The University of Iowa School of Social Work: http://www.uiowa.edu/~socialwk
Academic programs include BASW, MSW, MSW/Ph.D. & Ph.D. Website has a message from the School's director, information on faculty and staff, information for students, and unique programs that are offered.

The University of Iowa's Division of Interdisciplinary Programs: Aging Studies Program: www.uiowa.edu/~agingstp
The Aging Studies Program at The University of Iowa is designed to provide undergraduate and graduate students with a multidisciplinary approach to gerontology. The program consists of courses that have been coordinated and sequenced to provide a broad background in aging for students from various disciplines. All students plan their course of study with their academic advisers in close cooperation with the Aging Studies Program.

Center on Aging: http://www.uiowa.edu/~centrage/index.shtml
The University of Iowa Center on Aging is an inclusive, interdisciplinary center that works to address the needs of older Iowans. It proceeds from the global view that aging is a normal, lifelong process, involving all dimensions of life. The Center brings together the people and resources of Iowa in the advancement of aging-related healthcare, public policy, education, research and other components associated with the developmental process of aging.

The University of Iowa Hartford Geriatric Enrichment in Social Work Education Project: http://depts.washington.edu/gerorich
(can also be accessed through the UI School of Social Work website; Click on entry under "Special Programs." Describes course revisions designed to increase gerontological competence of all social work students, and provides extensive resources and links to other gerontological/geriatric sites.

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Iowa City Hospice: www.iowacityhospice.com/report.html
Iowa City Hospice cares for folks in their homes, long-term care facilities (nursing homes), in hospitals and in assisted living situations. And we have care for individuals who have no home. A primary caregiver is not required for admission to Iowa City Hospice. Anyone can make a referral to Iowa City Hospice. Admission to Iowa City Hospice is appropriate when an individual's condition is diagnosed as terminal and the patient decides to move from a treatment plan focused on curing the disease to a plan focused on providing comfort and pain relief.

Iowa City Veterans Affairs Medical Center: http://www.iowa-city.med.va.gov/
The Iowa City Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) is an innovator in healthcare for eastern Iowa and western Illinois veterans since 1952. VA research has contributed to the health and well being of Iowans for over three decades. Responsible for pioneering the cardiac pacemaker, CAT scan, kidney and liver transplants, prosthetic programs and many other high-tech treatments and devices, the VA has worked tirelessly to keep veterans healthy. Today, the VA is as much committed to serving veterans through patient care, education and research as ever. We encourage an innovative environment to respond to the special circumstances and conditions that confront our veterans. Our vision is to provide world-class healthcare, meeting the challenges of the coming millennium.

Elder Services, Incorporated: http://www.elderservicesiowa.com
Elder Services Incorporated (ESI) offers services that will enable elders to stay safely in their homes. For example, ESI assists those 60 years of age and older with assessment and intervention, case management, and home repairs (62 years & over). ESI also operates the Chore program and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (55 years & over).

Oaknoll Retirement Community: http://www.oaknoll.com
From the website: We invite you to be a part of the Oaknoll Community, and pursue your lifestyle with the assurance of LifeCare. LifeCare is a continuum of care from independent living to assisted living to on-site nursing care (if the need arises). At Oaknoll, you do not pay escalating costs if you need assisted living or on-site nursing care services. With LifeCare you pay the same charges you would living independently in your apartment. LifeCare is the difference.

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Hartford Geriatric Enrichment in Social Work Education (GeroRich): http://depts.washington.edu/gerorich
This site provides much information that can be used in social work education and practice (including readings, films, and case studies).

GeroRich Dispatches on Practice: http://depts.washington.edu/gerorich/project/dispatches/dispatches.shtml
Provides excellent resources for different levels and areas of social work practice. There are numerous practice-relevant articles, videos, and case study materials.

Hartford National Center for Gerontological Social Work Education: www.gero-edcenter.org
This is the latest national effort (funded in 2004) to improve the preparation of social workers for practice with older persons and their families. Resources are being developed for dissemination on the website.

Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education, GADE: www.cosw.sc.edu/gade
Explore the links to other sites for general social work resources, social work research centers, and research resources. Located under the Research Resources heading is a link to a glossary of statistical terms. This is a great statistical learning tool for the beginner and as a refresher!

Social Work Access Network, SWAN: www.sc.edu/swan
Go to the Site Map link located on the left side of the home page screen for access to a wonderful array of links, including publications, policy, and government links. The policy/government link is especially interesting, check it out!

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The Gerontological Society of America, GSA: www.geron.org
Provides links to journals, information on their annual meeting, their newsletter, jobs in gerontology, and areas related to research, education, and practice.

Council on Social Work Education, CSWE: www.cswe.org
Provides information on accreditation, publications, teacher registry, jobs in social work, and many links to relevant areas of social work.

Association for Gerontology in Social Work Education, AGE-SW: www.agesocialwork.org
Provides access to their newsletter, a listing of book services and member publications, a message board, and links to other sites relevant to gerontological social work.

Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, AGHE: www.aghe.org
Posts membership details and a publications list. Includes an overview of their annual meeting.

American Society on Aging: www.asaging.org/index.cfm
The American Society on Aging is the largest and most dynamic network of professionals in the field of aging. ASA members include anyone who wants to stay on the cutting edge in the field of aging. Website includes info on conferences, publications, events, jobs in aging, and much more

American Association of Retired Persons, AARP: www.aarp.org
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people 50 and over. They provide information and resources; advocate on legislative, consumer, and legal issues; assist members to serve their communities; and offer a wide range of unique benefits, special products, and services for our members. A plethora of information ranging from health and wellness to legislation to research, this website offers one the chance to get lost in the web for hours (but, in a good way!).

Association for Community Organization and Social Administration, ACOSA: www.acosa.org
Many links are provided here, i.e., community organization, grants, teaching resources, student resources, resources for writing, and provides access to the Journal of Community Practice.

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Administration on Aging, AOA: http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov
This website offers readers information in English and Spanish. This website offers readers an A-Z site index which is very useful if you have a topic in mind. A quick index is also offered giving the reader 25 quick links based on categories. Visit this site and locate your local AOA (hint: http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/agingsites/ia.html) This site also allows searches. A search for "Iowa" returned 235 hits.

U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000: http://www.census.gov/main/www/cen2000.html
Self-explanatory. Census 2000 data from the national to the street level, this site has it all.

Alliance for Retired Americans (replaced the National Council of Senior Citizens January 1, 2001) http://www.retiredamericans.org
This website address the important issues to retirees: Social Security, long-term care, affordable housing, prescription drugs, Medicaid, Medicare, and poverty. The Alliance for Retired Americans is a strong, new voice for retired workers and their families. The Alliance is not a senior citizen's social club and it is not an organization formed to sell you things. It is a way for retired union members and others to make their voices heard. More than 2.5 million people are members already. Get active today and help create an America that protects the health and economic security of seniors, strengthens families and builds safe and thriving communities.

Eldercare Locator: http://www.eldercare.gov
This site provides referral information to the Aging Network of service providers. Information on adult day care, alternative community-based living facilitates, elder abuse prevention programs, emergency response systems, employment services, energy assistance, home-delivered and congregate meals, home health services, information and assistance, institutional services, legal assistance, personal care, respite care, housing, senior center programs, telephone reassurance, and transportation.

The GeroWeb Virtual Library on Aging: www.iog.wayne.edu/GeroWebd/GeroWeb.htm The web and gopher servers listed in the GeroWeb Virtual Library on Aging contain information which may be useful to those interested in gerontology, geriatrics, the process of aging, services for the elderly, or the concerns of senior citizens in general. Both browse and search features are available for this website which contains an amazing amount of information.

Gray Panthers: http://www.graypanthers.org
This website offers readers a history of the Gray Panthers, their accomplishments, local chapters, membership information, and links to related sites. From the website: Gray Panthers is an intergenerational advocacy organization. From ages 9 to 93, we are Age and Youth in Action, activists working together for social and economic justice. Our issues include universal health care, jobs with a living wage and the right to organize, preservation of Social Security, affordable housing, access to quality education, economic justice, environment, peace and challenging ageism, sexism, racism.

Iowa Department of Elder Affairs: http://www.state.ia.us/elderaffairs/resources/agingstats.html
The Department of Elder Affairs provides a wealth of information relevant to aging in Iowa and programs relevant for the aging population. Also, links to national and regional resources.

USDA, Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service: www.ers.usda.gov/data/RuralMapMachine
Provides detailed information on rural population, income, employment, race, etc. This is a very good resource for working with nonmetropolitan populations.

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