Health, Senior Health
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- 'Towards a society for all ages.' United Nations/Division for Social Policy and Development.
- Focuses the heath and well being of Native American elders.
- 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;
- Information on Medicare for beneficiaries, their families and providers.
- Aging and eldercare links. Information topics include Hearing Aids, and Health Care.
- Listings on physicians, nutrition, drug trials and caregiver support for seniors.
- Information on the enhancement of older adult wellness by changing the perceptions of aging and improving the quality of life.
- A directory and information service, specialized to the demands of the senior's community.
- Forum on the process and affects of aging.
- A guide to senior services and resources on healthcare providers, housing options, emergency services, community resources, and professional articles on aging.
- Health, medical and social information of interest to the elderly.
- A directory of health, fitness, and nutrition for seniors.
- Lists drug companies that have free medication programs. Access eligibility requirements and contacts.
- Articles on multiple health concerns for senior citizens, written by doctors and nurses.
- 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.
- CNN and WebMD present information and health news for seniors.
- Supports the ongoing UK Department of Trade and Industry campaign on falls prevention aimed at older people in the home.
- Covers a range of health issues with causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments for medical conditions, as well as news and features.
- Starting point for people over 40 for information about a healthy life and life style.
- Health and drug information specific to seniors including online senior drugs reviews of commonly prescribed drugs for the elderly.
- News and information for seniors.
- A health and wellness site that has articles and user forums.
- Provides research-based information on a wide range of age-related diseases, conditions, issues, features, and news.
- Referral service and magazine designed to help seniors achieve a healthier life.
- Provides information, support, links and book recommendations to the elderly, their caregivers, and the bereaved.
- Articles on common health conditions in senior citizens.
- Information useful to those interested in geriatrics, the process of aging and services for the elderly. Designed for researchers, educators, practitioners, and the general public. Includes description of programs and courses, calendar of events, and tips
- 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" boo
- The NACA is a Canadian federal government organization.
- Community-based resources and tools for seniors, people with disabilities, caregivers and service providers.
- Resources for seniors and their caregivers in Virginia
- The Ohio Department of Aging, Senior Series. SS-101-96.
- 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.
- Information and resources on medical conditions related to aging, health insurance, Medicare, and nursing homes for the health care professional, consumer and caregiver.
- Aging information for Pennsylvania with links to long term care, educational programs, senior health sites, and other important issues.
- Describes the aging process, discusses myths, statistics, and problems, and suggests ways of maintaining health into old age.
- A not-for-profit family of services that offers exceptional retirement community living, home-delivered services, senior centers, a radio station, consulting services in Ohio.
- Source for information regarding aging. Offers videos on senior health issues.
- A private, non-profit organization, devoted to improve the quality of life of Hispanic seniors and their communities.
- 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 nut
- The American Geriatrics Society. Aging FAQ.
- Includes information on health conditions, medical coverage, and offers links to state resources.
- 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.
- Offering personalized articles, health management tools and health information. Requires free registration.
- 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.
- A not-for-profit organization that is the source for Medicare consumers and Medicare professionals
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