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Links to other sites of interest
This page includes various links to Web sites of interest including other GECs, Government agencies (Bureau of Health Professions, NIA, AoA), Aging information sites (Med Web, GSA), Mental Health sites, and many others. If you know of a useful gerontologic site which is not listed, please let us know. flgec@frontiernet.net.
Geriatric Education Centers with Web sites:
Arkansas
Arkansas GEC
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4301 W. Markham Slot 748
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 296-1000
(800) 942-8267
California
Pacific GEC*
University of Southern California Resource Center
3715 McClintock
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0191
(213) 740-8711
Stanford GEC*
Stanford University
703 Welch Road Suite H-l
Stanford, CA 94305-0151
(415) 723-7063
District of Columbia
WAGECC*
The Washington DC Area Geriatric
Education Center Consortium
4200 Wisconsin Avenue, NW 4th Fl.
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 895-2635
Florida
Miami Area GEC*
University of Miami
1400 N.W. 10th Ave (M-865)
Dominion Tower, Suite 614
Miami, FL 33136
(305) 243-6270
University of Florida GEC*
P.O. Box 100277, JHMHC
Gainesville, FL 32610-0277
(904) 395-0274
Hawaii
Pacific Islands GEC*
University of Hawaii
347 N. Kuakini Street, HPM-9
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 523-8461
Iowa
Iowa GEC*
University of Iowa
2149 Westlawn
Iowa City, IA 52242
(319) 353-5756
Kansas
Kansas GEC
Center on Aging
University of Kansas Medical Center
3901 Rainbow Boulevard
Kansas City, KS 66160-7177
(913) 588-1636
(913) 588-3179
Kentucky
Ohio Valley Appalachia Regional GEC*
University of Kentucky
Ligon House
658 South Limestone Street
Lexington, KY 40506-0442
(606) 257-8314
Louisiana
Louisiana GEC
Louisiana State University
School of Medicine
1542 Tulane AV, Rm A-317
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 568-5842
Massachusetts
Harvard Upper New England GEC*
Division on Aging
Harvard Medical School
643 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 432-2620
Michigan
GEC of Michigan*
Michigan State University
B215 West Fee Hall East
Lansing, Ml 48824-1316
(517) 353-7828
Minnesota
Minnesota Area GEC*
University of Minnesota
Box 197 Mayo
420 Delaware Street, S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
(612) 626-3886
Missouri
Missouri Gateway GEC*
St. Louis University School of Medicine
1402 S. Grand Boulevard
Room M238
St. Louis, MO 63104
(314) 577-8462
Nevada
Nevada GEC*
2040 W. Charleston, Blvd.
Suite 503
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 671-2381; Fax, 671-6425
New Mexico
New Mexico GEC*
University of New Mexico
Center for Aging Research Education and Service
1836 Lomas Blvd., NE
Albuquerque, NM 87131-6086
(505) 277-0911
New York
Consortium of New York GECs*
NYU Division of Nursing
50 W 4th ST, 429 Shimkin Hall
New York, NY 10012
(212) 998-5618
Finger Lakes GEC*
University of Rochester
Monroe Community Hospital
535 E. Hennetta RD
Rochester, NY 14620
(716) 760-6350
North Carolina
North Carolina Chapel Hill GEC*
Center for the Study of Aging
Box 3003 Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC 27710
(919) 660-7500
Ohio
Western Reserve GEC*
Case Western Reserve University
12200 Fairhill Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44120
(216) 368-5433 Oregon
Oregon GEC*
Oregon Health Sciences University
Portland VAMC Mail Code (14G)
P.O. Box 1034
Portland, OR 97207-1034
(503) 721-7821
Pennsylvannia
Delaware Valley GEC*
University of Pennsylvania
Institute on Aging
3615 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 191044006
(215) 898-1579
GEC* of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
121 University Place, 6th FL
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
(412) 624-9190
Puerto Rico
University of Puerto Rico GEC*
School of Medicine
Medical Sciences Campus
G.P.O. Box 365067
San Juan, PR 00936-5067
(809) 751-2478
Rhode Island
Rhode Island GEC*
University of Rhode Island
Program in Gerontology
White Hall 2 Heathman RD
Kingston, RI 02881-0808
(401) 874-5311
The Center for Gerontology and Health Care Research
Brown University, Box G-B213
171 Meeting Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02912
Telephone: (401) 863-1560
Texas
Texas Consortium GECs*
Baylor College of Medicine
One Baylor Plaza, Room M320
Houston, TX 77030-3498
(713) 798-4611
South Texas GEC*
Virginia
Virginia GEC*
Virginia Commonwealth University
MCV Campus, Box 980228
Richmond, VA 23298-0228
(804) 828-9060
Washington
Northwest GEC*
University of Washington
Box 358123
Seattle, WA 98195-8123
(206) 685-7478
West Virginia
Mountain State GEC*
West Virginia University
Center on Aging - Eduction Unit
P. O. Box 9127
Morganton, WV 26505
(304) 293-2081
Wisconsin
Wisconsin GEC*
Marquette University
P.O. Box 1881
Milwaukee, Wl 53201-1881
(414) 288-3712
* Geriatric Education Center
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Gerontology/Geriatrics Internet Resources:
- AARP's Ageline Database. A fee-based research collection of aging-related materials including bibliographies, journals, links, and more.
- Directory of WEB and Gopher Aging Sites. This comprehensive list includes over 1200 links in more than 200 WEB pages. The four major categories of the directory are: Academic and Research, Aging Network, Long Term Care, and International. Maintained by the Administration on Aging.
- APA Division 20. The official website of the American Psychological Association's Division 20, which is devoted to the study of adult development and aging.
- American Geriatrics Society. The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is the premier professional organization of health care providers dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all older adults.
- Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology includes information about gerontology programs in the U.S., federal resources on aging, and links to other Internet resources.
- Gerontological Society of America includes information about GSA programs and resources.
- Multidisciplinary Education in Geriatrics & Aging includes twelve teaching modules on topics such as normal aging, geriatric assessment, nutrition, and mental health.
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Government Agencies:
- Administration on Aging's website includes the Eldercare Locator, a statistical profile of older Americans, an AOA directory, directory of State Agencies on Aging, resource information for the elderly and for caregivers, news about AOA, and a "Directory of Web and Gopher Aging Sites."
- US Census Bureau includes information on social, demographic, and economic statistics.
- National Institutes of Health provides information on current NIH research including grant information and links to other research sites.
- Bureau of Health Professions includes overview of program, grants and contracts, publications, student assistance, and a staff directory.
- Department of Health and Human Services includes news and public affairs, consumer information, research/data, policy information, Grantsnet, and information about HHS agencies on the Internet.
- Healthcare Financing Administration includes information about the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
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Specific Aging-Related Topics:
- Advance Directives includes facts and other useful information about advance directives.
- Choices in Dying provides state-specific advance directives for a nominal fee, Staffs a counseling service on an "800" phone number, and publishes materials for the general public and professional audiences to help them better understand the issues and laws about end-of-life medical treatment.
- Ethics. This site gives information abut the University of Michigan Hospital and Health Center's ethics committee, which gives advice on moral questions in clinical care, educates clinical staff and the public on issues in medical ethics, and develops policies related to patient care.
- Wellness Information. You'll find information about clinical trials, community health, drug dosages and compliance, treatment options and research, how to select a health care provider, reports on dozens of illnesses and conditions, tips about healthy lifestyles, complementary treatment alternatives and options, and many more topics.
- Assisted Living Federation of America. This site gives information about assisted living including news, events, and other useful information.
- National Hospice Organization provides numerous types of information about Hospice services, a hospice locator, reimbursement information, and much more.
- National Rural Health Association. The association provides a forum for the exchange and dissemination of ideas, information, research and methods to improve rural health.
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Mental Health:
- Rehabilitation and Research Training Center on Aging with Mental Retardation includes information about the Rehabilitation and Research Training Center on Aging with Mental Retardation; a resource clearinghouse on aging and developmental disabilities; a listing of research projects; a conference calendar, and links to related resources.
- National Mental Health Services Knowledge Exchange includes information on the National Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse, and Mental Health Services Administration; upcoming mental health conferences and events; technical assistance centers supported by CHMS; mental health statistics; and links to other mental health resources.
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New York State Aging Resources:
- New York Statewide Resource Center for Geriatric Education has various information about aging and geriatrics including case studies, assessment tools, aging links, and educational resources.
- NYAHSA: New York State Assn. of Homes and Services for the Aging NYAHSA is a statewide organization of socially responsible, community-benefit organizations dedicated to providing high quality health care, housing, and community services to the elderly and people with special needs. This site includes information on New York State non-profit elderly service providers, research news, links, and other information.
- NYSAAAA: New York State Assn. of Area Agencies on Aging. NYSAAAA provides information about the Area Agencies on Aging, services they provide, and contacts for each of the 59 offices in New York State.
- New York State Office for the Aging includes aging services network locator including home pages of county OFA's, and various links.
- RAHSA: Rochester Association of Homes and Services for the Aging includes information on nonprofit elderly service providers in the Rochester, NY area.
- Project 50 Smoking Research Page. This is a resource page for smokers who want to quit, ex-smokers, kids, and health professionals in and around Rochester and Western New York region. You will find local and national LINKS to facts, articles, and other Web Sites dedicated to Smoking Cessation and related topics.
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