GENI - Geriatric Emergency Nursing Initiative

Links + Resources >> Gerontology Organizations

American Geriatrics Society www.americangeriatrics.org/

This excellent resource includes a clinical practice guidelines section and public education section with large print one-page handouts on a variety of topics. It is also the place to order the handbook, Geriatrics at Your Fingertips.

Canadian Association on Gerontology www.cagacg.ca/whoweare/200_e.php

Canadian Association of Gastroenterologists www.prohealthcr.ca. It is a great site for information on osteoporosis.

Canadian Coalition for Senior's Mental Health www.ccsmh.ca

Excellent resource for professionals and caregivers on a variety of mental health issues.

Canadian Geriatric Society www.canadiangeriatrics.com/

Department of Family Practice Community Geriatrics - Faculty of Medicine

www.familymed.ubc.ca/geriatrics.htm

Care for Elders Poster 22 - 2007-20-0outline

Institute for Family Centered Care www.familycenteredcare.org/

US based organization that promotes the involvement of families in health care organizations. Downloadable profiles and references available; resources available for purchase.

LPN Cafe www.lpncafe.ca/

An on-line website for practical nurses to share and learn.

**Nurse Competence on Aging www.anfonline.org/nca.htm

Website includes a practice exam in gerontological nursing.

Seniors Mental Health Project www.seniorsmentalhealth.ca/index.html

A special interest group of the Canadian Association on Gerontology. Includes a resource manual and collection of best practices.

Gero Nurse Online www.geronurseonline.org/

Links with ** are good links for preparation for the Canadian Nurses’ Association Gerontology Exam.

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