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 AAOS On-Line Service Description: 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. (aaos.org) |
| AARP Research Center - Health and Long-Term Care Description: 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. (research.aarp.org) |
| Action for Healthy Aging and Elderly Care Description: 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. (healthandage.com) |
| AgeNet.com Description: Health and drug information specific to seniors including online senior drugs reviews of commonly prescribed drugs for the elderly. (agenet.com) |
| Aging Issues Message Board Description: Forum on the process and affects of aging. (healthboards.com) |
| Aging-PA: Aging Information for PA Description: Aging information for Pennsylvania with links to long term care, educational programs, senior health sites, and other important issues. (agingpa.psu.edu) |
| Avoiding Slips, Trips and Broken Hips Description: Supports the ongoing UK Department of Trade and Industry campaign on falls prevention aimed at older people in the home. (preventinghomefalls.gov.uk) |
| C-Health Description: A health and wellness site that has articles and user forums. (canoe.ca) |
| CMRI- Medicare Information Description: Information on Medicare for beneficiaries, their families and providers. (cmri-ca.org) |
| CNN Health News for Seniors Description: CNN and WebMD present information and health news for seniors. (cnn.com) |
| ElderHope, LLC Description: Provides information, inspiration, support, links and book recommendations to the elderly, their caregivers, and the bereaved. (elderhope.com) |
| FirstGov for Seniors Description: Includes information on health conditions, medical coverage, and offers links to state resources. (firstgov.gov) |
| HealthAnswers - Senior Health Description: Source for information regarding aging. Offers videos on senior health issues. (healthanswers.com) |
| Healthy Aging Campaign Description: 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. (healthyaging.net) |
| InfoAging.org Description: Provides research-based information on a wide range of age-related diseases, conditions, issues, features, and news. (infoaging.org) |
| International Year of Older Persons 1999 U.N. Description: 'Towards a society for all ages.' United Nations/Division for Social Policy and Development. (un.org) |
| Jannsen Eldercare Description: Information and resources on medical conditions related to aging, health insurance, Medicare, and nursing homes for the health care professional, consumer and caregiver. (janssen-eldercare.com) |
| Keiser Institute on Aging Description: Information on the enhancement of older adult wellness by changing the perceptions of aging and improving the quality of life. (keiserinstituteonaging.com) |
| Latino Gerontological Center Description: A private, non-profit organization, devoted to improve the quality of life of Hispanic seniors and their communities. (gerolatino.org) |
| Lifesphere Retirement Communities Description: 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. (lifesphere.org) |
| Medbroadcast.com - Senior's Health Description: Covers a range of health issues with causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments for medical conditions, as well as news and features. (medbroadcast.com) |
| Medicare Rights Center Description: A not-for-profit organization that is the source for Medicare consumers and Medicare professionals (medicarerights.org) |
| Mental Health and Aging Description: 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. (mhaging.org) |
| Native Elder Research Center Description: Focuses the heath and well being of Native American elders. (uchsc.edu) |
| Network Of Care Description: Community-based resources and tools for seniors, people with disabilities, caregivers and service providers. (networkofcare.org) |
| Our Senior Years Health Topics Description: Articles on multiple health concerns for senior citizens, written by doctors and nurses. (oursenioryears.com) |
| Pfizer for Living Description: Offering personalized articles, health management tools and health information. Requires free registration. (pfizerforliving.com) |
| Phrma: Publications: Patient Assistance Description: Lists drug companies that have free medication programs. Access eligibility requirements and contacts. (phrma.org) |
| Pro-Ops Description: Articles on common health conditions in senior citizens. (member.rivernet.com.au) |
| Research into Ageing Description: 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. (ageing.org) |
| Senior Connections Description: Resources for seniors and their caregivers in Virginia (seniorconnections-va.org) |
| Senior Gold Description: A directory and information service, specialized to the demands of the senior's community. (seniorgold.com) |
| Senior Health Description: Listings on physicians, nutrition, drug trials and caregiver support for seniors. (nlm.nih.gov) |
| Senior Health Week Description: News and information for seniors. (seniorhealthweek.org) |
| Senior One Source Description: Referral service and magazine designed to help seniors achieve a healthier life. (senioronesource.com) |
| Seniority Health Description: Health issues, medical concerns and wellbeing for the 50+ (seniority.co.uk) |
| Seniors Resource Guide Description: A guide to senior services and resources on healthcare providers, housing options, emergency services, community resources, and professional articles on aging. (seniorsresourceguide.com) |
| SeniorWorld Online Description: A directory of health, fitness, and nutrition for seniors. (seniorworld.com) |
| Staying Healthy at 50+ Description: 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. (ahrq.gov) |
| The National Advisory Council on Aging Description: The NACA is a Canadian federal government organization. (hc-sc.gc.ca) |
| The Patient Education Forum Description: The American Geriatrics Society. Aging FAQ. (americangeriatrics.org) |
| Therubins.com Description: Health, medical and social information of interest to the elderly. (therubins.com) |
| ThirdAge Health Description: Starting point for people over 40 for information about a healthy life and life style. (thirdage.com) |
| U.S. Consumer Gateway Description: Aging and eldercare links. Information topics include Hearing Aids, and Health Care. (consumer.gov) |
| Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology Description: 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. (iog.wayne.edu) |
| When Does Someone Attain Old Age? Description: The Ohio Department of Aging, Senior Series. SS-101-96. (ohioline.osu.edu) |
