Development

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=140 BGCOLOR="#9966CC" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="04100a20ezthtv.gif"> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Kings Psychology Network"><U><B>home</B></U></A><B>     |   </B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000099" FACE="Papyrus" ><I><B>  </B></I></FONT><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000099" FACE="Papyrus" ><I><B>King's Psychology Network</B></I></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="id23.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Related Learning Links"><U>Related Learning Links</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id52.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="References, Libraries, Online Journals"><U>References,   Libraries, Online Journals, Style Manuals & Study Guides</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id57.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="History of Psychology"><U>History of Psychology</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id50.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Ethics in Psychology"><U>Ethics in Psychology</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id48.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Neuroscience: Brain, Body Behavior"><U>Neuroscience:  Brain, Body  & Behavior</U></A>   |   <B>Development</B>   |   <A HREF="id44.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sensation Perception"><U>Sensation & Perception</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id170.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Motivation Emotion"><U>Motivation & Emotion</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id35.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Learning"><U>Learning</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id37.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Memory"><U>Memory</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id33.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Thinking, Language Intelligence"><U>Thinking, Language & Intelligence</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id31.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Animal Learning, Language and Cognition"><U>Animal Learning, Language and Cognition</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id45.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Theories of Personality"><U>Theories of Personality</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id47.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Altered States of Consciousness"><U>Altered States of Consciousness</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id49.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Psychopathology: Psychological Disorders"><U>Psychopathology: Psychological Disorders</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id51.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Social Psychology"><U>Social Psychology</U></A></div> <div> <B>Development</B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#CCFF66" TEXT="#080000"> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="08ac58e0.jpg" border=0 width="197" height="142" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <I>Developing Fetus</I></div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=340 BGCOLOR="#CCFF66" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I><B>DEVELOPMENT</B></I></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Developmental Theories</B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Erik Erikson</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.nytimes.com/books/99/08/22/reviews/990822.22edmundt.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.nytimes.com/books/99/08/22/re"><U><B>Biography of Erik H. Erikson:  Identity's Architect </B></U></A></div> <div> Erik Erikson tried to create a vision of psychological energy and health.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.ship.edu/~cgboeree/erikson.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.ship.edu/~cgboeree/erikson.ht"><U><B>Erik Erikson-Biography</B></U></A></div> <div> An overview of Erikson's theory on psychosocial and personality development.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id161.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Erik Erikson"><U><B>Erik Erikson-Theory of Psychosocial Development</B></U></A></div> <div> An overview of Erikson's theory on psychosocial  and personality development.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Sigmund Freud</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://freud-museum.at/e/museumfs.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://freud-museum.at/e/museumfs.html"><U><B>Freud Museum - Vienna</B></U></A></div> <div> An overview of the contributions of Sigmund Freud.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.freud.org.uk" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.freud.org.uk"><U><B>Sigmund Freud - Freud Museum, London</B></U></A></div> <div> An overview of the life and work of Sigmund Freud.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Lawrence Kohlberg</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.psy.pdx.edu/PsiCafe/KeyTheorists/Kohlberg.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.psy.pdx.edu/PsiCafe/KeyTheori"><U><B>Lawrence Kohlberg- Theory of Moral Development</B></U></A></div> <div> A comprehensive site on the life, theory and works of Lawrence Kohlberg.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Thomas Lickona</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.character.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.character.org"><U><B>Thomas Lickona:  Character Development and the Character Education Partnership</B></U></A></div> <div> The Character Education Partnership was founded by developmental psychologist, Thomas Lickona. The national organization is committed to developing civic virtue and moral character in our youth for a more compassionate and responsible society.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Jean Piaget</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.unige.ch/piaget/Presentations/presentg.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.unige.ch/piaget/Presentations"><U><B>Jean Piaget Archives</B></U></A></div> <div> Is a depository of information on Jean Piaget, his biography, theories and writings.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.piaget.org/biography/biog.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.piaget.org/biography/biog.htm"><U><B>Short Biography of Jean Piaget</B></U></A></div> <div> About the life and contributions of Piaget.</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>Lev Vygotsky</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.marxists.org/archive/vygotsky" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.marxists.org/archive/vygotsky"><U><B>Lev Vygotsky Archive</B></U></A></div> <div> A comprehensive website on the life and works of Lev Vygotsky.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://webpages.charter.net/schmolzel/vygotsky/vygotsky.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://webpages.charter.net/schmolzel/vy"><U><B>The Vygotsky Project</B></U></A></div> <div> Highlights Vygotsky's ideas and interests.  Includes many papers and discussion on: The Man and his Ideas; Vygotsky Compared to Others; Vygotsky in Practice; Vygotskian Concepts; Related Authors; and, Further Study on Vygotsky.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.kolar.org/vygotsky" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.kolar.org/vygotsky"><U><B>Vygotsky Resources</B></U></A></div> <div> An extensive site on Vygotsky, including biographical information, photo archive, theories, information for teachers, practices and more.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Genetics and Genetic Engineering</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.onlineathens.com/1998/101098/1010a33fert.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.onlineathens.com/1998/101098/"><U><B>New Fertility Techniques Transfers Genes </B></U></A></div> <div> An overview of research and clinical trials on fertility procedures.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.nhgri.nih/gov" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.nhgri.nih/gov"><U><B>The National Human Genome Research Institute</B></U></A></div> <div> Includes a report on the mission and goals of the project.  Contains reports from some of the following: the Center for In herited Disease Research; ethical, legal and social implications of the research; genomic and genetic resources; workshops and conferences; and, a glossary of genetic terms.  This is an informative site.  You can actually listen to NIH experts explain each term in the glossary.  The glossary includes an explanation of such terms as: gene therapy, Huntington's disease, diabetes, cloning, Parkinson's disease and much more.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Prenatal Development</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.amnionet.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.amnionet.com"><U><B>Amniocentesis</B></U></A></div> <div> A fetal health resource center.  Provides information on prenatal development, primarily focusing on amniocentesis.  Includes the world's first embryo images and 3D fetal portraits, as well as a discussion on chromosomes.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.globalideasbank.org/BOV/BV-5.HTML" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.globalideasbank.org/BOV/BV-5."><U><B>Chanting in Pregnancy and Childbirth</B></U></A></div> <div> Frederick Leboyer, founder of the gentle birth method and the book <I><B>Birth Without Violence, </B></I>proposes a revolutionary way that mothers can begin doing Indian chanting to transform their pregnancy and childbirth experiences into a more spiritual experience.  Chanting also produces a healthier, happier and calmer baby.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://advancedfertility.com/cryo.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://advancedfertility.com/cryo.htm"><U><B>Embryo Freezing: Cryopreservation</B></U></A></div> <div> Site of the Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago. Discusses techniques for frozen embryos and implantation.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.chem-tox.com/infertility" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.chem-tox.com/infertility"><U><B>Environmental Causes of Infertility and Miscarriage</B></U></A></div> <div> A University of South Florida site that discusses the causes of infertility in men and women.  The site includes a presentation of research findings of the impact of environmental impacts to the developing fetus.  Among the many substances cited are: coffee, food additives, MSG, plastics, nutrasweet, alcohol, food additives, cosmetic chemicals, job occupations, cigarettes, pesticides, vehicle exhaust, geographic locations, and more.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.nofas.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.nofas.org"><U><B>Fetal Alchohol Syndrome</B></U></A></div> <div> Information on behaviors of those affected by Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effects, including national statistics and contacts.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.leaderu.com/orgs/tul/psychtoday9809.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.leaderu.com/orgs/tul/psychtod"><U><B>Fetal Psychology</B></U></A></div> <div> An overview of fetal development and abilities, including alertness, movement, taste, hearing, vision, learning, personality, etc.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.mylifepath.com/article/iac/100283653" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.mylifepath.com/article/iac/10"><U><B>Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy Affects Babies' Intelligence</B></U></A></div> <div> A research report on the effects of mother's thyroid imbalance on fetal development.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://advancedfertility.com/ivf.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://advancedfertility.com/ivf.htm"><U><B>In Vitro Fertilization</B></U></A></div> <div> Presents discussion of in vitro fertilization techniques with pictures of oocytes, sperm and embryos.  You can also take a tour of the IVF lab and see an embryologist at work.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.mylifepath.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.mylifepath.com"><U><B>Pregnancy and Prenatal Development</B></U></A></div> <div> A site about prenatal development and infancy.  Includes discussions on getting pregnant, prenatal tests, fetal development, birth and labor, infertility, among other topics.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.ultrasound.au.nu/amniocentesis.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.ultrasound.au.nu/amniocentesi"><U><B>Prenatal Diagnosis: Amniocentesis and Chorionic Villus Sampling</B></U></A></div> <div> The site of ultrasound practitioners, Dr. Peter Warren and Glenn McNally at the Royal Hospital for Women in Randwick, UK.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.ahealthieryou.net/prenatal" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.ahealthieryou.net/prenatal"><U><B>Prenatal Nutrition</B></U></A></div> <div> Includes a discussion about what expecting mothers should be doing?  Research is included from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the US Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration, the March of Dimes, the University of Maryland, and Tufts University.  Discusses required diet and vitamin supplements needed to aid in fetal development.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.efn.org/~djz/birth/babylist.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.efn.org/~djz/birth/babylist.h"><U><B>The Parent's Page</B></U></A></div> <div> An extensive listing of traditional and nontraditional birthing, parenting and pregnancy.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.cvsdx.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cvsdx.com"><U><B>The Prenatal Diagnostic Center</B></U></A></div> <div> A site about prenatal diagnosis.  Includes a discussion of prenatal diagnostic procedures of:  chorionic villus sampling (CVS), amniocentesis, ultrasound, and a report on the risks of pregnant women drinking tap water.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.waterbirth.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.waterbirth.org"><U><B>Waterbirth</B></U></A></div> <div> A site developed by the Global Maternal Child Health Association and Waterbirth International Research.  Includes an overview of the gentle birth method of water birth.  Includes information and an explanation on water birth and the types, birth stories, a list of references and related links.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Infancy and Toddlerhood</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.mylifepath.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.mylifepath.com"><U><B>Baby's Health, Development and Behavior</B></U></A></div> <div> Includes a section on pregnancy and baby care and development and behavior for ages 1 to 3.  There is a discussion on health, immunizations, fathering, taming your toddlers, temper tantrums, and more.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.envisagesdesign.com/ohbaby/breast.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.envisagesdesign.com/ohbaby/br"><U><B>Breastfeeding vs. Bottlefeeding</B></U></A></div> <div> The pros and cons of brestfeeding.  Includes internet resources and books on breastfeeding.</div> <bR> <div> <B>I</B><A HREF="http://www.envisagedesign.com/ohbaby/smart.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.envisagedesign.com/ohbaby/sma"><U><B>nfant Brain Development-How to Build Baby's IQ</B></U></A></div> <div> Discusses building baby's intelligence - why infant stimulation is important during the first 3 years of life.  Includes resources and articles on:  how babies learn to listen, critical windows of opportunity, child's play and brain development, fertile minds, the importance of early brain development and more.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.lalecheleague.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.lalecheleague.org"><U><B>LeLeche League International and Breastfeeding </B></U></A></div> <div> An organization dedicated to providing education, information, support and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://psyche.cs.monash.edu.au/v2/psyche-2-27-baron_cohen.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://psyche.cs.monash.edu.au/v2/psyche"><U><B>Neonatal Synaesthesia</B></U></A></div> <div> Recent findings are reviewed on the developmental theory of synaesthesia.  The theory states that all human neonates have synaesthesia (one sense triggering another) by about 4 months of age.  The senses become modularized and babies loose this ability.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.zerotothree.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.zerotothree.org"><U><B>Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families</B></U></A></div> <div> The national organization is dedicated solely to infants, toddlers, and their families.  Headed by recognized experts in the field, it provides technical assistance to communities, states and the federal government. The site includes a section for parents and professionals among other resources.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Early and Middle Childhood</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.aap.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.aap.org"><U><B>American Academy of Pediatrics</B></U></A></div> <div> This organization provides data for optimal physical, mental, and social health for all children.  The site provides links to publications, professional educational sources and current research.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.autism-society.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.autism-society.org"><U><B>Autism Society of America</B></U></A></div> <div> The mission of the Autism Society of America is to promote lifelong access and opportunities for persons who are autistic through advocacy, public awareness, education and research.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://allergy.mcg.edu/advice/chldm.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://allergy.mcg.edu/advice/chldm.html"><U><B>Children and Allergies</B></U></A></div> <div> An overview of allergies children may acquire.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.dyslexia.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.dyslexia.com"><U><B>Dyslexia</B></U></A></div> <div> Discusses the positive advantages of dyslexia.  Includes information on the Davis training methods for overcoming learning problems, worldwide centers for correction, forums for networking, articles and reports on different learning styles, educational approaches, and guides for teachers and parents.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://allergy.mcg.edu/advice/foods.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://allergy.mcg.edu/advice/foods.html"><U><B>Food Allergies </B></U></A></div> <div> Information on foods that cause allergies and how to deal with children who have food allergies.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.nacd.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.nacd.org"><U><B>National Academy for Child Development</B></U></A></div> <div> NACD is an international organization of parents and professionals dedicated to helping children and adults reach their full potential.  Includes research and articles on such topics as ADD, ADHD, learning disabilities, dyslexia, Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, minimal brain dysfunction, accelerated programs for the gifted.  Site also includes a new study on the role of short-term memory on academic achievement.  Also includes articles published in the Journal of the National Academy for Child Development on such topics as food sensitivity, sensory deprivation, child management, ADD, and many more.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.naeyc.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.naeyc.org"><U><B>National Association for the Education of Young Children</B></U></A></div> <div> This is the nation's largest organization of early childhood professionals devoted to improving the quality of early childhood education programs for children from birth to age 8. Includes resources for parents and a list of accredited centers.  Also includes a wealth of information on such topics as SIDS, self-esteem, building positive relationships, automobile safety, learning through play, guidelines for developmentally appropriate practices.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.add.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.add.org"><U><B>National Attention Deficit Disorder Association</B></U></A></div> <div> Includes resources, definitions, symptoms, treatments, drug issues, family issues, support groups and other research.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.childabuse.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.childabuse.org"><U><B>National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse</B></U></A></div> <div> The site provides a wealth of resources on child abuse prevention efforts.  Includes statistics and parenting tips.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.aacap.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.aacap.org"><U><B>National Institute of Child Health and Human Development</B></U></A></div> <div> Site provides overview of Institute's mission, research publications, and more.  The Institute conducts and supports laboratory, clinical and epidemiological research on the reproductive, neurobiologic, developmental and behavioral processes that determine and maintain the health of children, adults, families and populations.  Includes the cochrane Neonatal Collaborative Review Group with a host of research articles on neonatal development.  See news releases of research findings under "News and Events."</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://midchild.soe.umich.edu" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://midchild.soe.umich.edu"><U><B>Research Network on Successful Pathways Through Middle Childhood</B></U></A></div> <div> Funded by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.  Examines early childhood transitions.  Includes a network of experts from diverse fields.  Major areas of research include: continuity and transitions, context, psychological processes, diversity and intervention.  Includes a section on "For Kids and Families." with links to fun sites for children.</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Adolescence</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.ama-asnn.org/ama/pub/category/1947.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.ama-asnn.org/ama/pub/category"><U><B>Adolescent Health-Online</B></U></A></div> <div> American Medical Association's site with information and links, science updates and guidelines for adolescent development and health.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://inside.bard.edu/academic/specialproj/darling/adolesce.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://inside.bard.edu/academic/specialp"><U><B>Adolescence: Change and Continuity</B></U></A></div> <div> This site provides an introduction to some of the developmental changes during the period of early and late adolescence.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.aacap.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.aacap.org"><U><B>American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry</B></U></A></div> <div> Many topics and facts for families, public health, and clinical practice. Reports on emotional, behavioral and cognitive development of infants, children and adolescents.  </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.noah-health.org/english/illness/mentalhealth/mental.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.noah-health.org/english/illne"><U><B>Ask NOAH About: Mental Health for Children and Adolescents</B></U></A></div> <div> Contains information on child and adolescent family problems, mental conditions and disorders, suicide prevention, guidelines for parents, how to deal with traumas and disasters. </div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.cyfernet.mes.umn" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cyfernet.mes.umn"><U><B>CYFERNET: Children, Youth & Families Education & Research Network</B></U></A></div> <div> A practical research-based information site from the nation's leading universities.  Contains information on early childhood, school-age children, teens, parents and families, and community.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.aacap.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.aacap.org"><U><B>Mental Health Risk Factors-A Directory of Resources for Adolescents</B></U></A></div> <div> A compendium of sites on mental health issues for parents,  the lay public,educators and other professionals dealing with children and adolescents.  Includes topics on mental, physical and sexual abuse, adolescent development, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, ADHD, conduct disorders, grieving, stress, suicide, and other support issues.</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Adulthood</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://midmac.med.harvard.edu" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://midmac.med.harvard.edu"><U><B>Research Network on Successful Mid-life Development</B></U></A></div> <div> The site of the John D. and Catherine T. Mac Arthur Foundation, Research Network on Successful Mid life Development. The research project is based at Harvard University and its purpose is to identify the major biomedical, psychological and social factors impacting middle adulthood, spanning 40 to 60+ years of age.</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Mature Adulthood and Aging</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.iog.wayne.edu/APADIV20/lowdiv20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.iog.wayne.edu/APADIV20/lowdiv"><U><B>American Psychological Association, Division 20, Adult Development and Aging</B></U></A></div> <div> Dedicated to studying the psychology of adult development and aging this division provides links to research guides, laboratories, instructional resources and other related areas.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.asaging.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.asaging.org"><U><B>American Society on Aging</B></U></A></div> <div> A membership association.  The site has news on aging and featured forums on aging related topics.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.iog.wayne.edu/GeroWebd/GeroWeb.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.iog.wayne.edu/GeroWebd/GeroWe"><U><B>Gero Web</B></U></A></div> <div> This is a fantastic site with loads of information on aging.  This is a virtual library and contains information on gerontology, geriatrics, the process of aging and grief, death and dying.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/aoa/stats/profile" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/aoa/stats/profil"><U><B>Profile of Older Americans</B></U></A></div> <div> Provides demographic data on mature adults, including education, income, marital status, employment and more.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.soros.org/death.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.soros.org/death.html"><U><B>National Centenarian Awareness Project</B></U></A></div> <div> A site developed by Lynn Peters Adler, J.D. - a lawyer - who has devoted her career to the concerns of centenarians, longevity, and positive aging.  The site includes "Centenarians This Millennium," where she interviews many Centenarians.  These are very strong, healthy and active people, ranging in age from 100 years and over.  The site also has much information on centenarians, book excerpts, stories, tributes, etc.  Includes a centenarian registry where you can include the names of people you know 99 years of age or older.  A great site!</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.soros.org/death.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.soros.org/death.html"><U><B>National Institute on Aging (NIA)</B></U></A></div> <div> A site at the National Institutes of Health.  Includes mission statement and extra mural programs on the biology of aging, the behavioral and social research program, neuroscience and neuropsychology of aging, geriatrics program and related sites.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.soros.org/death.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.soros.org/death.html"><U><B>US Administration on Aging - National Aging Information Center</B></U></A></div> <div>  Contains a wide variety of information on program and policy related materials, demographics and other statistical data related to the health, economic and social status of older Americans.  Includes an extensive set of links to other related sites on the Internet.</div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Death, Dying and Grieving</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.soros.org/death.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.soros.org/death.html"><U><B>Death in America:  Project on Death, Dying, and Bereavement</B></U></A></div> <div> The goal of this project is to help people understand and transform the dying experience in America.  Includes extensive links on the subject.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.acusd.edu/ethics/euthanasia.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.acusd.edu/ethics/euthanasia.h"><U><B>Euthanasia: Ethics Updates</B></U></A></div> <div> Contains articles on biomedical ethics and issues of euthanasia.  Includes recent articles, ancient concepts, legal and legislative information, selected philosophical literature, links and a search engine.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.rights.org/deathnet/KervorkianFile.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.rights.org/deathnet/Kervorkia"><U><B>The Kervorkian File</B></U></A></div> <div> A site devoted to Dr. Jack Kervorkian, inventor of the "suicide machine." Dr. Kervorkian is now serving a prison sentence for assisting with the deaths of terminally ill patients wishing to die.  The site includes a mailing address for those who wish to correspond with Dr. Kervorkian.</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.hemlock.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.hemlock.org"><U><B>The Hemlock Society</B></U></A></div> <div> Information on planning for a peaceful death.  This is the oldest and largest right to die organization in the US  The Hemlock Society believes that people who wish to retain their dignity and choice at the end of life should have the option of a peaceful, gentle, certain, and swift death in the company of their loved ones. </div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>