Aging

Topics on this Page:

• Caregivers
• Data and Statistics
• Diseases and Conditions
• HHS & Other U.S. Government Agencies

• Hospitals, Nursing Homes, & Other Facilities
• Medicare and Medicaid
• Safety and Wellness
• Resources for Older People

Caregivers

• A-Z Topics for Caregivers  (healthfinder)
• Caregivers (MEDLINEplus)
• Resources for Caregivers (AOA)

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• Guide for Caregivers (AOA) (Administration on Aging)
• Support Programs for Caregivers (AOA)

Data and Statistics

• Older Persons' Health Data
• Access To Health Care: Older Adults
• Alzheimer's Disease
• Arthritis
• Cancer
• Home Health Care

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• Hospice Care Use
• Hypertension
• Influenza
• Life Expectancy

Diseases and Conditions

Source for information in this section is from MEDLINEplus, unless otherwise noted.

• All Health Conditions and Topics
• Seniors Health

Specific Topics:

• Alcoholism
• Alzheimer's
• Alzheimer's Education and Referral
• Cancer
• End of Life Issues
• Dementia
• Depression
• Diabetes
• Digestive Diseases
• Disabilities

• Drug Abuse
• Emphysema
• Flu
• Heart Disease
• High Blood Pressure
• Pressure Sores
• Rehabilitation
• Sleep Disorders
• Stress
• Stroke
• Veteran's Health

HHS and Other U.S. Government Agencies

• Administration on Aging (AOA)
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services  (CMS)
• National Institute on Aging  (NIH)
• Social Security Administration  (Social Security Administration )

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Hospitals, Nursing Homes, and Other Facilities

• Eldercare Locator (AoA)
• Find a Community Health Center (HRSA)
• Home Care Services (MEDLINEplus)

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• Hospital Compare - A quality tool for adults, including people with Medicare (CMS)
• Nursing Homes (MEDLINEplus)
• Nursing Home Compare (Medicare.gov)
• Assisted Living (MEDLINEplus)

Medicare and Medicaid

• Report
  Medicare/Medicaid Waste, Fraud and Abuse (OIG)
• Find
  Medicare/Medicaid Certified Nursing Homes  (CMS)
• Medicare  (Medicare )
• Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage  (medicare.gov)
• Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Partner Center (CMS)
• Medicare Hearings and Appeals (OMHA)

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• Doctors Who Accept Medicare Assignment  (CMS)
• Medical Equipment Suppliers That Accept Medicare Assignment (CMS)
• Medicare and Health (MEDLINEplus)
• Medicare Health Plans Compare (CMS)
• Strengthening Medicare (White House)
• Medicaid (CMS)

Safety and Wellness

Exercise and Nutrition:

• Nutrition for Seniors (MEDLINEplus)
• Exercise for Seniors (MEDLINEplus)
• Seniors and Food Safety  (FDA)
• Food and Nutrition for Seniors (FDA)
• Nutrition Programs (AOA)

Physical Safety:

• Elder Abuse (MEDLINEplus)
• Elder Abuse Prevention (AOA)
• Falls (MEDLINEplus)
• Preventing Falls Among Seniors (CDC)

Medications and Vitamins:

• Medication Safety  (FDA)
• Generic Drugs Questions & Answers (FDA)
• Buying Medicines On-line  (FDA)
• Choosing Over-the-Counter Medications (FDA)

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• Vitamins and Other Dietary Supplements  (FDA)
• Vitamins (MEDLINEplus)

Resources for Older People

• Assisted Living  (MEDLINEplus)
• Resources: Where to Turn for Help (NIH)
• Services in Your Community (AOA)
• Senior Community Service Employment Program (AOA)

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• Longterm Care Ombudsman (AOA)
• Benefits: Check your eligibility for U.S. Government benefits (GovBenefits.gov)
• NIHSeniorHealth.gov  (NIHSeniorHealth.gov )