Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s
Association BACK
http://www.alz.org
This site provides information on taking care of your brain
and physical self. It also has news updates, safety
services, coping strategies, a support line, and even a
message board.
Alzheimer ’s Disease Education
and Referral Center
http://www.alzheimers.org
This site provides general information, causes, symptoms,
diagnosis, and treatment of alzheimer’s disease. It also
contains many resources for caregivers on dressing,
exercise, eating, etc., and research/literature on clinical
trials for up to date information.
American Health Assistance
Foundation
www.ahaf.org/alzdis/about/adabout.htm
This site offers medical illustrations, risk factors of
alzheimer's, and helpful news articles.
Arthritis
Arthritis Foundation
BACK
http://www.arthritis.org
This site offers some great exercises, tips, and ways to be
good to your joints. It also offers information on surgery,
arthritis events and programs, a joint health assessment,
and a diet/nutrition center.
The Arthritis
Society
http://www.arthritis.ca/
This site provides tips for living well such as managing
daily activities, communication, complementary therapies,
and medications. It also contains a self-management
program, news, and information on the types of
arthritis.
Center for Disease
Control
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/arthritis
This site has information such as who has arthritis and
what can be done.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
and National Institutes of Health
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/arthritis.html
On this web site is some great information! It not only
helps you to determine if you have arthritis, but gives
great information specific to different conditions,
nutrition, research, management, ten ways to protect your
joints, and much more.
-Rheumatoid
Arthritis Foundation
http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/DiseaseCenter/ra.asp
This site offers specific information on rheumatoid
arthritis.
U.S. National Library of
Medicine and National Institutes of Health
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/rheumatoidarthritis.html
On this web site is some great information on arthritis!
This web site has articles and information about exercise,
diagnosis, treatment, research, and the latest news.
-Fibromyalgia
National Fibromyalgia Association
http://fmaware.org/patients.htm
This site has some great information on exercising with
fibromyalgia. It also has coping information, research,
nutrition/diet, and information on becoming aware.
-Osteoarthritis
Arthritis Foundation
http://www.arthritis.org/conditions/DiseaseCenter/ra.asp
This site offers specific information on
osteoarthritis.
U.S. National Library of
Medicine and National Institutes of Health
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/rheumatoidarthritis.html
On this web site is some great information on arthritis!
This web site has articles and information about exercise,
diagnosis, treatment, research, and the latest news.
Asthma and
Allergies
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
BACK
http://www.aafa.org
This site has information about allergies and asthma along
with personal stories, support groups, and a Frequently
Asked Questions link. Research, education, and library
resources are also available.
American Lung
Association
http://lungusa.org/asthma/asthomecon.html
This site is helpful for information on controlling
triggers and learning about the lungs, air quality, smoking
and tobacco control, and programs/events.
American Academy of Allergy,
Asthma, and Immunology
http://www.aaaai.org
This site contains a special section of articles for
seniors with asthmas and allergies along with a medication
guide.
Cancer
American Cancer
Society BACK
http://www.cancer.org
This site contains news and stories, medical updates,
treatment decisions and options, activities in the
community, guide to cancer drugs, and a survivors’ network.
Check it out!
National Cancer
Institute
http://www.nci.nih.gov/
This site is helpful in learning about cancer types,
prevention, treatment, screenings, and support. It also
offers statistics on cancer, information on how to cope,
and literature.
Cancer Care
http://www.cancercare.org
This site provides information on managing cancer, caring
for yourself, and talking with others. It also provides
description of treatments and their side effects, and
information on the specific types of cancer.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
(COPD)
American Lung
Association BACK
http://www.lungusa.org/diseases/
This site offers information about COPD and treatment
options.
The Lung
Association
http://www.lung.ca/copd/
This site offers a great program called Breathworks to help
you learn what you need to know and what you need to do. It
also offers information on the anatomy of the disease,
diagnosis, management (including tips on exercise), and a
guide to prescriptions.
Depression
National Institute of Mental
Health BACK
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/depressionmenu.cfm
This site has many great articles on depression along with
evaluation, treatment, and information on how to help
yourself.
Depression and Bipolar Support
Alliance
http://www.dbsalliance.org/
Here you can find a Working Toward Wellness publication
online that will help you set and reach wellness goals in
several areas. It also offers support group and depression
information.
Diabetes
American Diabetes
Association BACK
http://www.diabetes.org/
Recipes, nutrition, and exercise are all helpful links from
this web site including a information all about diabetes.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney
Diseases
http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/
Look here for treatments and complications information.
Epilepsy
Epilepsy Foundation
BACK
http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/
At this site you can find information for newly diagnosed
such as tips for living, staying healthy, coping,
recognizing triggers, everyday issues, etc.
National Society of
Epilepsy
http://www.epilepsynse.org.uk/
This site provides information on treatment, living with
epilepsy, and epileptic seizures.
Heart Disease
American Heart
Association BACK
http://www.americanheart.org
The American Heart Association offers this web site full of
useful information. This includes news, personal stories,
low salt recipes, information on diet and exercise, and how
to choose a healthy lifestyle.
American Health Assistance
Foundation
http://www.ahaf.org/hrtstrok/about/hsabout.htm
This site provides news, illustrations, and fact sheets.
-High Blood Pressure
(Hypertension)
U.S. National Library of Medicine
and National Institutes of Health
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/highbloodpressure.html
Here you can find information on lowering blood pressure,
disease management, nutrition, and prevention.
-High Cholesterol
(Hyperlipidemia)
National Cholesterol Education
Program
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/chd/
This site provides information for both those that want to
prevent heart disease or already have it. This site
includes a Therapeutic Lifestyles change section that will
help you to improve your diet and fitness.
-Congestive Heart
Failure
Texas Heart Institute
http://www.tmc.edu/thi/chf.html
This web site provides risks and causes of congestive heart
failure with the anatomy of the condition. It also provides
heart health topics such as surgery, medications, heart
smart, exercise, nutrition, etc.
National Heart, Lung, and
Blood Institute
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/other/hrtfail.htm
This site provides a glossary of heart terms, outlook for
heart failure, symptoms and diagnosis, questions to ask the
pharmacist, and making most of a Doctor’s visit.
Liver Disease
U.S. National Library of Medicine
and National Institutes of Health BACK
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/liverdiseases.html
This site is full of research information, clinical trials,
nutrition, prevention, screening, and treatment.
American Liver
Foundation
http://www.liverfoundation.org/
This site provides helpful articles on liver health.
Migraines
The National Migraine
Association BACK
http://www.migraines.org/
This site contains an informative myth or reality section.
It also provides articles on treatment and management of
migraines.
Multiple Sclerosis
National Multiple Sclerosis
Society BACK
http://www.nationalmssociety.org
Information for the newly diagnosed and those who have been
living with Multiple sclerosis is offered at this site. It
also provides a manual on exercises for people with
Multiple sclerosis and a guide to healthy eating.
Multiple Sclerosis
Foundation
http://www.msfacts.org/
At this site you will find information on symptoms,
diagnosis, treatment, exercise, diet, and the health and
well-being of those with Multiple sclerosis.
Muscular Dystrophy
National Institute of
Neurological Disorders and Stroke BACK
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/md.htm
This site offers a list of organizations and web addresses,
research literature links, and treatment and prognosis
information.
Obesity
American Obesity Association BACK
http://www.obesity.org/
At this site you can find a shopping guide, a daily
activity and food diary, recipes, a menu planner, and a
guide to physical activity prevention. It also provides
information on treatment and research of obesity and how to
maintain your weight loss.
Center for Disease
Control
www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/
This site defines obesity and overweight and offers
information on Body Mass Index, trends, factors,
consequences, and recommendations. It contains a great link
to making physical activity a part of your life including
recommendations and getting started.
National Institutes of Health
and National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/
This site provides information on choosing a weight loss
program, a guide to eating out, portion distortion
information, and much more helpful information.
Osteoporosis
National Osteoporosis Foundation BACK
http://www.nof.org/
Disease facts and a bone health assessment are offered at
this site. There is also some great information on
prevention, vitamins, exercise, and risk factors.
International Osteoporosis
Foundation
http://www.osteofound.org/
At this site you can take a one-minute risk test, learn
about treatment, prevention, and diagnosis, and read
patient stories.
Parkinson’s
National Parkinson’s Foundation BACK
http://www.parkinsonscare.com
This is a web site for caregivers and has information on
medicine, exercise, and diet. It also has some overall
exercise guidelines.
Renal Failure
National Kidney Foundation BACK
www.kidney.org
At this site you can find information about kidney disease
and fact sheets with exercise and nutrition
information.
National Kidney and Urologic
Diseases Information Clearinghouse
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/
This web site provides a list of many helpful topics from
A-Z. You can find mostly anything you want to know from
this list.
Menopause
http://www.suntimes.com/output/berman/cst-ftr-berman19.html
http://www.cnn.com/2004/HEALTH/02/13/hln.fit.menopause/
http://www.acsm.org/publications/newsreleases2002/menopause100202.htm
http://www.physsportsmed.com/issues/1996/07_96/shangold.htm
Visit the above links on Menopause for up to date, helpful
information for those over 50.
Stroke
American Stroke
Foundation BACK
http://www.americanstroke.org/
This site provides information on the recovery after a
stroke, prevention, risk factors, and warning signs.
National Stroke
Association
http://www.stroke.org/
Here you will find symptoms, treatments, prevention,
recovery, and rehabilitation information. This site also
provides information for caregivers on modifying the home,
dressing and grooming, diet, nutrition, and eating,
etc.
American Stroke
Association
http://www.strokeassociation.org/
This site offers a section for life after stroke. There you
can find information about changes, complication, driving,
etc.
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Exercise
for Seniors
U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes
of Health
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/exerciseforseniors.html
This site offers great tips and articles on exercise for
all different conditions and disease management.
Disease Information
U.S. National Library of Medicine
and National Institutes of Health
http://medlineplus.gov/
Go to this site for great information on a variety of
health topics. This is a great resource with many different
useful aspects. Check it out!
Booklet on Staying Healthy at 50+
http://www.ahrq.gov/ppip/50plus/
The "Pocket Guide to Staying Healthy at 50+" was released
by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality as a
resource for healthcare providers and
their patients. The guide includes tips and recommendations
on good health
habits, screening tests, and immunizations. It also
includes questions to
ask healthcare providers and charts to track personal
health information.
May Older Americans Month Materials
http://www.aoa.gov/press/oam/May_2004/Materials_Downloads.asp
A guidebook, poster, feature stories, fact sheets, PSAs,
logos, and other
materials are available for download at this site.
AOA You Can! Steps to Healthier Aging
Campaign
www.aoa.gov/youcan
This month, the Administration on Aging launched its
national outreach campaign geared to promoting better
nutrition and physical activity for seniors. The campaign
includes three national partners, a web site, and the
funding of 10 mini-grants to implement a nutrition and
physical
activity program for older adults at the local level.