AGELINE
The AGELINE database is produced by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). AGELINE provides bibliographic coverage of social gerontology, which is the study of aging in psychological, health- related, social, and economic contexts. The delivery of health care to the older population and its associated costs and policies is covered, as are consumer, employment, and public policy issues. 
URL: http://www.columbia.edu/cgi-bin/cul/resolve?ALX6897 

MEDLINE (OVID)
Three separate components of Medline available through OVID interface: Medline 1966 - present (offers author/journal/keyword/subject, or MESH, searching), Oldmedline 1950 - 1965 (offers same but subject searching), and In-Process around 2 recent months (offers same but subject searching).  
URL: http://library.cpmc.columbia.edu/hsl/eres/countact.cfm?resourceid=1301 

DICTIONARY OF GERONTOLOGY
Harris,D.K..  REF HQ1061 .H338 1988. 

MEDICARE AND MEDICAID LAWS AND REGULATIONS :AS OF MAY 1, 1997.
Compiled from CCH Medicare and Medicaid Guide as of May 1, 1997." Volume 1 contains the full text of Social Security Act title XVIII (the Medicare program) and title XIX (the Medicaid program), along with selected provisions from other Social Security Act titles. Volume 2 contains the full text of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), title 42 (Public Health), Chapter IV - the chapter setting forth regulations for the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and selections from other titles. 
REF KF3608.A4 M42 1997. 

RESOURCE DIRECTORY FOR OLDER PEOPLE
National Institute on Aging..  "A cooperative effort of the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the Administration on Aging (AoA), the directory is intended to serve a wide audience including health and legal professionals, social service providers, librarians, and researchers, as well as older pople and their families." Includes index. 
REF HV1450 .R47 . 
URL: http://www.columbia.edu/cgi-bin/cul/resolve?clio5252013 

AMERICAN AGING ASSOCIATION (AGE)
Laymen and scientists primarily in the biomedical field. Dedicated to helping people live better, longer by promoting biomedical aging studies directed toward slowing down the aging process, informing the public of the progress of aging research and of practical means of achieving a long and healthy life, and increasing knowledge of gerontology among physicians and other health workers. 
URL: http://www.americanaging.org 

BRITISH GERIATRICS SOCIETY
An official Website covering many aspects of geriatrics, including meetings, training, grants, news, special interest, membership, books and related links. 
URL: http://www.bgs.org.uk/ 

DIRECTORY OF AGING RESOURCES
Annual publication latest volume in Reference. Previous editions Serial D. 
REF HV1450.D574. 

GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA - GSA
GSA "is a non-profit professional organization with more than 5000 members in the field of aging. GSA provides researchers, educators, practitioners, and policy makers with opportunities to understand, advance, integrate, and use basic and applied research on aging to improve the quality of life as one ages." 
URL: http://www.geron.org 

MEASUREMENT IN ELDERLY CHRONIC CARE POPULATIONS
Teresi, J.A..  Contains reviews of measure that can be used in chronic care settings among elderly individuals whose assessment is complicated. 
RC451.4.N87 M43 1997. 

NATIONAL ACADEMY FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING ABOUT AGING - NATLA
Professionals in gerontology, education, health care, and other fields interested in developing aging education and intergenerational programming. Seeks to dispel myths about aging and old age; encourages communication among generations and works to create a social environment where people of all ages can live together. Serves as a clearinghouse of information on issues of aging and intergenerational programs; provides consultation and presentation services to individuals or groups that wish to develop aging education programs. Maintains resources for aging education and intergenerational programming. 
URL: http://www.cps.unt.edu/natla 

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE UNITS ON AGING - NASUA
"NASUA is a non-profit association representing the nation's 56 officially designated state and territorial agencies on aging. The mission of the Association is to advance social, health, and economic policies responsive to the needs of a diverse aging population and to enhance the capacity of its membership to promote the rights, dignity and independence of, and expand opportunities and resources for, current and future generations of older persons, adults with disabilities and their families." (A state unit is an agency of state government designated by the governor and state legislature to administer the Older Americans Act and to serve as a focal point for all matters relating to older people.) 
URL: http://www.nasua.org/ 

NATIONAL HISPANIC COUNCIL ON AGING (NHCOA)
Individuals and groups who work in administrative, planning, direct services, research, or educational areas who have a concern for the Hispanic elderly. Fosters the well-being of the Hispanic elderly through research, policy analysis, demonstration projects, development of educational resources, and training. Compiles research data and provides a network for organizations and community groups interested in the Hispanic elderly. 
URL: http://www.nhcoa.org 

NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR AMERICAN INDIAN ELDERLY (NSAIE)
Works to assist all American Indian elderly service programs, both on-reservation and off, to improve quality of life for American Indian elders. 
URL: http://www.nsaie.org/ 

SOCIETY OF GERIATRIC CARDIOLOGY (SGC)
Geriatric cardiologists and physicians in related fields are fellows; medical practitioners certified in specialties other than geriatrics or cardiologists are members; other individuals with an interest in geriatric cardiology are nonphysician members. Works to improve the clinical and therapeutic management of older individuals with cardiovascular disease; encourages use of preventive measures to avert the onset of cardiovascular aging and disease. Promotes more effective public policy and education regarding cardiac health. Conducts educational programs for physicians, other health care professionals, and the public. Supports research into cardiovascular aging and diseases relevant to older people. Serves as a clearinghouse on geriatric cardiology. Sponsors competitions. 
URL: http://www.sgcard.org 

THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY
Offers AGS membership information & benefits, AGS publications, continuing medical education, and links to other national aging and health related organizations. 
URL: http://www.americangeriatrics.org/ 

POLYPHARMACY IN THE AGED
Cheng, Cynthia.  Polypharmacy in the aged is a major patient safety issue in the United States today. Medication errors due to polypharmacy can involve severe and even life-threatening side effects or drug interactions. This video reviews the causes of polypharmacy in the elderly and identifies patients who are at risk for medication errors due to polypharmacy. It also discusses steps that primary care physicians can take to reduce the risk for medication errors in elderly patients who are taking multiple drugs to treat coexisting conditions. The use of a handheld electronic device such as a personal digital assistant (PDA) to assess potential medication errors is emphasized, as is the vital role of the pharmacist in helping to identify medications that are more likely to cause severe adverse effects or drug interactions in the elderly. Two hypothetical patient cases based on real- life situations are presented to illustrate how to assess and manage elderly patients who are at risk for polypharmacy-related adverse effects. Tips for educating elderly patients and their caregivers on how to avoid complications from prescription drugs and from over-the-counter medications and herbal agents also are provided.: 1 videodisc (60 min.)No. 846 : 
Media Reserves CD-ROM Serial N. 

ADMINISTRATION ON AGING (AOA)
Older Americans Act, the federal legislation establishing the AoA and authorizing a range of programs that offer services and opportunities for older Americans and their caregivers. (DHHS). Offers links to miscellaneous statistics on old people by various criteria. 
URL: http://www.aoa.gov/prof/Statistics/statistics.asp 

AGE DATA - US CENSUS BUREAU
Data is avaiable on the National Level;State Level;County Level; and Other U.S. Geographic Levels. As well as International Data;Baby Boomer Data;Older (55+) Population Data. Elderly (65+) Population Age Search Service 
URL: http://www.census.gov/population/www/socdemo/age.html 

ANDRUS GERONTOLOGY LIBRARY
Provides links to Internet sources on aging and its related topics. 
URL: http://www.usc.edu/libraries/locations/gerontology/ 

BEST HOSPITALS: GERIATRICS
Lists more than 40 best hospitals in geriatrics in accordance with the U.S.News Index. 
URL: http://www.usnews.com/usnews/health/best-hospitals/rankings/specihqgeri.htm 

ELDERCARE LOCATOR
Eldercare Locator is a "public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging. The Eldercare Locator connects older Americans and their caregivers with sources of information on senior services. The service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers." 
URL: http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare/Public/Home.asp 

OLDER AMERICANS 2004 : KEY INDICATORS OF WELL-BEING.
Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics.  "37 key indicators selected by the Forum to portray aspects of the lives of older Americans" 
URL: http://www.agingstats.gov/Agingstatsdotnet/Main_Site/Default.aspx 

THE SECTION ON GERIATRICS OF THE AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
Contains information of directory, publications & journals, upcoming conferences and events, consumer information about physical therapy and the older adult. 
URL: http://www.geriatricspt.org/