1. General Academic
Resources - Mainly Conventional Medicine
An effective way to gain an overview of any health resources on the World Wide Web is
to use one of the Internet meta-directories that give categorized listings of relevant
sites. The following selected sites provide hyperlinks to hundreds more sites relating to
all aspects of aging research. This includes academic sites, on-line journals and
newsletters, professional organizations, information services, self-help and discussion
groups. There is considerable overlap between the lists.
AgeLib
UNC Institute on Aging digital library.
Center for Aging Research
Aging related links on this page from the Indiana University Center for Aging
Research include centers and institutes, aging directories, government agencies and other
information resources.
Gerontology
Library Web Links
This fully searchable listing from the University of Southern California, Social
Sciences and Humanities Center provides extensive research and information resources on
gerontology.
Hardin - Geriatrics
From the Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, University of Iowa, this site
lists the best listings of Internet resources, categorized by medical topic, size of
resource, and rating.
International Longevity Center
The mission of this not-for-profit research, policy and education organization is to address the issues of population aging and longevity in positive and constructive ways and to highlight older people's productivity and contributions to their families and to society as a whole. Monthly newsletter available at: http://www.ilcusa.org/pub/news.htm.
Longevity Science
NORC/University of Chicago, Center on Aging provides information and research resouces: Unraveling the secrets of human longevity and aging.
MedWeb:
Geriatrics
Click on SUBJECTS in the top bar, and then select Geriatrics for an extensive
listing of sites from the Emory University Health Sciences Library resources.
Science of Aging Knowledge Environment
SAGE - KE is Science Magazine's online resource for researchers in the field of aging. The mission is threefold: to deliver high-quality information about aging and related disciplines; to provide tools for more efficient searching and information retrieval; and to create a setting where researchers feel encouraged to share data and engage in discussion. Needs a subscription for full access.
Scientific and Educational Website on Human Longevity
http://www.src.uchicago.edu/~gavr1/
The purpose of this group from the University of Chicago Center on Aging is to understand the mechanisms of aging and longevity in order to extend healthy and productive human lifespan. Over 100 publications are available through the web site.
Yahoo!: Health: Senior Health
One of the most popular sites for health information, Yahoo! provides hierarchical listings, search facilities, and latest breaking news items.
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2. On-Line Journals
Major medical journals have occasional articles relevant to aging research. The following journals are specific to aging research, and are available on-line in whole or in part .
Experimental Medicine Internet Resources
McGill University maintains this comprehensive, categorized listing of on-line journals,
and links to further listings.
MedWebPlus -
Geriatrics (Periodicals)
This listing of periodicals related to aging research was compiled by two former
members of the Emory University Health Sciences Library team.
Gerontology
Library - E-Journals and newsletters
An extensive listing of electronic publications is available from the University
of Southern California site.
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3. Professional Associations
Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
A4M is a non-profit organization for physicians and scientists dedicated to the advancement of therapeutics related to the science of longevity medicine. Their BioTech E Newsletter is available on the web site.
Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer’s Association, nearly 200 chapters strong, is the largest
national voluntary health organization committed to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s
and helping those affected by the disease.
Alzheimer's Disease and Education Resource
Center
The ADEAR Center is a service of the National Institute on Aging (NIA), National
Institutes of Health and provides information on Alzheimer's disease and related
disorders.
American Association of Retired Persons
Although not specifically medical, the AARP web site provides useful resources
and links on a range of topics related to healthy aging.
American Geriatrics Society
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is a professional organization of health
care providers dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all older adults.
National Osteoporosis Foundation
Not for Profit organization based in Washington, DC. Information includes clinical
guidelines and current legislation
North American Menopause Society (NAMS)
Search the site for clear, neutral information based on existing research information abstracts back to 1994.
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4. Government Resources - Mainly Conventional Medicine
There are several government Web sites which have useful information on aging. The US
government has readily adopted Internet technology for giving direct public access to
collected information, research findings and policy documents.
Administration on Aging
This site covers all aspects of the administration of elder living.
Healthfinder
Healthfinder® is described as a free gateway to reliable consumer health and
human services information
developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Click on Seniors or search
on Aging.
Medline Plus:
Seniors' Health Topics
A listing of Web resources from the National Library of Medicine.
National Aging
information Center
Categorized information resources for the older population and their caregivers.
National Institute on Aging
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) at the National Institutes of Health supports and conducts scientific research on laging processes, age-related diseases and special problems and needs of the aged.
National Center for Health Statistics
(NCHS)
From the Nation’s principal health statistics agency at the Center for
Disease Control. See, in particular, the publication, Older Americans 2000:
Key Indicators of Well-Being.
National Guideline Clearinghouse
NGC is designed to disseminate evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. Search on
"aging" for relevant guidelines.
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5. Research and Clinical Trials Listings
- Conventional medicine and CAM
CenterWatch Clinical Trials Listing
Service
A fully searchable listing of clinical research trials, medical centers and new drug therapies, including NIH studies. Live links indicate that the center is actively recruiting patients. Search for specific aspects of aging clinical trials.
The NIH CRISP Database
Database of HHS grant awards and NIH intramural research. Try searching on any
specific area of aging research.
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6. Complementary and
Alternative Medicine (CAM) Resources
There are very few Web sites specifically on the topic of aging and complementary and
alternative medicine. The following CAM sites link to many more sites, some of which
relate to aging, including approaches to wellness, prevention of problems, and holistic
approaches to the process of aging.
Alternative Medicine Foundation
This nonprofit foundation provides research and information resources for
professionals and public. Click on Information in the sidebar and scroll down to the
Resource Guide on Aging and CAM.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Resources
This section of the Rosenthal Center Web site provides hyperlinked listings to hundreds of
CAM sites.
HerbMed
This herbal database will provide comprehensive information on the scientific
research on herbs associated with healthy aging.
National Center for Complementary and
Alternative Medicine
NCCAM at the National Institutes of Health conducts and supports basic and
applied research and training and disseminates information on complementary and
alternative medicine.
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7. General sites related to Aging
There are too many sites on aging to list here. Most of the following sites
will lead you to many more research and information resource.
Aging Research Center
Site primarily for researchers with links to studies related to the study of the
aging process.
Ask NOAH: Aging
Resources on the physiology of aging, and the general care and treatment of older people, including Alzheimer's Disease, vision and hearing loss, and prostate disease from the City University of New York combined library information service.
ElderWeb
This site provides information and research resoures for professionals and family
members on a wide range of topics, including long term care, legal, financial, housing and
policy issues, as well as medical.
Geropsychology Central
The focus of this site is dementia , stroke and other diseases related to mental health
and other dysfunctions of aging.
Institute for Life course and Aging
Canadian institute for research into theprocess of human development, life course
and aging, population aging, and the aged, in the social, psychological and health
sciences.
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