Administration on Aging (AoA) - U. S. Department of Health and Human
Services http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/NAIC/default.htm
The Administration on Aging (AoA) is the focal point and support agency for
older persons at the federal level. AoA heightens awareness among federal
agencies, organizations, groups and the public about the priceless contributions
that older Americans make to the Nation and alerts them to the needs of these
older Americans.
AoA/NIA - Resource Directory for Older People http://www.aoa.gov/eldfam/How_To_Find/ResourceDirectory/resource_directory.asp
The directory contains names, addresses, phone numbers, and fax numbers
of organizations which provide information and other resources on matters
relating to the needs of older persons. Click on the first letter of the
organizations name.
Alliance for Aging Research http://www.agingresearch.org/healthtopics.cfm Alliance for Aging Research is dedicated to supporting and accelerating
the pace of medical discoveries through the latest scientific information
which is reviewed via the Science Advisory Board. From policy issues to consumer
health programs, the Alliance works to generate knowledge and action on age-related
issues. For a range of health topics to choose from, click on a letter from
A-Z or chose a topic listed in the newsletter Living Longer and Loving
It (LLL).
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Health and Wellness http://www.aarp.org/health/ AARP is a nonprofit membership organization that represents more than
35 million members and is dedicated to addressing the needs and interests
of persons 50 and older. Through information and education, advocacy and service,
they seek to enhance the quality of life by promoting independence, dignity
and purpose.
AARP - Eating Well: Eating Right http://www.aarp.org/Articles/a2003-03-07-eatingright.html
Covers what you should know to eat right daily including the food guide
pyramid, and provides ideas for setting goals and resources on foods to
fight disease.
AARP - Eating Well: Planning Simple Healthy Meals http://www.aarp.org/Articles/a2003-03-10-plan.html
With busy schedules, sometimes healthy eating just does not happen. This
site shows how you can make your meals healthy ones.
AARP -E-mail Newsletters http://www.aarp.org/emailnews Many different newsletters subjects: online learning, travel, small
business, educator, computers and technology, book talk, health and wellness
are just a few.
AARP - Games and Puzzles http://www.aarp.org/games/ Games and puzzles, e-mail greeting cards and AARP radio.
American Dietetic Association (ADA) http://www.eatright.com
ADA's nearly 70,000 members in the US and abroad help shape Americas' food
choices and impact the nutritional status of the public. On this web site
can be found resources for both consumer and professionals targeting various
audiences such as older adults, children, ethnic groups, persons with diabetes
and more.
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) http://www.americangeriatrics.org/ AGS is a health care professional organization of more than 6,000 members
devoted to improving the health and well being of all older adults. In the
last decade AGS has been instrumental in shaping attitudes, policies and practices
regarding health care for older people. Web site focuses on geriatric health
care, education, health links and publications such as the 2003 Edition
of Geriatrics at Your Fingertips Online.
American Senior Fitness Association (SFA) http://www.seniorfitness.net/sfalinks.htm
SFA promotes excellence in older adult fitness. SFA maintains an expert National
Advisory Board and develops comprehensive educational programs. In recent
years the association has continued to set the fitness standard in older adults.
Links to older adult health and fitness related web sites as well as Mature
Fitness, a publication of the American Senior Fitness Association and
a few articles can be previewed at this site.
American Society on Aging (ASA) http://www.asaging.org/ ASA is a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the knowledge and
skills of those working with older adults and their families. ASA provides
publications and resources, educational programs and diversity initiatives,
and shares knowledge with the largest network of professionals in the field
of aging. A web site to help those working with older adults and their families,
publications such as Aging Today, ASA Connection, Generations, a variety
of resources and links.
Eldercare Locator - National Aging Network http://www.eldercare.gov/eldercare/Public/network/main.asp
To meet the diverse needs of the growing numbers of older persons in the US,
the Older Americans Act of 1965 established a national network made up of
federal and state which is part of the national aging network. Headed by the
US Administration on Aging, a division of the US Department of Health and
Human Services, the network includes 57 State Units on Aging, 655 Area Agencies
on Aging, 225 Tribal organizations representing 300 tribes, and thousands
of service providers. Has an eldercare quick search where they can enter a
zip code and state to find local resources.
Family Consumer Sciences/Family Development and Resource Management/Texas
Cooperative Extension/The Texas A&M University System http://fcs.tamu.edu
Provides educational programs for building individual and family capacity
for self-sufficiency, wellness, family stability and economic security. Explore
this web site to find out more about aging as it is related to health, coping
skills, economic security, caregiver information support, food/nutrition and
more.
FIRSTGOV for Seniors http://www.firstgov.gov/Topics/Seniors.shtml This site is maintained by the Social Security Administration (SSA) as
a service especially geared toward the increasing number of senior citizens.
This web site helps citizens to obtain valuable health/security information
and services at one location via the Internet.
Frugal Living- Welcome to About, the Human Internet http://frugalliving.miningco.com/mbody.htm This site for consumers in this unique network is run by a professional
guide who is carefully screened and trained by About. Guides build a comprehensive
environment around each of their specific topics, including the best new content,
relevant links, How-To's, Forums, and answers to a wide variety of questions.
This web site gives information on all aspects of living frugally, whether
it be related to family, health, housing, or insurance.
Gerontological Nutritionists (GN) http://www.fiu.edu/~gn/
Over 3000 registered dietitians and registered dietetic technicians who are
interested in gerontology and nutrition provide leadership to dietitians working
in the field of aging and gerontology through this web site.
Huffington Center on Aging (HCOA) http://www.hcoa.org HCOA, located at the Texas Medical Center, Baylor College of Medicine,
has one of the most advanced aging research programs in the country. Programs
are in cell/molecular biology of aging, cardiovascular diseases, ethics and
outcomes research, extended from undergraduate/college to graduate, medical
school, residency or postgraduate training for physicians and allied health
professionals. Provides an extensive program of education for the lay public
here.
InteliHealth - Senior's Health http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/EMIHC000/22030/22030.html Learn the Basics, Just for Seniors, Related Areas, News, Symptom Scout,
Search Medical Literature. Diseases and Conditions, Healthy Lifestyles, Your
Health and extensive resources are in the section Look It Up.
International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) http://www.icaa.cc/
ICAA focuses on bringing together professionals in numerous fields to help
empower aging baby boomers and older adults to improve their quality of life
and change the image of wellness and aging. Other attractions are: ICAA in
the News, article archives, and Journal on Active Aging.
International Essential Tremor Foundation (IETF) http://www.essentialtremor.org/
IETF was created to provide information services and support to individuals
and families affected by essential tremor (ET). IETF encourages and promotes
research in an effort to determine the causes, treatment and ultimately the
cure for ET.
The Nations Council on the Aging (NCOA) http://www.ncoa.org
The NCOA web site has a Benefits CheckUp, programs area, breaking NCOA
news, general aging news, advocacy and workforce development.
National Institute on Aging (NIA) - National Institutes of Health (NIH) http://www.nia.nih.gov/
This site makes available information on National Institutes of Health publications,
a video list, exercise, topics focused on the older adult for the NIA- federal
effort on aging research.
NIA - National Advisory Council on Aging (NACA) http://www.nia.nih.gov/naca/ Meeting information for the NACA, council meeting dates, site index.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) http://www.nih.gov/ Browse health topics A-Z, news and events, scientific resources via The
US Department of Health and Human Services web site.
NIH - NIHSeniorHealth http://nihseniorhealth.gov/
This is a web site for older adults developed by the National Institute
on Aging and the National Library of Medicine--part of the National Institutes
of Health.
National Library of Medicine http://www.nlm.nih.gov/
Sections are in the area of health information, MEDLINEPlus, library services,
research programs, news and noteworthy.
United States National Library of Medicine http://www.nlm.nih.gov/hinfo.html
Links to health information with additional information by subject.
National Policy and Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging http://nutritionandaging.fiu.edu/
An informative site by Florida International University providing extensive
information on nutrition as it applies to older Americans.
Nutrition for Low Income Families http://www.nnfr.org/curriculum/topics/food.html
This web site is part of the National Network for Family Resiliency, National
Children, Youth and Families at Risk Initiative now incorporated within the
new Children, Youth and Families Education and Research Network (CYFERNet™)
which features extensive resources in the areas of Child, Youth, Parent and
Family, Community, and Evaluation.
Older Women's League (OWL) http://www.owl-national.org/index.htm
OWL is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that accomplishes its work through
research, education, and advocacy activities. OWL provides a strong and effective
voice for 58 million women age 40 and over in America. This site focuses solely
on mid-life/older women. Included is information about mental health and aging.
Seniors and Food Safety http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/seniors.html
United States Food and Drug Administration/Center for Food Safety and Applied
Nutrition, in cooperation with AARP provide seniors, who have a lifetime of
experience shopping, preparing and eating food, resources. This web site has
links to the four simple steps, eating out, taking care of infants and young
children, and other links.
Texas Department on Aging (TDoA) http://www.dads.state.tx.us/
Information and resources for older Texans and their families, services, benefits,
and publications.
Texas Department of Health (TDH), Texas Osteoporosis http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/osteo
Awareness and Education Program,cause and risk factors, bone health,
early detection, prevention and treatment strategies, various statistics and
cost effective options are covered here. Where bones tend to fracture, fall
prevention and bone strength are covered.
TUFTS University Nutrition Navigator http://commentator.tufts.edu/archive/nutrition/pyramid.html
Fast and reliable resource to locate sound nutrition information on the Web.
This web site is maintained by Tufts University, Boston, MA, and includes
a modified food guide pyramid for people over 70 years.
U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Food & Drug Administration http://www.fda.gov/default.htm
FDA news, activities, information and hot topics.
U. S. Food & Drug Administration- Eating Well As We Age http://www.fda.gov/opacom/lowlit/eatage.html
(Spanish)
Can't chew, shop alone, or have no appetite? This easy to read booklet
helps to tell why many older people have trouble eating well. Then it
gives ideas on what you can do about it.
U. S. FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition- Information
for People Over 65 Years Old http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/wh-65.html Healthy weight, bone health, mammography, cosmetics, food safety and
sugar substitutes are a few of the items addressed.
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