BenefitsCheckUp is free, easy-to-use service that identifies federal and state assistance programs for older Americans. Researching these programs used to be a time-consuming, frustrating experience. But no longer. The National Council on the Aging created BenefitsCheckUp to help older adults to quickly identify programs that may improve the quality of their lives. For more information, please click on the following link: benefitscheckup.org
Aginghelp is for the professional serving the older American through community and in-home services. This help is often identified as senior, aging or elderly services by organizations that include senior centers, day-care facilities, health clinics, focal point agencies, area agencies, county departments, state units, or other organizations. For more information please click on the following link: www.aginghelp.com/
DrugWatch is a comprehensive Web site database featuring extensive information about thousands of different medications and drugs currently on the market or previously available worldwide. DrugWatch.com includes up-to-date information about prescription and over-the-counter medications and includes details about associated side effects to aid in the protection of patients and consumers. Click here for more information: www.drugwatch.com
healthfinder® is a free guide to reliable consumer health and human services information, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. healthfinder® can lead you to selected online publications, clearinghouses, databases, Web sites, and support and self-help groups, as well as government agencies and not-for-profit organizations that produce reliable information for the public. Please click on the following link to access this site: healthfinder.gov/
Health Compass is a comprehensive Web site that helps older adults, caregivers, and professionals navigate the Internet for the best sources of health information. It features a glossary of common medical and research terms, checklists for patients in preparation for a doctor visit, and links to disease-specific medical organizations and support groups. Click the following link for information, and while you’re there, take the fun, simple test to see if you’ll live to be 100: www.healthcompass.org
National Council on Aging (NCOA) offers a web-based resource for consumers called “NCOA Helps”. Here you can find help and information on benefits programs, Medicare Part D, medicine costs, and much more. Click the following link to go directly to the site: www.NCOA.org
National Institute on Aging’s Spanish Language web site features accurate, updated information on health issues affecting Hispanic seniors. The site covers everything from Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, and diabetes to how to choose a doctor and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Links to free publications in Spanish and other Spanish health web sites are also available. Para mirar este website, haga click: www.nia.nih.gov/Espanol
Positive Aging Resource Center (PARC) believes that emotional wellness is the key to positive aging. PARC was created to provide information and resources on mental health and aging to older adults and caregivers, and health and social service professionals. For information and to discover new ideas about living and feeling well, reading stories on healthy aging, and sharing your experiences with others, please click on the following link: www.positiveaging.org
The Senior Corner is an easy-to-use site designed for senior citizens, their families, friends, neighbors, and caregivers. Though you’ll find a great deal of local information for Traverse City, MI, the abundant regional and national news and resources make it worth a visit: www.seniors.tcnet.org