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Healthy Aging Resources
by Ron Kurtus (revised 25 January 2019)
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
Planning Your Doctor Visit - NIH Senior Health
Guide to a Happy Retirement - Bloomsberg Univeristy, PA - PDF slide show
Boomer’s Roadmap for Aging in Place: How to Prepare for your Senior Years
NW Center for Creative Aging - Good list of resources
Exercise
Healthy Aging: Physical Vitality - From WebMD
Exercise and Physical Activity - From the National Institute on Aging
14 Health Benefits Of Walking For Seniors - MyWalkingAid.com
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
Common Concerns
Most Common Health Concerns for Seniors - EverydayHealth.com
What To Ask Your Doctor - NIHSeniorHealth.gov
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 - Traffic Safety Store
Hearing Loss - HearStore.com
Senior Citizen’s Guide to Privacy Online
Dental Care Tips for Caregivers
Nursing Home Abuse Center - Information about possible abuse
Sleep Issues
Sleep and Aging – Senior Sleep Guide
Mattresses and Sleep Issues for Seniors
Sleep Help for Seniors - Sleep Help Institute
Finances
Keeping Your Home if Disabled - HouseHoldQuotes UK
Aging in Place Home Loan Modification Programs
Financial Planning for Seniors with Special Needs
Senior Care Costs: How to Cover Life Transitions
Retirement Planning Guide for Seniors
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
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
A Senior’s Guide to Healthy Eating - NiftyBenefits.com
Home Safety
Home Safety and Security for Aging-in-Place Seniors
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
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
Mental Health for Seniors
Managing Your Anxiety Through Yoga Therapy
Mental Health Challenges for Aging Americans - Georgetown Univ.-Nursing
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
Companion Animals
Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse and Misuse Among Older Adults
Substance Abuse Among Seniors - AddictionResource.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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