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General Resources
 Websites presented in alphabetical order AARP Bulletin Today 
 Daily news and information of interest to older Americans. Topics include health (such as avoiding bad falls and living with Alzheimer's disease), money (such as John McCain and Barack Obama's views on taxes and Social Security), and lifestyle and home. Also get news from your state and see opinion pieces. From AARP. http://bulletin.aarp.org/ Topics: Senior Health, Seniors Last updated Nov 22, 2008 AARP: Health Care & Wellness
Collection of international resources on aging adult topics such as prescription drug importation, health IT, and health care quality and affordability. Includes speeches, event proceedings, research reports, and other publications. From AARP International. http://www.aarpinternational.org/topics/topics_list.htm?topic=1975 Topics: Senior Health Last updated Mar 18, 2008 Eldercare Locator
This database is designed "to link older adults and their caregivers to unbiased information and assistance resources at the state and community level." Features "information and assistance resources for legal services, elder abuse prevention, health insurance counseling, prescription assistance, and the long term care ombudsman program." Searchable by city, county, and ZIP code. From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare.NET/Public/Home.aspx Topics: Families, Long-term Care, Mental Conditions, Senior Health, Seniors Last updated Jan 22, 2009 Health and Age
This website features "health information for people as they move towards their senior years, and for those who take care of them. The website ... is written and edited by medical professionals." Some of the topics include exercise, heart and circulation, memory, falls and injuries, nutrition, and vision. Provides articles, news briefs, and related material. From the HealthandAge Foundation, based in Switzerland. http://www.healthandage.org Topics: Senior Health Last updated Dec 4, 2006 Infoaging.org
A searchable site presenting advances and news in aging research, focusing on aging-related diseases, biological causes of human aging, and a healthier lifestyle. The research spotlights cellular aging, telomeres, longevity, caloric restriction, stems cells, Alzheimer's findings, the food pyramid controversy, geriatrics, and more. Additionally, there are links to a number of general age-related Web sites and topics. From the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR). http://www.infoaging.org/ Topics: Health, Health, Health & Medical Disciplines, Mental Conditions, Senior Health Last updated May 23, 2006 The Merck Manual Of Geriatrics, 3rd Edition
Online edition of the print version of this title, providing "information of clinical relevance on geriatric care." Searchable, and browsable by index. "Selected topics in this online version have been updated since the last printing of the book in 2000." http://www.merck.com/mkgr/mmg/home.jsp Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines, Senior Health Last updated May 26, 2008 NIH Senior Health
A site specially designed for seniors, with larger print and short, easy-to-read articles. A growing collection of topics includes Alzheimer's Disease and exercise for seniors. There are captioned videos, FAQs, quizzes, and links to MEDLINEplus for more information. From the National Institute on Aging and the National Institute on Aging. http://nihseniorhealth.gov/ Topics: Health, Health & Medical Disciplines, Medical Treatments & Devices, Mental Conditions, Senior Health Last updated Jun 1, 2005 |
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