Senior Health
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Massachusetts Senior Care Association
http://www.maseniorcare.org
This site lists organizations that deliver a broad spectrum of services to meet the needs of older adults and people with disabilities.
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SeniorNet: Health
http://www.seniornet.org/php/default.php?PageID=5536
This site contains guides to specific conditions and patient-doctor interactions as well as health discussions and other web resources.
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NIH Senior Health
http://nihseniorhealth.gov/
Overviews of health issues, in LARGE PRINT. Options for text-contrast and screen-readers.
SeniorNet: Health
http://www.seniornet.org/php/default.php?PageID=5536
This site contains guides to specific conditions and patient-doctor interactions as well as health discussions and other web resources.
The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
http://www.healthinaging.org/index.php
This website offers all kinds of information on the health and care of older adults: among other things, an online textbook, a physician referral guide, personal stories, and lists of support agencies & organizations. For instance, try the sidebar links "Public Education" and "Useful Resources."
The Merck Manual of Geriatrics
http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmg/home.jsp
Explains how diseases and conditions affect older adults.
Growing Stronger: Strength Training for Older Adults
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/growing_stronger/index.htm
From the CDC. Describes practical exercises.
NeedyMeds.com
http://www.needymeds.com/
A reliable, non-profit organization providing assistance for seniors needing help paying for their medications.
Long Term Care Link
http://www.longtermcarelink.net/index.html
This site has lots of information on long term care issues. While it has a number of links to for-profit businesses, it's still a very useful resource for anyone planning for long term care needs.
Family Caregiver Alliance
http://www.caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/home.jsp
Information and support for caregivers and families. Their mission statement says: "Our pioneering programs -- information, education, services, and advocacy -- support and sustain the important work of families nationwide caring for loved ones with chronic, disabling health conditions."\\