|
Reviewed Resources:
Home > Health > Senior_Health
See also:
Health: Senior_Health: Assisted_Living
Health: Senior_Health: Drugs
Health: Senior_Health: Well-Being_and_Safety
Health: Senior_Health: Fitness
Health: Senior_Health: Sexuality
Health: Senior_Health: Caregivers_Resources
Health: Senior_Health: Nutrition
1.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.
URL:http://agingpa.psu.edu
2.CNN Health News for Seniors
CNN and WebMD present information and health news for seniors.
URL:http://cnn.com/HEALTH/aging/
3.Senior Health Topic Center
Advice on leading a happy and healthy life as you age. With information on arthritis, osteoporosis, heart disease, sound sleep and more.
URL:http://health.medscape.com/seniorhealthcenter
4.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.
URL:http://healthyaging.net
5.Pro-Ops
Articles on common health conditions in senior citizens.
URL:http://member.rivernet.com.au/balehirs/Bishyp7dHealth.htm
6.When Does Someone Attain Old Age?
The Ohio Department of Aging, Senior Series. SS-101-96.
URL:http://ohioline.ag.ohio-state.edu/ss-fact/0101.html
7.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.
URL:http://research.aarp.org/health/index.html
8.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.
URL:http://www.ageing.org
9.AgeNet.com
Health and drug information specific to seniors including online senior drugs reviews of commonly prescribed drugs for the elderly.
URL:http://www.agenet.com/
10.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.
URL:http://www.ahrq.gov/ppip/50plus/
11.The Patient Education Forum
The American Geriatrics Society. Aging FAQ.
URL:http://www.americangeriatrics.org/education/forum/index.shtml
12.C-Health
A health and wellness site that has articles and user forums.
URL:http://www.canoe.ca/Health/seniors.html
13.CMRI- Medicare Information
Information on Medicare for beneficiaries, their families and providers.
URL:http://www.cmri-ca.org/
14.U.S. Consumer Gateway
Aging and eldercare links. Information topics include Hearing Aids, and Health Care.
URL:http://www.consumer.gov/health.htm
15.ElderHope, LLC
Provides information, inspiration, support, links and book recommendations to the elderly, their caregivers, and the bereaved.
URL:http://www.elderhope.com/
16.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.
URL:http://www.geriatricinstitute.com/
17.Latino Gerontological Center
A private, non-profit organization, devoted to improve the quality of life of Hispanic seniors and their communities.
URL:http://www.gerolatino.org
18.The National Advisory Council on Aging
The NACA is a Canadian federal government organization.
URL:http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/seniors-aines/seniors/english/naca/naca.htm
19.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.
URL:http://www.healthandage.com/
20.HealthAnswers - Senior Health
Source for information regarding aging. Offers videos on senior health issues.
URL:http://www.healthanswers.com/patco/videos_topic.asp?tBase=Video&tName=Senior_Health&topicname=senior+health
|
