Senior Health

The National Advisory Council on Aging - The NACA is a Canadian federal government organization.
http://www.nia.nih.gov/AboutNIA/NACA/

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

MedlinePlus: Senior Health - Listings on physicians, nutrition, drug trials and caregiver support for seniors.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/seniorshealthgeneral.html

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

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

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

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/

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

Senior Connections - Resources for seniors and their caregivers in Virginia
http://www.seniorconnections-va.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

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/

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

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/

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

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/

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

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

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

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/

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

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

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/

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

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

ThirdAge Health - Starting point for people over 40 for information about a healthy life and life style.
http://www.thirdage.com/health/

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

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

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

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

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

ElderHope, LLC - Provides information, support, links and book recommendations to the elderly, their caregivers, and the bereaved.
http://www.elderhope.com/

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