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This site contains sample exercises from the book called "The Arthritis Exercise Book" by Gwen Ellert. This site shows you some activities involving the neck, exercise hints, and lifestyle tips. What's neat about this site is it explains and illustrates how to do some neck exercises.
This arthritis website contains categories of interest including:pain mgmt.,dangers of self medication,drugs typically prescribed,a poll regarding arthritis,and a thorough comparison between osteoporosis and arthritis. It has a wide variety of information that should be helpful to arthritis sufferers,caregivers,etc.
The Alabama chapter of the Arthritis Foundation has a wonderful web site which will provide you with information on a variety of topics related to arthritis.
Included in this site is information related to the following topics: -coping with arthritis -definitions -joint replacement -what is arthritis -stress -surgery as a solution -rheumatoid arthritis -osteoarthritis -importance of early diagnosis and treatment -arthritis and your diet -depression and arthritis
This is only a small sampling of the constellation of information you can find here, or through links to other sites.
This web site deals with the issue of arthritis and exercise. It explains what arthritis is, why people with arthritis should exercise, and what could happen if they don't. It also describes the types of exercises people with arthritis should perform. Finally, it gives a list of programs offered by the Arthritis Foundation and gives people ideas of where they could get more information about arthritis-related programs.
Includes information on Altzheimer's, ALS, Parkinson's, CVA, and Huntington's for example, and provides such things as fact sheets, publication lists, interviews, and an area where questions can be posted.
This website gives an overview of nutritional needs and how they change with age. It also provides a nice list of vitamins, the role vitamins play in the body, selected sources of vitamins, and recommended amount for males and females to prevent any vitamin deficiencies.
SeniorNet offers a variety of book clubs, learning center, medication question and answer section, as well as a forum on successful aging. The "learning centers" are aimed at educating seniors about the wonderful world of computers. There is also a separate section on Health and Wellness which has information on every topic you could think of from Alzheimer's disease to alternative medicine. There is a section on current research regarding health issues as well that could answer alot of questions that your senior mentor may have.
This site is all about diet and nutrtion. You fill in what you have eaten or are planning to eat, and it totally breaks it down into vitamins, minerals, fats, carbo's,.... you get the picture. We decided to put in the typical student diet of double espresso and boy did it have a wealth of knowledge for us! This is a great program for individuals who really need to watch their intake, including those with HT, diabetes, cardaic disorders, CVA patients, and the list goes on. The site can be a little tricky at first, but with some practice it is very simple and well worth it.
The home page has the following categories: health, shape, outdoors, eats, passion
All these topics have message boards where people write messages about the topics posted either if they have experienced the topic or have questions. There is a great deal of topics listed under each of these categories, and if the health topic you are interested in is not there they provide you with a tool to help you find information about it. ONE WARNING!!!: The individuals who post information about various topics are not professionals. They are simply everyday people who may have some experience with the topic involved.
This web site that deals with asthma and the elderly. It talks about how in older people some diseases such as cardiac asthma and emphysema have symptoms similar to asthma and can therefore be misdiagnosed.
This site is made available by the state of Illinois and it provides information to seniors regarding Medicare insurance benefits as well as a toll-free number for the Illinois Department of Insurance. This site also supplies access to several additional web sites such as Medicare Supplement Premium Comparison Guides, Illinois Medicare HMO Shopping Guide, Prescription Drug Information Guide and the Illinois Department on Aging. The Illinois Department on Aging is a also a very interesting web site and it provides information to seniors regarding Community Care, Access & Social Services, Elder Rights and Public Awareness
This website features a list of toll free numbers which provide free health information, including publications and referral to local services. This web site also provides info on health care decision making, living wills, patient advocacy, and long-term insurance. There are also guides to associations and organizations including a listing of over 1000 national health related organizations and how to contact them, info on health and aging studies & statistics, as well as listings of medical centers and clinics throughout the country.
This website provides resources for senior citizens in the Chicagoland Area such as phone numbers and addresses for the Chicago Dept. on Aging, Foster Grandparents, Elderly Program services, the Social Security Administration and much more! Additionally, the MCS-Special Support homepage provides many resources in the following areas: mental health, health and medical, technical support, abuse, sexuality, and social and political. This website provides much more information in areas of concern for everyone.
This site allows you to look up and investigate drugs and medication. Amazing!!
This contains a very special issue about studies that have been conducted offering clues on causes, diagnosis, and treatments for Alzheimer's disease.
This website has information on senior health issues, pain and management, high blood pressure, mens/womens health, just to name a few. It also has a live chat room, so seniors can speak with others about their concerns, and recieve feedback immediately.
This site talks about different types of herbal meds, vitamins, minerals and energizers. Additionally, it talks about herbs to increase one's intellect, ability to learn,and sexual performance level.
This site has information on senior health issues pain & management high blood pressure mens/womens health issues...just to name a few.
This site contains herbal information including a herbal store to order from, chat room, suggestions for weight loss and to quit smoking through the use of herbs, and general info on herbs and vitamins.
This site provides clear medical information especially in the area of women's health. It has a wellness center for information on topics such as Alzheimer's, Diabetes, Osteoporosis, Cancer and Depression. You can also get information on health living in areas of eating, living, sexuality, and specific topics for both genders.
This site is a Medicare help page with everything from basic information on benefits and deductibles to a general questions and answers page. The best part about the page is that it gives information on how to contact a real person at the Social Security Department if you have additional questions.
A great resource from America's most popular newspaper offering free health tips and advice.
This site provides 'holistic suggestions' that are beneficial to certain disease entities such as allergies, Alzheimer's, anemia, arteriosclerosis, arthritis, asthma, bruising, diabetes and many more. It explains the condition and suggest nutritional supplements that may help the individual to regain health. If a condition or situation of interest is not included on this page, Dr. Heil, the author, can be emailed from this site free of charge with any questions.
This website provides access to thousands of health information resources on the internet. This is a wellness interactive network that offers a wide variety of features such as: drug information database, self assessment tools, health resource directory, health care topics ranging from diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, etc. This website also includes electronic newsletters which can be used to access medical journals such as the Journal of the American Medical Association and it also includes an American hospital directory. Another exciting feature regarding this website is that there is also an area that one can access to receive free samples, coupons, and health related literature.
Do you realy know if your current diet provides you with enough nutrients to maintain a healthy, active life and prevent disease? Go into the web site "http://www.dietitian.com/". You will get lots of information and wonderful suggestions from the dietitian, calculate your healthy weight and calories by yourself, and be able to take charge of your nutrition.
The Healthcity website is a unique site that organizes a number of health-related web sites into one easy-to-use resource. The site has GREAT graphics and a website tour option to familiarize yourself with the available topics.
The site provides information on support groups, insurance plans, medical information, alternative medicine (holistic and therapies), entertainment (art, music, games), health clubs (exercise, nurtrition and fitness information), newspapers (news and events), Healthcity Shopping Mall (a resource for health-related goods and services), Healthcity Plaza (a resource for discounts, bargains and special offers), the Healthcity Medical Tower (offers information on associations and in-patient services), Healthcity Library (offers medical, health and dental information), Whole Family Park (family health information) and finally, the Healthcity Bus Tour acquaints you with all of the website resources.
A site for the over 50 crowd. Its called the Age of Reason. The SIRC Senior Internet Resource Center, claims they are "The Only Search Directory EXCLUSIVELY For The Over 50 Age Group!" It offers links to over 5,000 sites of interest, and is easy to use. All services are free, including : e-mail clubs, singles e-mail, vacation and home exchange directory, info on different governments and politics, Age of Reason Cook Book, and a people search board. In addition, it has a Senior Search, which allows people to seek info relevant to their lifestyles, from antiques to working from home.
p.s. Check out the travel section! It has pictures of different sites and adventure travel photos, like white water rafting and hiking for adults only! So if you can't go on a vacation right now, at least you can see some tropical photos of people who can!
This is the Internet address for the cable program, Home and Garden Television. Senior citizens could access this site for leisure options relating to gardening and craft activities and projects. They could be introduced to new types of craft projects and get ideas on gardening.
Grand Times is a weekly magazine that covers everything from travel and book clubs to new products on the market. Once on the home page, it allows you to view different book reviews each week, explore new travel locations and tips, check out new services for seniors, and give input about the Grand Times website. It also has numerous links to other websites of interest to seniors (such as info. on bingo, golfing, health, legal info., and resources for widows to name a few).
This website offers gardening tips, garden designs, information on regional planting, perennials, herbs, and houseplants. There is also a free garden club, chat room, seed swap, and shopping opportunities for your senior.
A tip: In the search box on the main page of "Bloom", they can also type the name Von Trapp to access other garden related information including some photographs.
This site is for seniors that would enjoy combining learning and possibly traveling. It is called ELDERHOSTEL, and is a non-profit educational organization offering inexpensive, short term academic programs hosted by educational institutions around the world. Seniors can live on college and university campuses and enjoy the cultural and recreational resources that go with them. Tuition is low and they even offer scholarships for those needing them. They also match the needs of those with disabilities to institutions that can accommodate them.
The web address can be useful for senior citizens who are looking for activities in their area. A brief description of organizations and volunteering oppurtunities, which include addresses and phone numbers, can be looked up by major cities in the U.S.. Once in the main city web site, locations can be broken down into smaller surronding areas. Information can also be gathered on different types of housing.
SeniorCom carries senior "chat rooms" and the "Senior News Network," along with services such as travel packages, wellness programs, and online shopping. Things to look at include:
*Community Calendar- a way to find out about events for seniors *Senior Chat- a chat room for SeniorCom members *The Message Center- allows SeniorCom members to send messages to each other *Town Square- a guide to the best of the web *Prime Lifestyles- seniors can view featured retirement communities online, or search for communities in their area.
This site specifically deals with searching for senior housing. It connects you to over 60,000 senior housing and care facilities. Liv On gives ways to find quality housing in the desired area of choice as well as desired price range. It also offers a service which shows the type of housing needed based on an interactive health check list which includes photos and floor plans if the person wants to look at them.
A resource for seniors who might like legal advice on issues regarding Medicare, Medicaid, SSI, nursing homes, aging discrimination, pensions, etc. NSCLC stands for The National Senior Citizens Law Center and was established to help older Americans live their lives in dignity and freedom from poverty through legal support of elderly clients. Anyone can write or send personal questions by telephone, mail or e-mail. It also has many other headings within the site to get more detailed information in regards to the Balanced Budget Act of 1997.
This site contains much information relative to seniors on topics such as legal issues, crime prevention, housing, family, etc.
This site offers support to caregivers in several ways. A list of books on caregiving is available, and includes descriptions and excerpts from each book. The individuals who run the site offer workshops on caregiving to professionals and caregivers. Although these have been given around the country, the ones that are currently scheduled are not in the Chicago area. Another service provides links to other resources including internet sites, organizations etc... Visitors are invited to send questions to "Dr. Caregiver", who posts his response to one relevant question each month. (note: this is not a medical doctor) This site is relevant to us as professionals, to seniors caring for spouses or parents, and to anyone who needs support as a caregiver.
This website provides unique information for seniors, their children, grandchildren, and caregivers. The site has info. on such varied topics as: physical ailments, medical advances, grandparenting, widowhood, gift ideas for seniors, nutrition, frauds/scams/abuses, pets, and tons more! They even give names and e-mail addresses for "advisors" who can give advice on topics such as: psychologic problems, legal issues, finances, housing etc. Users of the site can post their own messages on bulletin boards for others to view.
Third Age Media is a web community of active older adults, 50+ and seniors. If you are interested in finding health care information, managing or investing your money, or planning for your "retirement", travel news and more. With thoughtful articles, reviews, and advise from experts -- even chat rooms! ThirdAge.com offers essential resources and connections for the over fifty audience.
(list of genealogy sites on the internet)
(five tips on how to start a family tree)
This website is the King James Bible. All the books are listed and you can easily click on the section of interest from the bible. It is organized well and not too complex. I would recommend it to those with a religious interest.
Anyone with a curious mind about what the Bible says about controversial topics, or explanations about a verse or passage will receive answers from the Bible. Anything from answers to Bible questions, read and search, test and knowledge, Bible courses, Bible games (still in progress) and sample book readings along with other links... this is a fascinating site to browse or persue through!
This web site is about How things work. A physics professor from Virginia will answer any questions about How things work.
This site helps you use and search the internet more effectively. It explains how to use words like "and" and "or" to narrow you search. The site includes instruction and links to other sites which allow you to take a test or a challenge to see how well you know how to do web searches.
Website for seniors who are interested in learning how to use computers. This nonprofit organization has computer classes via the web in addition to information regarding health, astronomy, & health and fitness education.
This is the CNN Interactive Web Site. It contains news stories on a number of different topics. In addition to general news stories, it contains stories on Health, Science, Sports, Books, Earth, Travel, Show Biz, and Weather. Many of the articles include video clips that can be seen on your computer.
This site contains cookie recipes that are constantly updated. Recipes that pertain to the current season, e.g. Christmas, Valentines Day, etc., are listed. The week's top ten recipes are also listed, along with International recipes. One can search for any recipe using cookie type, or ingredients.
These sites provide a directory for elected representatives. The directory provides email addresses, biographies, background info. (who's having affairs?) committee assignments and voting records.
If you have any websites that deal with senior health or any other issues pertaining to senior adults, please e-mail the webmaster. Please include the complete address along with a description of the site. Thanks.
Additionally, if any of the above links are not working, please notify me as well.
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