99 Steps to 100
ThirdAge Media is the leading Internet media, membership and affinity
marketing company for first-wave baby boomers.
This site provides simple steps for longevity covering diet,
attitude, renewal and exercise.
AgeNet.com
AgeNet is an information and referral network designed to "Bridge the
Distance" between aging parents and adult children by providing
actionable information about products and services that are important to
enhancing the quality of life of older adults and their families. Topic
areas include: senior health, geriatric drugs, legal, insurance, financial,
helpful products and caregiver support.
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
On-Line Service
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons features public information area
materials about arthritis, osteoporosis, scoliosis, total joint replacement
and the prevention of back pain and broken hips.
American Association of Retired Persons
(AARP) Research Center
AARP provides health and long-term care information, research results and
policy insights about access to health care and long-term care; financing
care, benefits and services; private insurance; managed care and consumer
protection; advance directives and ethical issues.
American Medical Association Health Insight
The American Medical Association (AMA) is much more than a voluntary
membership organization of physicians. It is the patient's advocate and the
physician's voice. It sets standards for the profession of medicine.
This site features quality health information and advice on specific
conditions, guide to family health and an interactive section.
Dr. Koop.com
Dr. C. Everett Koop, former U.S. Surgeon General and current Chairman of
drkoop.com, provides healthcare information online.
To find information about a specific medical condition click on “Conditions
and Concerns” located on the left frame of the window.
Geriatrics
and Aging Home Page
The Geriatrics and Aging Home Page is an online publication that highlights
key issues and trends in geriatric medicine and research in a way that is
relevant to primary care providers.
Health A to Z--Your Family Health
HealthAtoZ is a comprehensive, well-integrated health and medical resource
developed by healthcare professionals. HealthAtoZ's aim is to partner with
consumers so that every individual and family can better manage their
health. This site contains an
informative ' 60-Something
Plus' page that is dedicated to seniors.
In addition, it includes a listing of categorized health sites, a
search engine that retrieves subject specific web sites and biweekly health
news reports.
Health Gate: Aging and Health
HealthGate Data Corp. leverages the Internet to provide the highest quality
e-Health solutions to healthcare institutions, corporations and websites by
providing web technology that can supply up to date comprehensive content
that is reliable, objective, and credible for professionals, patients, and
consumers. This site offers
advice on staying healthy after 50 including lifestyle, fitness and medical
information, plus research on aging.
Health Risk Assessment
Greenstone Healthcare Solutions is an information technology-based
organization that offers innovative tools and consulting services for
integrating disease management across the health care continuum.
Greenstone provides an individualized health risk assessment
comprised of the latest available national statistics about how risk is
increased or reduced by personal behavior and preventive care.
Mayo Clinic
Recognized by many as one of the most credible sources of health information
on the web - Recommended
Medicare
Rights Center
The
Medicare Rights Center is
a national, not-for-profit organization that helps ensure that older adults
and people with disabilities get good affordable health care.
MedicineNet.com
Since 1996, MedicineNet.com network of U.S. board-certified physician
writers and scientists have provided relevant, easy-to-read, in-depth
medical information for consumers via a robust, user-friendly, interactive
web site. The site contains information on diseases and treatments, a
pharmaceutical reference guide, medical dictionary and doctors' answers to
users questions.
Mediconsult.com:
Senior's Health Center
Mediconsult.com is the leading source of condition-specific medical
information, interactive tools and supportive online communities. By
educating and empowering consumers to manage their health with these
resources, Mediconsult prepares patients to work effectively with healthcare
professionals.
Mental Health and Aging
The Mental Health and Aging Web site will assist older adults and their
families in obtaining appropriate mental health and aging services, and
teach them how to advocate to get their needs met
Merck Manual of Geriatrics
Merck & Co., Inc. is a
leading research-driven pharmaceutical products and services company. Merck
discovers, develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of innovative
products to improve human and animal health. The Merck Manual of Geriatrics
is an excellent site with information listed by subject on all aspects of
aging and health conditions.
The National Institute for Health Care
Management Research and Educational Foundation
The NIHCM Foundation is a non-profit,
non-partisan group that conducts research on health care issues. The
Foundation disseminates research findings and analysis that promote and
enhance access to health care and the efficiency and effectiveness of
health care services and delivery.
National Women's Health Resource Center
Healthwomen.org is the one-stop shop for women's health information on the
web. This site includes
content, frequently asked questions and consumer tips on fitness, nutrition
and disease prevention, as well as healthcare issues ranging from teen
health to pregnancy to post-menopausal concerns.
Public
Health Forum
Links to
public health organizations and resources online. Exhaustive and
Recommended
SeniorWorld Online: Health Section
SeniorWorld Online is a directory of resources for active seniors in the
digital age. The site provides
information about caregiving, healthcare systems and plans, conditions and
treatments, fitness, nutrition, longevity, and health news
WebMD Health®
With more than 15 million visitors every month, WebMD Health is one of
the leading consumer-focused healthcare information Web site.
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