Patient Care
Vanderbilt Eskind Biomedical Library-Geriatrics Digital Library Resources
Include links to electronic books, journals, databases, guidelines, and other resources related to geriatrics practice and education. Some resources are restricted to use by VUMC personnel only. Clinicians can also access synthesized information provided in response to complex geriatrics-related clinical questions using the 'Synthesized Information' link on the Geriatrics Digital Library Resources page.
Geriatrics At Your Fingertips®
This is annually updated, comprehensive pocket-sized reference to clinical geriatrics provides practical information on the evaluation and management of diseases and disorders most common to older adults.
ConsultGeriRN.org Sponsored by the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing
This site offers evidence-based topics and geriatric protocols for managing common geriatric syndromes and conditions.
The Anna and Harry Borun Center for Gerontological Research
This site, a joint project of the UCLA School of Medicine and and the Jewish Home for the Aging of Greater Los Angeles, offers nursing home staff the tools and guidance they need to improve their quality of care. It contains protocols, guidelines, and other support information to help facilities improve care in the follwing six areas that profoundly affect residents' quality of life and well-being: weight loss prevention, incontinence management, pain screening, pressure ulcer prevention, quality-of-life assessment and mobility decline prevention.
CornellCARES Geriatrics Psychosocial Educational Patient Handouts
Specifically designed for providers to give to older patients. Each handout is informative, practical, easy-to-read, available in English and Spanish, and easy to download and print.
Tennessee 2-1-1
A free, 24-hour online and telephone information and referral service. Using a database of more than 2,000 agencies, it matches searches/callers to social services and volunteer opportunities. Locally this service is operated by Family & Children's Services/The Resource House.
Council on Aging of Greater Nashville Web Directory of Senior Services
Lists local agencies and resources available to address a range of older adult needs. Includes listings of senior centers, home care agencies, home-delivered meal providers, housing and employment, and many other services.
Eldercare Locator
A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging, links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers.
