Aging

Branches of medicine (Geriatrics) dealing with the care of senior citizens and the elderly, and the treatment of their diseases.

Resources in this category:

About.Com: Senior Health
http://seniorhealth.about.com/

An internet guide to health issues for senior citizens, with feature articles, website guides, and discussion forums. Topics covered include Alzheimer's Disease, strokes, Medicare, osteoporosis, prescription drugs, exercise, eldercare, and more.

Administration on Aging
http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/

Contains links and informational essays about all aspects of aging. The site covers family, medical, social and legal issues concerning seniors. You can find out about recent legislation here as well as government reports on topical issues for aging adults.

Aging Well Village
http://agingwell.state.ny.us/

Health and wellness information for those fifty and over. Includes information on health & safety, nutrition, fitness, healing, and medications.

Consumer Consortium on Assisted Living (CCAL)
http://www.ccal.org/

CCAL is "is the only national consumer education and advocacy organization" devoted to the needs of consumers of assisted living services and their families." This site provides information on assisted living and finding assisted living facilities.

Mature Resources
http://www.matureresources.org/

Mature Resources is a free internet monthly magazine covering a range of subject of interest to baby boomers through senior citizens. Topics include health and wellness, travel, leisure, retirement, and financial planning.

Medicare
http://www.medicare.gov/

The US government's website "for people with Medicare". Information on eligibility, billing, long-term care options, preventative services, replacement cards, forms, and health resources.

The Merck Manual of Geriatrics
http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmg/home.jsp

Building on the tradition of the The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy, this manual focuses on the medical problems of the elderly, providing clinical information to all physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other health professionals involved in the care of elderly patients. Many non-health professionals also find it useful."

National Institute on Aging
http://www.nia.nih.gov/

"The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is one of the National Institutes of Health, the principal biomedical research agency of the United States Government. The NIA promotes healthy aging by conducting and supporting biomedical, social, and behavioral research and public education." This site presents information on current research, brochures and fact sheets for the public, and publications on health and aging topics with an on-line ordering form.

Senior Citizens News and Information Daily on the Web
http://www.seniorjournal.com/

This daily news journal highlights issues and events relevant to seniors. Topics include health and fitness, government, enjoying life, elderly issues, and money.