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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.
http://research.aarp.org/health/index.html
AgeNet.com
Health and drug information specific to seniors including online senior drugs reviews of commonly prescribed drugs for the elderly.
http://www.agenet.com/
Aging Issues Message Board
Forum on the process and affects of aging.
http://www.healthboards.com/aging-issues/
American Health Assistance Foundation
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.
http://www.ahaf.org
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.
http://www.fallsprevention.co.uk/
Care Pathways
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.
http://www.carepathways.com/
ElderHope, LLC
Provides information, support, links and book recommendations to the elderly, their caregivers, and the bereaved.
http://www.elderhope.com/
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.
http://healthyaging.net
InfoAging.org
Provides research-based information on a wide range of age-related diseases, conditions, issues, features, and news.
http://www.infoaging.org/
Keiser Institute on Aging
Information on the enhancement of older adult wellness by changing the perceptions of aging and improving the quality of life.
http://www.keiserinstituteonaging.com
Latino Gerontological Center
A private, non-profit organization, devoted to improve the quality of life of Hispanic seniors and their communities.
http://www.gerolatino.org
Lumetra
Information on Medicare for beneficiaries, their families and providers.
http://www.lumetra.com/
Medicare Rights Center
A not-for-profit organization that is the source for Medicare consumers and Medicare professionals
http://www.medicarerights.org
MedlinePlus: Senior Health
Listings on physicians, nutrition, drug trials and caregiver support for seniors.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/seniorshealthgeneral.html
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.
http://www.mhaging.org/
The National Advisory Council on Aging
The NACA is a Canadian federal government organization.
http://www.nia.nih.gov/AboutNIA/NACA/
Native Elder Research Center
Focuses the heath and well being of Native American elders.
http://www.uchsc.edu/ai/nerc
Network Of Care
Community-based resources and tools for seniors, people with disabilities, caregivers and service providers.
http://www.networkofcare.org/
The Patient Education Forum
The American Geriatrics Society. Aging FAQ.
http://www.americangeriatrics.org/education/forum/index.shtml
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.
http://www.ageing.org
Senior Connections
Resources for seniors and their caregivers in Virginia
http://www.seniorconnections-va.org
Senior Health Week
News and information for seniors.
http://www.seniorhealthweek.org/
Seniors Resource Guide
A guide to senior services and resources on healthcare providers, housing options, emergency services, community resources, and professional articles on aging.
http://www.seniorsresourceguide.com
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.
http://www.ahrq.gov/ppip/50plus/
Sunrise Assisted Living Inc.
Owns and operates assisted living facilities which provide basic care and services to elderly. Features corporate, financial, and invstor data. (Nasdaq: SNRZ).
http://www.sunriseseniorliving.com/Home.do
Therubins.com
Health, medical and social information of interest to the elderly.
http://www.therubins.com/
ThirdAge Health
Starting point for people over 40 for information about a healthy life and life style.
http://www.thirdage.com/health/
Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology
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.
http://www.iog.wayne.edu/
When Does Someone Attain Old Age?
The Ohio Department of Aging, Senior Series. SS-101-96.
http://ohioline.osu.edu/ss-fact/0101.html
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