SW 4850 - Gerontology Certificate Program: Home

AgeSource Worldwide℠ identifies several hundred information resources in some 25 countries which are significant either in size or in their unique coverage of particular aging-related issues. The resources include, among others, clearinghouses, libraries, databases, training modules, major reports, and Web metasites.

The Gerontological Society of American is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to research, education, and practice in the field of aging. GSA’s principal mission is to advance the study of aging and disseminate information among scientists, decision makers, and the general public.

The library research guide includes links to different data sources for health statistics in aging and older adults.

The Administration on Aging (AOA) is the principal agency of the U.S Department of Health and Human Services designated to carry out the provisions of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (OAA), as amended (42 U.S.C.A. § 3001 et seq.). The OAA promotes the well-being of older individuals by providing services and programs designed to help them live independently in their homes and communities.

The Institute of Gerontology, based at Wayne State University, dedicates research in social and behavioral sciences and cognitive neuroscience
to issues of aging and urban health.

Learn how to navigate and use library resources, including searching, citing, saving, and requesting materials.

Research Toolkit workshops are designed to address the most common challenges students face in doing college-level research, including navigating databases, locating relevant sources, and making sense of information once it is found.

This guide refers you to websites and print books that will help you figure out how to cite your sources in several different styles.

Research Guides serve as a starting point for those interested in subject-specific resources.

Ask questions via chat, email, or schedule an appointment with your subject librarian.