References & Links
Blackboard
We will have all our course information on Blackboard. The course name
is “Principles of Geriatric Medicine” and the course number
is 4105-270.12-Spring2002.2) (http://campus.georgetown.edu/)
The John A. Hartford Foundation
Through its grantmaking, the John A. Hartford Foundation seeks specifically
to: Enhance and expand the training of doctors, nurses, social workers
and other health professionals who care for older adults, and promote
innovations in the integration and delivery of services for all older
Americans. (http://www.jhartfound.org/)
Stanford University Geriatric
Education Resource Center (SUGERC)
The consortium consists of nine academic institutions which have collaborated
in developing new educational resources designed to increase the geriatric
content of primary care residency training programs. (http://sugerc.stanford.edu)
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. With an active membership of over 6,000 health
care professionals, the AGS has a long history of effecting change in
the provision of health care for older adults. In the last decade, the
Society has become a pivotal force in shaping attitudes, policies and
practices regarding health care for older people. (http://www.americangeriatrics.org/)
Alzheimer’s Disease Education
& Referral Center
Here you will find information about Alzheimer's disease and related
disorders. (http://www.alzheimers.org/)
National Institute on Aging
This is the component of the National Institutes of Health devoted to
improving the health of older people. Check this out for resources and
information on all issues related to aging. (http://www.nia.nih.gov/)
In particular, the NIA maintains a website entitled Talking With Your
Doctor: A Guide For Older People. This site provides helpful information for doctors and patients
alike.
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