Resources on aging

Resources on Aging

“We have to do everything we can to prolong our ability to provide for ourselves, contribute our wisdom and experience to society, and leave a meaningful legacy.” -John Tarnoff

This wide-ranging section is continuously being updated. In addition to providing links that are aging-specific, some of our favorite websites are categorized and listed here. All of our links aim to adhere to the 5Ws/H criteria for valid and authoritative websites. We also try to pick sites that are unique, interesting and not overly commercialized.

Publishers (miscellaneous)

Aging Organizations & Research Centers

Administration on Aging - Promotes the well-being of older individuals by providing services and programs designed to help them live independently in their homes and communities. MORE ORGS

Publishers (Aging related)

Philosophy

Basics of Philosophy - This site is an easily digestible online warehouse with all kinds of manageable chunks of information about philosophy. MORE PHILOSOPHY

Spirituality

Psychology

Irvin D. Yalom - Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at Stanford University and the author of several highly acclaimed textbooks, including Existential Psychotherapy and The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy. MORE PSYCHOLOGY

Work & Retirement

Health

Berkeley Wellness - In collaboration with the University of California, Berkeley, School of Public Health, this resource provides evidence-based wellness information. MORE HEALTH

Changing Aging - With Dr. Bill Thomas, explores the hidden dimension of our humanity and, in doing so, inspires personal growth and social change. MORE PUBLISHERS (AGING RELATED)

Beliefnet - Lifestyle site dedicated to faith and inspiration. Beleifnet helps people find and walk a spritual path that instills comfort, hope, strength and happiness. MORE SPIRITUALITY

Center for Retirement Research at Boston College - Reserach covers numerous issues affecting individuals’ income in retirement. MORE WORK & RETIREMENT

Aeon - Publishes information from university research groups, university presses and other selected cultural organizations. MORE PUBLISHERS (MISCELLAENOUS)