Links on
Aging, Neurology and Learning Disabilities
- Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities -
- Council for Learning Disabilities
- National Center for Learning Disabilities
- Administration on Aging - Comprehensive information and resources on aging.
- Aging on Medbroadcast.com - Aging on medbroadcast.com. Discover, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options on topics like strokes, osteoporosis, arthritis, growth hormone deficiency, Alzheimer’s disease, death and dying, and palliative care.
- Aging Research at U. Tx. Health Science Center at San Antonio - GRECC, AREC, Positively Aging, Nathan Shock Center
- Aging Research Centre - Recent aging related articles on the biological implications of aging.
- American Museum of Natural History - Aging - A brief overview on aging, the human life cycle and longevity from an anthropological point of view.
- Center for Aging Research and Education - Our non-profit organization is dedicated to conducting research and educating aging Baby Boomers on a variety of health-related and financial topics.
- Frontier Rehabilitation and Extended Care Center - Frontier Rehabiliation and Extended Care Center is a high quality skilled nursing facility in Longview WA.
- The Gerontological Society of America - A multidisciplinary national organization of professionals in the field of aging.
- Index of /2000/HEALTH/aging/ - Year 2000 CNN articles on aging.
- A Primer on Aging - An article on what aging is about, how to slow it down, and how to accommodate it. Books and videos on aging and anti-aging, plus links to other sites on aging.
- Anti-Aging Ethics - Cloning and other scientific capabilities...are, meant to be discoverable and used by evolutionarily advance beings....
- Merck Manual of Geriatrics: 32. Aging Processes - The large number of theories on aging can be attributed in part to the newness of biologic gerontology, a discipline that has received intensive research support only in the past 15 yr. The major current theories of aging can be divided into two types: those that suppose aging events occur randomly and accumulate with time (stochastic theories) and those that suppose aging is predetermined (nonstochastic theories).
- Nikita Tirjatkin. Life Extension Research - Information on new results of life-extension research, anti-aging hypothesis, and life-extension program.
- Al Teich's Technology & the Future Toolkit - A resource for students, teachers, and anyone else interested in how technology and society are shaping each other and our future.
- Be Afraid - Provides forecasts of scientific and social developments; tracks cutting edge technology like nanotechnology and genetics; offers insight into changes in near future lifestyles.
- Beyond 2000 - beyond2000.com is the online incarnation of the long-running TV programme. It provides daily science news coverage, extensive TV archives, interviews and Q&A forums
- The Book of What has been and What will be - The Wretchedness of the past and present need not foretell the Future.
- Brainticklers - Beyond Y2K: Questions for the New Millennium - A website and a book to help provoke thoughts about the next millennium. Questions are posed about environment, politics, religion, family life, health, and technology. Contribute your questions and, even, some answers.
- Civilization Road - We're about getting people enthusiastic about the future and pointing out the tools that could help them on the way there.
- Consolidation for Social Awareness and Responsiblity - Compendium of Research papers and scientific/academic studies and learned opinions regarding issues that will have profound affect upon our children.
- Create your own future. - A consulting and training company specializing in studies of the future.
- Freedom Ship - City At Sea - A project to build a floating city which will continually circle the globe.
- Futura Report - Free monthly e-journal with summaries on future trends, creativity, and innovation.
- The Future is Yours! - Futuristic site on global ethics, Earth Charter, the future of science and religion, the purpose of life
- The Future? [The Onion AV Club] - Don't know what to expect in the 21st century? The Onion AV Club presents this guide to the future, as predicted by a number of films.
- Future World - Ideas to Enhance Your Life - Unique collection of information products, services and ideas. Home business ideas, self-improvement information and ideas.
- Futurelog - Almost daily links to futures-oriented news stories, websites, etc.
- Futurexplor
- Futurist Magazine - From the World Future Society. The society functions as a neutral clearinghouse for thinking about the future, with a focus on analyzing technological, social, environmental, and other trends for the way they might shape the future.
- Futurist Web Site - Cutting-edge science and future-related articles, images, and links - covering nanotechnology, transhumanism and extropian ideas, high technology, life extension and other futurist related subjects. Takes an optimistic view of the future.
- http://www.futureparadox.com - A portal to all things futurist. Organized by functional area and by geography. Form your own opinions then take our survey. Active discussion group.
- Human3.com - Future human consciousness explored and found to be achievable now. Also includes new economic model.
- InfinityPoint - The online future magazine featuring space, robotics, medicine, culture, trends, and the world of the future.
- Institute for the Study of Adaptive Behavior - providing practical ethical and moral guidelines to create a positive future for all.
- Internet Brothers: Future Shock - About high technology change and expectations. Marvel at future communications and lament the electronic dinosaurs.
- The Long Boom - The long boom is positive meme about about better future. It based on Wired article. Folowed by book.
- The Long Now Foundation - A project of computer pioneer Daniel Hillis and Whole Earth founder Stewart Brand to develop a 10,000 year clock. This is long-term project that gets people thinking past the mental barrier of the Millennium.
- The Mother - Notebook on Evolution - The story of a physical transformation aimed at unlocking the next species after the human species. Following the integral yoga of Sri Aurobindo in the cellular consciousness.
- Natural Capitalism - Book by Paul Hawken, Amory Lovins, L. Hunter Lovins, about a new business model for responding to changes in our society. Book excerpts, reviews, and downloadable chapters available.
- New Civilization Network - A network of people, projects and ideas for building a world that works.
- The New Millennium - The last century brought more change than the 500 years before. There will be much more change in the next millennium than there has been since the dawn of agriculture.
- Northern Land Use Institute - Planning, environment and Land Use Issues of Northern British Columbia are all the focus of the Northern Land Use Institute at the University of Northern British Columbia
- The Plausible Futures Newsletter - Continously updated newsletter for scenariobased strategic planning and future studies. Contains extensive link sections to high quality information. Covering biotechnology and genetics, nanotechnology, management techniques and think-tanks.
- The Preparation: Space colonization - Explores the untalked about need for space colonization, asteroid mining, and transhumans.
- Projections: A Futurist at the Movies - How the future of society and technology are depicted on film.
- Rational Futures: Making it Happen! - A site that seeks to foster public participation in envisioning and evaluating long-range societal goals.
- Reason's Triumph - A personal presentation and discussion of the most relevant and actual of the world's problems as well as ethical, philosophical, social, and scientific issues.
- Scenarios for the Future - Scenarios for the Future, Canadian dialogue, debate in Canada, Canadian unity, multiculturalism, Quebec separation, Canada and the 21st century, Canadian issues, federalism in Canada.
- The UACTO Universe - This is the UACTO Universe. This concerens what we think the future in 2020 will be like.
- world-information.org - building the new information order - World-Information.Org is a trans-national cultural intelligence provider: a collaborative effort of cultural workers, artists, scientists and technicians. World-Information.Org constantly monitors and maps the infosphere, the world's invisible nerve system of information networks, as well as the global information economy.
- Year2067.com Emerging Technologies e-Magazine - Futurism & emerging technologies e-magazine focusing on Nanotechnology, Robotics, Cryonics, Human Genome Project, Virtual Reality & breakthrough health news.
- Age and Aging - Oxford Journals Online - An international journal includes original articles and commissioned reviews on geriatric medicine, gerontology, and psychological aspects of later life.
- Aging Research Centre (ARC) Home Page - Recent Aging Related Articles
- The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging - The Foundation advocates on behalf of older adults and their special needs through public education, clinical research, and public policy.Check out the Patient Education Forums and the Elder Care at Home sections.
- American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry - AAGP is a national association representing and serving its members and the field of geriatric psychiatry. It is dedicated to promoting the mental health and well being of older people and improving the care of those with late life mental disorders.
- American Federation for Aging Research - Promotes healthier aging through biomedical research. AFAR seeks to help scientists with their careers in geriatric medicine.
- American Geriatrics Society - The AGS is one of the largest professional organization of health care providers. Dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all older adults. Has over 6,000 members.
- Atlanta VA Center of Excellence in Geriatric Rehabilitation - The mission of the Center on Geriatric Rehabilitation is to improve the function, independence, and quality of life of veterans aging with disabilities and those acquiring disabilities as they age
- British Geriatric Society - Professional association of doctors practicing geriatric medicine. Its members are consultants in geriatric medicine, the psychiatry of old age, public health medicine, general practitioners, and scientists engaged in medicine of aging.
- The Care of Dying Patients, An editorial in the Annals 15 Jan 97 - The Care of Dying Patients,an editorial in the Annals of Internal Medicine, 15 Jan 97, addresses the growing evidence that end-of-life care is lacking in the United States.
- Department of Gerontology - The department, of the Virginia Commonwealth University, offering an M.S. in Gerontology, as well as a postgraduate Certificate in Aging Studies. (Richmond, VA)
- Duke University Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development - Studying successful aging and applying the results of its research. Serves also as a training ground for future researchers, teachers, practitioners and planners. Links to their various research areas.
- ElderHope, LLC - A place for the elderly - This site provides information, inspiration, support, links and book recommendations to the elderly, their caregivers, and the bereaved.
- ElderHope, LLC - Alzheimers Page - Related links, books, inspiration, and information. This page is especially geared for caregivers and the layperson.
- Geriatric dentistry - This page, devoted to geriatric dentistry, is part of a much larger site, floss.com. It has some helpful links and information for professionals and laypersons.
- The Geriatric Institute - Geriatric medicine, geriatric psychiatry, ethical dilemmas when dealing with the elderly, a comprehensive Canadian geriatric resource library, drug updates and whole lot more make up this excellent resource on geriatrics and gerentology. Some areas require password.
- Geriatrics and Aging - A physician's guide to the key issues and current trends in geriatric medicine and research.
- Geriatrics Journals on the WWW - science.komm's directory of links to the homepages of journals covering geriatrics and gerontology
- Gerinet Discussion Group - Gerinet is about geriatric health care. This mailing list provides information to physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers.
- The Gerontological Society of America - Multidisciplinary society for professionals in the field of aging. Focuses on promoting the scientific study of aging.
- Gerontology Books - Reviews on Gerontology Books written by consumers at Epinions.com.
- Gerontology Programs at the University of Maryland, Baltimore - This site provides a comprehensive directory of research and education programs in Gerontology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore; a list of centers (UMCRA, GGEAR, GRECC, PEPPER), faculty and fellowships dedicated to research in aging, geriatics and gerontology.
- Geropsychology Central - Gerontology centers, Gerontology, assessment, psychology, geriatrics, neurology, dementia, Parkinson's disease and stroke resources.
- GeroWeb - Good resource containing information useful to those interested in geriatrics, the process of aging and services for the elderly. Designed for researchers, educators, practitioners, and the general public.
- HealthandAge.com - For physicians and specialists. Medical news updates, research publications, interventions in older patients, upcoming conferences, bulletin board discussions and consensus reports.
- Healthy Aging Program - Healthy aging to help prevent onset of memory disorders (such as Alzheimer's) through a multi-disciplinary approach.
- Institute on Aging, Temple University - The Institute on Aging, founded in 1978, serves as the focal point for Temple University's activities in the field of aging and provides a full range of education, service, information, dissemination, technical assistance and research. The institute is responsible for developing and implementing interdisciplinary educational programs of study, community services, and research through established centers and programs of excellence in aging.
- Institute on Aging, University of Wisconsin - The purpose of the Institute is 'to promote, through excellence in research, education, service and practice, the health and well-being of the rapidly expanding aging population in the State of Wisconsin, the local community, and society at large'.
- Mayo Clinic Geriatrics - Directed to education in geriatrics. Topics covered include: common problems encountered in the geriatric population, methods to deal with the problems of elderly patients and links to other resources.
- Medical Clinics of Mexico Pharmacy - A commercial site giving information on the claimed use,benefits, and purchase of Human Growth Hormone.
- Mental Help Net... Welcome! - A large and comprehensive guide to mental health, featuring over 9,200 individual resources. This site covers topics in self-help, psychology, psychiatry and social work.
- My Parkinson's Disease - Part 1 - What is it like to be a physician and diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease? Dr. David Cram explores his experience with Parkinson's Disease in this AgeNet series.
- National Institute on Aging (NIA) - The NIA is one of the National Institutes of Health. It promotes healthy aging by conducting and supporting biomedical, social, and behavioral research and public education. Topics addressed include: menopause, exercise, alzheimers, and cardiovascular diseases.
- Neuroland Home - Clinical Neurology information for professionals and the layperson. This is an excellent site, full of helpful, well-presented, and concise information.
- New England Gerontological Association - NEGA,the New England Gerontological Association, offers a newsletter, book and web site reviews and networking assistance for professionals and consumers concerned with services for the aging.
- Oxidative Stress and Aging Association - An Organization of Scientists and Physicians Dedicated to Advancing the Field of Oxidative Stress and Aging Diagnostics and Therapeutics Worldwide.
- Pepper Aging Research Center - University of Connecticut Health Center devoted to enhancing independence in older persons through research and education. Focus is on physiological aspects of aging.
- Pick's Disease - Information sheet on Pick's Disease and adapts well to printing.
- Pick's Disease Information Page - This page is essentially a FAQ on the relatively rare Pick's Disease. Very Helpful and used frequently by Geriatric Care Managers.
- Professional Senior Health Care Resources - A dual focus site collecting informative articles, presentations, events, jobs and grants, and other resources for general public and geriatric professionals.
- Psychiatric Problems in the Elderly - Diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders in the elderly.
- Society of Geriatric Cardiology - A not-for-profit organization to address the problems resulting from cardiovascular diseases in the increasing numbers of aging men and women
- Treatment of Agitation in the Elderly with Dementia - This page provides excellent information for the medical practitioner dealing with the elderly who have dementia: discusses assessment,treatment, dosing, safety and continued management
- Dementia Symptoms - Overview and fact sheet on dementia from the Merck Medical Manual folks.
- Multi-infarct or Vascular Dementia - Good overview of dementia from strokes or other vascular causes. Maintained by the National Institute of Health
- Alzheimer's Association - Latest information on dementia, drug trials, research, support and education.
- Center for Neurodegenerative Disease Research (CNDR) - Information on Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other neurodegenerative diseases for patients, families, physicians and researchers.
- The Clive Project - Care and support for younger people (under 65 years of age) with dementia (early onset dementia) and Alzheimer's Disease, and their families.
- Confusion in the Elderly - Definition, causes.
- Definition - Dementia - From a dictionary of terms pertaining to memory processes.
- Dementia - from BUPA - Concise fact sheet explaining the causes, symptoms and treatment of this disorder, available for down loading in Adobe Acrobat.
- Dementia: Diagnosis and Treatment - Diagnosis, management and support for individuals and families affected by dementia
- Dementia Voice - Offers individualized courses for specific settings e.g. day care, residential. Primary operations in U.K.
- Dementia With Lewy Bodies - Information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
- Healthlink USA: Dementia - Information on treatment, prevention, and diagnosis.
- Kingshill Research Centre - Dementia information: resources, definition, and symptoms.
- Methodist Health - Dementia - Description of dementia types. Causes of dementia or dementia-like symptoms.
- Multi-Infarct Dementia - Serious forgetfulness, mood swings, and other behavior changes are not a normal part of aging. Some of these changes are caused by problems that can be treated or corrected, like a poor diet or lack of sleep.
- Multi-Infarct Dementia - Information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
- Neurology Channel - Dementia - Introduction to dementia, ask a doctor forum.
- Pick's Disease - Good description of Pick's disease ( a fronto-temporal dementia); overview by the National Institutes of Health.
- Signpost Journal - Specialist journal website for health care professionals in the fields of dementia and geriatric mental health. Non-profit on-line articles from Wales, UK.
- Wisconsin Dementia Services Database - Contains information about Wisconsin-specific care and services for persons with dementia and their families.
- Alzheimer's
Disease Education and Referral Center (ADEAR)
- Research, clinical trials, links to other Federal resources,
service of the National Institutes of Health. - Alzheimers.com
- Top Site: A comprehensive online resource, updated daily, with
the latest news and information about Alzheimer's and Alzheimer's care.
- About Alzheimer's, Menopause and Memory Disorders - Frequently asked questions on prevention, and treatment of Alzheimer's disease; Menopause related memory loss.
- Allexperts Alzheimer's Questions and Answers - Doctors and other specialists answer your detailed one-on-one questions about this disease for free.
- Alzheimer Web Home Page
- Alzheimer’s Disease - Univ of Iowa resource on diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
- Alzheimer's Disease - The Daily Apple - Senior Health Information.
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet - Information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet - Facts about the illness from the National Institute of Health.
- Alzheimer's Disease Information - ELDER eStore - Resources and links regarding this neurological disorder.
- Alzheimer's Disease News - News articles, research, and treatment information for patients and caregivers.
- Alzheimer's Disease Research - Program to fund research and educate the public about Alzheimer's disease.
- Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center - HealingWell.com - Medical news, information, chat, articles, books, message boards, and directory of related sites on Alzheimers Disease.
- Alzheimer's Disease Resource Site - Information and resources, by the Florida Dept. of Aging. Includes searchable database of local, state, and national resources.
- Alzheimer's Resource Center - Mayo Clinic Health O@sis experts offer information, explanations and advice about treatment and care for patients with Alzheimer’s Disease.
- Alzheimers Watch at Go60.Com - Articles and information on Alzheimers Disease.
- BUPA - Fact Sheets - Alzheimer’s disease is the most common and important cause of senile dementia. A look at this disease.
- Facts on Alzheimer's Disease - Information and facts on the illness.
- NeuologyChannel - Alzheimer's Disease - Alzheimer's introduction, ask a doctor forum.
- Painted Diaries: Two Women and Alzheimer's - Painted Diaries is a place for Alzheimer's care givers to submit stories from care giving, as well as read about two women's struggles with the disease.
- US Resources: Alzheimer's Disease etc. - Internet Aging Resources - Administration on Aging: a guide to resources on AD and dementia, in the US and other countries.
- Alzheimer's Diet - Beneficial Foods and Supplements for Patients - Foods and supplements that may combat Alzheimer's disease. (April 21, 2000)