Gerontology
Online Databases| Online Journals | Web Sites
Online Databases:
Online Journals
For a complete list of online Journals, see TDNet
American Journal on Mental Retardation (2001-), AAMR
Clinical Gerontologist (1998-), Haworth
Developmental Disabilities Research Reviews (1997-), Wiley
Diabetes/Metabolism Reviews (1997-1998), Wiley
Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews (1999-), Wiley
The Gerontologist (2000-), GSA
The International Journal of Aging and Human Development (1999-), BWP
International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry (1997-), Wiley
Journal of Aging and Social Policy (1993-), Haworth
Journal of Family Issues (1999-), Sage
Journal of Gerontological Social Work (1998), Haworth
Journal of Housing for the Elderly (1993), Haworth
Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences (2000-), GSA
Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences (2000-), GSA
OMEGA: The Journal of Death and Dying (1999-), BWP
Research on Aging (1999-), Sage
Web Sites:
- AgeLine Database - http://www.aarp.org/research/ageline - AgeLine abstracts the literature of social gerontology as well as aging-related research from psychology, sociology, social work, economics, public policy, and the health sciences. It covers aging-related issues for professionals in aging services, health, business, law, and mental health. AgeLine also includes selected consumer content.
- Alzheimer's Association - http://www.alz.org/ - The world leader in Alzheimer research and support. The first and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to finding prevention methods, treatments and an eventual cure for Alzheimers.
- Gerontological Society of America - http://www.geron.org - Non-profit professional organization website. Provides researchers, educators, practitioners, and policy makers with opportunities to understand, advance, integrate, and use basic and applied research on aging to improve the quality of life as one ages.
- National Institute on Aging - http://www.nia.nih.gov/ - Part of the National Institutes of Health which leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. Provides leadership in aging research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs relevant to aging and older people.
- Resources in Social Gerontology - http://www.trinity.edu/~mkearl/geron.html - General resources in the area of Social Gerontology maintained by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Trinity University.
