Older Adults and Pets

https://aginginplace.org/lifestyle/seniors-and-pets/

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

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

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

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