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 to locating geriatric health services.
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Nonprofit funder of aging research, with explainers on the biology of aging and geroscience.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 for those 50 and older.webmd.com -
Health information for older adults and caregivers, from the American Geriatrics Society.healthinaging.org -
Charity providing clear advice on senior care, benefits, housing, and financial issues.independentage.org -
Aims to improve the lives of millions of older adults--especially those who are struggling.ncoa.org -
A-Z library of expert-reviewed health topics for older adults, in English and Spanish.nia.nih.gov -
Evidence summaries and web resource ratings for trustworthy information about healthy aging.mcmasteroptimalaging.org -
Senior Care
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Federal agency funding services and research for older adults and people with disabilities.acl.gov -
Information and advice for older adults. Health tips and suggestions to improve wellbeing.ageuk.org.uk -
Directory of senior living and in-home care, with family advisors, pricing, and reviews.caring.com -
Provides easy-to-read publications with practical information on caregiving and health conditions.caregiver.org
End of Life
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Hospice and grief information for patients and families, plus courses for professionals.hospicefoundation.org -
Dedicated to helping people talk about their wishes for end-of-life care.theconversationproject.org