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Network Of Care


URL: http://www.networkofcare.org/
ODP description: Community-based resources and tools for seniors, people with disabilities, caregivers and service providers.
Page title: Network of Care
Page description: Six Web sites offering community-based resources and tools for seniors and people with disabilities; mental health; and children ages 0-5.

Lumetra


URL: http://www.lumetra.com/
ODP description: Information on Medicare for beneficiaries, their families and providers.
Page title: Lumetra - Brighter insights. Better healthcare.

The National Advisory Council on Aging


URL: http://www.nia.nih.gov/AboutNIA/NACA/
ODP description: The NACA is a Canadian federal government organization.
Page title: National Advisory Council on Aging

Mental Health and Aging


URL: http://www.mhaging.org/
ODP description: 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.
Page description: The Mental Health and Aging Web 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.

MedlinePlus: Senior Health


URL: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/seniorshealthgeneral.html
ODP description: Listings on physicians, nutrition, drug trials and caregiver support for seniors.
Page title: MedlinePlus: Seniors' Health Issues

Staying Healthy at 50+


URL: http://www.ahrq.gov/ppip/50plus/
ODP description: 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.
Page title: Pocket Guide to Staying Healthy at 50+

Senior Connections


URL: http://www.seniorconnections-va.org
ODP description: Resources for seniors and their caregivers in Virginia
Page title: Welcome to Senior Connections Online

Latino Gerontological Center


URL: http://www.gerolatino.org
ODP description: A private, non-profit organization, devoted to improve the quality of life of Hispanic seniors and their communities.
Page title: Latino Gerontological Center - Centro Gerontológico Latino
Page description: Bilingual page. LGC was founded in 1991 to enhance the quality of life of the Latino elderly. El CGL fue fundado en 1991 para mejorar la calidad de vida de las personas mayores latinas.

Pro-Ops


URL: http://member.rivernet.com.au/balehirs/Bishyp7dHealth.htm
ODP description: Articles on common health conditions in senior citizens.
Page title: Pro-OPS: Senior's Health and Disease
Page description: illustrated articles on diseases common in elderly eg osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, artery disease, coronary & stroke; & best links to others eg cancer, diabetes

Therubins.com


URL: http://www.therubins.com/
ODP description: Health, medical and social information of interest to the elderly.
Page title: index

Native Elder Research Center


URL: http://www.uchsc.edu/ai/nerc
ODP description: Focuses the heath and well being of Native American elders.
Page title: AIANP: Native Elder Research Center/ Resource Center for Minority Aging Research

Research into Ageing


URL: http://www.ageing.org
ODP description: 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.
Page title: Help the Aged - Research Home
Page description: Help the Aged works to attack and remove the major barriers to active and fulfilled later lives. Understanding the needs of older people is fundamental to this work and we are committed to supporting and promoting high-quality research. Our policy research drives our campaigns and ensures that older people's voices are heard. And through our special trust, Research into Ageing, we currently fund some of the best and most needed biomedical r...

ThirdAge Health


URL: http://www.thirdage.com/health/
ODP description: Starting point for people over 40 for information about a healthy life and life style.
Page title: Health -- ThirdAge
Page description: Visit ThirdAge Health to take charge of your well-being in your 40s, 50s and 60s: Alzheimer's, arthritis, depression, menopause, heart health, weight loss, sleep, stress reduction and more.

InfoAging.org


URL: http://www.infoaging.org/
ODP description: Provides research-based information on a wide range of age-related diseases, conditions, issues, features, and news.
Page title: AFAR: Infoaging: Information about the biology of aging, healthy aging and diseases of aging

AgeNet.com


URL: http://www.agenet.com/
ODP description: Health and drug information specific to seniors including online senior drugs reviews of commonly prescribed drugs for the elderly.
Page title: The AgeNet Eldercare Network

Seniors Resource Guide


URL: http://www.seniorsresourceguide.com
ODP description: A guide to senior services and resources on healthcare providers, housing options, emergency services, community resources, and professional articles on aging.
Page description: Designed for seniors, caregivers, children of seniors, social workers, discharge planners and everyone who serves the needs of seniors providing information about senior housing, health at home, professional services, care management and community resources.

Medicare Rights Center


URL: http://www.medicarerights.org
ODP description: A not-for-profit organization that is the source for Medicare consumers and Medicare professionals
Page title: Medicare Rights center
Page description: Your guide through the Medicare maze. An independent, non-profit source for information about your health care rights and benefits.

When Does Someone Attain Old Age?


URL: http://ohioline.osu.edu/ss-fact/0101.html
ODP description: The Ohio Department of Aging, Senior Series. SS-101-96.
Page title: When Does Someone Attain Old Age?, SS-101-R04

Care Pathways


URL: http://www.carepathways.com/
ODP description: 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.
Page title: Long-Term Care, Home Care, Assisted Living, Nursing Homes, Employment, Articles
Page description: RNs help you find the senior care available. Nationwide database of nursing homes, assisted living, home care. Resources, articles

Avoiding Slips, Trips and Broken Hips


URL: http://www.fallsprevention.co.uk/
ODP description: Supports the ongoing UK Department of Trade and Industry campaign on falls prevention aimed at older people in the home.
Page title: Falls Prevention Advice and Information

Healthy Aging Campaign


URL: http://healthyaging.net
ODP description: 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.
Page title: HealthyAging.net: The Official Site of the Healthy Aging Campaign

Keiser Institute on Aging


URL: http://www.keiserinstituteonaging.com
ODP description: Information on the enhancement of older adult wellness by changing the perceptions of aging and improving the quality of life.

Aging Issues Message Board


URL: http://www.healthboards.com/aging-issues/
ODP description: Forum on the process and affects of aging.
Page title: Aging Issues Message Board - Archived 8/29/98-12/17/00

The Patient Education Forum


URL: http://www.americangeriatrics.org/education/forum/index.shtml
ODP description: The American Geriatrics Society. Aging FAQ.
Page title: The American Geriatrics Society - Education - Forum Index

Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology


URL: http://www.iog.wayne.edu/
ODP description: 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.
Page title: Institute of Gerontology - Promoting successful aging in Detroit and beyond
Page description: Promoting successful aging in Detroit and beyond.

American Health Assistance Foundation


URL: http://www.ahaf.org
ODP description: 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.
Page title: American Health Assistance Foundation: Alzheimer's disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.
Page description: AHAF funds scientific research and educates the public on Alzheimer's disease, glaucoma and macular degeneration

Sunrise Assisted Living Inc.


URL: http://www.sunriseseniorliving.com/Home.do
ODP description: Owns and operates assisted living facilities which provide basic care and services to elderly. Features corporate, financial, and invstor data. (Nasdaq: SNRZ).
Page title: Retirement Communities | Assisted Living Facilities | Sunrise Senior Living
Page description: Sunrise Senior Living is a premier provider of senior living services. We specialize in independent living homes as well as assisted living facilities.

ElderHope, LLC


URL: http://www.elderhope.com/
ODP description: Provides information, support, links and book recommendations to the elderly, their caregivers, and the bereaved.
Page title: For those who care... : ElderHope

AARP Research Center - Health and Long-Term Care


URL: http://research.aarp.org/health/index.html
ODP description: 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.
Page title: Health and Wellness
Page description: Explore AARP Policy and Research topics in Health and Wellness such as Medicaid, Medigap, prescription drugs, private health care, disabilities, disease prevention, health care costs, health care financing, health literacy. In-depth research reports, fact sheets, speeches, news releases, legal case updates, legal advocacy and more on this public policy topic

Senior Health Week


URL: http://www.seniorhealthweek.org/
ODP description: News and information for seniors.
Page title: Senior Health Report -- Health News And Information For Seniors
Page description: best source of the latest news on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of life-threatening diseases and conditions affecting seniors. News and information for seniors on alzheimer's, arthritis, breast cancer, cataracts, cholesterol, colorectal, depression, diabetes, gastrointestinal, glaucoma, hypertension, lung cancer, menopause, osteoporosis, parkinsons, prostate cancer, sleep disorders.




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