The Rhode Island Geriatric Education Center (RIGEC)
at the University of Rhode Island
Vision
American Academy of Ophthalmology - AAO provides information and educational programs for ophthalmologists, ophthalmology residents, primary care physicians, allied health professionals and other health professionals in eye care. The web site contains sections for clinical education, on-line education, legislative issues, etc. Source: AAO
American Foundation for the Blind - From AFB's home page you can access 5 sections: Information Center, a Directory of Services, Community, Bookstore, and Journals. The Information Center has a sublink that focuses on Aging and Vision Loss. There are also links to related organizations. Source: AFB
American Optometric Association - This site contains consumer and professional information, such as consumer guides, eye care tips, and clinical guidelines. Source: AOA
Lighthouse International - Lighthouse offers educational programs and publications on issues related to impaired vision, as well as many other resources and services. Source: Lighthouse International.
MEDLINEplus Health Information: Vision Impairment and Blindness - This page contains links to fact sheets about blindness and low vision, coping strategies, information on specific conditions, eye diseases and simulations of low vision, anatomy & physiology of the eye, information on clinical trials, and more. Source: MEDLINEplus/National Library of Medicine.
National Eye Institute - One of the National Institutes of Health, NEI conducts and supports research on the prevention and treatment of eye diseases and other vision disorders. From NEI's home page, you can access information on eye health, research funding, educational opportunities, clinical studies, etc. Photos, images and videos, such as eye disease simulatins, eye exams. and Public Service Announcements and print ads are also available. Source: NEI
US Department of Health and Human Services - Quick Guide to Health Literacy and Older Adults: Visual Impairment. User-friendly resource guide with helpful tips on enhancing readability/usability of materials intended for older adults with vision impairment. There are also links to resources/tips on communicating with older adults with hearing impairment and cognitive impairment.
UPCOMING CIPG WORKSHOPS
Workshop 5: Patient Care Transition Issues and Strategies with Older Adults - 6/3/13
Additional details about workshops are provided in the Program Calendar.
CIPG Workshop Registration and Cancellation Policies
SPECIAL EVENTS
RIGEC and Healthcentric are offering a free CE program for primary care providers: Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias: Pathophsiology, Diagnosis, and End of Life Care - this Thursday, May 23 from 7:30-11AM.
Space is very limited. Click here for details.
The RI Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Journey Conference - 6/25/13
The 2013 Thewlis Lecture on Gerontology and Geriatrics with Tim Carpenter: 3/20/13
Missed the live lecture? You can watch it now on URI’s YouTube channel.
