Senior Health
Senior Health
Senior Health Links
- Latino Gerontological Center A private, non-profit organization, devoted to improve the quality of life of Hispanic seniors and their communities.
- The National Advisory Council on Aging The NACA is a Canadian federal government organization.
- Texas Senior Law's Health Resources For Seniors Health resources for senior citizens.
- Aging Issues Message Board Forum on the process and affects of aging.
- International Year of Older Persons 1999 U.N. 'Towards a society for all ages.' United Nations/Division for Social Policy and Development.
- Senior Wellness Offering important,useful, and up-to-date health and wellness information for seniors and their caregivers.
- The Geriatric Institute Geriatric medicine, geriatric psychiatry, ethical dilemmas when dealing with the elderly, a comprehensive Canadian geriatric resource library, for those involved in gerentology. Password required for certain areas of the site.
- Action for Healthy Aging and Elderly Care The Novartis Foundation for Gerontological Research. Areas of interest to physicians and researchers, other healthcare professionals, and patients. Weekly news updates from Reuter's Health Information. Patient area topics include impaired mobility and nutrition. The Ask the Expert forum is free to view, but does require registration if you wish to participate.
- Australian Geriatric Society Fairly extensive links to elder care in Australia
- SeniorWorld Online A directory of health, fitness, and nutrition for seniors.
- The Patient Education Forum The American Geriatrics Society. Aging FAQ.
- AAOS On-Line Service American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Public information area includes material about arthritis, osteoporosis, scoliosis, total joint replacement and the prevention of back pain and broken hips.
- Pro-Ops Articles on common health conditions in senior citizens.
- AgeNet.com Health and drug information specific to seniors including online senior drugs reviews of commonly prescribed drugs for the elderly.
- HealthAnswers - Senior Health The Senior Health Center on HealthAnswers.com is the premiere information source for information regarding aging on the Internet. With up-to-the minute senior health news, links and information, articles, news releases and videos relating to aging gracefully, medicine and other senior health issues.
- Keiser Institute on Aging Information on the enhancement of older adult wellness by changing the perceptions of aging and improving the quality of life.
- When Does Someone Attain Old Age? The Ohio Department of Aging, Senior Series. SS-101-96.
- Senior Health Listings on physicians, nutrition, drug trials and caregiver support for seniors.
- ElderHope, LLC Provides information, inspiration, support, links and book recommendations to the elderly, their caregivers, and the bereaved.
- CMRI- Medicare Information Information on Medicare for beneficiaries, their families and providers.
- InfoAging.org Provides research-based information on a wide range of age-related diseases, conditions, issues, features, and news.
- 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.
- AARP Research Center - Health and Long-Term Care 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.
- Avoiding Slips, Trips and Broken Hips Supports the ongoing UK Department of Trade and Industry campaign on falls prevention aimed at older people in the home.
- ThirdAge Health Starting point for people over 40 for information about a healthy life and life style.
- Gerol: Aging Newsletter On-line newsletter on aging, with discussion forums.
- Pfizer for Living Offering personalized articles, health management tools and health information. Requires free registration.
- 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.
- Senior Gold A directory and information service, specialized to the demands of the senior's community.
- Seniors Resource Guide A guide to senior services and resources on healthcare providers, housing options, emergency services, community resources, and professional articles on aging.
- Aging-PA: Aging Information for PA Aging information for Pennsylvania with links to long term care, educational programs, senior health sites, and other important issues.
- 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.
- www.therubins.com Health, medical and social information of interest to the elderly.
- U.S. Consumer Gateway Aging and eldercare links. Information topics include Hearing Aids, and Health Care.
- CBSHealthwatch: Senior Health Resources, information and tools for seniors.
- Staying Healthy at 50+ AHRQ consumer information on ways people age 50 and older can stay healthy, tips on living habits, to help prevent disease, screening tests, and immunizations.
- Senior One Source The magazine written for those of us with elderly parents, caregivers, or whoever is interested in learning more about the products and services available to us as we mature. We also offer travel, recreation, and health maintenance information.
- CNN Health News for Seniors CNN and WebMD present information and health news for seniors.
- Anti-Aging Programs How to preserve quality of life by taking better care of yourself
- medbroadcast.com - Aging Information on strokes, osteoporosis, arthritis, growth hormone deficiency, Alzheimer's disease, death and dying, and palliative care.
- Zurich Care Solutions Offers practical advice and insurance products to the elderly and their families.
- Our Senior Years Health Topics Articles on multiple health concerns for senior citizens, written by doctors and nurses.
- Phrma: Publications: Patient Assistance Lists drug companies that have free medication programs. If you click on a particular company you can access eligibility requirements and contacts.
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