Sociology:  Geriatrics and Gerontology Resources

Contents

Bibliographies	Health References	Web Sites for Social Gerontology
Encyclopedias	Other Resources	Sites for Elders
Handbooks	Indexes & Databases	Research Sites
Research Guides	Periodicals	Web Directories for Sites on Aging

Anthropology of Aging: a partially annotated bibliography
        Ref. GN 485 A58  1991
This bibliography is organized by subject topics and by regional/cultural group topics. Non- industrial societies, national cultures, modernization, ethnic and rural United States, women, social structures, and death and dying topics are included.

Counseling Older Persons: an annotated bibliography
        Ref. HV 1461 S37 1995
Both services for the aged and counseling of the aged are annotated in this bibliography. Provides comprehensive reviews and references for the work done in various fields of gerontology.

Death and Dying: a bibliographical survey
        Ref. HQ 1073 S67 1991
A comprehensive bibliography and multi-disciplinary outline on death and dying. Covers anthropology, history, philosophy, theology, terminal care, grief, education, and research on death.

Education for Older Adult Learning: a selected annotated bibliography
        Ref. LC 5257 G74 1993
A reference and resource guide to older adult education for practitioners, public policy persons, students, researchers, and the older adult interested in lifelong learning. The three parts are divided into general issues and themes, specific skills and programs, and resources.

Ethical Aspects of Health Care for the Elderly: an annotated bibliography
        Ref. RC 952.5 K35
Provides comprehensive reviews and references to articles, books, reports and organizational policy statements on health care issues.

Home Health Care: an annotated bibliography
        Ref. RA 645.3 R66  1992.
This guide to literature for health care personnel, lawyers, policy planners, social workers, clients, family, and students is an extensive, annotated bibliography on major aspects of home care for the elderly. Topics include chronic health problems and disability, legal issues, and selected ethical dilemmas such as over-medication, euthanasia and abuse.

The Sociology of Aging: an annotated bibliography and sourcebook
        Ref. HQ 1061 H34 1985
A sourcebook with annotations which includes a broad spectrum of materials on aging.

Encyclopedias 

Dictionary of Gerontology
        Ref. HQ 1061 H338 1988
Statistical and research terms which further the development of a specialized gerontological terminology. The short definitions are arranged alphabetically with cross references and a bibliography.

Encyclopedia of Adult Development
        Ref. BF 724.5 E53
Written by authorities in subject areas, the articles are on aging and aged as part of the total adult life span within the social, symbolic, and physical environment.

Encyclopedia of Aging
        Ref. HQ1061.E534 2002 4 vols.

Encyclopedia of Aging: a comprehensive resource in gerontology and geriatrics
        Ref. HQ 1061 E53 1995
An authoritative, comprehensive introduction to gerontology and geriatrics for the educated lay person or the professional. Includes theory and research findings in many disciplines. The signed articles are arranged alphabetically with a subject index and an extensive bibliography of books and articles.

Encyclopedia of Death
        Ref. HQ 1073 E54 1989.
Contains a broad range of information on death related topics written by experts - death education, hospice movement, suicide, crisis centers, and grief counseling. There are cross references, listings of organizations, and periodicals.

Encyclopedia of Gerontology: age, aging, and the aged
        Ref. RC 952.5 E58 1996. 2 vols.
The topics arranged alphabetically reflect the major disciplines (biology, psychology, health sciences, social sciences and humanities) in the study of gerontology. Each article gives a comprehensive overview and contains an outline, a glossary, cross references, and a bibliography.

Encyclopedia of Sports Science
        Ref. GV 558 E53 1997
A two volume encyclopedia on sports physiology containing a section on "Aging and Performance".

Older Americans Almanac: a reference work on seniors in the United States
        Ref. HQ 1064 U5 O416  1994
The broad scope of topics on aging include history, demographics, physical, mental and social processes, government, law, economics, health, etc. There is a subject specific bibliography, photographs, profiles, lists of organizations, a general bibliography and a keyword index.

Handbooks 
 

Aging Sourcebook: Basic Information on Issues Affecting Older Americans, Including Demographic Trends, Social Security, Medicare, Estate Planning, Legal Rights, Health and Safety, Elder Care options, Retirement Lifestyle Options, and End of Life Issues
       HQ1064.U5 A6365 1998

Counseling Older Persons: a professional handbook
        Ref. RC 480.54 T48 1995
A guide for counselors and mental health workers helping older persons cope with the problems that accompany aging

Handbook of Applied Gerontology
        Ref. RC 952.55 H36 1987
Divided into three sections (the physical self, mental health, and social realities of old age) this handbook is an orientation to issues with practical recommendations for prevention and intervention.

Handbook of Aging and the Social Sciences
        Ref. HQ 1061 H336 2001
Contains extensive information and major reference sources. Discusses central issues for further research on the social aspects of aging. The authors are specialists in their subject areas.

 Handbook of Assessment in Clinical Gerontology
       Ref. RC451.4.A5 H358 1999

Handbook of Clinical Gerontology
        Ref. RC 952.55 H38 1987
Designed for use by those interested in the treatment of medical and psychological problems of the elderly. Part I discusses normal aging processes, Parts II-IV discuss psychiatric and medical disorders and behavioral problems, and Part V discusses social issues. References follow each chapter.

 Handbook of Death & Dying
       Ref. HQ1073 .H36 2003 2 vols.

Handbook of the Psychology of Aging
        Ref. BF 724.55 A35 H36 1990
Written for scientific personnel, graduate students, and professionals, this handbook provides an authoritative review and reference sources on the psychological literature of adult development and aging. It describes and explains changes in behavior and capacities that occur with advancing age. 

Handbook of Social Policy
    Ref. HN65 .H345 2000

Handbook of the Biology of Aging
        Ref. QP 86 H35 1990.
A general overview of important topics in biomedical gerontology written for a scientific audience. Contains an author and subject index and bibliographies at the end of each chapter.

Handbook on Women and Aging.  Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 1997.
      Ref. HQ1059.5.U5 H36 1997

 Merck Manual of Geriatrics
        Ref. RC 952.55 M47 1990
Provides information of clinical relevance to physicians involved in the care of elderly patients. It includes diagnostic approach to illness, management approaches, and a section on epidemiological, social, ethical, financial and legal issues for the elderly. Reference guides are provided.

Research Guides 

 A Guide to Research in Gerontology: strategies and resources
        Ref. HQ 1061 Z58 1988.
Research strategies and information sources including handbooks, directories, guides, indexes, agencies, and community resources are annotated in this guide. Useful for all participants in the gerontological community.

The Hispanic Elderly: a research reference guide
        HQ1064 U5 B325 1984.
For researchers interested in the Hispanic population, this guide offers a source of Spanish language research instruments which are used to assess the Hispanic elderly. Bibliography included.

Researching Ageing and Later Life: the practice of social gerontology
        HQ1061 .R452 2002

Health References 

Alzheimer's, Stroke, and 29 other Neurological Disorders Sourcebook: basic information for the lay person
        Ref. RC 351 A44 1993
Part of the Health Reference Series which cover various disorders. This book compiles 34 individual booklets, papers and bulletins issued by the National Institutes of Health. Offered to support growth in patient and caregiver awareness of illnesses and neurological diseases.

Clinical Geriatrics
        Ref. RC 952 C537 1986.
Text to help the primary care physician to assist the geriatric group as a guide. An aid to the clinician to understand and treat the elderly.

Geriatric Medicine
        Ref. RC 952 G393 1990
Contains work concerning the fundamentals of geriatric care, biomedicine and psychiatry. The goal is to integrate biomedical and psycho social information with the perspectives of ethics and social policy.

 Health insurance sourcebook : basic information about managed care organizations, traditional fee-for-service insurance ....
     Ref. HG9396 .H4236 1997

Physical Activity, Fitness, and Health: international proceedings and consensus statement
        Ref. QP 301 P554 1994
Broad topics on the relationship and assessment of physical activity, fitness and health including life cycle.

Other Resources 

Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics
        Ref. RC 952 A1 A56 1980 to current
Each year the annual review covers a topic: managed care, nutrition, assessment techniques, relationships, medications for the elderly. Each has approximately ten articles written by a specialist giving a survey of recent gerontological research.

The Coming Generational Storm : What You Need To Know About America's Economic Future
        HB3505 .K68 2004 

Gender, Social Inequities, and Aging
HQ1061 .C28 2001.

The Not-So-Golden Years : Caregiving, The Frail Elderly, And The Long-Term Care Establishment
        HV1461 .O47 2003

Social Policy & Aging: a critical perspective
         HQ1064.U5 E76 2001

Statistical Record of Older Americans
        Ref. HQ 1064 U5 S697 1996
A compilation of information on the elderly component of the U. S. population drawn from governmental, academic, association, technical, trade, and journalistic sources. Has a keyword index with cross references.

 U. S. Aging Policy Interest Groups: institutional profiles
        Ref. HQ 1064 U5 U22
Reference guide to organizations that influence U. S. public policy regarding aging and the aged (AARP, NCOA, NCSC, etc.). Introductory essay contains background on advocacy for older persons. Alphabetical in arrangement of interest group profiles. Chronological list of enacted federal legislation also included.
 
Integrating Aging Topics into Psychology: a practical guide for teaching undergraduates
BF724.55.A35 I58 2003

Online Indexes and Databases, CD-ROMs and Print Indexes

Consumer Health and Nutrition Index /  Wilson 5W periodicals  RA 773.C66
Cumulative Index to Nursing /   Wilson 5W periodicals RT1.C8
Education Abstracts
ERIC
Medline
PAIS International
EBSCO Academic Search Complete
PsycInfo
Social Services Abstracts
Social Work Research and Abstracts, Reference  L11.E3
Sociological Abstracts
 

Periodicals 
Search Library catalog under "Journal" to locate any links to full-text online

Adult Education Quarterly, LC 5201,  1983-
Adult Learning, LC 5201 .L5, 1989-
Aging - Gov. Docs., HE 1.1015
American Demographics, HB 3505 .A66, 1979-
Developmental Psychology, BF 699 .D46, 1969-
Geriatrics,  RC952.A1 G47  1964-
Gerontologist, HQ 1060.642, 1978-
Hastings Center Report,  R742 .H27  1971-
Human Development,  RC952.A2 V83 1965-
International Journal of Aging and Human Development, HQ 1060 .A33,  1973-
JAMA, Journal of the American Medical Association,  R15 .A48   1923-
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity,  QP86 .J68   1996-
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, RC954 .J67  1980-1989 /  ProQuest: Holdings: 04/01/1998 - Current Go directly to full-text
Journal of Gerontology, HQ 1060 .J6, 1971-1994
Journals of Gerontology. Series A and Series B, HQ 1060 .J625, 1995-
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, GV 201 .J7,  1981-
Journal of Nutrition Education, QP141.A1 J66   1969 - 2001 :  became
Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior,  QP141.A1 J66  2001- 
Journal of the American Dietetics Association,   RM214 .A6  1953-
Lifelong Learning, LC 5201 .L5,  1977-1989
Research on Aging, HQ 1060 .R38, 1979-
Therapeutic Recreation Journal, RM737 .T5  1970- 

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WEB SITES FOR SOCIAL GERONTOLOGY

SITES FOR ELDERS 

Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease Education & Referral Center (ADEAR)
The ADEAR Center is a service of the National Institute on Aging, which is one of the National Institutes of Health. The site provides an information and referral link, a link to news about research on Alzheimer's and more.

University Alzheimer Center: Homepage
This site is from Case Western Reserve University and has links to information on Alzheimer's, resources for caregivers and research on the disease.
 

Care Giving 
Caregiver Network Inc.
Caregiver is a Canadian site that intends to be a national single information source to assist caregivers.

Eldercare Locator
A public service site from the Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service to help older persons and caregivers locate support resources through an online database or toll free number.
 

Death and Grief 
Choice in Dying
A non-profit site dedicated to fostering communication about complex end-of-life decisions, such as living wills. It includes links to legal news, advance directives and an index of publications.

Crisis, Grief, & Healing
This site provides resources on grief, including stories from over 300 people writing of their grief and a "grief and healing discussions page".

GriefNet
A collection of resources of value to those experiencing loss and grief by a non-profit foundation, includes support groups, bulletin board, and other resources.
 

Health Issues 
State of Washington Health Resources
This site provides links to Washington and national health related resources and social services.
 

Housing, Nursing Homes, Residential Care 

Homestore   Senior housing Net
Searches over 55,000 listings for independent living, assisted living, nursing homes, continuing care, & Alzheimer's care.  Search by state.

Guide to Retirement Living
Has links to continuing care retirement communities, independent living communities, home health care, elder law, reverse mortgages and more.

New Lifestyles
This site is a directory of nursing centers, retirement communities and residential care facilities for 29 major metropolitan areas around the U.S.

Senior Living Online Network
This is an interactive, resident referral network that connects to over 60,000 senior housing and care facilities.
 

Legal Issues 
Consumers Guide to Advance Directives
Provides information on advance planning for healthcare decisions before becoming too ill to make decisions, covering living wills, power of attorney for healthier etc.

National Fraud Information Center
A general site with fraud reporting links and one category for "Fraud against the Elderly". Also gives a toll free number.
 

Retirement 
AARP: American Association of Retired People
This is the site for the American Association of Retired People with information on research, current issues, benefits of AARP, financial planning etc.

Age of Reason
This site provides practical information through over 5,000 links to government, health, sports, recreation and travel sites of interest to the over 50 age group in Canada, the U.S. and internationally.

Shepherd’s Centers of America
Includes senior chat sites, links to sites on various subjects such as health, relationships, and lifestyles.
 

Social Security 
Social Security Online
Social Security information and online application forms as well as links to other sites of interest.

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RESEARCH SITES 

Aging Research Centre
Contains information on scientists, laboratories and biotech companies involved in aging research; a list of recent books on aging; abstracts of selected articles on aging; online journals, conferences and newsgroups.

AgeNet
Links to sites particularly relevant to research on aging (from the UK).

Centre for Activity and Aging
A site based at the University of Western Ontario with online newsletters that report on research investigation of the interrelationship of physical activity and aging and the translation of research into strategies to assist independent living for the aging.

Gerontological Society of America
Membership and conference information as well as links to other gerontology associations and organizations.

Geropsychology Central
An online resource devoted to the study of the neurological, psychological, and sociological aspects of the aging process. This site is designed for gerontological professionals and older adults alike.

Social Gerontology & the Aging Revolution
A site based at Trinity University in Texas, which includes census demographics on older Americans; links to gerontology resources and academic programs; and online articles on the biology of aging, the psychology of aging, the medicalization of old age etc.

DIRECTORIES OF AGING RELATED SITES 

Yahoo List of Sites for Geriatrics and Aging
 

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