NIHSeniorHealth
http://nihseniorhealth.gov/index.html
This easy-to-use web site from the NIH features basic health and wellness information for older adults. Buttons at the top of each page allow users to make the text bigger, change the text color and background, or hear the text read aloud.
AARP Health Page
The health page of the AARP site has a wealth of information including information about conditions and treatments, health care reform, insurance and Medicare, longevity, brain health, doctors and hospitals, medications and supplements, caregiving, and healthy living.
Publications from the National Institute on Aging
http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/
http://niapublications.org/shopspanish
The NIA provides clearly written health and medical information for seniors. The section on Safety has a good article on preventing falls (“Falls and Fractures”). Click the “Health and Aging Organizations” button on the left side bar for a directory of 300+ organizations which have health-related services for seniors.
Exercise & Physical Activity: Your Everyday Guide
http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/ExerciseGuide/
From the National Institute on Aging, this beautifully illustrated guide will inspire just about everyone to add activity to their lives and enjoy it at the same time. One copy of this book can be ordered at no cost. It is also available as a 124-page PDF file.
Geriatric Mental Health
http://www.gmhfonline.org/gmhf/consumer/
The consumer and patient information section of the Geriatric Mental Health Foundation includes detailed and informative articles on the following topics about seniors: alcohol/drug abuse, caring for an Alzheimer’s disease patient and oneself, dementias, anxiety, depression, disaster preparedness and coping, keeping mentally fit, and insomnia. Some items are available in Spanish.
BenefitsCheckUp
https://www.benefitscheckup.org
The powerful databases and resources on this site allow seniors to discover all benefits available to them, get help with food and prescription drug costs, and locate housing options. This site is provided by the National Council on Aging.
Medication Tips for Seniors
http://www.caring-for-aging-parents.com/elderly-medication.html
This article provides useful information about storing medications, asking questions of the pharmacist, side effects and adverse reactions, disposing of medications, and general tips and advice. While the site is geared toward caregivers, anyone can benefit from the information provided.
SeniorDrivers.org
This site from the AAA Foundation links seniors to tools for assessing their driving skills, as well as advice, exercises, and lessons to help them drive safely for as long as possible. Alternatives for seniors who can no longer drive safely are provided. There is also a database of relevant state regulations. Many printable PDFs are included for easy take-away.
