Resources

UTHealth Websites

University of Texas School of Medicine at Houston - Division of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine

University of Texas School of Nursing at Houston - Center on Aging

Useful Links

Administration on Aging
Programs and resources. A service of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

MedlinePlus
Health information. A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

National Institute on Aging
Aging research. A U.S. government Website.

National Institute on Health
Easy-to-use website featuring basic health and wellness information for older adults.

The University of Texas Houston Retirees Organization
Website and newsletter of the active retirees' organization of UT Houston.

National Center on Elder Abuse
Facts and statistics, news, and additional resources on elder abuse.

Lots of Helping Hands
Information for caregiving at home

Articles and News Stories of Interest

Preparing for Natural Disasters

Hurricane preparedness - tips for older adults Information prepared by the Consortium on Aging in collaboration with Harris County Hospital District and UT Physicians.

ABC's of disaster planning for older adults Useful information from Hartford Insurance Company.

How families with a loved one with dementia can plan more successfully for natural disasters. From Hartford Insurance Company.

Living at Home

Home access solutions Safe and livable environments for older adults who want the opportunity to age in their own home. Information from the Greater Houston Builders Association.

Growing Old, At Home - A 4-part series of stories reported by Jennifer Ludden and heard on NPR in August 2010. Additional articles can be accessed from More from this Series.

Driving

Driving after a diagnosis of dementia

For caregivers: Family conversations with older drivers.

Elder Mistreatment

Identifying Elder Abuse

Screening and Intervening in Elder Abuse