Rachel R. Savarino Library at Trocaire College


Aging & Psychology  Pathfinder

AGING: Psychology across the lifespan 

KEYWORDS TO USE:

  • Aging
  • Aging--psychological aspects
  • Gerontology
  • Geriatrics
  • Old age
  • Longevity   

Internet Sources

  • AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) - Serves the needs of people 50 and over through information and education, advocacy, and community services provided by a network of local chapters and experienced volunteers throughout the country.
  • Administration on Aging - Information designed for Older Americans and their families.
  • Aging and Aging Parents Copyright 1994 - 2008 Pioneer Development Resources, Inc.
  • American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry - Dedicated to promoting the mental health and well being of older people and improving the care of those with late-life mental disorders.
  • Aging Begins at 30 is a medical advice column by Ian M. Smith, M.D. that has appeared weekly in the Iowa City Press Citizen since October 1992. It mainly deals with Senior Health which leads to longevity as well as issues of adult health, the environment and preventive medicine.
  • Aging Today - Bimonthly newspaper of the American Society on Aging.
  • American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry the official journal of the American Association of Geriatric Psychiatrists, presents the latest developments in geriatric psychiatry.
  • American Psychological Association - - browse their sitemap for related topics.
  • American Society on Aging
  • Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development - National resource for information about aging and as a training ground for future generations of researchers, teachers, practitioners and planners.
  • Gerontological Society of America -  Includes Trends in Health & Aging.
  • Huffington Center on Aging - (Baylor College of Medicine) 
  • International Psychogeriatric Association - Column of recent advances in the field, meetings information, and educational programs in development.
  • Internet psychology source © 1998 ThePsych - - Select: Psychology Disciplines then Developmental Aging.
  • Live Well, Live Long
  • National Aging Information Center
  • National Institute on Aging (From the Federal Government) Promotes healthy aging by conducting and supporting biomedical, social, and behavioral research and public education.
  • NYS Office for the Aging 
  • Psych Web-- includes a self & social test; altered states including self-hypnosis & other goodies. 
  • SeniorNet - Provides older adults education for and access to computer technology to enhance their lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom.
  • BOOKS IN THE LIBRARY
    The library has a substantial updated collection of books on aging. Please stop by for a list of available titles.

    REFERENCE & ENCYCLOPEDIAS: Use the last volume of each source to find the INDEX of topics, volume & page number (s).

  • Aging v.1 &2  REF 305.2603 A61
  • Encyclopedia of psychology REF150.3 ENC
  • The encyclopedia of human behavior : psychology, psychiatry, and mental health. REF 150.3 GOL
  • Survey of Social Science REF. 150.3 SUR
  • World Book Encyclopedia REF 031 WOR v.1-22
  • VIDEOS

  • The mind: aging VCAS 128.2 MIN v.3 (60 min.)
  • The mind: teaching modules 21-38 VCAS 128.2 MIN

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    Updated 07/22/08