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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.
Receive Arthritis advice from the National Institute on Aging!!! This web page includes commonly asked questions such as what is arthritis and who can get arthritis. Treatment options are recommended. In addition, unproven remedies are examined. Lastly, common warning signs are mentioned, along with additional resource information. This site also provides a link to the National Institute on Aging's homepage, which is an excellent resource for other senior related topics!!
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 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? 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.
This website is for consumers and healthcare providers to receive information about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumative stress disorders, phobias, and generalized anxiety disorders.
This website provides healthcare workers information on how to obtain a training packet in order to teach older adults how to live independently with a vision loss.
This webpage gives a general overview about bladder cancer. It says that bladder cancer is one of the most commonly occurring cancers in the world. It offers links to: -Detecting bladder cancer -Treating bladder cancer -Monitoring bladder cancer and -NMP22 Test ---The only quantitative, noninvasive urine test for bladder cancer.
This is a simple, yet informative magazine which provides information on a variety of topics including health/fitness and food/nutrition. It is designed for people over 50 and contains issues which pertain to this population. For example, one article "Tick Tock Goes the Ticker - Are you a canidate for a heart attack?", provides general information about the warning signs of a heart attack. Another article discusses nutrition for women and eating patterns that make a difference. The articles are usually short and easy to understand. This is a great magazine for learning about general, yet common health issues and can be fun to explore on the internet.
This site gives tips on how to exercise when you're over 40! As people age, their bodies are also changing and so they need to keep this in mind when looking for a fitness routine. The website also gives tips on how to get motivated, for instance by choosing a particular activity that's enjoyable to them. The key is to have fun and enjoy the activity you have chosen.
This site is referred to as "The Pumping Station" because it provides an introduction to bodybuilding. It was created by a 45 y.o. man diagnosed with degenerative disc disease and spina bifida who reports functioning with less pain due to physical training. The site includes basic weight training info, a calorie chart, weight charts for men and women, a vitamin analysis, and weight training routines. The routines can be used by men and women, and are graded on 3 levels: beginners, intermediate, and advanced. Also, custom computer workouts will be available soon!
This is a simple, yet informative magazine which provides information on a variety of topics including health/fitness and food/nutrition. It is designed for people over 50 and covers issues which pertain to this population. For example, one article "Tick Tock Goes the Ticker - Are you a candidate for a heart attach?", provides general information about the warning signs of a heartattack. Another article discussed nutrition for women and eating patterns that make a difference. The articles are short and easy to understand. This is a great magazine for learning about general, yet common health issues and can be fun to explore on the internet.
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.
Hey this is a pretty cool site called senior frolic, and it lets you talk to other seniors with similar interests about shopping, traveling, other leisure pursuits. It is there to help seniors explore ways to make the most of the golden years.
HOBBIES, HOBBIES, and MORE HOBBIES. This site offers the senior the opportunity to explore over fifty different hobbies of his or her interest ---- pottery, wine, woodworking, music, magic, golf, fishing, birds, astrology..... and the list goes on. This page allows one to explore new hobbies and explore new information or issues regarding a current hobby.
This website is designed to help keep your travel free from illness or accidents. It gives helpful hints and important information to remember when preparing for a trip.
This website has links to over 200 recipes including main dishes, appetizers, desserts, and many other things. This website is good for the basic cook or the gourmet chef! Also many other culinary related links such as news, resources, and a chance to post your own favorite recipe.
The Quilters Computer Companion is a handicap accessible web page that will show you how to use your computer to design amazing quilts with ease, accuracy, and speed. For instance, you can use the computer to print stencils and negatives for fabric painting or sun and blueprinting. Or you can experiment with different fabric combinations without sewing a stitch by using scans of actual fabric to fill quilt designs. Whether you want to play with simple designs, create templates, or experiment with color, the Quilters Computer Companion webpage is for you.
Solve a new fully-interactive crossword puzzle everday!
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.
The Senior Law Home Page contains information on various senior-related legal issues such as Elderlaw, Medicare, Estate Planning, rights of the elderly and disabled, and a list of Attorneys specializing in Elder Law by state. This site also contains a large list of links to other Elder Law related web resources.
This site provides a guide to retirement living. It includes a tour of retirement housing and health care options, services and products that can accomodate changing health care needs; services and products that can help you maintain, adapt and improve your home, and services that can make daily living and planning for a comfortable future easier.
This site contains links regarding: Active Lifestyles retirement communities, Different types of facilities for those who need assistance, International retirement sites, RV/Resort retirement, Seasonal/Annual retirement community rentals, Links to other senior sites.
This site will provide information regarding many different retirement options from full care facilities to international retirement communities. The majority of sites are (of course) listed for Florida and other warm regions, though there are sites for each region of the country. The site also offers links to other senior sites, such as The National Council on the Aging which lists "hot topics" for seniors.
This site was created by students at Algonquin College in Ottawa, Canada. It contains links and information for senior citizens that include such topics as education, humor, health and wellness, news, online discussion, chat rooms, finances, recreation and leisure.
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.
Blue Mountain Arts is a great place to find greeting cards for any occasion and even some that you have never heard of. The cards are great. They are animated and come with songs appropriate for the occasion. This is a nice way to receive a card because it can be personalized with the person's name and an additional personal message can be added. They have cards for every holiday and for any event. Also, Blue Mountain has endangered species cards that help make the public aware of these animal's plight. I love this site, and the best part it is a FREE service.
This is a fun site! Now you can send a Warner Brothers email to your friends and neighbors. It's easy! Log on to the site and you will be presented with several themes from which you select an image to send to the lucky email recipient along with a personalized message. These illustrations include Looney Tunes characters you know and adore, such as Speedy Gonzalez, Taz, and Bugs Bunny. You may even send a "Happy Birthday" email with your favorite Looney Tune expressing birthday greetings. Other web cards you can send your buds... pictures of Batman & Robin, Babylon 5 spaceships, the Jetsons, Scooby Doo, and more! This web site is a creative and amusing way to keep in touch with people you love and to prove just how often you think of them.
Here is a site for anyone who hates to ask for directions!
Have you lost touch with friends and family over the years? Would you like their street address, e-mail address, or directions to their home? If so, then this is the site for you! Type in the name of the person you are looking for, and if they are listed in the white pages, their address will appear on screen. Click again if you would like directions to their home.
The Virtual Daily News has many major online newspapers and other news sources, such as CNN, Time, ABC radio and many more. This site allows you to read the top stories of the day without having to get your hands all messy with newspaper ink and free of charge! You can also find entertainment news, weather information, the lottery results, and all your favorite comics on this web page.
This is for seniors over 55 and discusses how they can get info on free services to seniors, health info etc.
Hungry anyone? This site is the place to visit if you are looking to dine at a good restaurant. This site allows you to locate restaurants by name, location, city, or type of cuisine in the Chicagoland area. You will also get price ranges, and other visitors of the restaurant list their rating of the restaurant.
Living on Less A storehouse of advice and links for those who want to stop money from trickling through their fingers. Features include a do-it-yourdelf budget seminar, plus information on getting out of debt. You'll also find links to the best tightwad sites and a list of recommended books and articles on saving money.
Looking for a name for a pet or child? This website helps you to not only search for names, but to also find what's in a name. It explores the origin, meaning, and popularity of any name you choose - plus much more.
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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