Age-related Listservs

Able-Job

A "discussion list 'dedicated to the advancement of people with disabilities and the workplace experience.' The moderated list deals with topics such as work at home, adaptive technology for the workplace, job experiences of the disabled and related m atters, including workplace discrimination and the disabled."-- AARP Guide to Internet Resources

Advocacy

"Addresses the issues of people with disabilities in bettering their lives and protecting their rights." --AARP Guide to Internet Resources

AGELIS-L

a professional forum of the Alliance of Gerontology/Geriatrics Educators, Librarians, and Information Specialists that identifies resources in gerontology and geriatrics to facilitate access to literature, databases, networks, and other resources for professionals." -- AARP Guide to the Internet

Alzheimer

"An electronic discussion group for patients, professional and family caregivers, researchers, public policy makers, students, and anyone with an interest in Alzheimer's or related dementing disorders in older adults. It is intended to provide an oppo rtunity to share questions, answers, suggestions, and tips." -- AARP Guide to the Internet

Beyond Hearing

This listserv "provides a vehicle for people of all ages with hearing losses who seek to overcome the barriers of this disability between themselves and others. It is managed and owned by Miriam Clifford." -- AARP Guide to the Internet

Breast Cancer

"An unmoderated electronic discussion group for patients, family and friends of patients, researchers and physicians who deal with breast cancer. The emphasis is on sharing of experiences, information and emotional support. A digest form is available. " -- AARP Guide to the Internet

Cancer-L

"An unmoderated discussion group for people with cancer, their friends, families and physicians." -- AARP Guide to the Internet

Eldercare

A bi-weekly discussion group for caregivers, aging professionals and seniors.

G-NEURO

A list "for persons concerned with neurobehavioral disorders leading to changes in cognition, mood, perception or behavior in middle-aged and older adults. Although primarily intended for clinicians, the group welcomes contributions from caregivers, basic scientists and others." -- AARP Guide to the Internet

GERINET (Geriatric Health Care Discussion Group)

an electronic discussion group where people interested in aging and health care can pose questions and connect with others with similar interests. Because aging is an interdisciplinary field, GERINET has quite a diverse membership." -- AARP Guide to the Internet

Grief-Chat

"A moderated discussion group designed for all those persons interested in any aspect of grief and bereavement. Participants present both personal and professional perspectives." -- AARP Guide to the Internet

Grief-Widowed

"A support forum for widows." -- AARP Guide to the Internet

GSA-ADR

A site that "promotes multidisciplinary dialogue among researchers, educators and practitioners interested in all aspects of Alzheimer's Disease. The listserv is sponsored by the Alzheimer's Disease Research Interest Group of the Gerontological Society of America." -- AARP Guide to the Internet

HMATRIX-L

"A discussion list about online health resources. 'The primary focus is on Internet/BitNet/UseNet health resources. But any electronically accessible service of interest to those involved in health/medical activities...and interested lay persons...is open for discussion.' Part of the intent of this list is to share information on the quality of data and services found online." -- AARP Guide to the Internet

INCONTILIST

This list "encourages subscribers to share information about incontinence and other pelvic muscle related activities." -- AARP Guide to the Internet

INCONT-L

This site "discusses incontinence in all ages, but much discussion centers on elder incontinence." -- AARP Guide to the Internet

Longevity-Digest

A site "designed to bring together scientists interested in the diverse aspects of longevity science." -- AARP Guide to the Internet

MENOPAUS

"A very active electronic discussion group for persons interested in discussing issues surrounding menopause." -- AARP Guide to the Internet

Pain-L

A site "designed for anyone coping with severe or chronic pain or interested in discussing issues related to pain. Discussion is weighted towards physical pain with attention also paid to the emotional pain that can accompany chronic physical pain." -- AARP Guide to the Internet

Parkinsn

"An unmoderated discussion group designed for all persons with an interest in Parkinson's Disease. Encouragement and support are exchanged along with information." -- AARP Guide to the Internet

Pension.Retire

This site is "maintained by the Center for Pension and Retirement Research at Miami University of Ohio. This list is intended for academic researchers working in this subject area, and potential subscribers are encouraged to inspect the list's archive of past messages, to be found at the Center's World Wide Web site at http://cs.muohio.edu/CPRR" -- AARP Guide to the Internet

Prostate

for patients, family, friends, researchers and physicians to discuss clinical and non-clinical issues and advances pertinent to the problems of the prostate prostatitis, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer. The list is run by volunteers. The main focus is information and reassurance for patients and loved ones. Unmoderated list.

Right-to-Die

"An unmoderated discussion group organized by Derek Humphry, founder of the Hemlock Society. It provides subscribers an opportunity to exchange views on end-of-life issues. Subscribers also receive the ERGO! (Euthanasia Research & Guidance Organizatio n) electronic newsletter. 'Posts challenging the acceptability of euthanasia in general are inappropriate.'" -- AARP Guide to the Internet

Stroke-L

"An unmoderated discussion group designed for all persons interested in strokes (cerebrovascular disease). Information and support are both provided." -- AARP Guide to the Internet

TRAVABLE

"A discussion group for the disabled community, their families, and professionals in the travel industry for sharing information about making travel better for the disabled person." -- AARP Guide to the Internet