Older American's Health Information
Health Issues Affecting Older African Americans
- Strategic Plan to Address Health Disparities In Older Americans
National Institute on Aging - Health Disparities: Research on Minority Aging
National Institute on Aging - Healthy Aging: Improving and Extending Quality of Life Among Older Americans
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
General Health Information / Directories
- Michigan Access to Services for Seniors
Office of Services to the Aging, State of Michigan - The Resource Directory for Older People
The Administration on Aging and The National Institute of Aging - Health Topics for Seniors
healthfinder.gov
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Health Information for Older Adults
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Seniors' Health
MEDLINEplus
National Library of Medicine
Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Information Page
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
National Institute on Aging - Dementia - Caring For Your Loved One
American Academy of Family Physicians - Genetics and Alzheimer's Disease
National Institute on Aging - Medications for Alzheimer's
Fact Sheet
National Institute on Aging
Arthritis
- Arthritis Advice
National Institute on Aging - Arthritis: How to Care For Yourself
Arthritis Foundation - ADD: Your Orthopedic Connection
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons - Arthritis Tutorial
Online interactive presentation explains arthritis
MEDLINEplus
National Library of Medicine
Cancer in African Americans
- African Americans and Cancer
Intercultural Cancer Council, American Cancer Society - Higher Cancer Rates Among African Americans
American Cancer Society - Cancer Health Disparities
National Cancer Institute - Cancer Facts for People Over 50
National Institute on Aging - If You Have Cancer and Have Medicare... You Should Know About Clinical Trials
National Cancer Institute - What You Need to Know About Cancer Index
Comprehensive information by cancer type
National Cancer Institute
Clinical Depression
- Depression in Older Americans
National Mental Health Association - African Americans and Depression
National Mental Health Association - Depression: Don't Let the Blues Hang Around
National Institute on Aging
Diabetes
- African American Program
American Diabetics Association - Diabetes in African Americans
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse - Dealing with Diabetes
National Institute on Aging - National Diabetes Fact Sheet
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Information on Diabetes Control
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse - Prevent Diabetes Problems
Seven online booklets
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse - What I Need to Know About Eating and Diabetes
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
Elder Abuse
- What is Elder Abuse
National Administration on Aging - National Center For Elder Abuse
National Administration on Aging - Elder Abuse Prevention
National Administration on Aging - Crime and Older People - Prevention
National Institute on Aging
Heart Disease / Stroke
- General Information / Prevention
MEDLINEplus - A Special Message to African Americans
American Heart Association - African Americans and Cardiovascular Diseases - Statistics
American Heart Association - Facts About African Americans, Heart Disease and Stroke
American Heart Association - Improving Cardiovascular Health in African Americans
Free, Easy-to-Read, On-line Booklets
National Heart, Lung, Blood Institute - Stroke Information Page
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - Stroke Information
MEDLINEplus
National Library of Medicine - Stroke: Prevention and Treatment
National Institute on Aging - Stroke Connection Magazine
Get a one-year, free subscription
The American Stroke Association
High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure
American Heart Association - High Blood Pressure: Tips for Keeping It Under Control
National Institute on Aging - Your Guide to Lowering High Blood Pressure
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute - Spice Up Your Life! Eat Less Salt and Sodium
Free, On-line, Booklet
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institut - Protect Your Heart! Prevent High Blood Pressure
Free, On-line, Booklet
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institut - Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension
The D.A.S.H Diet
Women
- Women of Color Health Data Book: Elderly Women of Color
National Women's Health Information Center - Osteoporosis and African-American Women
Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases
National Resource Center