Other Resources
Geriatric Education Centers
- National Association of Geriatric Education Centers
"We support the national network of Geriatric Education Centers (GECs) dedicated to improving the education/training, supply, distribution and quality of health care professionals through strong community-academic partnerships."
General
- GET-AGE Glossary of Aging Terms
The GET-AGE Glossary of Aging Terms was compiled by Susan Bush from the following sources: Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), Area Agency on Aging AARP: Caring for Those You Care About guide, Glossary and Resources N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/Glossary of Terms, White House Conference on Aging/Glossary of Aging Terms. - The Glass Compendium of Web Resources on Aging (2007 Edition)
This compendium was developed for professionals, but may be of interest to the public as well. - Acronyms in Aging (AARP, 2005)
This guide is intended to identify acronyms and definitions commonly used in the field of aging. Acronyms formed from the first letter of words in a title are frequently used to abbreviate the names of government agencies, legislation, organizations, and programs.
State
- Improving Palliative and End-of-Life Care for Frail Older Adults
List of internet reources Prepared by Anne Glass, Ph.D., Assistant Director of the Institute of Gerontology, University of Georgia, for the "Improving Palliative and End-of-Life Care for Frail Older Adults" conference held May 16-17, 2008, Athens, Georgia. - Rosalyn Carter Institute for Caregiving
"The Rosalynn Carter Institute establishes local, state and national partnerships committed to building quality long-term, home and community- based services. We believe strongly in the need to provide greater recognition and support for America's professional and family caregivers. Our focus includes supporting individuals and caregivers coping with chronic illness and disability across the lifespan as well as limitations due to aging." - White Collar, Blue Collar, Gray Hair: The Changing Composition of Georgia's Workforce (AARP 2007)
"A good first step in identifying the employment needs and job opportunities that will exist in Georiga for workers and employers during the next 20 years."
National Alzheimer's Disease
- 2008 Guideline for Alzheimer's Disease Management (3rd Edition) - Page 1, Page 2
"This Guideline presents core care recommendations for the management of Alzheimer's Disease. It assumes that a proper diagnosis has been made using reliable and valid diagnostic techniques. The main audience for the Guideline is primary care practitioners. However, many of activities recommended in the Guideline do not require a physician and can be done by other members of the treatment team (care managers, nurses, community support organizations) working closely with the patient and caregiving family. The recommended activities do not have be done in one visit." - Alzheimer's Disease, Unraveling the Mystery
The National Institute on Aging released a new edition of Alzheimer's Disease: Unraveling the Mystery, an illustrated, 80-page book written for people with Alzheimer's disease (AD), their families, health care professionals, students, and others with an interest in the disease. The book also includes a glossary, a comprehensive list of organizations offering more information, and a list of recommended reading.
- Geriatric Recruitment
The Centers of Excellence (CoE) Network Resource Center, part of The John A. Hartford Foundation Centers of Excellence in Geriatric Medicine and Training, has produced two training manuals about recruitment of premedical and medical students and residents to careers in geriatric medicine and advanced fellowship training and academic careers, respectively. A third manual about managing geriatrics programmatic growth and development is under production. Since 2005, AFAR has served as the Network Resource Center for the Foundation's 28 Centers of Excellence, which is recognized for its considerable capacity to recruit and develop physician leaders in geriatrics. The manuals are available online.
- Getting Ready: Focusing on Cultural Competence in Long-Term Care Organizations
This guidebook, from the Boston University School of Public Health in conjunction with the Better Jobs Better Care iniative, will help organizations who are interested in improving their cultural competence.
- DriveWell Program at the American Society on Aging
Free older driver safety and wellness resources.
- Kentucky Preparedness for Aging (eNewletter Winter 2008)
"The Kentucky Prepardness for Aging eNewletter is designede to be a quick reference training resource for professionals responsible for emergency preparedness for older persons. The eNewslatter will provide users with current information and training resources and will link to federal and state emergency prepareness sites."
- Falls Among Older Adults (A Cup of Health with CDC) [Podcast] [Transcript]
Falls are the leading cause of injury, death, and emergency department visits for people over age 65 years. Dr. Judy Stevens discusses the causes of these falls and how they can be prevented, including exercising, which increases muscle strength and improves balance and coordination. - Falls Among Older Adults (A Minute of Health with CDC) [Podcast] [Transcript]
Falls are the leading cause of injuries for people over age 65 years, and this CDC broadcast discusses the causes of these falls and how to prevent them. - Preventing Older Adult Falls and TBI [Podcast] [Transcript]
This CDC podcast provides tips on how older adults can prevent falls and related injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries (TBI). - Adult Falls (A Cup of Health with CDC) [Podcast] [Transcript]
Falls affect 30 percent of persons aged greater than or equal to 65 years each year. In 2003, 13,700 persons aged greater than or equal to 65 years died from falls, and 1.8 million were treated in U.S. emergency departments for injuries. During 1993-2003, the rate of fatal falls among persons aged greater than or equal to 65 years increased, while the rate of hospitalizations for hip fractures decreased. - Adult Falls (A Minute of Health with CDC) [Podcast] [Transcript]
Falls affect 30 percent of persons aged greater than or equal to 65 years each year. In 2003, 13,700 persons aged greater than or equal to 65 years died from falls, and 1.8 million were treated in U.S. emergency departments for injuries. During 1993-2003, the rate of fatal falls among persons aged greater than or equal to 65 years increased, while the rate of hospitalizations for hip fractures decreased. - 3D animated Virtual House from Environmental Geriatrics at Cornell University
View a 3D animated Virtual House that helps healthcare providers see and experience the effects of an assortment of physical problems and to help prevent falls.
- Making Your Printed Materials Senior Friendly - Tips from the National Institute on Aging (reprinted 5/08) The National Institute on Aging has developed a free guide with tips for making your printed materials more accessible to older adults.
- The State of Mental Health and Aging in America (Brief 1 - 2008, Brief 2- 2009)
CDC's Healthy Aging Program developed "The State of Mental Health and Aging in America" to issue briefs. The recently released first issue brief documents the mental health of older adults 50 years of age and older at the national and state-levels and the second issue brief will describe selected evidence-based programs that organizations can implement to address depression in older adults.
- Smoking and Older Adults [Podcast] [Transcript]
This CDC podcast discusses the importance of older adults quitting smoking and other tobacco products. It is primarily targeted to public health and aging services professionals.
