Geriatric Medicine



 
  Geriatric Medicine
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Internet Guides
    
Hardin Meta Directory - Geriatrics & Senior Health
An index to geriatrics resources from Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, University of Iowa.
HealthWeb: Geriatrics & Gerontology
Provides links to numerous websites dealing with geriatrics and gerontology.
Yahoo! Health - Geriatrics
Comprehensive directory of sites, including a link to the online version of the Merck Manual of Geriatrics.
 
 
 
Internet Sites
    
AgingStats.Gov
This site provides links to many sources of aging-related statistics.
National Center for Health Statistics
Statistics on aging activities. This page also includes links to other sites for aging-related information.
 
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Organizations, Associations, and Agencies
    
American Federation for Aging Research
AFAR is dedicated to promoting healthier aging through biomedical research. This website includes information on AFAR meetings, lectures, and grant and funding opportunities.
Institute for Advanced Studies in Aging & Geriatric Medicine
The IASIA is a non-profit organization created to address health issues of the aging.
National Institute on Aging - NIA
The NIA supports and conducts research to further understand the nature of aging and age-related health issues.
The American Geriatrics Society
"The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is the premier professional organization of health care providers dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all older adults."
The Gerontological Society of America
This society's mission is to support research on aging and to disseminate knowledge to researchers and practitioners.
The National Council on the Aging
The NCOA works to promote activites designed to enhance the lives of older persons.
 
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