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bulletred-resourcesAlzheimer's Association

www.alz.org

The Alzheimer’s Association offers care and support for those that have Alzheimer's. They are also an advocacy group advancing in their research and efforts to eliminate Alzheimer’s and reduce the risk of dementia by promoting brain health.

bulletred-resourcesAmerican Heart Association

www.americanheart.org

The American Heart Association focuses on prevention of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. This website is filled with health tips, information on diabetes, heart conditions and stroke as well as resources for caregivers, healthcare professionals, educators and more.

bulletred-resourcesAmerican Stroke Association

www.strokeassociation.org

The American Stroke Association joins the American Heart Association in the fight to prevent cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Here you can find stroke warning signs, information about life after a stroke, a way to connect to other stroke survivors and more.

bulletred-resourcesArthritis Foundation

www.arthritis.org

The Arthritis foundation offers information and tools to help you live a better life with arthritis including advice from medical experts, tips on specialized arthritis self-management and exercise class options.

bulletred-resourcesArthritis Resources

www.flexablehealth.com/pages/arthritis-resources

Whether you or a loved one are diagnosed with arthritis, or you just want to learn about it, Flexible Health provides a comprehensive resource list to help you understand arthritis, learn self-care tips to help you live with arthritis, and discover potential treatment options. 

bulletred-resourcesBenefit Checkup

benefitscheckup.org

Benefit programs that can help pay for medications, health care, food, utilities and more. A free service of the National Council on Aging.

bulletred-resourcesBetter Hearing Institute

www.betterhearing.org

Educational website about the neglected problem of hearing loss and what can be done about it. Addresses treatment, prevention & more.

bulletred-resourcesBreast Cancer Research Foundation

www.bcrfcure.org

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to achieving prevention and a cure for breast cancer. Help fuel the research of tomorrow needed to save lives today.

bulletred-resourcesBrightFocus® Foundation

www.brightfocus.org

BrightFocus researches and gives information on causes, prevention, treatment and cures for age-related degenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s, Macular Degeneration and Glaucoma.

bulletred-resourcesCDC

www.cdc.gov

The Center for Disease Control & Prevention gives you the tools you need to protect your health through health promotion, prevention of disease, injury and disability, and preparedness for new health threats.

bulletred-resourcesDaily Strength

www.dailystrength.org/support-groups/Seniors

Daily Strength is an online support group focused on over 500 specific challenges to help you overcome your personal trials or support a loved one through theirs. This website offers you a free account where you can share your story with others, invite your friends and family and instantly meet other people who have the same challenge.

bulletred-resourcesDrugWatch

www.drugwatch.com

Drugwatch.com educates people on the dangerous side effects and complications from commonly prescribed medications and devices in their bodies. Their patient advocate team will work with you one-on-one to answer medication-related questions and if you or a loved one has been harmed by a drug or device, they will help you navigate through the process of filing a legal claim and locating a specialist in your area.

bulletred-resourcesEating Well as You Get Older

nihseniorhealth.gov/eatingwellasyougetolder/toc.html

Get practical advice and resources for eating well balanced meals as you get older. You can also view a variety of short videos with information on exercise and nutrition.

bulletred-resourcesHealthcare Reviews

www.healthcarereviews.com

Website that gives you patient reviews and ratings of their experiences with physicians, hospitals, dentists and all healthcare professionals in the United States, Canada, Europe & other regions around the world.

bulletred-resourcesHospital Compare

www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov

Compare hospitals quality of care survey ratings from patients with certain medical conditions or surgical procedures and find each hospital by their location.

bulletred-resourcesHospital Rankings

health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/rankings

This website brings you information about the best hospitals to choose from for 16 medical specialties including cancer, diabetes, cardiology , urology and more. You can also find the some of the most highly ranked doctors, health plans, nursing homes and diets.

bulletred-resourcesMedicaid

medicaid.gov

This website provides resources and all the information you need to know about Medicaid. Find out if you qualify for this free or low-cost health insurance coverage.

bulletred-resourcesMedical Devices

www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/default.htm

A service of the Food and Drug Administration that allows you to search for a variety of medical devices and procedures. This website also covers topics on medical device safety, science and research, news and events, device recalls and so much more.

bulletred-resourcesMedical Malpractice Center

www.malpracticecenter.com

Medical malpractice is professional negligence by a healthcare provider in which the treatment provided falls below the proper standard of practice in the healthcare community. This website is dedicated to providing vital information, tips, and resources to individuals and family members affected by medical negligence.

bulletred-resourcesMedical News Today

www.medicalnewstoday.com

Medical News Today brings you hourly health news from well-regarded sources such as JAMA, BMJ, Lancet, BMA, plus articles written by its own team.

bulletred-resourcesMedicare

medicare.gov

Learn virtually everything you need to know about Medicare. Includes online tools to research and compare Medigap, Medicare Advantage, and Part D policies available in your area.

bulletred-resourcesMental Health America

www.nmha.org

Mental Health America is continually striving to achieve victory over mental illnesses and addictions through advocacy, education, research and service. They provide information to help you live a mentally healthier life including treatment options, support groups, medication & insurance information.

bulletred-resourcesMesothelioma

www.treatmesothelioma.org/mesothelioma

On a mission to serve the mesothelioma community by providing the most up to date information on mesothelioma research and recovery, as well inspire a community of support by raising awareness and contacting websites, organizations, and institutions one by one.

bulletred-resourcesMesothelioma Fund

www.mesotheliomafund.com

This website provides the latest information on mesothelioma treatments, and helps connect patients with active and recruiting clinical trials. They also assist patients and families with obtaining compensation from asbestos and trust funds.

bulletred-resourcesMesothelioma Resources

mesothelioma.net

Free Resources, education, support and hope for mesothelioma patients and loved ones.

bulletred-resourcesMesothelioma Veterans Center

www.mesotheliomaveterans.org

The Mesothelioma Veterans Center provides information and assistance to veterans regarding treatment, clinical trials, and VA benefits for veterans suffering from asbestos illnesses.

bulletred-resourcesNational Care Planning Council

www.longtermcarelink.net

A membership organization that advocates for long-term care. Helps you & your family recognize the need for long term care planning and provides materials necessary to implement that planning.

bulletred-resourcesNational Clearinghouse for Long Term Care Information

longtermcare.gov

Resources for you and your family to find resources for future long-term care needs. A service of
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services.

bulletred-resourcesNational Eye Institute

www.nei.nih.gov

Get facts, helpful links, press releases and videos on eye related diseases and disorders listed from A-Z. You can also view NEI’s research leading to sight-saving treatments, educational programs, jobs, training, resources and more.

bulletred-resourcesNational Institute of Mental Health

www.nimh.nih.gov

The National Institute of Mental Health is paving the way for prevention, recovery and cure of mental illnesses. Through this government website, you can learn more about the inner workings of the brain, mental health topics and treatments, get the latest news on mental health issues and tips on how you can reach out to others.

bulletred-resourcesRecall Guide

www.recallguide.org

Free service to assist people who take medications to get access to critical information about FDA drug recalls, warnings, and to share information about drug interactions, side effects and other crucial information within our community.

bulletred-resourcesRheumatoid Arthritis

www.rheumatoidarthritis.org

The Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Network (RASN) is dedicated to providing up-to-date information and resources for rheumatoid arthritis patients. Their goal is for you to know your options and fully understand your diagnosis. Take steps, right now, to improve symptoms and your quality of life.

bulletred-resourcesRX Dangers

www.rxdangers.com

RxDangers.com is a trusted one-stop resource where you can find comprehensive information about dangerous medications and defective medical devices that are available on the market today.

bulletred-resourcesSenior Health

nihseniorhealth.gov

This one-stop site gathers health information from the National Institutes of Health, including diseases, chronic conditions and an extensive section on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).

bulletred-resourcesSenior Health Risk Calculators for Healthy Aging

www.calculators.org/health/aging.php

Reduce anxiety and make your daily lives a bit simpler using some of the best health calculators online. (You will also find calculators for math, savings, loans, debt and business). One with heart disease may not know the risk factors for that particular medical condition. A prospective retiree might not know how to calculate interest on their various loans. This website is filled with a variety of calculators that will assess your situation and give you the solutions you are looking for.

bulletred-resourcesTips to Help Seniors and Caregivers Prepare for Surgery

www.asahq.org/lifeline/what%20to%20expect/tips%20for%20seniors%20caregivers%20prior%20to%20surgery

This website gives you an assortment of things to think about, plan for and discuss with your doctor when preparing yourself or a loved one for a surgical procedure.

bulletred-resourcesUCompare Health Care

www.ucomparehealthcare.com

UCompareHealthCare (UCHC) can help you help make better decisions about healthcare choices through research and comparisons for hospitals, nursing homes, doctors, dentistry and mammography centers.

bulletred-resourcesUnderstanding Cancer

www.mesotheliomagroup.com/understanding-cancer

This website gives you a complete guide for understanding cancer including signs and symptoms to look for, diagnosis, treatment options, how to cope, advice on finding a doctor and ways you can pay for your treatment. You will also find information specific to having Mesothelioma.

bulletred-resourcesWeb MD

webmd.com

Comprehensive medical information for all ages, but favored by many older adults. Includes diseases, drugs and supplements, healthy living, and discussion "communities."