Isabella - Isabella's links for seniors

The following sites are suggested resources for learning more about healthy aging and senior concerns. Isabella does not endorse any of these sites. We include them as references for people who wish to find out more about these subjects.

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Senior groups and organizations
Information about elder care facilities
Health information for seniors
Information for caregivers
Other links of interest

Senior groups and organizations

www.aarp.org American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) . Check their Wellness Center for information on fitness, nutrition, stress, and staying healthy. Click on the Health & Wellness Guide for one-stop health and wellness information, books, websites, and discussions.

www.asaging.org The American Society on Aging provides educational programs, publications, and information and training resources for what is probably the largest network of professionals in the field of aging.

www.ncoa.org The National Council on the Aging promotes the dignity, self-determination, well-being, and continuing contributions of older persons through education, research, leadership, and information.

www.nyahsa.org The New York State Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (NYAHSA) represents not-for -profit agencies serving the elderly throughout New York State. Member organizations include nursing homes, adult care facilities, assisted living providers, continuing care providers, and community organizations serving people of all ages.

www.rrf.org The Retirement Research Foundation is the nation's largest private foundation devoted solely to serving the needs of older Americans and enhancing their quality of life. It works to make sure that older adults remain vibrant, vital participants in our society.

Information about elder care facilities

www.aahsa.org The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging is a national nonprofit organization of elder care facilities. This site contains a wealth of information, including a directory of elder care homes and services, help on choosing a care facility, a Health Answers Website, and access to 9 million medical articles from the National Library of Medicine.

www.allcarenet.org The Alliance Continuing Care Network (ACCN) comprises 15 not-for-profit organizations representing 21 long-term care sites in the New York metropolitan area: Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester.

www.gnyha.org Greater New York Hospital Association A very helpful Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home , published by the Health Care Financing Administration - Medicare and Medicaid, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Health information for seniors

www.ahrq.gov For consumers and practitioners, the Agency for Health care Research and Quality, of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, outlines treatment standards for a broad spectrum of health conditions affecting older adults, including prostate problems, bad back, angina, incontinence, and more.

www.ahrq.gov/clinic/ppipix.htm Put Prevention Into Practice (PPIP) is a program that aims to increase the appropriate use of preventive care, such as screening tests, immunizations, and counseling, Click on "Staying Healthy at 50+" for guidelines on what you can do to stay healthy.

www.americanheart.org The American Heart Association provides an easy-to-use reference guide to heart and stroke; warning signs of heart attack and stroke; heart patient information, and much more.

www.aoa.dhhs.gov Designed for older Americans, families, and caregivers, this website of the Administration on Aging , U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, covers programs that can enrich the lives of older persons and support their independence. Includes a caregivers guide, Eldercare Locator, online retirement planning, and more. Go to www.aoa.dhhs.gov/elderpage for a broad spectrum of health-related articles, from foot care to sexuality.

www.cspinet.org Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is a nonprofit education and advocacy organization that seeks to promote health through educating the public about nutrition and alcohol.

www.eatright.org The American Dietetic Association offers "science-based" information on food and nutrition, with details on nutrition and health

www.joslin.harvard.edu The Joslin Diabetes Center (the world's largest) at Harvard University

www.healthandage.com For consumers and health care professionals interested in maintaining health throughout life. Interactive tools, information, and newsletters on such topics as Alzheimer's disease, depression, diabetes, heart disease, nutrition, and fitness. Also, question and answer sessions with health experts, and medical news about healthy aging and eldercare.

www.infoaging.org This website, for the American Federation for Aging Research, provides the latest information on research into lifestyle issues, diseases, and conditions related to aging and the biology of aging. Includes a sign-up feature for the group's newsletter, Lifelong.

www.intelihealth.com Consumer health information from Harvard Medical School and more than 150 other health care organizations. Click on Seniors' Health for topics such as Health & Lifestyle Issues, Aging and the Mind, and chat rooms. An Adult Health Advisor focuses on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and risk factors for hundreds of health topics relevant to older adults.

www.nih.gov/nia National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes on Health . Click on Health Information for publications (including Age Pages), a resource directory, and referrals. Then click on Internet Links to locate other government agency websites concerning health and aging.

www.nof.org National Osteoporosis Foundation provides helpful articles on bone health, osteoporosis prevention, medications, support groups, and finding a doctor.

www.strokeassociation.org Every 53 seconds, someone in America has a stroke. The American Stroke Association offers warning signs of stroke and an A-Z guide to heart and stroke. Learn about prevention, treatment, and services to stroke victims.

www.webMD.com WebMD is a huge resource of information for individuals and medical professionals alike. It has a vast searchable library of articles on medical conditions, plus newsletters you can subscribe to.

Information for caregivers

www.caregiverzone.com A site for caregivers and seniors offering discussion boards, counseling, consultation, and referral, and helpful products.

www.caregiving.org The National Alliance for Caregiving , a national resource for caregivers, is dedicated to supporting family caregivers of older persons and the professionals who help them and to increase public awareness of issues facing family caregiving.