Web Links
Module 13: Adulthood and Aging
| Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center |
| http://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers |
| This site provides detailed information on Alzheimer’s disease. The “About AD” section explains what Alzheimer’s disease is, and also the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. |
| Depression in the Elderly |
| http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mentalhealthinformation/mentalhealthproblems/depression/depressioninolderadults.aspx |
| Though rare, depression does happen in the elderly. This article details various forms and causes of depression. |
| Positive Aging Center |
| http://www.healthandage.com/ |
| Here are some articles and information on positive aging. |
| What is Grief? |
| http://www.counselingcenter.illinois.edu/?page_id=175 |
| This article, from the University of Illinois Counseling Center, is on dealing with grief. |
| What is Hospice Care? |
| http://www.cancer.org/docroot/eto/content/eto_2_5x_what_is_hospice_care.asp?sitearea=mlt |
| Here is detailed information on what a hospice is and how it operates. |