Seniors' Health
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General Seniors' Health
- Aging in the Know (American Geriatrics Society)
- For Older Adults (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services)
- NIH Senior Health (National Institutes of Health)
- Radio Show: Geriatrics (Here's To Your Health, UNC Family Medicine)
- Seniors Health Topics (MedlinePlus)
Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia or Memory Loss
- Alzheimer’s Disease: General Information (National Institute on Aging)
- Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia (North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services)
- Forgetfulness: Knowing When to Ask for Help (National Institute on Aging)
Caregiver Resources
- Alzheimer's Disease: Caregiver Guide (National Institutes of Health)
- Caring for Someone (National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization)
- Full Circle of Care (Triangle J Area Agency on Aging)
Diet & Nutrition
- Eat Your Way to 5 a Day (North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services)
- Eating Well As You Get Older (National Institutes of Health)
- Nutrition for Seniors (MedlinePlus)
- Tips for Older Dietary Supplement Users (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
Exercise
- Active Options in North Carolina (UNC Institute on Aging)
- Making Physical Activity a Part of An Older Adults Life (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Fall Prevention & Rehabilitation
- Fall and Fractures (National Institute on Aging)
- Falls - Older Adults (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Lower Your Risk of Falling (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services)
Hearing & Vision Impairment
- Aging and Your Eyes (National Institute of Aging)
- Get Your Vision Checked (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services)
- Hearing Loss (National Institutes of Health)
- Hearing Loss and Older Adults (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders)
Medicare & Medicaid
- BenefitsCheckUp (National Council on Aging)
- Who is Eligible - Medicaid for Medicare Recipients (North Carolina Division of Medical Assistance)
Resources compiled by Jennifer Stuart, Health Information Prescriptions for Seniors project, MAHEC.