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Drug Safety - Prescription Drugs 
To guard against potential problems with medicines, you must be knowledgeable about what you take and how it makes you feel. Knowledge, common sense, and a few simple tools can help you safely manage ... Details >
Eldercare Locator: Medicare Search
Starting January 1, 2006, everyone with Medicare can get prescription drug coverage. To find out where you can get information about Medicare prescription drug coverage and personalized help in choos... Details >
Exercise: A Guide from the National Institute on Aging
Also available in: Spanish
This guide contains valuable information about how exercise and proper nutrition are crucial for staying healthy as we age and provides useful tips on establishing and maintaining a regular exercise p... Details >
Fact sheets - National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform
This site offers a list of fact sheets to-the-point summaries on the most common issues facing advocates, families, caregivers and analysts. Each document answers key, frequently asked questions.... Details >
FDA Licenses New Vaccine to Reduce Older Americans’ Risk of Shingles
This news release announces Zostavax, a new vaccine licensed by the Food and Drug Administration that reduces the risk of shingles (herpes zoster) in people 60 and older. Caused by the same virus that... Details >
Find a Geriatric Psychiatrist
Use this form to locate a geriatric psychiatrist, a medical doctor with special training in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders that may occur in older adults. ... Details >
Gender Differences in Health Risks Amongst Native Elderly
The purpose of this study is to determine if differences in health risks exist between men and women in the elderly Native American and Alaskan Native population. This study examines gender difference... Details >
Health Information for Older Adults
Adopting healthy behaviors such as eating nutritious foods, being physically active, and avoiding tobacco use can prevent or control the devastating effects of many of the nation's leading causes of d... Details >
Healthy Aging Center – SeniorNet
This site provides information to senior health issues. Topics range from guides to general health issues to guides to specific conditions to Web resources for health.... Details >
Healthy Habits – SeniorNet
This page provides seniors with health habits information about Alzheimer, weight lifting, tai chi, and more.... Details >