American Geriatrics Society - Resources and Textbook
Useful resources for clinicians such as geriatric practice guidelines and CME. Includes a comprehensive online geriatric textbook, "Geriatrics at Your Fingertips 2003 edition," which requires free registration.
Nursing Home Comparison - Medicare
A resource provided by Medicare, this site provides consumers detailed information about the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the US.
Merck Manual of Geriatrics
A practical handbook covering the etiology, presentation, diagnosis, and management of diseases in the geriatric population. Includes discussion of social, legal, and ethical issues.
Alzheimer's Association
Home of the nationally known Alzheimer's disease support organization, this site provides patients and their families easy-to-read summaries of topics such as living with the disease, caregiving issues for families, and treatment options. There is also a section on recent advances and ongoing research.
ElderWeb
A resource for family members and professionals on eldercare and long term care, including links to information on legal, financial, medical, and housing issues. Also includes information about research and relevant statistics.
SeniorNet
SeniorNet is a nonprofit organization whose goal is to provide older adults education for and access to computer technologies to improve their quality of life.
WheelchairNet
WheelchairNet is an online community dedicated to wheelchair technology. It includes information on choosing a wheelchair, community resources, and discussion groups.
NIH SeniorHealth
A useful service from NIH for elders with limited vision. When the "speech on" button is selected, patient information is automatically read aloud when the user points the mouse at it.
Seniors' Health Topics - MedLine Plus
Reliable patient information from MedLine Plus on geriatric topics such as Alzheimer's disease, urinary incontinence, elder abuse, and nursing homes.
National Guideline Clearinghouse
The National Guideline Clearinghouse contains dozens of guidelines specific to geriatric populations, addressing topics such as pain management, fall prevention, depression and nutrition. Search on a specific topic, or just type "geriatric" in the search box.
Time-to-Death Prediction Calculator for Alzheimer's Disease
Based on a 1997 National Institute on Aging study, a prediction calculator estimates "time-to-death" using entered health parameters that include motor function, mental status, and duration of illness.
Senior Health Center - MayoClinic.com
Reliable patient information on topics such as screening tests, arthritis, sexual health, and "anti-aging" therapies.
VA Nationwide Palliative Care Network
This site from the Veterans Administration includes an online palliative care textbook as well as resources more specific to the VA system.