Gerontology Resources in PsycINFO

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Gerontology Resources in PsycINFO

• Topics in PsycINFO of Relevance to
  GerontologyPsycINFO is a research database
  published by the American Psychological
  Association. Health care professionals of all
  types can find research on working with elderly
  patients with a variety of psychological and
  physical needs.
• Sample Searches in Gerontology
• Scenario A social worker would like to find some
  research supporting the value of social support
  networks in the lives of older adults.
• Search Aging AND Social Support
• Results Articles looking at older adults'
  relationships, and how those personal ties may
  impact their mental health and well being.

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Gerontology Resources in PsycINFO

• Sample Searches in Gerontology
• Scenario A family physician wants to know more
  about the types of problems caused by misuse of
  medication by elderly patients with multiple
  prescriptions.
• Search Polypharmacy, use the Age Group limiter
  to select Aged (65 yrs older)
• Results Studies that examine why patients misuse
  medications, and how to ensure treatment
  compliance. Includes research looking at patients
  with particular diseases and disorders.
• Scenario A psychotherapy student would like to
  learn more about treating elderly patients with
  major depression.
• Search Major Depression AND Geriatric
  Psychotherapy
• Results Articles exploring a variety of
  different types of treatments for depression in
  older adults, including using memories in
  psychotherapy.

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Gerontology Resources in PsycINFO

• Selected Search Terms The search terms provided
  here are just a few excerpts from the many
  relevant terms in PsycINFOs thesaurus. If you
  arent sure how to use these terms (called
  Subject Terms, Subject Headings, or Index Terms
  depending on your interface), check with your
  librarian or consult the PsycINFO Quick Reference
  Guide you may also have received at the same time
  as this handout.

• Health Care Issues
• Advance Directives
• Alzheimers Disease
• Caregiver Burden
• Dementia
• Elder Abuse
• Falls
• Major Depression
• Medicare
• Polypharmacy
• Wandering Behavior

• Life Changes
• Activities of Daily Living
• Adult Offspring
• Ageism
• Aging (Attitudes Toward)
• Cognitive Ability
• Generation Gap
• Life Expectancy
• Physical Mobility
• Retirement
• Self Care Skills
• Social Support

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Gerontology Resources in PsycINFO

• Living Arrangements
• Adult Day Care
• Aging in Place
• Assisted Living
• Home Care
• Homebound
• Independent Living Programs
• Long Term Care
• Nursing Homes
• Palliative Care
• Retirement Communities
• Retirement Activities
• Art
• Exercise
• Leisure Time
• Physical Activity
• Traveling

• Fields of Study
• Geriatric Psychiatry
• Geriatric Psychotherapy
• Geriatrics
• Gerontology
• Geropsychology
• Health Care Services
• Caregivers
• Community Services
• Health Personnel
• Home Care Personnel
• Treatment Planning