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| genlink.wustl.edu/teldb/ They are specialised nucleoprotein complexes that have important functions, primarily in the protection, replication, and stabilisation of the chromosome ends. TelDB is a telomere informati Telomeres are the physical ends of linear eukaryotic chromosomes. | |
| ace.org.uk/ Indexes to statistics, projects, news, fundraising and grant information are provided. Also known as The National Council on Ageing, Age Concern aims to improve the quality of life for the UK's growing population of elderly people. | ||
| med.harvard.edu/AANLIB/home.html Extensive collection of images of the normal brain, ageing, and various diseases affecting the brain. | ||
| alzheimer.ucdavis.edu/adc/ Provides research, diagnosis and family support to Alzheimer's disease patients and their families in Northern California, with online education and information for families. | ||
| learn.union-psce.edu/aging Headings include church and synagogue, ethics, and death and dying. Presents a bibliography of articles, books, and dissertations relating to spiritual and religious aspects of ageing. | ||
| www-oem.ucdavis.edu/ Includes links to information on occupational and environmental health, violence prevention, ageing and health and Alzheimer's disease. Department concentrating on health promotion through various means. | ||
| cpa.org.uk/ageinfo/ An information service about old age and ageing. Offers a searchable bibliographic database of books, articles and reports from the specialist collection on social gerontology held at the Centre, and additional databases held in the US and the Netherlands | ||
| omni.ac.uk/subject-listing/WT100.html Set of links to selected, evaluated and annotated Internet resources relevant to geriatrics. | ||
| sciencekomm.at/journals/medicine/old.html Some have only subscription information online, others have tables of contents, abstracts or full text. Set of links to journals relevant to geriatrics and gerontology. | ||
| sosig.ac.uk/roads/subject-listing/World-cat/older.html Set of links to selected, evaluated and annotated Internet resources about ageing and the elderly. | ||
| websciences.org/cgi-shl/dbml.exe?Action=Query&Template=/NAPS/archives/catSearch.dbm Archive of articles relating to sleep, dreaming, physiology, biological rhythm, neurophysiology, with topics including ageing and sleep disorders. | ||
| ccc.nottingham.ac.uk/~mpzjlowe/lewy/lewyhome.html For workers, patients, and carers interested in dementia with LewyBodies, which, in many hospitals, is the second most common cause of dementia after Alzheimer's disease. The name for the disease comes from the presence of abnormal lumps which develop ins | ||
| helptheaged.org.uk/ News, contact information, services and issues such as homelessness, government initiatives and long term care descriptions are included. Help the Aged provides practical support to help older people live independent lives. | ||
| cpa.org.uk/bhl/bhl.html Includes principles of good practice, assessment prior to care, life in the home, management, administration and legal issues. A code of practice for residential and nursing home care. | ||
| neuropsychologycentral.com/ Includes sections on brain imaging, cognitive, developmental, and geriatric neuropsychology. Documents describing the importance of neuropsychology as a science of brain and behaviour, for professionals and others. | ||
| shpm.com/articles/ Collection of articles on numerous topics relevant to mental health and wellbeing, with an emphasis on self help. | ||
| nih.gov/nia/ A biomedical research agency of the United States government aiming to promote healthy ageing. Health information such as booklets, factsheets and brochures are offered, and announcements, press releases, appointments, upcoming events and employment oppor | ||
| ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/SMilne6/silv.htm Resources of interest to senior citizens covering organisations such as Age Concern and Help the Aged, holiday and travel, aches and pains, medicine and health and travel, and hobbies and interests. | ||
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