Senior Health

AAOS On-Line Service - 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.
www.aaos.org/

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.
research.aarp.org/health/index.html

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.
www.healthandage.com/

AgeNet.com - Health and drug information specific to seniors including online senior drugs reviews of commonly prescribed drugs for the elderly.
www.agenet.com/

Aging Issues Message Board - Forum on the process and affects of aging.
www.healthboards.com/aging-issues/

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.
agingpa.psu.edu

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.
www.preventinghomefalls.gov.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.
www.carepathways.com/

ElderHope, LLC - Provides information, support, links and book recommendations to the elderly, their caregivers, and the bereaved.
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.
healthyaging.net

Helpguide: Lifelong Wellness - Describes the aging process, discusses myths, statistics, and problems, and suggests ways of maintaining health into old age.
www.helpguide.org/aging_well.htm

InfoAging.org - Provides research-based information on a wide range of age-related diseases, conditions, issues, features, and news.
www.infoaging.org/

International Year of Older Persons 1999 U.N. - 'Towards a society for all ages.' United Nations/Division for Social Policy and Development.
www.un.org/esa/socdev/iyop/index.html

Keiser Institute on Aging - Information on the enhancement of older adult wellness by changing the perceptions of aging and improving the quality of life.
www.keiserinstituteonaging.com

Latino Gerontological Center - A private, non-profit organization, devoted to improve the quality of life of Hispanic seniors and their communities.
www.gerolatino.org

Lifesphere Retirement Communities - 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.
www.lifesphere.org

Lumetra - Information on Medicare for beneficiaries, their families and providers.
www.lumetra.com/

Medicare Rights Center - A not-for-profit organization that is the source for Medicare consumers and Medicare professionals
www.medicarerights.org

MedlinePlus: Senior Health - Listings on physicians, nutrition, drug trials and caregiver support for seniors.
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.
www.mhaging.org/

Native Elder Research Center - Focuses the heath and well being of Native American elders.
www.uchsc.edu/ai/nerc

Network Of Care - Community-based resources and tools for seniors, people with disabilities, caregivers and service providers.
www.networkofcare.org/

The Patient Education Forum - The American Geriatrics Society. Aging FAQ.
www.americangeriatrics.org/education/forum/index.shtml

Pro-Ops - Articles on common health conditions in senior citizens.
member.rivernet.com.au/balehirs/Bishyp7dHealth.htm

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.
www.ageing.org

Senior Connections - Resources for seniors and their caregivers in Virginia
www.seniorconnections-va.org

Senior Health Week - News and information for seniors.
www.seniorhealthweek.org/

Senior One Source - Referral service and magazine designed to help seniors achieve a healthier life.
www.senioronesource.com/

Seniors Resource Guide - A guide to senior services and resources on healthcare providers, housing options, emergency services, community resources, and professional articles on aging.
www.seniorsresourceguide.com

SeniorWorld Online - A directory of health, fitness, and nutrition for seniors.
www.seniorworld.com/r1997719225113/a_c1997x23456781.html

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.
www.ahrq.gov/ppip/50plus/

Therubins.com - Health, medical and social information of interest to the elderly.
www.therubins.com/

ThirdAge Health - Starting point for people over 40 for information about a healthy life and life style.
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.
www.iog.wayne.edu/

When Does Someone Attain Old Age? - The Ohio Department of Aging, Senior Series. SS-101-96.
ohioline.osu.edu/ss-fact/0101.html