Senior Citizens and Caregivers

Senior Citizens and Caregivers

AARP Health
This site provides general health news and information, disease- and condition-specific information, a doctor and hospital search tool, Medicare and health insurance information, long-term care information, and more.
En Español
 
AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
Information on healthy aging, elder care at home, a place to share stories about elder care, and more.
 
Administration on Aging: Elders & Families
Includes an eldercare services locator, information on long term care planning, and elder rights protection info.
 
Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
Information about support services for caregivers and families, fact sheets on caregiving and hospital discharge planning, public policy information, caregiver advice, and online discussion groups.
 
Geriatric Mental Health Foundation (GMHF)
Includes information on a variety of health topics affecting older adults, caregivers, and their families; a geriatric psychiatrist locator; recent news pertaining to older adults, caregivers, and their families; and a collection of links to additional information on a number of mental health-related topics.
 
Health and Age
Includes news, recent research articles, links to various disease- and condition-specific health centers, a question and answer section, and more.
 
Healthy Aging (from CDC)
Includes health statistics and research, caregiving information, information on end of life issues, information on health issues, and more.
 
MedlinePlus Seniors' Health Issues
Includes basic health information, health news, prevention and screening information, healthy living information, health tools and tutorials, links to a number of reference books, current research, and more.
En Español
 
NIH Senior Health
Find information on specific health topics, exercise, and a number of health videos.
 
National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care (NCCNHR)
Includes consumer fact sheets on planning long-term care and an ombudsmen locator for assistance with long-term care issues.
 
National Institute on Aging
Provides publications on a variety of health topics, Alzheimer's disease information, and clinical trials information.
En Español
 
Senior Citizens' Resources: USA.gov
A collection of links to government agencies and resources. Resources include caregiver information, education, jobs, and volunteerism for seniors; information on end-of-life issues; general health information; housing for seniors; retirement information; and more.

 

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Research Books

Cover of the book Life's little emergencies : a handbook for active independent seniors and caregivers
By Rod Brouhard.
"Handbook for seniors and caregivers covering first aid and emergency response protocol for various injuries, illnesses, and environmental conditions such as fires, floods, or earthquakes"--