The Digital Carousel for Gerontologists is a collection of selected, aging-related slide presentations that are available online. Note: before using slides that are not your own, you should check for a use or copyright statement that specifies how the materials may be duplicated. You are welcome to use slides from the UNC IOA in your own presentations as long as you do not remove any of the source or citation information (at the bottom of each slide).
Aging Services
Achieving Cultural Competence: A Guidebook for Providers of Services to Older Americans and Their Families
Source: US Administration on Aging
Overview of the function of the national and state aging services networks. (64 slides)
Partnerships and Initiatives to Develop Livable Communities for Older Adults
Source: Sandy Markwood, National Association of Area Agencies on Aging. AoA Summit, December 4, 2006
Describes the expected impact of the aging population on the average community and steps needed to prepare for the phenomenon. (24 slides)
Caregiving
The Wide Circle of Caregiving
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation
Results of a national survey of informal caregivers
in 1998 to assess the policy issues involved with this new, growing role
for many family members and friends. (35 slides)
Demographics
Also see "Various Topics" section below.
Aging in an Aging Society (2006)
Source: Victor Marshall, UNC Institute on Aging
(38 slides)
Aging in an Aging Society: Brief demographic overview (2008)
Source: Victor Marshall, UNC Institute on Aging
(39 slides)
Census 2000: Age
Source: US Census Bureau
Looks at the change in the population by age and
sex in 1990 and 2000. (29 slides)
Census 2000: 65 Years and Over Population 2000
Source: US Census Bureau
Provides a brief portrait of the 65 and over population
of the United States. (25 slides)
The Challenge of Global Aging: how demography will reshape the world of the 21st century
Source: White House Conference on Aging, July 20, 2005
Analyzes international economic implications of population aging. (51 slides)
Learning About Aging From Past Populations
Source: MIT/ National Bureau for Economic Research
Historical data approach to projecting the Oldest Old (85+) population. (73 slides)
North Carolina Aging Demographics
Source: UNC Institute on Aging
A general overview of the demographics of the 65+
population in North Carolina. See also the Gender,
Race and Class Fact sheet that uses many of the same charts. (22 slides)
Older Americans 2008: Key Indicators of Well-Being
Source: Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics
Slides from the report
of the same name. Covers 38 key indicators of population, economics,
health status, health risks and behaviors, and health care. (64 slides)
Older Worker Demographics
Source: UNC Institute on Aging
Presents data on labor force trends and the demographics of older workers in the United States. (21 slides)
US Aging Demographics
Source: UNC Institute on Aging
A general overview of the demographics of the 65+ population in the United States. (20 slides)
Employment
The Representation of Older Workers and the Culture of Information Technology
Source: UNC Institute on Aging Program on Older Workers and Retirement
Preliminary findings in an exploration of the dynamics of an aging workforce in IT labor markets. (25 slides)
Family Issues
Grandparents Living with Grandchildren: 2000 (November 2004)
Source: US Census Bureau
This presentation provides information on the population 30 years and over who are coresident grandparents (grandparents living in households with their grandchildren). (23 slides)
Health
Also see
"Various Topics" section below.
Active Aging Blueprint
Source: Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko, PhD, Department of Kinesiology, University
of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
A presentation describing the Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation report, National
Blueprint: Increasing Physical Activity Among Adults Age 50 and Older.
(41 slides)
Drugs and the Elderly: Practical Considerations
Source: C. Bree Johnston, MD, MPH, University of California San Francisco
Discusses a variety of prescribing and compliance issues including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, adverse reactions, underuse of drugs and alternative therapies.
(41 slides) Copyright May 2001.
Evidence-Based Health Promotion Programming: The Basics
Source: Mary Altpeter, PhD, Associate Director for Program Development, UNC Institute on Aging
Describes the process of planning, implementing, and evaluating programs adapted from tested models or interventions in order to address health issues at the individual and community levels.
(28 slides)
Physiology of Aging
Source: Ed Soltis, PhD , Department of Neurosciences, Medical University of South Carolina
Discusses normal physical aging versus diseased aging. (17 slides)
Social Engagement & Productive Aging: A Private Sector View of Aging & Disability
Source: A Mini-Conference of the 2005 White House Conference on Aging, July 21 - 22nd, 2005. Kenneth R. Mitchell, PhD
(15 slides)
Trends in Health and Aging
Source: National Center for Health Statistics
A collection of presentations.
Medicare
Kaiser Family Foundation/Harvard School of Public Health National
Survey of the Public's Views on Medicare
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation
Examines the public's attitudes and opinions on issues
related to the Medicare reform and prescription drug debate. (34 slides)
Medicare's Future: Current Picture, Trends, and Prescription Drug
Policy Debate
Source: The Commonwealth Fund
Explores recent research and analytical findings
on Medicare, including an overview of the new prescription drug law. (50
slides - links to ppt and pdf files in right column)
Social Security
Social Security Finances: A Primer
Source:
National Academy of Social Insurance (NASI)
Provides factual background about Social Security, its benefits and finances.
Theories of Aging
Reliability Theory of Aging and Longevity
Source: Leonid A. Gavrilov, Ph.D.; Natalia S. Gavrilova, Ph.D. Center on Aging, NORC and The University of Chicago
Proposes to provide a general paradigm for scientists working in different areas of aging research. (69 slides)
Various Topics
Healthy Aging Briefing Series Presentations
Source: National Council on Aging
Access point for several dozen slide presentations previously presented as webinars by aging experts. Some topics covered include aging services, caregiving, health issues and falls.
Population Reference Bureau Graphics Bank: Aging
Source: Population Reference Bureau
A collection of PowerPoint graphics for speakers, trainers, and others presenting information on population and health topics.
