AgeLine provides bibliographic references and original abstracts for materials related to aging and middle age, from an interdisciplinary perspective of psychology, economics, sociology, gerontology, public policy, business, health and health care services, and consumer issues. Documents on health care and policy comprise about half the database. Document types include: journal articles, books, book chapters, reports, and government documents. Journal coverage includes research, professional and general interest titles.
The following alphabetical list provides the two letter label, the relevant alias, and at least one example for all searchable AgeLine fields:
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Label Name/Example
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AB Abstract [Word Indexed]
urban elderly.ab.
pet therap$.ab.
AF All Searchable Fields
grandchild$.af.
self medication.af.
AN, UI Accession Number [Phrase Indexed]
25479.an.
66419.an.
AU Authors [Word & Phrase Indexed]
hekman ellen l.au.
rabbitt $.au.
AV Availability [Word Indexed]
scan.av.
social security administration.av.
CG Contract/Grant Numbers [Word Indexed]
03at111.cg.
mh17147.cg.
CN Call Number [Word Indexed]
rc952c531983.cn.
bf353e461984.cn.
DE, SH, SW Descriptors [Word & Phrase Indexed]
political attitudes.de.
social interaction.de.
FS Funding Source [Word Indexed]
veterans affairs.fs.
national institute on aging.fs.
ID Identifiers [Word Indexed]
productive aging.id.
hormone replacement therapy.id.
MI Monographic Information [Word Indexed]
rowles$.mi.
qualitative gerontology.mi.
MT Meeting Data [Word Indexed]
gerontological society.mt.
michigan.mt.
NT Notes [Word Indexed]
aging milieu.nt.
special issue.nt.
PT Publication Type [Word Indexed]
report.pt.
journal article.pt.
RH Record History [Word Indexed]
a.rh.
s.rh.
SO Source [Word Indexed]
geriatric psychiatry.so.
policy center on aging.so.
ST Series Title [Word Indexed]
health care.st.
elderly in america.st.
TI Title and Monographic Title [Word Indexed]
self care.ti.
survey$.ti.
TW Text Word (AB, TI)
marital history.tw.
spirituality.tw.
UP, EM Update Code [Phrase Indexed]
9610.up.
96$.up.
YR Publication Year [Phrase Indexed]
1993.yr.
1996.yr.
The following are available from the Limit menu on the Main Search Screen:
Popular Command and Sentence Syntax Limits:
Update Code Command Syntax: ..l/1 up=y Sentence Syntax: limit 1 to latest update Year Command Syntax: ..l/1 yr=1995,1996
Sentence Syntax: use aarp Command Syntax: ..c/aarp
Sample AgeLine Documents
Accession Number 66849. Author Bruck, Laura. Title Today's ancillaries, part 2: art, music and pet therapy. Source Nursing Homes Long Term Care Management. Jul-Aug 1996. Vol. 45, No. 7. p. 36+. (8p.) Abstract Explores modern approaches to the use of art, music, and pet therapy in long term care. A growing number of nursing homes are discovering the benefits of art and music therapy in achieving a number of therapeutic goals. While some private insurance reimburses for psychologist-ordered art therapy sessions, third-party payers generally do not reimburse for art therapy in the nursing home, a situation that may change as art therapists seek state licensure. Art therapy, in addition to encouraging residents to express themselves creatively, can provide useful information about the severity of a medical condition, especially dementia; can elicit reminiscing and socialization when verbal communication is impaired; can offer a nonthreatening means of expressing emotions; and can improve dexterity and range of motion. Music, as a powerful trigger of memory, emotions, and the senses, has great therapeutic potential in a nursing home. It can encourage socialization and decrease isolation, aid in pain management and communication, have a calming effect and reduce agitation, and tap into memory. Residents with dementia may be completely disoriented to time and place but can often remember and sing every word of songs from long ago, giving them a sense of pride and a link to their past. Therapeutic benefits of pet therapy include a lowering of blood pressure, reduction in stress, and unconditional love and affection. Suggestions are given for ensuring a successful pet visit, and questions of dog versus cat and puppy/kitten versus adult animal are discussed. Addresses and telephone numbers for art, music, and pet therapy organizations are provided. (SW) (AgeLine Database, copyright 1996 American Association of Retired Persons, all rights reserved) Descriptors United-States Older-Adults Nursing-Homes Long-Term-Care Institutionalized-Elderly Pets Art-Therapy Music-Therapy Quality-of-Life Identifiers Pet Therapy Publication Type Journal Article. Update Code 9610 Accession Number 67961. Author Baldwin, Roberta L. Craven, Ruth F. Dimond, Margaret. Title Falls: are rural elders at greater risk?. Source Journal of Gerontological Nursing. Aug 1996. Vol. 22, No. 8. p. 14-21. (8p.) Abstract Examined the risk factors and incidence of falls among rural, community-living older adults. Data were gathered on 31 adults aged 65-89 using the Study of Falls in the Elderly instrument, which includes demographics, history of previous falls, circumstances surrounding most recent fall, recent illnesses, clothing worn at time of fall, medications, and other factors. Fifty-two percent of respondents had sustained at least one fall in the previous year, which is a higher fall rate than the 30-35 percent rate generally reported in the literature. In general, fallers were represented in greater numbers in the 75 and younger age group. Of the 31 percent of falls that resulted in injuries, none were serious or required medical attention. Environmental factors, such as tripping on a piece of firewood and having brush snap underfoot, contributed to well over half of the falls in the study. Nearly half of the falls were related to home maintenance or support, reflecting demands of rural living. Eighty-nine percent indicated no concern about falling in a variety of routine or recreational activities, and no fear of being injured should they fall. Findings indicate that the fall-risk profile for rural elderly differs from that of their nonrural counterparts. (WD) (AgeLine Database, copyright 1996 American Association of Retired Persons, all rights reserved) Descriptors United-States Older-Adults Rural 65+ Young-Old Old-Old Falls Risk-Factors Injuries Publication Type Journal Article. Update Code 9610
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Revised 24 March, 1997