Gerontology: GERO 500 Current Perspectives in Gerontology

The Administration on Aging is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is primarily intended to provide direct support for the wellness of older individuals. They also publish reports on various intervention programs.

The Alzheimer's Association provides numerous resources on Alzheimer's Disease and dementia, including news and local resources.

GeriPal "is a forum for discourse, recent news and research, and freethinking commentary" in the field of gerontology.

The Gerontological Society of America is a prominent academic organization in the field of gerontology. They publish numerous journals in the field, offer a broad variety of events, and report on news relevant to the discipline. Note that GSA journals are accessible for free via library databases.

HealthinAging.org is an online resource provided by the American Geriatrics Society Foundation for Health in Aging.

The National Institute on Aging is a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It provides numerous resources on topics related to gerontology, including tools and materials for health professionals.

Data Trends are produced to increase the dissemination of current research findings in the area of children's mental health services.

Public opinion surveys on a variety of topics including those related to societal issues.

IRP researches the causes and consequences of poverty and inequality in the United States.

A nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, and other empirical social science research.

Provides articles, datasheets, and reports on a number of topics including: Environment, HiV/AIDS, Population Trends, Reproductive Health, Marriage/Family, Education, Family Planning, Fertility, Health, Race/Ethnicity, Poverty, Migration, Youth, Aging, Mortality, and Gender

Statehealthfacts.org is a project of the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation and is designed to provide free, up-to-date, and easy-to-use health data on all 50 states. Statehealthfacts.org provides data on more than 500 health topics and is linked to both the Kaiser Family Foundation website (www.kff.org) and KaiserNetwork.org (www.kaisernetwork.org).

Data from U.S. population and economic censuses.

The Department of Justice provides the public with a variety of resources - from publications, reports, and frequently requested forms to case highlights, legal briefs, opinions and judicial orders.

The Urban Institute gathers data, conducts research, evaluates programs, offers technical assistance overseas, and educates Americans on social and economic issues — to foster sound public policy and effective government.