Links for Seniors
Health
- AARP
Formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons, AARP is a nonprofit membership organization. Their purpose is to address the needs and interests of people 50 and older - About.com Senior Health
Senior health and related topics at About.com's senior subsite. - Aging Parents and Elder Care
Providing care for our aging parents or elder spouse can often be very frustrating, with new surprises almost every day. Whether you care for aging parents in your home, or manage elder care plans from a distance, most of us don't know where to go for reliable answers ... or even what questions to ask. - Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association, the world leader in Alzheimer research and support, is a voluntary health organization dedicated to finding preventions, treatments and, eventually, a cure for Alzheimer dementia. - BenefitsCheckUp.org
BenefitsCheckUp helps thousands every day to find programs for people ages 55 and over that may pay for some of their costs of prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential items or services. - Big Apple Strollers
Join a walking club today! - Caregiving.com
When caring for an aging relative, you may feel that life has turned upside down. We're here to help. - Finding a new doctor: A guide for older adults
Useful guide from the Mayo Clinic. - FirstGov for Seniors
A comprehensive page from the Social Security Administration, it covers services offered by federal and state agencies in the areas of consumer protection, health, tax assistance, and more. - Go Red For Women
February 1st is National Wear Red Day. Support the cause throughout the month by shopping for Go Red products, taking the Heart CheckUp or getting involved with the movement in your community. Do what you can - for your health, for your life, for the women you love. - Medicaid
Medicaid is health insurance that helps many people who can't afford medical care pay for some or all of their medical bills. A state administered program, each state sets its own guidelines regarding eligibility and services. - Medicare
The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare - MedLine Senior Health Issues
Articles compiled by the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health - National Association for Home Care and Hospice
NAHC is the nation's largest trade association representing the interests and concerns of home care agencies, hospices, home care aide organizations, and medical equipment suppliers. - National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients. - National Institute on Aging
NIA, one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of the National Institutes of Health, leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life - National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS)
The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library of Congress, administers the free program that loans recorded and braille books and magazines, music scores in braille and large print, and specially designed playback equipment to residents of the United States who are unable to read or use standard print materials because of visual or physical impairment. - National Senior Games Association
The National Senior Games Association is the national organization that spearheads the senior games movement, sanctioning and coordinating efforts of senior games organizations across the country. - New York Online Access to Health: Aging
High quality access to high quality consumer health information in English and Spanish. - New York State Physician Profile
- SAGE USA
Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Elders - SeniorHealth.gov
An Internet guide from the National Institutes of Health - Solutions for Better Aging: Health
A portal to articles, Internet links, and frequently asked questions about health and aging. - U.S. News Best Hospitals 2006
Lists the best hospitals in the United States, as well as specialized hospitals
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