Seniors' Health
Understanding Seniors' Health
- Aging: What to expect as you get older (Mayo Clinic)
- Senior Health (American Academy of Family Physicians)
- Seniors Health Topics (MedlinePlus)
- SeniorHealth.gov (Senior Health)
Diet & Exercise
- Eating Well As We Age (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
- Exercise for Health & Wellness (Triangle J Area Agency on Aging)
- Exercise for Older Adults (National Institute on Aging)
- Exercise for the Elderly (American Academy of Family Physicians)
- Healthy Food Choices for Seniors (American Academy of Family Physicians)
- NC Senior Games
- Nutrition for Seniors (MedlinePlus)
Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer’s Disease (Senior Health)
- Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia (North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services)
- Alzheimer's: General Information (National Institute on Aging)
- Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease (Alzheimer’s Foundation of America)
- Treatment Options (Mayo Clinic)
Medicare & Medicaid
- AARP Medicare Rx Plans (Association of American Retired Persons)
- BenefitsCheckUp (National Council on Aging)
- Formulary Finder for Prescription Drug Plans (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
- Medicaid for Elderly or Disabled Individuals (North Carolina Division of Medical Assistance)
- Medicare Part D: 7 Simple Steps (National Council on Aging)
- Medicare Plan Choices Overview (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
- Medicare/Medicaid Dual Eligibles (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)
- Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) (NC Dept. of Insurance)
Caregiver Resources
- Alzheimer's Disease: Caregiver Guide (National Institute on Aging)
- Alzheimer's Disease: Caregiving Information (Alzheimer’s Association: Eastern NC Chapter)
- Caring for Someone (National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization)
- Family Caregiving 101 (National Family Caregivers Association)
- Tips and Guides for Caregivers (National Family Caregivers Association)
Resources compiled by Jeff Sumpter and Megan Rudolph, Health Sciences Library at UNC-Chapel Hill.