Can you recommend some good web sites for seniors?
- NIH Senior Health
- nihseniorhealth.gov
- Health information for seniors from the National Institutes of Health. Includes built-in features such as text enlargement, speech feature to have information read aloud, and high contrast for people with vision impairment.
- Administration on Aging Elders and Families Page
- www.aoa.gov/eldfam/eldfam.asp
- Designed to assist older persons and their caregivers quickly obtain information and resources on a variety of aging-related topics such as Alzheimer's Disease, Elder Rights and Resources, Housing, and Nutrition. Available in multiple languages.
- Family Caregiver Alliance
- www.caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/home.jsp
- This site focuses on information, education, services, research, and advocacy for families caring for loved ones with chronic, disabling diseases. Also available in Spanish and Chinese.
- NIH Senior Health
Are there books about senior health in the Health Sciences Library?
- Encyclopedia of Gerontology 2nd Edition. San Diego: Elsevier Academic Press, c2006.
Health Books [on order] - Arking, Robert. The Biology of Aging: Observations and Principles. Oxford: Oxford University Press, c2006.
Health Books [on order] - Landefield, Seth et al, ed. Current Geriatric Diagnosis and Treatment. New York: Lange Medical Books/McGraw-Hill, c2004.
Health Books WT 100 C9762 2004 - Spirduso, Waneen et al. Physical Dimensions of Aging. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, c2005.
Health Books WT 104 S759p 2005 - Wykle, May, et al. Successful Aging Through the Life Span. New York: Springer, 2005.
Health Books WT 104 S942 2005
- Encyclopedia of Gerontology 2nd Edition. San Diego: Elsevier Academic Press, c2006.
Are there additional resources which I might find useful?
- AARP
- http://www.aarp.org
- AARP is a nonprofit membership organization of persons 50 and older dedicated to addressing their needs and interests. AARP is dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as they age. They lead positive social change and deliver value to members through information, advocacy and service.
- Medicare
- http://www.medicare.gov
- Information from the Department of Health and Human Services regarding Medicare health insurance including the new prescription drug plans. Also includes information about long-term care options such as home health agencies and nursing homes.
- Washington State Aging and Disability Services Administration
- http://www.aasa.dshs.wa.gov
- Serving adults with chronic illnesses or conditions and people of all ages with developmental disabilities. Focus on housing options, caregiver resources, paying for care, and planning for the future. Also links to a nursing home finder and comparison database.
- AARP
Are there general health web sites which might also be helpful?
- MedlinePlus
- medlineplus.org
- From the National Library of Medicine
- Centers for Disease Control: A-Z Topics Index
- MayoClinic.com
- Merck Manual Home Edition
- Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary
- MedlinePlus
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