Geriatric Patient Resource Area - Additional Resources

Aging Associations/Societies/Institutes

Administration on Aging
The Administration on Aging (AoA), an agency in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is one of the nation's largest providers of home- and community-based care for older persons and their caregivers.

American Geriatrics Society
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is a professional organization of health care providers dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all older adults.

American Society on Aging
The American Society on Aging is an association of diverse individuals bound by a common goal: to support the commitment and enhance the knowledge and skills of those who seek to improve the quality of life of older adults and their families. The membership of ASA is a multidisciplinary array of professionals who are concerned with the physical, emotional, social, economic and spiritual aspects of aging.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is the agency that oversees the implementation and regulation of the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Links with detailed information for all programs are provided.

Gerontological Society of America
The Gerontological Society of America is a non-profit professional organization with more than 5000 members in the field of aging. GSA 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.

Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing
ConsultGeriRN.org is your source for evidence based and authoritative information about nursing care of older adults.

National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
This group is the oldest survivor-led cancer advocacy organization in the country with a voice at the federal level, advocating for quality cancer care for all Americans and empowering cancer survivors.

National Council on Aging
The National Council on the Aging is a national network of organizations and individuals dedicated to improving the health and independence of older persons and increasing their continuing contributions to communities, society and future generations.

National Institute on Aging
NIA leads the scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. Multiple links are available for health issues related to the older adult.

Tools and Handouts

Cancer.net
Older adults with cancer and their families often have different needs from younger adults and children. For example, older people are often at higher risk for developing chronic health conditions, such as heart disease, arthritis, or high blood pressure. These health conditions are called comorbidities, or co-existing conditions, and can affect the treatment of and recovery from cancer. In addition, older people may not always have access to transportation, social support, or financial resources.

A print version of the educational materials can be found on this web site.

National Cancer Institute: Treating Cancer Pain in Older Adults
This handout describes different methods of managing cancer pain for older adults with a malignancy.

National Institute on Aging: Cancer Facts For People Over 50
As people age they are more likely to develop cancer but because of early detection people are living longer with their disease.