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Social Work Library: Selected Bibliography of Gerontology Resources

Selected Bibliography of Gerontology Resources

Scope note: This bibliography highlights some of the resources available in the Social Work Library, on campus, and on the web which deal with gerontology. This list is not comprehensive. Contact library staff at social.work.library@umich.edu for assistance in locating additional resources. For related topics, see the library's guides, Sources of Information for Gerontology, Selected Bibliography of Elder Abuse Resources, and Aging Policy Sources Online.

Mirlyn ** Reference Books ** Books ** Journals ** Databases ** Other Libraries ** Web Resources

Searching for Items in Mirlyn

Items owned by the Social Work Library which deal with gerontology can be found by searching the Mirlyn catalog for the "Subject begins with . . . " the term gerontology. Because resources on gerontology may be found under a variety of related subject headings, we provide some suggested headings below, which can be used in searching the catalog.

Some suggested and related subject headings to browse in the catalog include:

Abused aged Day care centers for the aged Old age assistance
African American aged Developmentally disabled aged Old age homes
Aged (various subheadings) Ethnogerontology Pensions
Aged men Frail elderly Psychotherapy for the aged
Aged offenders Geriatrics Respite care
Aged women Grandparent and child Retirement
Aged volunteers Hospice care Rural aged
Aging --psychological aspects Long-term care facilities Social work with the aged
Aging parents Mentally handicapped aged Supplemental security income
Alzheimer's disease Middle aged women Terminal care
Caregivers Minority aged Widowers
Community health services for the aged Nursing home care Widows

For an online glossary of terms, see the Glossary in Aging and the Life Course: An Introduction to Social Gerontology by Jill Quadagno.

Reference Books

Birren, J.E. (Ed.). (1996). Encyclopedia of gerontology: Age, aging and the aged (Vols. 1-2). San Diego: Academic Press. RC 952.5 .E581 1996 Reference

Birren, J.E., Schaie, K.W. (Eds.). (1996). Handbook of the psychology of aging (4th ed.). San Diego: Academic Press. BF 724.55 .A35 H361 1996 Reference

Binstock, R.H. & George, L.K. (Eds.). (1996). Handbook of aging and the social sciences (4th ed.). San Diego: Academic Press. HQ 1061 .H316 1996 Reference

Borgatta, E.F. (Ed.). (2000). Encyclopedia of sociology (2nd ed., Vols. 1-5). New York: Macmillan. HM 17 .E51 2000 Reference (see Aging & the Life Course, Social Gerontology)

Diliberti, W. and Rimkus, A. (Eds.). (1997). Thesaurus of aging terminology: Ageline database on middle age and aging (6th ed.). Washington, DC: American Association of Retired Persons. HQ 1061 .D63 1997 Reference

Directory of aging resources. (1997). Silver Spring, MD : Business Publishers, Inc. HV 1457 .D531 1997 Reference

Ekerdt, D.J. (Ed.). (2002). Encyclopedia of aging (Vols. 1-4). New York: Macmillan Reference USA. HQ 1061 .E5341 2002 Reference

Feldesman, W. & Worthy, E.H. (Eds.). (1997). Dictionary of eldercare terminology. Washington, DC: United Seniors Health Cooperative. HV 1461 .F451 1997 Reference

Friedman, H.S. (1998). Encyclopedia of mental health (Vols. 1-3). San Diego, CA: Academic Press. RA 790 .E565 1998 Reference (see Aging, Elderly, and Old Age)

Harris, D.K. (1988). Dictionary of gerontology. New York: Greenwood Press. HQ 1061 .H3381 1988 Reference

Harris, D.R. (Ed.). (1998). 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. Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics. HQ 1064 .U5 A63651 1998 Reference

Kapp, M.B. (1995). Key words in ethics, law, and aging: A guide to contemporary usage. New York: Springer Publishing. HQ 1061 .K35251 1995 Reference

Kausler, D.H. & Kausler, B.C. (1996). The graying of America: An encyclopedia of aging, health, mind, and behavior. Urbana: University of Illinois Press. HQ 1064 .U5 K26 1996 Reference

Lurie, H.L. (Ed.). (1995). Encyclopedia of social work (19th ed., Vols. 1-3 plus supplement). New York: National Association of Social Workers. HV 89 .S6 1995 Reference (see Aging, Elderly People)

Maddox, G.L. (Ed.). (2001). Encyclopedia of aging: A comprehensive resource in gerontology and geriatrics (3rd ed, Vols. 1-2). New York: Springer Publishing. HQ 1061 .E531 2001 Reference

Manheimer, R.J. (Ed.). (1994). Older Americans almanac: A reference work on seniors in the United States. Detroit, MI: Gale Research. HQ 1064 .U5 O4161 1994 Reference

Mezey, M.D. & Berkman, B.J. (Ed.). (2001). Encyclopedia of elder care: The comprehensive resource on geriatric and social care. New York: Springer Publishing. RC 954 .E531 2001

National Association of Area Agencies on Aging. (2000/2001). National guide for eldercare information and referral: Directory of state and area agencies on aging. Washington, DC : Author. HV 1450 .D59 2000/01 Reference

National Center for Health Statistics. (1993). Health data on older Americans: United States, 1992. Washington, DC: Author. RA 11 .B15 A251287 Reference

National guide to funding in aging. (2000). New York, NY : Foundation Center. HV 1461 .W421 2000 Reference

Older Americans information directory. (2000/2001). Detroit, MI : Gale Research Inc. HV 1450 .O4311 Reference

Richardson, V. (1999). Teaching gerontological social work: A compendium of model syllabi. Alexandria, VA: Council on Social Work Education. HV 1461 .T42 1999 Reference

Schick, F.L. & Schick, R. (Eds.). (1994). Statistical handbook on aging Americans. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press. HQ 1064 .U5 S3431 1994 Reference

Statistical record of older Americans. (1996). Detroit, MI: Gale Research Inc. HQ 1064 .U5 S733 1996 Reference

United States Bureau of the Census. (2000). Statistical abstract of the United States. Washington, DC: Bureau of the Census. HA 202 2000 Reference

Vitt, L.A. & Siegenthaler, J.K. (Eds.). (1996). Encyclopedia of financial gerontology. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press. HQ 1061 .E541 1996 Reference

Woods, R.T. (1996). Handbook of the clinical psychology of ageing. New York: J. Wiley & Sons. RC 451.4 .A5 H4251 1996 Reference

Books

Aday, R.H. (2002). Aging prisoners: Crisis in American corrections. Westport, CT: Praeger. HV 9469 .A5531 2003

Altman, S.H. & Shactman, D.I. (Eds.). (2002). Policies for an aging society. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. HQ 1064 .U5 P621 2002

Andersson, L. (Ed.). (2002). Cultural gerontology. Westport, Conn.: Auburn House. HQ 1061 .C7931 2002

Beaulieu, E.M. (2002). A guide for nursing home social workers. New York: Springer Pub. HV 687.5 .U5 B42 2002

Bengtson, V.L. et al. (2000). Aging in East and West: Families, states, and the elderly. New York: Springer Publishing. HQ 1061 .A4281 2000

Birren, J.E. (2001). Telling the stories of life through guide autobiography groups. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. RC 953.8 .R43 B5751 2001

Blazer, D.G. (2002). Depression in late life (3rd ed.). New York: Springer Pub. RC 451.4 .A5 B551 2002

Botelho, L. & Thane, P. (2001). Women and ageing in British society since 1500. Harlow, England: Pearson Education. HQ 1064 .G7 W65 2001

Breitung, J.C. (2002). The elder care sourcebook. Chicago: Contemporary Books. HQ 1061 .B7161 2002

Cantor, M.H. (2000). Social care of the elderly: The effects of ethnicity, class, and culture. New York: Springer Publishing. HV 1471 .N5 C37 2000

Charness, N., Parks, D.C., & Sabel, B.A. (Eds.). (2001). Communication, technology and aging: Opportunities and challenges for the future. New York: Springer Publishing. HQ 1061 .C6241 2001

Cicirelli, V.G. (2002). Olders adults' views on death. New York: Springer Pub. BF 724.85 .D43 C531 2002

Clair, J.M. & Allman, R.M. (2000). The gerontological prism: Developing interdisciplinary bridges. Amityville, NY: Baywood Publishing. HQ 1061 .G4161 2000

Cox, H.G. (2001). Later life: The realities of aging (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. HQ 1064 .U5 C641 2001

Cutler, N.E. (2002). J.K. Lasser pro advising mature clients: The new science of wealth span planning. New York: Wiley. HG 179 .C881 2002

Cusack, S.A. & Thompson, W.J.A. (1999). Leadership for older adults: Aging with purpose and passion. Philadelphia: Brunner/Mazel. HQ 1064 .U5 C891 1999

Dunkle, R.E. (2001). The oldest old in everyday life: Self perception, coping with change, and stress. New York: Springer Publishing. HQ 1061 .D861 2001 Faculty Authors Collection

Ellis, A.L. (Ed.). (2001). Gay men at midlife: Age before beauty. New York: Harrington Park Press. HQ 76.14 .G391 2001

England, R.S. (2002). The fiscal challenge of an aging industrial world. Washington, D.C.: CSIS Press. HV 1451 .E541 2002

Estes, C.L. (2001). Social policy and aging: A critical perspective. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. HQ 1064 .U5 S59451 2001

Ethnogeriatrics Steering Committee of the American Geriatrics Society. (2004). Doorway thoughts: Cross-cultural health care for older adults. Sudbury, MS: Jones & Bartlett Publishers. RA 564.8 .D661 2004

Fingerman, K.L. (2001). Aging mothers and their adult daughters: A study in mixed emotions. New York: Springer Publishing. HQ 755.86 .F561 2001

Foote, C. & Stanners, C. (2002). Integrating care for older people: New care for old, a systems approach. London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers. HV 1481 .G7 F661 2002

Gilleard, C. & Higgs, P. (2000). Cultures of ageing: Self, citizen, and the body. Harlow, England: Prentice Hall. HQ 1061 .G541 2000

Giordano, J.A. & Rich, T.A. (2001). The gerontologist as an administrator. Westport, CT: Auburn House. HV 1451 .G551 2001

Greene, R.R. (2000). Social work with the aged and their families. New York: Aldine de Gruyter. HV 1451 .G741 2000

Gubrium, J.F. & Holstein, J.A. (2000). Aging and everyday life. Malden, MA: Blackwell. HQ 1061 .A42481 2000

Hashimoto, R., Mondale, W.F., & Pohl, K.O. (2002). Meeting the challenge of global aging: A report to world leaders from the CSIS Commission on Global Aging. Washington, DC: CSIS Press. HQ 1061 .C751 2002

Hepple, J. Pearce, J., & Wilkinson, P. (Eds.). (2002). Psychological therapies with older people: Developing treatments for effective practice. Hove, England: Brunner-Routledge. RC 480.54 .P7961 2002

Herdt, G. & de Vries, B. (Eds.). (2004). Gay and lesbian aging: Research and future directions. New York: Springer Pub. HQ 75.115 .G391 2004

Hill, R.D., Thorn, B.L., Bowling, J., & Morrison, A. (Eds.). (2002). Geriatric residential care. Mahwah, NJ : Lawrence Erlbaum. HV 1454 .G47 2002

Hooyman, N.R. & Kiyak, H.A. (2005). Research navigator guide for Social Gerontology: A multidisciplinary perspective (7th ed). Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon. HQ 1061 .H5831 2005 Guide

Hooyman, N.R. & Kiyak, H.A. (2005). Social gerontology: A multidisciplinary perspective (7th ed). Boston, MA: Pearson/Allyn and Bacon. HQ 1061 .H5831 2005

Kart, C.S. & Kinney, J.M. (2001). The realities of aging: An introduction to gerontology (6th ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon. HQ 1061 .K361 2001

Levkoff, S.E., Chee, Y.K., & Noguchi, S. (Eds.). (2001). Aging in good health: Multidisciplinary perspectives. New York: Springer Publishing. RA 777.6 .A351 2001

McFadden, S.H. & Atchley, R.C. (Eds.). (2001). Aging and the meaning of time: A multidisciplinary exploration. New York: Springer Publishing. HQ 1061 .A424431 2001

Means, R., Morbey, H., & Smith, R. (2002). From community care to market care? : The development of welfare services for older people. Bristol: Policy. HV 1481 .G7 M435 2002

Moody, H.R. (2000). Aging: Concepts and controversies (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Pine Forge Press. HQ 1064 .U5 M6651 2000

Phillipson, C. et al. (2001). The family and community life of older people: Social networks and social support in three urban areas. London: Routledge. HQ 1064 .G7 F361 2001

Pritchard, J. (2000). Needs of older women: Services for victims of elder abuse and other abuse. Bristol: Policy Press. HV 1448 .G7 P74 2000

Pritchard, J. (2001). Becoming a trainer in adult abuse work: A practical guide. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. HV 6626.23 .G7 P771 2001

Randall, W.L., & Kenyon, G.M. (2001). Ordinary wisdom: Biographical aging and the journey of life. Westport, CT: Praeger. BF 724.55 .A35 R361 2001

Rosengarten, L. (2000). Social work in geriatric home health care: The blending of traditional practice with cooperative strategies. New York: Haworth Press. HV 1461 .R651 2000

Rowles, G.D., & Schoenberg, N.E. (Eds.). (2002). Qualitative gerontology: A contemporary perspective. New York: Springer Pub. RA 564.8 .Q351 2002

Rubinstein, R.L., Moss, M., & Kleban, M.H. (Eds.). The many dimensions of aging. New York: Springer Publishing. HQ 1061 .M3371 2000

Seperson, S.B. & Hegeman, C. (2002). Elder care and service learning : A handbook. Westport, Conn.: Auburn House. HV 1451 .E431 2002

Stern, P.C. & Carstensen, L.L. (2000). The aging mind: Opportunities in cognitive research. Washington, DC: National Academy Press. BF 724.55 .C63 A47 2000

Stoller, E.P. & Gibson, R.C. (2000). Worlds of difference: Inequality in the aging experience (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Pine Forge Press. HQ 1061 .S8351 2000 Faculty Authors

Tepper, L.M. & Cassidy, T.M. (Eds.). (2004). Multidisciplinary perspectives on aging. New York: Springer Pub. RA 564.8 .M841 2004

Thang, L.L. (2001). Generations in touch: Linking the old and young in a Tokyo neighborhood. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press. HV 1454.2 .J3 T6571 2001

Tibbs, M.A. (2001). Social work and dementia: Good practice and care management. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. HV 689 .T551 2001

Vierck, E. & Hodges, K. (2003). Aging: Demographics, health and health sevices. Westport, CT: Greewood Press. RA 564.8 .V541 2003

Wacker, R.R., Roberto, K.A., & Piper, L.E. (2002). Community resources for older adults : Programs and services in an era of change (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Sage Publications. HV 1461 .W321 2002

Weiss, R.S. & Bass, S.A. (Eds.). (2002). Challenges of the third age : Meaning and purpose in later life. Oxford [England] ; New York: Oxford University Press. BF 724.85 .S45 C481 2002

Journals

The U-M libraries subscribe to various journals that deal with gerontology and geriatrics. However, to find the best article for one's topic, it is recommended that one use the appropriate indexes/databases first. Unless otherwise indicated, all titles listed are available in the Social Work Library. For details on specific library holdings, consult Mirlyn.

Age and Ageing. London: Oxford University Press

Ageing and Society. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

American Journal of Orthopsychiatry. Albany, NY: American Orthopsychiatric Association

Annual Review of Gerontology & Geriatrics. New York: Springer.

  • Available on campus at Taubman Medical Library (1995-present), Social Work Library (1994-2001)

Archives of Gerontology & Geriatrics. Amsterdam: Elsevier Biomedical Press.

  • Full text available only to U-M students; available on campus at Taubman Medical Library (1982-present)
  • Indexed in: PsycINFO

British Journal of Social Work. London: British Association of Social Workers.

Clinical Gerontologist. New York: Haworth Press.

Educational Gerontology. Washington, DC: Hemisphere Pub. Corp.

Experimental Gerontology. New York: Pergamon Press.

  • Full text available only to U-M students; available on campus at Taubman Medical (1966-present)
  • Indexed in: AGELINE, MEDLINE

Generations. San Francisco: American Society on Aging.

The Gerontologist. Washington, DC: Gerontological Society

Health and Social Work. Washington, DC.: National Association of Social Workers

International Journal of Aging and Human Development. Farmingdale, NY: Baywood Pub. Co.

Journal of Aging and Health. Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publications.

Journal of Aging and Identity. New York: Human Sciences Press.

  • Full text available only to U-M students; available on campus at Hatcher Graduate Library (1997-present)
  • Indexed in: Sociological Abstracts

Journal of Aging and Social Policy. Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press

Journal of Aging Studies. Greenwich, CT: JAI Press

Journal of Applied Gerontology. Tampa, FL: Southern Gerontological Society

Journal of Clinical Geropsychology. New York: Plenum Press.

  • Full text available only to U-M students; available on campus at Social Work Library (1995-present)
  • Indexed in: PsycINFO

Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology. Dordrecht, Holland; Boston: D. Reidel Pub. Co.

Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect. Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press

Journal of Gerontological Social Work. New York: Haworth Press.

Journal of Mental Health and Aging. New York, NY: Springer Pub. Co.

Journal of Women and Aging. Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press

Journals of Gerontology, Series B, Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences. Washington, DC: Gerontological Society of America

Neuropsychology, Development, and Cognition. Section B, Aging, neuropsychology and cognition. Lisse: Swets & Zeitlinger

Psychology and Aging. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association

Research on Aging. Beverly Hills, CA: Sage Publications.

Social Security Bulletin. Washington, DC: Social Security Administration.

  • Full text available only to U-M students; available on campus at Social Work Library (1988-present), Public Health (1973-present), Hatcher Graduate Library (1938-present)
  • Indexed in: AGELINE, PAIS, Social Work Abstracts

Social Work. Silver Spring, MD: National Association of Social Workers.

Social Work in Health Care. New York: Haworth Press

Indexes & Databases

The University of Michigan subscribes to a number of databases which contain useful information about gerontology. Use of many of these databases is restricted to the U of M community. These databases are identified with this symbol: restricted journal symbol. For a complete description of a database, including years of coverage, please see the Social Work Library's Alphabetical List of Databases.

Abstracts in Social Gerontology.restricted journal symbol Current issues available in Current Periodicals Collection.

AGELINE restricted journal symbol
Conduct a subject search for gerontology. Also try subject searches for social gerontology, geropsychology, psychological aging, biological aging, successful aging, older adults, old old, and young old. Try to be as specific as possible in this database, as it covers aging and older adults, in particular the social, psychological, economic, policy and health care aspects. For additional information, see the Social Work Library's guide "How to Search CSA Illumina."
Anthropology Plus restricted journal symbol
Do a simple search for gerontology in the subject field, which will pull up an extensive list of subject headings under gerontology, including issues related to gerontology in different countries. Also try subject searches for aged, minority aged, grandmothers, grandfathers, etc.
CINAHL restricted journal symbol
Use geriatrics as keyword search mapped to subject headings. Also try gerontology and aging as keyword searches in titles and abstracts fields. For additional information, see the Social Work Library's guide "How to Search CINAHL."
 
Family and Society Studies Worldwide restricted journal symbol
Use gerontology as one of the keywords. For additional information, see the Social Work Library's guide "How to Search BiblioLine Databases."
LexisNexis Academic restricted journal symbol
Do a keyword search for specific terms, such as elderly, senior citizens, older americans, etc.
PAIS (Public Affairs Information Service) restricted journal symbol
Use the subject headings of old age and social service--work with the aged.
ProQuest Research Library restricted journal symbol
Try a word search for gerontology, older people, geriatric psychology, or aging.
PsycINFO restricted journal symbol
Conduct a subject search for gerontology, aged, or aging. For additional information, see the Social Work Library's guide "How to Search PsycINFO."
Social Sciences Citation Index (ISI Web of Knowledge) restricted journal symbol
Using the Full Search mode, select Social Sciences Citation Index. Use the "General Search" to enter a topic search statement for the key terms. Note: subject searching is not recommended in Social Sciences Citation Index.
Social Work Abstracts restricted journal symbol
Conduct subject searches with terms such as: gerontology, gerontological social work, elderly, frail elderly, aging, aged, geriatrics. For additional information, see the Social Work Library's guide "How to Search Social Work Abstracts."
Sociological Abstracts restricted journal symbol
A subject search for gerontology or aging will cover the topic; however, try a keyword search for social gerontology, too. For additional information, see the Social Work Library's guide "How to Search CSA Illumina."
UM Medsearch (MEDLINE) restricted journal symbol
Search for gerontology as a keyword, or geriatrics, aged, aging, or middle age as a subject terms.

Other Libraries

Not all resources on gerontology are found at the Social Work Library. The following libraries also have a number of resources on this topic:

Selected Gerontology Resources on the Web

This is a selected list of web resources related to gerontology. To locate more web resources, use a web search engine such as Alltheweb, Google, or Yahoo. Results vary among different search engines, so try more than one for greater coverage. Use the help screens provided by each search engine to formulate your search strategies for maximum results.

Organizations:

http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_publications.asp
Alzheimer's Assocition Fact Sheets and Brochures.
http://www.aagpgpa.org/
American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP), an organization which advocates for the mental health needs of the elderly.
http://www.aarp.org/
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).
http://www.americangeriatrices.org/
American Geriatrics Society.
http://www.ahca.org/index.html
American Health Care Association. (AHCA) Some info on nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
http://www.asaging.org/index.cfm
American Society on Aging web site includes training opportunities, information on publications, and a calendar of conference events on aging.
http://www.aghe.org/site/aghewebsite/
Association for Gerontology in Higher Education. An educational unit of The Gerontological Society of America, promoting education and training in the field of aging.
http://www.britishgerontology.org/
British Society of Gerontology.
http://www.cagacg.ca/
Canadian Association on Gerontology.
http://www.geron.org/
The Gerontological Society of America.
http://www.hospicenet.org/
Hospice Net web site is intended for “patients and families facing life-threatening illness.” Provides links to services and information for patients, family members, and caregivers.
http://www.agingsociety.org/agingsociety/
National Academy on an Aging Society is a "non-partisan, policy institute that fosters critical thinking about the implications of an aging society."
http://www.nhcoa.org/
National Hispanic Council on Aging. In addition to descriptions of programs and projects, this organization provides a "Legislative Update."
http://www.caremanager.org/
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
http://www.sageusa.org/
Senior Action in a Gay Environment (SAGE)
http://www.hti.umich.edu/cgi/b/bib/bib-idx?c=wtt
Washtenaw County Programs & Services for People over 60

Government Sites:

http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/
Administration on Aging
http://www.epa.gov/aging/
Environmental Protection Agency developed a program as an "initiative designed to study and prioritize the environmental health risks" seniors face. Information about this evolving research agenda is available from the web site.
http://www.healthfinder.gov/
Developed by the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services, HealthFinder is a gateway to consumer health and human services information. Good section on "hot topics," and specifically-tailored links for health professionals, such as clinical trials and self-help groups.
http://www.nia.nih.gov/
National Institute on Aging. "The NIA conducts and supports biomedical, social, and behavioral research; provides research training; and disseminates research findings and health information on aging processes, diseases, and other special problems and needs of older people."
http://www.census.gov/prod/2000pubs/p20-532.pdf
The Older Population in the United States (March 1999), a PDF document from the US Census Bureau Current Population Reports.
http://www.whcoa.gov/
White House Conference on Aging (2005).

Other interesting sites:

http://www.usc.edu/isd/libraries/subjects/gerontology/
Andrus Gerontology Library at USC. Good links to bibliographies on specific sub-topics in gerontology, as well as research guides.
http://depts.washington.edu/geroctr/
CSWE National Center for Gerontological Social Work Education. A new site which intends to present gerontological teaching resources and curricular ideas.
http://www.elderweb.com/home/
ElderWeb site aims to be "a research site for both professionals and family members looking for information on eldercare and long term care, and includes links to information on legal, financial, medical, and housing issues, as well as policy, research, and statistics."
http://www.iog.wayne.edu/
Wayne State University's Institute of Gerontology.
 
http://melweb.mlcnet.org/viewtopic.jsp?id=817&pathid=1462
Michigan eLibrary -- Aging web page.
http://www.urban.org/content/Research/CrosscuttingProjects/TheRetirementProject/Retirement.htm
The Retirement Project, from the Urban Institute, "assesses how current retirement policies, demographic trends, and private sector practices affect the well-being of older Americans and the economy. The project also analyzes proposed retirement policies, with a focus on both the income and health needs of the elderly."
http://www.med.umich.edu/geriatrics/TurnerGeriatricClinic/primarycare.htm
University of Michigan Geriatrics Center. Includes links to the Turner Geriatric Clinic Social Work. See also patient information on "Grief and Loss."
http://www.iog.umich.edu/
University of Michigan Institute of Gerontology.

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