Senior's Health

Senior's health information on FamilyDoctor.org
This award-winning site by the American Academy of Family Physicians provides information on hundreds of health and wellness topics, a growing library of Spanish-language information, and information for kids, teens, and parents through a partnership with KidsHealth.org.

Healthy Aging for Older Adults from the CDC
The CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion targets its efforts at preventing and controlling chronic diseases by conducting studies, supporting programs and monitoring the health of the nation. The goal of the Healthy Aging program is to increase the number of Americans 65 or older who are physically active, eat a healthy diet and avoid tobacco use.

AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
This national non-profit organization, established by The American Geriatrics Society, strives to build a bridge between the research and practice of geriatrics and to advocate on behalf of older adults and their special health care needs. This website offers up-to-date information on Medicare, a comprehensive guide for caregivers, public education resources on a variety of senior-related topics, and an introduction to geriatrics: medical care for older adults.

Mayo Clinic Senior Health
Reliable information on healthy aging, anti-aging and the aging parent from the Mayo Clinic.

Medicare
Medicare.gov provides access to information about Medicare, Medicare health plans, contact information and publications, as well as information about health care fraud and abuse and nursing homes. This website can also assist you with finding the Medicare drug plan that is best suited for you based on your specific medication needs.

Five Wishes
The Five Wishes document is a low cost, legally binding living will and health care proxy form. It helps you express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself. It is unique among all other living will and health agent forms because it looks to all of a person's needs: medical, personal, emotional and spiritual. Five Wishes also encourages discussing your wishes with your family and physician.