AGING ISSUES
Reference Guides
- Qualitative Methods in Aging Research. 1994. (HQ 1061 Q35)
- Social Research Methods http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/
This site, maintained by Dr. Bill Trochim of Cornell University, presents
comprehensive, information concerning social science research, including an online
textbook, a statistics handbook, computer simulations of research design, and other
research aids.
Indexes & Abstracts
- Academic Index ASAP. 1980-, (InfoTrac)
- This comprehensive database indexes popular and scholarly journal and newspaper articles
in the social sciences, sciences, and humanities.
- AgeLine. 1978- http://research.aarp.org/ageline/home.html (AARP)
- This searchable database contains over 60,000 detailed summaries of resources about
older adults and aging.
- CQ Researcher. 1991- (CQ Press)
- Lengthy articles in this source provide background information, charts and
tables, statistics, maps, biographies and bibliographies. This is a good starting
point for research on social science issues.
- Cambridge Scientific Abstracts. (Cambridge)
- This service provides access to 70 scientific databases and is searchable by
category or by database. Some citations link to full-text articles.
- CINAHL. 1982- (EBSCOhost)
- This resource indexes and provides abstracts and selected full-text articles
for over 1,600 allied health and nursing journals.
- Inter-University
Consortium for Political & Social Research (ICPSR)
- The ICPSR, established at the University of Michigan, maintains and provides access to
a vast archive of over 45,000 social science-related surveys, studies, and datasets for
research and instruction. The Website allows searching of the abstracts in the database,
but downloading is required to view the extensive files of raw data. Topics covered in
the ICPSR include history, political science, criminal justice, education, social work,
public health and medical care, law, sociology, demography, foreign policy, and economics.
UWF Statistical Consulting Services(850-474-2790), located in Building 39, Room 129 of UWF's main
campus, may be able to assist users in interpreting and analyzing data downloaded from the
ICPSR. While the resource is accessible to undergraduates, because of its complex nature
and contents, the database is most appropriate for use by faculty and graduate students.
- Population Index. 1986- http://popindex.princeton.edu/index.html
- This database provides citations to and abstracts of books, journal articles, papers,
and other research materials related to population. The site offers browsing and searching
capabilities by subject, author, keyword, and geographic region.
- PsycINFO. 1887- ProQuest
- PsycINFO provides access to citations and abstracts of psychological journal
articles, books, and book chapters in all areas of psychology, behavioral science
and related topics. PsycINFO is the electronic version of Psychological Abstracts
(Ref. BF 1 P65 & FWB).
- SciSearch. 1971- Dialog;
1980- DataStar
- This database corresponds to the printed indexes Science Citation Index
and Current Contents. See a Librarian to access this multidisciplinary index to the international literature of science and technology.
- Social Work Abstracts. 1977-
(Ref. HV 1 A29) (SilverPlatter)
- This source contains citations and abstracts of articles from scholarly journals in
social work. Coverage of family issues, social work policy, delinquency, addiction, and
other areas of concern to social work students is excellent.
- Sociological Abstracts. 1963- (Cambridge)
- This database provides abstracts of articles from over 1,000 international journals in
the social and behavioral sciences. Consult the Thesaurus of Sociological Index Terms
(Ref. HM 1 S672) to determine the appropriate terminology. See also the print version of
Sociological Abstracts (Ref. HM 1 S67), 1953-1996.
- Wilson OmniFile Full-Text. 1994- (WilsonWeb)
- This full-text database provides coverage of over 800 journals from a variety of subject
areas.
Bibliographies
- Group Work with the Elderly: An Annotated Bibliography. 1997.
(Ref. HV 1461 A27)
- This comprehensive bibliography of books and journals is indexed by
author and subject.
Dictionaries & Encyclopedias
- Encyclopedia of Aging. 2 volumes. 2001. (Ref. HQ 1061 E53)
- This is a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary introduction to gerontology and
geriatrics. It is indexed, cross-referenced, and can be used to research both broad
and specific topics.
- Encyclopedia of Death and Dying. 2001. (Ref. HQ 1073 E543)
- This work defines hundreds of terms and concepts related to human mortality.
- Encyclopedia of Elder Care. 2001. (Ref. RC 954 E53)
- This is a comprehensive resource on geriatric and social care.
- Encyclopedia of Gerontology: Age, Aging, and the Aged. 2 volumes. 1996.
(Ref. RC 952.5 E58)
- This is an encyclopedia of extensive articles, with bibliographies, on all
aspects of the medical and psychological problems of aging.
- Encyclopedia of Human Biology. 8 Volumes. 1991. (Ref. QP 11 E53)
- This resoruce contains extensive overview articles on all aspects of human biology with
illustrations and bibliographical references.
- Encyclopedia of Social Work. 3 volumes. 1965- (Ref. HV 35 S6 19th ed.
& FWB)
- This irregularly-published work contains alphabetically-arranged, signed articles
with bibliographies on topics, recent trends, activities, and leaders in social work.
A section contains tables of demographic and social statistics, some dating back as far as
1890, is included.
- Encyclopedia of Women and Gender. 2 volumes. 2001. (Ref. HQ 1115 E43)
- This work discusses sex similarities and differences, and the impact of society on gender, health, disabilities, ethics, health care, and research.
- Graying of America. 1996. (Ref. HQ 1064 U5 K39)
- This is an encyclopedia of aging, health, mind and behavior.
- International Encyclopedia of the Social and Behavioral Sciences (IESBS). 2001.
(Ref. H 41 I58) Elsevier
- This highly inter-disciplinary, 26-volume encyclopedia set provides thousands of detailed
articles written by 4,000 authors from over 50 countries, including 150 biographical entries of
deceased scientists and scholars. The fully cross-referenced work contains approximately
90,000 bibliographic references and concludes with comprehensive name and subject indexes.
Handbooks
- Developments and Research on Aging. 1993. (Ref. HQ 1061 D48)
- An international handbook, this work provides descriptive and statistical information about a
country's elderly population; roles, status, and problems of the aged; research in biomedical
and psychological aspects of aging; and information sources on the aged.
- Elder Law. 2001. (Ref. KF 390 A4 J37)
- This handbook provides an overview of legal issues relating to the elderly.
- Handbook of Aging and Mental Health. 1998. (Ref. BF 724.8 H 35)
- Handbook of Geriatric Assessment. 2000. (Ref. RC 953 G34)
- This book consists of chapters devoted to the multidimensional care of the older patient.
- Handbook of Neuropsychology and Aging. 1997. (Ref. RC 451.4 A5 H39)
- Handbook on Ethical Issues in Aging. 1999. (Ref. HV 1451 H35)
- Older Floridian Handbook: Laws and Programs Affecting Older Floridians
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http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/english/OLDER/ofh.html
This online book presents easily-accessible information on topics such as financial assistance, health care, housing, planning for the future, and reference and referral information.
- Social Security Law. 1999. (Ref. KF 3650 J37)
- This concise work, written for the lay person, presents overviews of social security issues.
- Survey of Social Science: Sociology Series. 5 volumes. 1994. (Ref. HM 17 S86)
- This handbook introduces and describes issues such as aging, culture, demography, social
interaction, and rural life. The work includes a glossary and bibliography.
Directories
- Aging Mind. 2000. (BF 24.55 C63 A48 available online in netLibrary)
- Directory of Community Services. (First Call for Help). 1998.
(Ref. Desk HV 99 E7 I48)
- This directory of health and human services in Escambia County, Florida provides
addresses, phone numbers, and descriptions of agencies. It is arranged alphabetically
by agency name and contains a listing of entries for keyword access.
- Elder Affairs Information and Assistance http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/
- This website from the Florida Department of Elder Affairs has links to programs, services,
providers, and a directory of Web sites on aging.
- Elder Care Locator http://www.eldercare.gov
- Searchable by zip code, this is the Website for a nation wide toll-free service to find
local services for seniors.
- Guide to Research Programs and Priorities (National Institute on Aging). 2000.
(U.S. Docs. Microfiche HE 20.3858:R 31)
- Medicare http://www.medicare.gov
- This is the official U.S. government site for people with Medicare and it has links to directories of various programs and facilities, nursing homes, participating physicians and suppliers, and Medigap insurance.
- National Resource and Policy Center on Housing and Long Term Care: Research Projects
Briefs. 1999. (U.S. Docs. Microfiche HE 1.1002:H 81/10)
Statistical Sources
- Administration on Aging
http://www.aoa.gov/prof/Statistics/statistics.asp
- This site links to tables and reports with statistical information on older persons.
- Aging Stats.Gov http://www.agingstats.gov
- This is the web site of the Federal Interagency Forum on aging-related statistics.
- Bureau of the Census http://census.gov
- This site provides extensive current statistical data and related information compiled
by the U.S. Census Bureau. The American FactFinder link provides nationwide data under various
topics, while the State & County QuickFacts link facilitates access to data by state and county.
- Florida: State Health Statistics. 2000. (Fla. Docs. HCA.1 4:H 31 and http://www.FloridaHealthStat.com)
- This comprehensive health care resource provides links on topics ranging from child abuse to
insurance statistics to assisted living facilities.
- Health and Retirement Study http://hrsonline.isr.umich.edu
- This is the Web site for the longitudinal study of health, retirement, and aging sponsored
by the National Institute on Aging, which surveys more than 22,000 Americans over the age of 50
every two years and reports on results.
- Social Security Administration http://www.ssa.gov/SSA_Home.html
- Statistical Abstract of the United States. Annual. (Ref. Desk C 3:134: or HA 202 U58)
and http://www.census.gov/statab/www
- This essential source presents summary statistics of national, political, social, and economic
conditions. See also FedStats http://www.fedstats.gov and the Florida Statistical Abstract (Ref. Desk HA 311 F55).
- Vital Statistics of the United States. Annual. 1937-
(U.S. Doc. HE 20.6210:year/vols.)
- This source provides statistics on births, mortality, marriage, and divorce on
national, state, and local levels for the United States, Puerto Rico,
Virgin Islands, and Guam. Current vital statistics and other public health-related
statistics may also be found at the National Center for Health Statistics http://www.cdc.gov/nchs. See also Florida Vital Statistics
(Fla. Doc. HRS.I 3:V 47/year and http://www.doh.state.fl.us).
Journals
The following is a partial list of journals available on the second floor of the UWF library.
Those with hyperlinked titles are also available in full-text online, though the coverage dates
will differ from the dates for our print and microform holdings.
| Journal Title |
Call Number |
Date Range |
| Geriatric Nursing |
RC 954 G45 |
1982- |
| Journal of Gerontological Nursing |
RC 954 J67 |
1980- |
| Journal of Gerontological Nursing |
MF 871 |
1974-1979 |
| Journal of Gerontology. Series B, Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences |
HQ 1060 J63 |
V. 50b-, 1995- |
| Journal of Mental Health and Aging |
RC 451.4 A5 J7 |
1997- |
| Physical Activity, Aging & Sports |
QP 301 P545 |
v. 1-4, 1989-1995 |
| Psychology and Aging |
PsycARTICLES |
1988- |
Medicare/Medicaid
- Basic Medicare Information Guide. 2002. (U.S. Docs. HE 22.108:M 46/2)
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services http://www.cms.hhs.gov
- This is the official site for the federal agency that runs the Medicare and
Medicaid programs, formerly known as HCFA. It includes a wide variety of information
including access to many manuals, fact sheets and regulations updates.
- Elder Affairs Information and Assistance http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/
- Produced by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, this site includes links to help lines,
programs and services, relocation housing, long term care, frequently asked Medicare questions,
and a directory of Web sites.
- Florida Medicaid: A Reference Guide. 2001.
(Fla. Docs HCA.A 2 B:M 32)
http://www.floridahealthstat.com/publications/MedicaidBrochure2001.pdf
- Medicare http://www.medicare.gov
- This is the official U.S. Government site for people with Medicare. It has links to
various publications, programs, a nursing home directory, participating physicians
and suppliers, and Medigap insurance comparisons.
- Participating Physician Directory http://www.medicare.gov/Physician/Home.asp
- This is a directory of Medicare-participating physicians who have agreed to
accept assignment on all Medicare claims and covered services. It is searchable
by location and specialty. See also the Provider Update http://cms.hhs.gov/providerupdate.
- Researchers http://cms.hhs.gov/researchers
- This site offers researchers and professionals quantitative information including
the Medicare Chart Book, data compendiums, resource lists, projects, and reports.
- Supplier Directory http://www.medicare.gov/Supplier/Home.asp
- This site provides names, addresses, and contact information for suppliers
that provide services or products under the Medicare program.
Internet Sites
- AARP http://www.aarp.org
- This is the official website of the American Association of
Retired Persons.
- Administration on Aging http://www.aoa.gov/
- This site includes fact sheets, resources, and links to laws, health issues, and programs.
- Aging and Dementia Web Resources http://www.alzstl.org/Resources/Internet%20Resources.pdf
- Alzheimer's Association http://www.alz.org
- This site provieds current information on Alzheimer's disease and links
to chapters and events.
- American Psychological Association: Division 20 http://apadiv20.phhp.ufl.edu/
- Division 20 is dedicated to studying the psychology of adult development and aging.
The site provides links to publications, research, and lists.
- Cross Topic Reference Aging Internet Information Notes
http://www.aoa.gov/NAIC/Notes/default.htm
- This metalist of Web sites on aging, arranged by topic, has cross
references and some definitions.
- DEAR http://www.cpc.unc.edu/dear
- The Demography and Economics of Aging Research (DEAR) program promotes
research and research training on the demography and economics of aging.
- Elder Affairs - Consumer Resource Guide http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/CRG/TC.html
- This guide includes an extensive listing on a variety of aging topics.
- Elder Care http://elderweb.com
- Elder Care Administration on Aging http://aoa.gov
- This site includes fact sheets, resources, and links to laws, health issues and
programs.
- Florida Department of Elder Affairs http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us
- This site offers directories, help lines, facility locators, support groups,
Medicare, and legal assistance.
- Florida State Health Statistics http://www.FloridaHealthStat.com
- This site covers a wide variety of health topics.
- Gateway to the Human Services http://www.aphsa.org
- This site includes links to federal and state government sites, human services, and nonprofit
organizations.
- George Warren Brown School of Social Work http://gwbweb.wustl.edu/websites.html
- This site links to websites, arranged by topic, including Death and Dying,
Family Issues, Gerontology, Aging, and Medicaid.
- Health and Human Services Florida http://www.fdhc.state.fl.us/index.shtml
- This site links to consumer resources, Medicaid publications, nursing home studies and
health statistics and standards.
- Max Planck Society http://www.mpg.de/english
- This is the Web site for the Society for the Advancement of Science.
- National Institute on Aging (NIA) http://agingmeta.psc.isr.umich.edu
- This is the site for the eleven centers on the Demography of Aging. There are links to
research on health, social factors and other issues, including research results, proceedings,
research opportunities, and some full text reports.
- NOAH - Aging http://www.noah-health.org/en/healthy/aging/
- This meta-site links to sites dealing with concerns and research on aging
- Project on Death in America http://www.soros.org/death/index.htm
- Sociology of Death and Dying http://www.trinity.edu/~mkearl/death.html
- This interesting Web site combines thoughtful commentary with
outlines and links to a wide variety of relevant materials.
- United States Department of Health and Human Services http://www.hhs.gov/aging
- This page links to web sites on a wide range of aging related topics.
Created by Jane K. Feeley, Reference Librarian, March 2003.
Updates by Douglas Low
University of West Florida Library
Date Last Updated: May 2005
Links Maintained by Bryan Reingruber: May 2006
