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Assisted Living
Facilities, Adult Day Care Consultants, AdultCareProviders.com, Affordable Home Care Agency, AlertOne Services, Inc., ALFA Online, Alternative Solutions in Long Term Care, American Association of Homes and Services for the, APlaceForMom.com, Assist Guide, Assisted Living Info
Caregivers Resources
Professional Resources, Support, Advanced Senior Asset Preservation, Advanced Senior Solutions, Inc., AngelWatch, Barton Home Care, Best Caregiver Info, Care for Life, Care For You, Inc., Care on Call (UK) Ltd, Care Resources, Caregiver Consortium
Drugs
Assessment of Medication Use in the Elderly, F.A. Davis Company, Medication Education for Seniors, Medication Information Line for the Elderly, Medication Misuse Among Older Adults, National Institute On Aging Age Page: Medicines: U, NursingWorld, Nutritional Supplements Misuse Among Older Adults, Questioning The Use Of Drugs In Nursing Homes, Senior Pharmassist
Fitness
50-Plus Fitness Association, Accent on Health, Activekarma.com, Advice for the Aging Athlete, AgeFit, Alexander Technique and Aging Well, American Senior Fitness Association, Coronay Artery Rehabilitation Group, Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine and Science: Aging, Fit Senior Online Catalog
Nutrition
Arthritis as a Potassium Deficiency, Copper Physiology, Eating Well as We Age, Elderly Nutrition Program - Administration on Agin, ENC: Nutrition in the Elderly, Food Safety for the Elderly, Meals on Wheels, Meals On Wheels Association of America, Nutrition and the Older Adult, Nutrition for The Elderly
Sexuality
Helping Men and Women In Their Enjoyable Years - D, InfoCenter Guide to Sex and Aging, InteliHealth - Home to Johns Hopkins Health Inform, Multidisciplinary Education in Geriatrics and Agin, National Association on HIV Over Fifty, Self-help Magazine, Sex and the Elderly, Sex When You Are Aging, Sexual Health Encyclopedia from Wylde, Sexual Issues for Aging Adults
Well-Being and Safety
Abuse of the Elderly, Aging Well Village, Benevolent Ballet, Dr. Ann Steiner's Medical Information Sheet, Elder Suicide, Florida Health Consultants, Growing Old, But Keeping Fit, Health & Safety Tips, Lifeline Systems, Making your Home Safe for Seniors
AAOS On-Line Service
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Public information area includes material about arthritis, osteoporosis, scoliosis, total joint replacement and the prevention of back pain and broken hips.
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.
Action for Healthy Aging and Elderly Care
The Novartis Foundation for Gerontological Research. Areas of interest to physicians and researchers, other healthcare professionals, and patients. Weekly news updates from Reuter's Health Information. Patient area topics include impaired mobility and nutrition. The Ask the Expert forum is free to view, but does require registration if you wish to participate.
AgeNet.com
Health and drug information specific to seniors including online senior drugs reviews of commonly prescribed drugs for the elderly.
Aging Issues Message Board
Forum on the process and affects of aging.
Aging-PA: Aging Information for PA
Aging information for Pennsylvania with links to long term care, educational programs, senior health sites, and other important issues.
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.
C-Health
A health and wellness site that has articles and user forums.
CMRI- Medicare Information
Information on Medicare for beneficiaries, their families and providers.
CNN Health News for Seniors
CNN and WebMD present information and health news for seniors.
ElderHope, LLC
Provides information, support, links and book recommendations to the elderly, their caregivers, and the bereaved.
FirstGov for Seniors
Includes information on health conditions, medical coverage, and offers links to state resources.
HealthAnswers - Senior Health
Source for information regarding aging. Offers videos on senior health issues.
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.
Helpguide: Lifelong Wellness
Describes the aging process, discusses myths, statistics, and problems, and suggests ways of maintaining health into old age.
InfoAging.org
Provides research-based information on a wide range of age-related diseases, conditions, issues, features, and news.
International Year of Older Persons 1999 U.N.
'Towards a society for all ages.' United Nations/Division for Social Policy and Development.
Jannsen Eldercare
Information and resources on medical conditions related to aging, health insurance, Medicare, and nursing homes for the health care professional, consumer and caregiver.
Keiser Institute on Aging
Information on the enhancement of older adult wellness by changing the perceptions of aging and improving the quality of life.
Latino Gerontological Center
A private, non-profit organization, devoted to improve the quality of life of Hispanic seniors and their communities.
Lifesphere Retirement Communities
A not-for-profit family of services that offers exceptional retirement community living, home-delivered services, senior centers, a radio station, consulting services in Ohio.
Medbroadcast.com - Senior's Health
Covers a range of health issues with causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments for medical conditions, as well as news and features.
Medicare Rights Center
A not-for-profit organization that is the source for Medicare consumers and Medicare professionals
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.
Native Elder Research Center
Focuses the heath and well being of Native American elders.
Network Of Care
Community-based resources and tools for seniors, people with disabilities, caregivers and service providers.
Our Senior Years Health Topics
Articles on multiple health concerns for senior citizens, written by doctors and nurses.
Pfizer for Living
Offering personalized articles, health management tools and health information. Requires free registration.
Phrma: Publications: Patient Assistance
Lists drug companies that have free medication programs. Access eligibility requirements and contacts.
Pro-Ops
Articles on common health conditions in senior citizens.
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.
Senior Connections
Resources for seniors and their caregivers in Virginia
Senior Gold
A directory and information service, specialized to the demands of the senior's community.
Senior Health
Listings on physicians, nutrition, drug trials and caregiver support for seniors.
Senior Health Week
News and information for seniors.
Senior One Source
Referral service and magazine designed to help seniors achieve a healthier life.
Seniors Resource Guide
A guide to senior services and resources on healthcare providers, housing options, emergency services, community resources, and professional articles on aging.
SeniorWorld Online
A directory of health, fitness, and nutrition for seniors.
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.
The National Advisory Council on Aging
The NACA is a Canadian federal government organization.
The Patient Education Forum
The American Geriatrics Society. Aging FAQ.
Therubins.com
Health, medical and social information of interest to the elderly.
ThirdAge Health
Starting point for people over 40 for information about a healthy life and life style.
U.S. Consumer Gateway
Aging and eldercare links. Information topics include Hearing Aids, and Health Care.
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.
When Does Someone Attain Old Age?
The Ohio Department of Aging, Senior Series. SS-101-96.