Knowledge: senior health
See Also:
- health → medicine → medical specialties → geriatrics
- society → people → generations and age groups → seniors
Links
- Mental Health and Aging
http://www.mhaging.org/ - 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.
- Research into Ageing
http://www.ageing.org - 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.
- AAOS On-Line Service
http://www.aaos.org/ - 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.
- Aging-PA: Aging Information for PA
http://agingpa.psu.edu - Aging information for Pennsylvania with links to long term care, educational programs, senior health sites, and other important issues.
- 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.
- Action for Healthy Aging and Elderly Care
http://www.healthandage.com/ - 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.
- ElderHope, LLC
http://www.elderhope.com/ - Provides information, support, links and book recommendations to the elderly, their caregivers, and the bereaved.
- MedlinePlus: Senior Health
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/seniorshealthgeneral.html - Listings on physicians, nutrition, drug trials and caregiver support for seniors.
- ThirdAge Health
http://www.thirdage.com/health/ - Starting point for people over 40 for information about a healthy life and life style.
- 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.
- Staying Healthy at 50+
http://www.ahrq.gov/ppip/50plus/ - 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.
- InfoAging.org
http://www.infoaging.org/ - Provides research-based information on a wide range of age-related diseases, conditions, issues, features, and news.
- Senior Health Week
http://www.seniorhealthweek.org/ - News and information for seniors.
- 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.
- AgeNet.com
http://www.agenet.com/ - Health and drug information specific to seniors including online senior drugs reviews of commonly prescribed drugs for the elderly.
- Healthy Aging Campaign
http://healthyaging.net - 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.
- SeniorWorld Online
http://www.seniorworld.com/r1997719225113/a_c1997x23456781.html - A directory of health, fitness, and nutrition for seniors.
- Latino Gerontological Center
http://www.gerolatino.org - A private, non-profit organization, devoted to improve the quality of life of Hispanic seniors and their communities.
- 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.
- 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.
- Pro-Ops
http://member.rivernet.com.au/balehirs/Bishyp7dHealth.htm - Articles on common health conditions in senior citizens.
- Avoiding Slips, Trips and Broken Hips
http://www.preventinghomefalls.gov.uk/ - Supports the ongoing UK Department of Trade and Industry campaign on falls prevention aimed at older people in the home.
- Network Of Care
http://www.networkofcare.org/ - Community-based resources and tools for seniors, people with disabilities, caregivers and service providers.
- Aging Issues Message Board
http://www.healthboards.com/aging-issues/ - Forum on the process and affects of aging.
- Therubins.com
http://www.therubins.com/ - Health, medical and social information of interest to the elderly.
- Medicare Rights Center
http://www.medicarerights.org - A not-for-profit organization that is the source for Medicare consumers and Medicare professionals
- Lifesphere Retirement Communities
http://www.lifesphere.org - 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.
- The Patient Education Forum
http://www.americangeriatrics.org/education/forum/index.shtml - The American Geriatrics Society. Aging FAQ.
- Native Elder Research Center
http://www.uchsc.edu/ai/nerc - Focuses the heath and well being of Native American elders.
- When Does Someone Attain Old Age?
http://ohioline.osu.edu/ss-fact/0101.html - The Ohio Department of Aging, Senior Series. SS-101-96.
- Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology
http://www.iog.wayne.edu/ - 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.
- 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.
- Lumetra
http://www.lumetra.com/ - Information on Medicare for beneficiaries, their families and providers.
- Care Pathways
http://www.carepathways.com/ - 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.
Newsgroups
- alt.psychology.help
- alt.support.alzheimers
- alt.support.depression
- alt.support.disorders.neurological
- soc.retirement
- soc.support.depression.family
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