Books you can take with you are in this number range:
305.26 - General Aging
362.6 - Caregiving
612-613 - Nutrition, Mind/Memory
When searching our catalog, use these keywords: aging, aged, old age, gerontology, geriatrics. To narrow the search join these terms by the word "and" with the following:
Care or Caregiver
Economic Aspects
Family Relationships
Legal Status, Laws
Nutritional Aspects
Psychological Aspects
Services for
Helpful Reference Books
| Characteristics of Connecticut's Older Population | R 305.26 C |
| Encyclopedia of Aging | R 305.2 E |
| Encyclopedia of Senior Citizens Information Sources | R 305.26 E |
| Guide for Services for Connecticut's Senior Citizens | R 305.24 GUIDE |
| Merck Manual of Geriatrics | R 618.97 MERCK |
| Over Fifty: The Resource Book for the Better Half of Your Life | R 305.244 B |
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Free Websites
AARP
(www.aarp.org)
Information on legal issues, lifestyle changes, family, money management, working, volunteer and community programs
Administration on Aging
(www.aoa.dhhs.gov)
Family, medical, social, and legal issues concerning seniors; also provides recent legislation and government reports
Careguide
(www.careguide.com/Careguide/index.jsp)
Services, articles, and resources for elder care including health & well being, mind & memory, care at home, living alternatives, legal & financial information
Elderhostel
(www.elderhostel.org/welcome/home.asp)
Not-for-profit organization provides education and travel for people 55 years and older
FirstGov for Seniors
(www.seniors.gov)
Accesses government services and information including information on social security benefits, health-nutrition, taxes, and consumer protection; includes option of conducting business online
Healthy Aging
(www.healthyaging.net)
Broadens awareness of the positive aspects of aging and improves the physical, mental, social, and financial fitness of people over 50
National Institute on Aging
(www.nia.nih.gov)
News & events related to aging, health information, research programs
Senior Law
(www.seniorlaw.com)
Elderlaw, medicare, estate planning, trusts, and the rights of the elderly and disabled
See Also: WHPL Internet Guide for Seniors