Health Links

General Information

Alzheimer's Disease and Other Forms of Dementia

Arthritis

Hearing and Vision Problems

Menopause

Osteoporosis

Parkinson's Disease

Living Arrangements and Caregiving Resources

General Information

AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) (http://www.aarp.org) Provides information on all aspects of aging, including health promotion, health care, and retirement planning.

Access America for Seniors (http://www.seniors.gov) A gateway to government resources on the Internet for older Americans.

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: Staying Healthy at 50+ (http://www.ahrq.gov/ppip/50plus) Describes ways that people over age 50 can keep themselves well through lifestyle and regular screening tests and immunizations.

AgingStats.Gov: Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics (http://www.agingstats.gov) Provides statistics on older Americans in a variety of areas, including health status, economics, and population.

Aging Well (http://www.agingwell.state.ny.us) A practical resource for seniors that includes information on diet, exercise, safety, and medical care.

American Geriatrics Society Patient Education Forum (http://www.americangeriatrics.org/education/index.shtml) Includes information on dementia, caregiving, stroke awareness, and other topics related to aging.

American Savings Education Council: Savings Tools (http://www.asec.org/toolshm.htm) Includes brochures, worksheets, and interactive quizzes to help people set savings and retirement goals.

Elderhostel (http://www.elderhostel.org) Sponsors educational adventures for adults age 55 and older; site includes a searchable catalog of programs.

ElderWeb (http://www.elderweb.com) A gateway to aging resources on the Internet, with information about health, housing, and financial issues.

Exercise: A Guide from the National Institute on Aging and the National Aeronautics and S... (http://www.nih.gov/nia/health/pubs/nasa-exercise) Provides practical advice on fitness for seniors; includes animated instructions for specific exercises.

Food and Drug Administration: Active Aging (http://www.fda.gov/oc/olderpersons) Includes articles, brochures, and other materials on a variety of health issues of interest to older people; also provides links to related sites.

Food and Drug Administration: Seniors and Food Safety (http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/seniors.html) Provides information for seniors on how to prevent foodborne illness.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (http://cms.hhs.gov) Provides information, statistics, and other material on Medicare and Medicaid.

MedlinePlus: Senior's Health (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/seniorshealth.html) Provides news, information, and links to sites relating to the health of older Americans.

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys: The Law and Aging (http://www.naela.org/naela/lawaging.htm) Provides consumer-oriented information on topics such as long-term care insurance, estate planning, elder abuse, and Medicare.

National Aging Information Center (http://www.aoa.gov/naic/default.htm) Provides current statistics and publications about aging Americans.

National Center for Health Statistics: Trends in Health and Aging (http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/about/otheract/aging/trenddata.htm) Provides statistics and information on health-related behaviors, health status, health care system use and costs for older Americans.

National Center on Elder Abuse (http://www.elderabusecenter.org) Develops and disseminates information and statistics relating to elder abuse.

National Council on Aging (http://www.ncoa.org) Provides helpful information on retirement planning, health promotion, and lifelong learning.

National Institute on Aging (http://www.nih.gov/nia) Provides fact sheets and brochures on aging-related topics.

SeniorNet (http://www.seniornet.com) An organization that provides computer technology education for older adults; sponsors many discussion groups for seniors.

United Nations International Year of Older Persons (IYOP) (http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/iyop) UN site devoted to the 1999 observance of the International Year of Older Persons.

U.S. Administration on Aging (http://www.aoa.gov) Provides fact sheets, statistical information, and links to other resources on aging.

U.S. Census Bureau (http://www.census.gov) Provides current statistics on aging and the elderly, including information on income and housing; easy access to commonly requested information is available through http://www.census.gov/main/www/subjects.html Subjects A to Z.

Alzheimer's Disease and Other Forms of Dementia

Alzheimer's Association (http://www.alz.org) Offers tips for caregivers and patients, as well as information on research into the causes and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center (http://www.alzheimers.org) Provides information about AD and related forms of dementia.

MedlinePlus: Dementia (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/dementia.html) Provides news and links to information about dementia.

Washington University in St. Louis: Alzheimer Page (http://alzheimer.wustl.edu/adrc2/) Provides information and links about Alzheimer's Disease; it is a companion page to an e-mail discussion group.

Arthritis

Arthritis Foundation (http://www.arthritis.org) Provides information about arthritis, including free brochures, referrals to local services, and research updates.

Arthritis National Research Foundation (http://www.curearthritis.com) Includes a bibliography and links to sites with information on all forms of arthritis.

CDC National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion: Arthritis (http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/arthritis/index.htm) Provides general information about arthritis risk factors and prevention.

MedlinePlus: Arthritis (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/arthritis.html) Includes news and links to information about arthritis.

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (http://www.nih.gov/niams/healthinfo) Provides fact sheets on different forms of arthritis, osteoporosis, and other conditions.

Hearing and Vision Problems

American Macular Degeneration Foundation (http://www.macular.org) Presents basic information about the different types of macular degeneration as well as advice about medications.

MedlinePlus (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus) Provides information on a variety of hearing and vision problems of concern to seniors, including http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cataract.html cataracts, http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/glaucoma.html glaucoma, http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/maculardegeneration.html macular degeneration, and http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hearingdisordersdeafness.html hearing disorders and deafness.

National Eye Institute (http://www.nei.nih.gov) Provides information about diseases of the eye and help in finding a local eye specialist.

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (http://www.nidcd.nih.gov) Provides information on hearing loss, hearing aids, and speech problems.

Wills Hospital: Glaucoma (http://wills-glaucoma.org) Provides information about glaucoma, including diagnosis and treatment.

Menopause

MedlinePlus: Menopause (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/menopause.html) Includes links to news and information about menopause from government agencies and professional organizations.

North American Menopause Society (NAMS) (http://www.menopause.org) Provides general information about menopause and answers to frequently asked questions.

Osteoporosis

Dairy Council of California (http://www.dairycouncilofca.org) Provides an online calcium quiz to help determine if you consume recommended amounts of calcium.

National Institutes of Health: Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases--National Resource ... (http://www.osteo.org) Provides information about osteoporosis prevention and treatment; includes a special section on men and osteoporosis.

National Osteoporosis Foundation (http://www.nof.org) Provides up-to-date information on the causes, prevention, detection, and treatment of osteoporosis.

Parkinson's Disease The following sites provide information on Parkinson's Disease:

American Parkinson Disease Association (http://www.apdaparkinson.com)

MedlinePlus: Parkinson's Disease (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/parkinsonsdisease.html)

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (http://www.ninds.nih.gov)

National Parkinson Foundation (http://www.parkinson.org)

Parkinson's Action Network (http://www.parkinsonaction.org)

Parkinson's Disease Foundation (http://www.parkinsons-foundation.org)

Parkinson's Resource Organization (http://www.parkinsonsresource.org)

Living Arrangements and Caregiving Resources

American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) (http://www.aahsa.org) Provides information about living and care arrangement available for older adults.

Assisted Living Federation of America (http://www.alfa.org) Provides consumer-oriented publications about assisted living and a searchable directly of assisted living residences.

Caregiving Online (http://www.caregiving.com) Provides tips and information, support groups, and links to related sites.

CareGuide (http://www.careguide.net) Provides resources for locating and evaluating elder care.

CareScout (http://www.carescout.com) Provides information and ratings on many types of assisted living residences and nursing homes; also includes an online assessment to help determine the amount of assistance a senior may need as well as tips for caregivers.

National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (http://www.n4a.org) Includes the Eldercare Locator, which helps caregivers locate services for older adults in their own communities.

Nursing Home Compare (http://www.medicare.gov/NHCompare/home.asp) Provides information about nursing homes, including reports from recent inspections.

Senior Housing (http://www.seniorhousing.net) Provides tools and information to help older adults and their families select appropriate housing and care arrangements; also includes health information of interest to seniors.