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InfoAging.org
Provides research-based information on a wide range of age-related diseases, conditions, issues, features, and news.
http://www.infoaging.org/
Senior One Source
Referral service and magazine designed to help seniors achieve a healthier life.
http://www.senioronesource.com/
Native Elder Research Center
Focuses the heath and well being of Native American elders.
http://www.uchsc.edu/ai/nerc
Seniors Resource Guide
Helping you find your way - a comprehensive guide for senior services
http://www.seniorsresourceguide.com
Pfizer for Living
Offering personalized articles, health management tools and health information. Requires free registration.
http://www.pfizerforliving.com/
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.
http://www.healthandage.com/
Medicare Rights Center
A not-for-profit organization that is the source for Medicare consumers and Medicare professionals
http://www.medicarerights.org
ElderHope, LLC
Provides information, support, links and book recommendations to the elderly, their caregivers, and the bereaved.
http://www.elderhope.com/
Helpguide: Lifelong Wellness
Describes the aging process, discusses myths, statistics, and problems, and suggests ways of maintaining health into old age.
http://www.helpguide.org/aging_well.htm
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.
http://www.janssen-eldercare.com/
Pro-Ops
Articles on common health conditions in senior citizens.
http://member.rivernet.com.au/balehirs/Bis...
The National Advisory Council on Aging
The NACA is a Canadian federal government organization.
http://www.naca-ccnta.ca/
Senior Connections
Resources for seniors and their caregivers in Virginia
http://www.seniorconnections-va.org
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.
http://www.mhaging.org/
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.
http://www.iog.wayne.edu/
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.
http://agingpa.psu.edu
ThirdAge Health
Starting point for people over 40 for information about a healthy life and life style.
http://www.thirdage.com/health/
International Year of Older Persons 1999 U.N.
'Towards a society for all ages.' United Nations/Division for Social Policy and Development.
http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/iyop/index.ht...
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.
http://healthyaging.net
AgeNet.com
Health and drug information specific to seniors including online senior drugs reviews of commonly prescribed drugs for the elderly.
http://www.agenet.com/
Lumetra
Information on Medicare for beneficiaries, their families and providers.
http://www.lumetra.com/
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.
http://www.preventinghomefalls.gov.uk/
Senior Health Week
News and information for seniors.
http://www.seniorhealthweek.org/
Latino Gerontological Center
A private, non-profit organization, devoted to improve the quality of life of Hispanic seniors and their communities.
http://www.gerolatino.org
Senior Health
Listings on physicians, nutrition, drug trials and caregiver support for seniors.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/seniors...
Keiser Institute on Aging
Information on the enhancement of older adult wellness by changing the perceptions of aging and improving the quality of life.
http://www.keiserinstituteonaging.com
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.
http://www.lifesphere.org
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.
http://www.ageing.org
The Patient Education Forum
The American Geriatrics Society. Aging FAQ.
http://www.americangeriatrics.org/educatio...
Our Senior Years Health Topics
Articles on multiple health concerns for senior citizens, written by doctors and nurses.
http://www.oursenioryears.com/health.html
Network Of Care
Community-based resources and tools for seniors, people with disabilities, caregivers and service providers.
http://www.networkofcare.org/
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.
http://www.aaos.org/
When Does Someone Attain Old Age?
The Ohio Department of Aging, Senior Series. SS-101-96.
http://ohioline.osu.edu/ss-fact/0101.html
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.
http://research.aarp.org/health/index.html
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.
http://www.ahrq.gov/ppip/50plus/
Therubins.com
Health, medical and social information of interest to the elderly.
http://www.therubins.com/
SeniorWorld Online
A directory of health, fitness, and nutrition for seniors.
http://www.seniorworld.com/r1997719225113/...
Aging Issues Message Board
Forum on the process and affects of aging.
http://www.healthboards.com/aging-issues/
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