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One of my interests is gerontological nursing.  The increasing proportion of older adults in our population is and will change the face of health care.  Many nurses are working with older adults and their families.

Here are some resources that may be useful to you:

Aging Network Resource Page, Administration on Aging http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov

Help with issues related to Social Security, go to Social Security Online:  http://www.ssa.gov/SSA_Home.html

Organization for retired persons-deals with a variety of issues of interest to older adults; provides information about retirement, health care, money matters and other topics:  http://www.aarp.org

The Hardin Library at the University of Iowa has a wealth of information about health-related subjects.  Here's a specific link for information on geriatrics:  http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/ger.html

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last updated:  September 5, 2007