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- Caregiver Support (103)
- Drugs (8)
- Fitness (19)
- Nutrition (13)
- Sexuality (9)
- Well-Being and Safety (11)
Links
AARP Research Center - Health and Long-Term Care
http://research.aarp.org/health/index.html
Information, research results and policy insights about access to health care and long-term care; financing care, benefits and services; Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance; managed care and consumer protection; advance directives and ethical issues; malpractice, fraud and abuse.
AgeNet.com
Health and drug information specific to seniors including online senior drugs reviews of commonly prescribed drugs for the elderly.
Aging Issues Message Board
http://www.healthboards.com/aging-issues/
Forum on the process and affects of aging.
American Health Assistance Foundation
Non-profit organization supporting research into Alzheimer's disease, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Includes advice on prevention and treatment, with publications, FAQ and online donations.
Avoiding Slips, Trips and Broken Hips
http://www.fallsprevention.co.uk/
Supports the ongoing UK Department of Trade and Industry campaign on falls prevention aimed at older people in the home.
Care Pathways
Provides families and health professionals with details of the care options available in the USA, as well as offering support, needs assessment, and product sales.
ElderHope, LLC
Provides information, support, links and book recommendations to the elderly, their caregivers, and the bereaved.
Healthy Aging Campaign
National, ongoing, health promotion designed to broaden awareness of the positive aspects of aging and to provide inspiration to adults, ages 50 plus, to improve their physical, mental, social and financial health.
Helpguide: Lifelong Wellness
http://www.helpguide.org/aging_well.htm
Describes the aging process, discusses myths, statistics, and problems, and suggests ways of maintaining health into old age.
InfoAging.org
Provides research-based information on a wide range of age-related diseases, conditions, issues, features, and news.
International Year of Older Persons 1999 U.N.
http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/iyop/index.html
'Towards a society for all ages.' United Nations/Division for Social Policy and Development.
Keiser Institute on Aging
http://www.keiserinstituteonaging.com
Information on the enhancement of older adult wellness by changing the perceptions of aging and improving the quality of life.
Latino Gerontological Center
A private, non-profit organization, devoted to improve the quality of life of Hispanic seniors and their communities.
Lumetra
Information on Medicare for beneficiaries, their families and providers.
Medicare Rights Center
A not-for-profit organization that is the source for Medicare consumers and Medicare professionals
MedlinePlus: Senior Health
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/seniorshealthgeneral.html
Listings on physicians, nutrition, drug trials and caregiver support for seniors.
Mental Health and Aging
This site will assist older adults and their families in obtaining appropriate mental health and aging services, and teach them how to advocate to get their needs met.
Native Elder Research Center
Focuses the heath and well being of Native American elders.
Network Of Care
Community-based resources and tools for seniors, people with disabilities, caregivers and service providers.
Pro-Ops
http://member.rivernet.com.au/balehirs/Bishyp7dHealth.htm
Articles on common health conditions in senior citizens.
Research into Ageing
This national registered charity in the UK furthers medical research in healthy aging at universities, hospitals and medical schools. Current research programs, newsletter, fundraising and links. Free pamphlets. 'Exercise for Healthy Ageing' book and 'More Active - More Often' video available for purchase.
Senior Connections
http://www.seniorconnections-va.org
Resources for seniors and their caregivers in Virginia
Senior One Source
http://www.senioronesource.com/
Referral service and magazine designed to help seniors achieve a healthier life.
Seniors Resource Guide
http://www.seniorsresourceguide.com
A guide to senior services and resources on healthcare providers, housing options, emergency services, community resources, and professional articles on aging.