Geriatric / Senior Health
Guide to resources providing health information and advice about common health issues faced by older adults. Sites include recommendations on maintaining a healthy lifestyle and locating geriatric health services.
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Promotes healthy aging through education and biomedical research.afar.org -
Advocates for programs in patient care, professional and public education, and public policy.americangeriatrics.org -
WebMD site focusing on health, nutrition, and lifestyle in for those in the 50 and older.webmd.com -
Information on common diseases and disorders that affect older adults.healthinaging.org -
Clear advice on the issues that matter: care and support, money and benefits, health and mobility.independentage.org -
Aims to improve the lives of millions of older adults--especially those who are struggling.ncoa.org -
Leads a broad scientific effort to understand aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life.nia.nih.gov -
Evidence summaries and web resource ratings for trustworthy information about healthy aging.mcmasteroptimalaging.org -
Helping seniors live with optimal health, independence, and dignity in their homes and communitiesusaging.org
Senior Care
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Maximizing the independence, well-being, and health of older adults and people with disabilities.acl.gov -
Information and advice for older adults. Heath tips and suggestions to improve wellbeing.ageuk.org.uk -
Original articles, helpful tools, directory, and advice from leading experts and other caregivers.caring.com -
Provides easy-to-read publications with practical information on caregiving and health conditions.caregiver.org
End of Life
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Provides leadership in the development and application of hospice and its philosophy of care.hospicefoundation.org -
Dedicated to helping people talk about their wishes for end-of-life care.theconversationproject.org