APPENDIX: Webliography
The links below are from
Chapters 12 and 13 in the book, repeated here for enhanced clickability! Under Chapter 12 is a list of websites
specifically oriented to older adults and technology issues. Under Chapter 13 is
a more general list of sites pertaining to communication and aging issues.
These links may be useful to provide a stimulus for papers, group discussions,
or further research.
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main page for the book.
Links from Chapter 12: On-line resources with information about older adults’ computer and
Internet use
www.aarp.org/learntech/computers/
www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/checklist.pdf [Checklist for making your website
senior-friendly]
http://www.aarp.org/research/ageline/
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5443317 [The last link is a radio news story about
using technology as a surveillance mechanism for older people. You may want to
listen to the story, and then think about the implications of technology in
this instance for elder care, privacy, and for family relationships.]
Links from Chapter 13: General Internet sites of interest to communication and aging
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Topic / URL |
Description |
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Demographics |
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US Census Bureau |
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Features cool animations of population change over time |
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Aging, Health, and Health Care |
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National Institute on Aging (research and health information) |
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Commercial site providing some useful information on links between
age and health |
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Arizona Geriatrics Education Center—links to information on geriatric
care |
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The Alliance for Aging Research—a nonprofit that funds research on
aging and health issues |
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Features video presentations on aging and health, including one by
your trusty author |
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Homepage for the Alzheimer’s Association: Great information on
Alzheimer’s, including stages of the disease, and myths about the disease |
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http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1788967
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Radio news story about shortage of geriatricians |
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Aging and Legal Issues |
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American Bar Association resources relating to aging |
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A non-profit group focusing on legal issues related to aging |
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A private law firm that focuses exclusively on aging issues |
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Ageism |
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Search for “ageism” within the site to find commentary on media
portrayals of age |
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Wikipedia coverage of ageism |
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Retirement |
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http://www.dontretirerewire.com http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5330348 |
Commercial site promoting a book that argues against retirement News story about alternatives to traditional retirement |
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National association for long-term care centers |
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Organizations and Government
Agencies |
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http://www.aarp.org |
The AARP |
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The federal government’s Administration on Aging |
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http://www.seniors.gov |
The portion of the main government portal designed for seniors |
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Home page for one of the more “radical” organizations fighting for
older people’s rights |
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The International Federation on Aging is an organization with similar
goals to the AARP, but on a global scale |
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US University Graduate Programs
Specializing in Aging/Communication |
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University of Southern California (Gerontology) |
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http://www.comm.arizona.edu |
University of Arizona (Communication) |
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Penn State University (Communication) |
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University of California, Santa Barbara (Communication) |
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University of Kansas (Communication) |
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http://www.lsu.edu/cmst |
Louisiana State
University (Communication) |
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http://www.gsu.edu |
Georgia State University (Communication) |
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Information about Careers in
Aging |
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http://www.usc.edu/dept/gero/pages/careersinagingPS.shtml |
Information from the University of Southern California |
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http://www.aging.unc.edu/infocenter/tutorials/careers.html |
Information from the University of North Carolina |
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Miscellaneous Sites of Interest |
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Ask a question, have an old person answer it! |
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Current news relating to aging issues |
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http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4583142
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News discussion and call-in show about aging issues in general |
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http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1034568
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Radio news story about aging in China |
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A great blog addressing issues relating to aging |
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A place for over 55’s to find a penpal—over 55’s only! |
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The AARP office of academic affairs: A variety of great resources for
students and teachers |
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A Federal Government program similar to the Peace Corps, designed to
involve older adults in volunteer activities in their communities |
Last
updated: June, 2007