Education

Computer-based Technology and Caregiving for Older
Adults Conference (2003)
SPRY Conference demonstrated how latest research and
newest technologies enhance caregiving

Science Across the Generations (2002-2003)
A project to promote intergenerational learning between older adults and children (grades K-5) in the areas of science, mathematics, and technology.

CaregiverPA (2002)
CaregiverPA Web site, a model program for a given state to display state- and county-specific caregiving information.

Guide to Evaluating Health Information on the World Wide Web (2001)
Guide to help older adults and caregivers find and evaluate health information on the World Wide Web.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Training (2001)
Training course in older adult communication for staff of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

"Older Adults, Health Information and the World Wide Web" (2001) Conference
Second Biennial Health Conference at the National Institutes of Health

Health Care Financing Administration Broadcast (2001)
Health Care Financing Administration Broadcast One-hour telecast in 2001 for "aging network" professionals describing HCFA (now CMS) products, services and late-breaking news.

Communicating with Older Adults: A Guide for Health Care and Senior Service Professionals and Staff (2000)
Older Adult Communications Guide for Healthcare Professionals.

National Library of Medicine Curriculum (2000)
National Library of Medicine Curriculum For MEDLINEplus

A Guide for Web Site Creators (1999)
Guide for those developing web sites for an older adult audience.

Resource Guide: Quality of Care in Managed Health Care for Seniors (1997)
Follow-Up Information to the December 15, 1997 SPRY National Town Forum

National Town Forum (1997)
Quality of Care in Managed Health Care for Older Adults

Quality of Care in HMOs for Mature Adults (1997)
An Overview of Current Measurement & Evaluation Initiatives

Research

Internet Advocacy Project (2002)
SPRY has conducted baseline research on ways in which the Internet is being used for advocacy, particularly concerning health and senior-health related issues.

Putting the Squeeze on High Blood Pressure (2002)
A project to promote intergenerational learning between adults and children (grades K-6) in the area of high blood pressure education.

Mental Health and Aging: Addressing the Unmet Needs of America's Elderly (2001)
June 5, 2001 Capitol Hill Forum on Mental Health and Its Impact on Older Americans.

New Jersey Area Agencies on Aging Study (2001)
A study into the Internet accessibility of AAA Executive Directors and I & R/A Specialists in New Jersey.

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Study (2000)
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Hypertension Web Site Usability Study.

Bridging Principles of Older Adult Learning (2000)
A study into intersecting areas of older adult learning strategies.

Redefining Retirement: Research Directions for Successful Aging Among America's Diverse Seniors (2000)
A study into how different life-planning domains — financial security, health and wellness, mental health, and intellectual pursuits — are viewed by minority persons.

Who Is Most Vulnerable to High Costs? (1999)
An Analysis of Seniors' Out-of-Pocket Spending on Health Care

Making Decisions About Long-Term Care: Views from Professionals (1996)

Making Decisions About Long-Term Care: Voices of Elderly People and Their Families (1996)

Consumer Reaction to Information about Medicare Choices (1995)