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Healthy Aging Resources
by Ron Kurtus (revised 27 May 2020)
The following material consists of aging related resources.
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General Aging Issues
Health for Seniors - USA.gov
22 Senior Health Risk Calculators for Healthy Aging
Boomer’s Roadmap for Aging in Place: Prepare for your Senior Years
What is Normal Aging? - WebMD
How Communities Can Prepare for the Growing Aging Population - Baylor Univ.
Exercise
Exercise and Physical Activity - From the National Institute on Aging
14 Health Benefits Of Walking For Seniors - MyWalkingAid.com
Research Shows Exercise Helps Older Adults - Baylor Univ.
Using the Computer
A Senior’s Guide to Computer Basics - From Nursing Home Law Center
Senior’s Guide to Using Computers and Software
Guide To Online Shopping For Seniors - WikiBuy.com
Smart Tech for Seniors - Using digital items at home
Internet Safety Guide for Seniors - From SafetyDetectives.com
Safe Online Shopping for Seniors
Online Scams Targeting Seniors - Consumer-Champion.org
Internet Security Center - Information from Norton.com
Common Concerns
Most Common Health Concerns for Seniors - EverydayHealth.com
A Senior’s Guide to Healthy Eating - NiftyBenefits.com
14 Ways to Help Seniors Avoid Isolation
Safety for Seniors at Home - Tips on home safety
Seniors Lifestyles Directory - Listing of senior housing areas
Senior Safe Driving Guide - TrafficSafetyStore.com
Dental Care Tips for Caregivers
Seniors' Guide to Medication Management - SingleCare.com
Moving Tips for Seniors with Disabilities - LifeStorage.com
Hearing Loss
Signs of Hearing Loss - HearStore.com
Hearing Aid Buying Guide - TheSeniorList.com
Costco Targeting Seniors for Hearing Aids - TheSeniorList.com
Hearing Aids - National Institute on Deafness
Age-Related Hearing Loss - Institute of Deafness - NIH.gov
Age-Related Hearing Loss - Genetics Home Reference - NIH.gov
Age-Related Hearing Loss (Presbycusis) - John Hopkins Medicine
Hearing Loss for Older Adults - National Institute on Aging
Elder Abuse
Nursing Home Abuse Center - Information about possible abuse
Guide to Preventing Elder Abuse - From Maryville Univ.
Sleep Issues
Sleep and Aging – Senior Sleep Guide
Mattresses and Sleep Issues for Seniors
Sleep Help for Seniors - Sleep Help Institute
How Sleep Changes When You Age - Information on sleep habits
Better Sleep for Seniors Guide - From Mattress1000.com
Sleep Tips for Older Adults - From Casper.com
Sleeping Tips for Older Adults - From DailySleep.org
Guide To Better Sleep For Seniors - From SleepersNest.com
Aging Seniors and Insomnia - From DailySleep.org
Finances
Keeping Your Home if Disabled - HouseHoldQuotes UK
Aging in Place Home Loan Modification Programs
Financial Planning for Seniors with Special Needs
Retirement Planning Guide for Seniors
Assisted Living Costs - Average Costs by State
Financial Resources for Seniors in Debt
Financial Help & Benefits for Widows - TheCreditReview.com
Senior Discounts - From SeniorAlertsSystemsReviews.com
Medicare
How Does Medicare Work When You Turn 65?
How to Make Medicare Work for You
Medicare Advantage vs Medicare Supplement Plans
Understanding Medicare Savings Programs
Medicare Savings Options - From MedicareInsuranceAZ.com
End of life Issues
How to Talk about End of Life Planning with Your Family
What To Do After A Loved One Passes Away - Neptune Society checklist
End-of-Life Planning for Families and Seniors
End-of-Life Planning - Infographic from Bradley Univ.
Aging at Home
Seniors Guide to Growing Old in Your Own Home
Senior-Friendly Home Remodeling
Top 10 Cities for Technology-Assisted Living
Housing Tips and Advice - National Aging in Place Council
Aging at Home: Common Problems and Solutions
Legal Resources for Seniors with Special Needs
Senior Citizen's Guide to Moving - From HireaHelper.com
Make Your Home Safe for Aging in Place - From HouseMethod.com
"Granny Pod" Guide for Senior Living
Home Safety
Home Safety Strategies for Seniors
Home Modifications for Older Adults
Keeping Disabled Seniors Safe While Remodeling
Tips for Disabled Seniors to Declutter and Organize their Home
Home Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities
Mattress and Bedding Guide for People with Disabilities
Home Accommodations for Seniors with Special Needs
Home Improvement Resources for Elderly & Disabled
Senior’s Guide to Protecting Yourself and Your Home from Coronavirus
Fall Prevention
The 5 Biggest Causes of Seniors Falling
Preventing Falls at Home - PDF file
Fall Prevention Tips for Seniors - A Home Design Guide
Home Modifications to Prevent Seniors From Falling
Fall Prevention - From National Council on Aging
Helping a Senior Regain Confidence After a Fall
Helping Prevent Falls in the Home
Fall Prevention and Management - Dequesne Univ. School of Nursing
Mental Health for Seniors
Managing Your Anxiety Through Yoga Therapy
Mental Health Challenges for Aging Americans - Georgetown Univ.-Nursing
Link Between Poor Sleep and Mental Health - From DailySleep.org
Hallucinations in the Elderly - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Depression
Elderly Depression and Care for the Elderly
Depression is Not a Normal Part of Growing Older - CDC.GOV
Depression Treatment - Therapy, Medication and Lifestyle Changes
Depression is Not a Normal Part of Growing Older - CDC.GOV
Overcoming Holiday Depression for the Elderly
Elderly Depression and Care for the Elderly
Depression - Older Adults - NIH.GOV
Recognizing and Treating Depression: A Guide for the Elderly & Their Caregivers
Alzheimer's and Dementia
10 Early Signs & Symptoms of Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer's / Dementia News - Articles from Medical News Today
Caregiver's Guide for Cooking with Alzheimer's
Make Home Safer For A Loved One With Alzheimer’s - HomeSecurityList.com
Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Financial and Legal Planning
Companion Animals
Pets for the Elderly Foundation
Guide to Pet Ownership for Seniors - From APlaceforMom.com
Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse Among Seniors - AddictionResource.com
Substance Abuse And Addiction In The Elderly - AddictionCampus,com
Addiction Prevention Guide for Seniors
Seniors and Addictions - DrugRehab.com
Treatment and Rehab
Inpatient Recovery Centers for Seniors - Recovery.org
Finding the Best Addiction Rehab for Older Adults - Rehab.org
Rehab Spot - Information on addictions and rehab
Books
The Virtues of Aging by Jimmy Carter (1998)
A Full Life: Reflections at Ninety by Jimmy Carter (2015)
Miscellaneous
Summary
You can use these resources to find out information on aging issues, before you see a doctor.
Age gracefully
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