Useful Links
Caregiver Resources
www.alzfdn.org
Alzheimer's Foundation of America's website provides information on care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers and families.
www.cancer.org
The American Cancer Society provides information to cancer patients and those who care for them.
www.eldercarelink.com
Elder Link is a referral service that provides resources for local senior care services and providers that match the needs of an aging family member.
Diseases
www.acponline.org/patients_families
The American College of Physicians provides information about diseases and conditions.
www.cdc.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website provides a wealth of information about many health topics.
www.ninds.nih.gov/index.htm
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke's website provides information on neurological disorders.
www.mayoclinic.com
Mayo Clinic website provides information on diseases and tips for a healthy lifestyle.
Geriatrics
www.aoa.gov
The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Aging website provides information for elders and their families.
www.fda.gov/oc/seniors
The U. S. Food and Drug Administration website provides information for older people on arthritis, cancer, and nutrition.
www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation
The National Institute on Aging site provides links to publications, clinical trials, Alzheimer's disease information, and aging organizations.
www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors.shtml
Maintained by the U. S. government, this site provides information and resources for seniors on consumer protection, adult education, end-of-life issues, health topics, housing, laws and regulations concerning seniors, retirement, and travel and recreation.
Health Maintenance and Prevention
www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers
The U. S. Food and Drug Administration site provides information on food safety, food labeling, and nutrition, as well as selected health topics.
www.MyPyramid.gov
Established by the U. S. Department of Agriculture, this site offers information about maintaining a healthy diet.
www.nj.quitnet.com
The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services provides support and cessation recommendations for smokers.
www.vaccinesaftey.edu
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Institute for Vaccine Safety site provides an independent assessment of vaccines and vaccine safety.
Medication
www.drugs.com
Drugs.com provides independent information on prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and natural products; includes a pill identifier and interactions checklist.
www.medlineplus.gov
MedlinePlus provides extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and latest health news.
Travel
www.cdc.gov/travel
Check this site before traveling abroad for important information on health-related topics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Women's Health
www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/breast
The National Cancer Institute offers information about breast cancer, including treatment, prevention, genetics, clinical trials, screening and testing, and related information.
www.healthywomen.org
Named top women's health website by Good Housekeeping magazine; gives women the latest health information, including news updates, health tips, resources, and extensive coverage of hundreds of health topics.
www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone
The National Institute of Health's Osteoporosis and Related Bone Disease website provides information on osteoporosis and bone related disorders.
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