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MedlinePlus: Senior Health - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/seniorshealthgeneral.html
Listings on physicians, nutrition, drug trials and caregiver support for seniors. |
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Medicare Rights Center - http://www.medicarerights.org
A not-for-profit organization that is the source for Medicare consumers and Medicare professionals |
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American Health Assistance Foundation - http://www.ahaf.org
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. |
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Sunrise Assisted Living Inc. - http://www.sunriseseniorliving.com/Home.do
Owns and operates assisted living facilities which provide basic care and services to elderly. Features corporate, financial, and invstor data. (Nasdaq: SNRZ). |
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InfoAging.org - http://www.infoaging.org/
Provides research-based information on a wide range of age-related diseases, conditions, issues, features, and news. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Network Of Care - http://www.networkofcare.org/
Community-based resources and tools for seniors, people with disabilities, caregivers and service providers. |
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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. |
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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. |
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ThirdAge Health - http://www.thirdage.com/health/
Starting point for people over 40 for information about a healthy life and life style. |
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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. |
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Senior Connections - http://www.seniorconnections-va.org
Resources for seniors and their caregivers in Virginia |
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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. |
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Senior Health Week - http://www.seniorhealthweek.org/
News and information for seniors. |
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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. |
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When Does Someone Attain Old Age? - http://ohioline.osu.edu/ss-fact/0101.html
The Ohio Department of Aging, Senior Series. SS-101-96. |
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Therubins.com - http://www.therubins.com/
Health, medical and social information of interest to the elderly. |
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ElderHope, LLC - http://www.elderhope.com/
Provides information, support, links and book recommendations to the elderly, their caregivers, and the bereaved. |
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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. |