Senior Health

MEDLINEplus - Seniors' Health Topics
This website contains authoritative, quality-filtered health information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health, and other government, non-profit and health-related organizations. The site also includes a full-text drug information database, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, directory information, current health news and information about government-sponsored clinical trials.

Mayo Clinic.Com Senior Health Center
Developed and reviewed by Mayo Clinic physicians and scientists, this site hosts a wealth of evidence-based, up-to-date information on various health and disease conditions, and a number of healthy living tools such as a first-aid and self-care guide and a personal health scorecard.

FirstGov for Seniors Health Section
This site provides access to all government agencies and other organizations that provide services and programs for seniors. Scroll down the page to find information on senior health topics.

Merck Manual of Geriatrics
A free full-text geriatric care manual, this 3rd edition includes information ranging from health care funding and quality of life to injuries, diseases and care issues as they particularly effect seniors. Chapters on diseases typically cover symptoms and diagnostic tests, causes and treatment choices and complications. The online version is currently being updated.

Health and Age
This site provides information on a variety of topics related to the process of aging. In addition to basic information on a number of common conditions, health issues, and diseases, the site offers medical news updates, an online “Helpline” for individuals to submit specific health care questions, and a primer on aging.

Family Caregiver Alliance
Information, services and support for caregivers and families of victims of long-term, chronic and terminal conditions. Includes "Fact Sheets" on various conditions and issues as well as an online support group for caregivers.

The AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
This site offers information for the public as well as for health care professionals regarding the health and care of older adults. Resources include online guides for care giving at home and for pain management. Patient Education Forums focus on specific geriatric topics and provide answers to commonly asked questions. Also access the FHA Directory of Agencies and Organizations Addressing the Special Health Care Needs of Older Adults.

Administration on Aging Elders and Families Page
Elders and Families is designed to help older persons and their caregivers obtain information and resources on a variety of aging-related topics. The information will help you become more familiar with issues affecting older adults, and the services and opportunities available to assist them.