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Book & Manuscript Tips

Search these Library of Congress subject headings in , the library's online catalog:
- Tips: Use the Quick Search option and enter the terms below in the search box and select Subject as the search.
- old age
- old age assistance
- older people
- elder abuse
- elderly poor
- retirees
- social security
- medicare
- older driver
- seniors
- power of attorney
- assisted living
- caregivers
- dementia
- conservatorship
- guardianship
Use the Quick Search option and enter aging, ageing or elder? in the search box and select Any Word Anywhere as the search.
Use the Advance Search option and search "Older Americans Act" or "Social Security" as phrases.
If you are having trouble finding material on your topic, try searching I-Share (through ), a database of the catalogs of over 70 Illinois libraries or WorldCat , a database of library catalogs from all over the world.
Any book you find which we don't have may be requested through Interlibrary Loan. Allow a week to 10 days.
Try searching to find Congressional Research Reports on your topic.

Article Tips

Search the database CQ Researcher
Search the database Sociological Abstracts.
Search the database Social Services Abstracts.
Search the multi-disciplinary databases, like Academic Search Complete and Academic OneFile Select.
Search Nexis Uni for full-text law review articles.
Make sure 91传媒 doesn't have access to articles you find in databases that don't make all articles available full-text by searching the Periodicals Holdings List for the journal title. The PHL contains full-text e-titles purchased by 91传媒 Libraries, and print/microform periodicals shelved in the Libraries.
Any article you find to which we don't have access may be requested through Interlibrary Loan. Allow a week to 10 days.

Agency Websites

Alzheimer's Disease Info

from Medline Plus' Medical Encyclopedia

Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security & Other Legal Info

: The official government Medicare website. Information on ; ; and much more.
: Explanation of Medigap policy and assistance in determination of whether or not it is right for you.
(SSA.gov): From becoming insured to survivor's benefits to filing a claim, this is the essential guide to Social Security.
(courtesy of Cornell U.): Title 42 U.S. Code Chapter 35 complete.

Publications

: This is a SAMHSA guide to dealing with depression in older adults.
: This is a nice list of online publications from the National Institutes of Health.
(NIA): This guide provides elders with some issues to consider when choosing a doctor and/or discussing their health.
(NIA): What is menopause?...what can I expect?...how do I keep myself healthy? Answers to these questions and more.

Resources & Directories

(DHHS): This directory assistance service puts you in touch with services for older Americans in your community (or theirs).
(NIA): This directory contains names, addresses, and phone/FAX numbers of organizations which provide information and other resources on matters relevant to the needs of older persons. Browse directory by category or view alphabetical listing of links
(AOA): This is a directory by state of all state agencies on aging with hyperlinks where possible.
: This listing of resources is from the official search engine of U.S. government.
(DHHS): This site provided by Health and Human Services allows you find and compare hospitals anywhere in the U.S.
(DHHS): This site provided by Health and Human Services allows you find and compare nursing homes anywhere in the U.S.
: This page from Medline Plus links to all kinds of government pages with tips and ideas on keeping older people in their homes.
(IRS): This IRS Publication covers tax issues particular to seniors, such as retirement plans, Social Security, life insurance proceeds and sickness and injury benefits.

Statistics on Older Americans

(CDC): This report documents the success of health programs targeting Americans 65-and-over and discusses ideas for improving quality of life.
(AOA): The latest statistics on older Americans in 11 key subject areas.
: This report contains statistics on crime victims by age group, and details certain crimes which seem to have older people as targets.
: This statistical report includes data on longevity and health, economic characteristics, geographic distribution, and social characteristics.

Legal Materials

Advising Elderly Clients and Their Families: This practice guide covers retirement benefits, Medicare, powers of attorney, guardianship, planning for disability, nursing homes, grandparents' rights, elder abuse and tax planning.
LEGLREF. KFI 1291.A3 A38 2008
Planning for Incapacity : a Self-Help Guide, Advance Directive Forms for Illinois: This guide covers the Health-Care Power of Attorney and living wills.
LEGLREF. KFI 390.A4 P43 1992
Guardianship for Disabled Adults, Advance Directives, and Mental Health Law: Description
LEGLREF. KFI 1306 .A944 2011

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