TOP 10 Websites for senior health information

There is no shortage of websites available for health information. Check out what we believe are some of the most informative and comprehensive pages to learn more about healthy aging and health topics.

1. The Mayo Clinic website to search on topics about healthy aging, diseases and conditions.

2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention- Healthy Aging  Learn more about prevention, health promotion and health statistics on older adults in our nation.

3. National Institutes of Health- Senior Health   Search by health topic and find informative videos to watch online.

4. Medline Plus Senior Health from  the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health gives you news, videos and links on specific health topics.

5.  National Institute on Aging- Health Informaion  is especially helpful for those with visual or hearing impairments to learn more about health issues. 

6. American Heart Association Hearthub  Did you know that heart disease is the number one cause of death for Older Americans? Take control of your heart health by viewing the tools and resources on this site.

7. Alzheimer’s Association More and more people are affected by Alzheimer's Disease. This organization provides tremendous support and treatment updates for those afflicted by Alzheimer's and for their caregivers. Find out about your local chapter and their outreach programs.

8. National Institute of Mental Health- Older Adults and Mental Health  Mental illnesses are not an inevitable occurance with aging. Find out how you or a loved one can understand and overcome depression, substance abuse or other mental illnesses.

9. Lifecycle Nutrition- United States Department of Agriculture presents nutritional information about dietary needs in older age. View a personalized food pyramid, nutritional information and menu planning tools.

10. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency- Aging Initiative  Our environment plays a key role in our health. This site links you to organizations and resources that work to create environments for healthy aging.

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