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Healthy Aging Resources
by Ron Kurtus (revised 13 October 2021)
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.
What is Normal Aging? - From WebMD
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
Working
Guide for Seniors Going Back to Work - Resume-Now.com
Self-Employment After 65 - RetireGuide.com
Best Jobs for Seniors - NovoResume.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
Disabilities
Moving Tips for Seniors with Disabilities - LifeStorage.com
Moving
Senior Citizen's Guide to Moving - From HireaHelper.com
Donation Pick Up or Drop Off Options - LifeStorage.com
Moving for Seniors - Neighbor.com
Hearing Loss
Signs of Hearing Loss - HearStore.com
Hearing Aid Buying Guide - 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
Nursing Home Issues
Elder Abuse
Nursing Home Abuse Center - Information about possible abuse
Guide to Preventing Elder Abuse - From Maryville Univ.
Sleep Issues
Mattresses and Sleep Issues for Seniors
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
Financial Planning for Seniors with Special Needs
Retirement Planning Guide for Seniors
Financial Resources for Seniors in Debt
Financial Help & Benefits for Widows - TheCreditReview.com
Aging With Economic Insecurity - From MSW@USC, the online Master of Social Work program at the University of Southern California.
Grants for Seniors - Information on financial help for seniors
Costs
Assisted Living Costs - Average Costs by State
Aging in Place Home Loan Modification Programs
Senior Discounts - From SeniorAlertsSystemsReviews.com
Guide to Using a Personal Loan to Pay for Long-term Care
Cost of Prescription Drugs - Global list from NiceRX.com
Fraud Prevention
Elder Fraud Prevention - Good illustrations
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
How Medicare Works When Living Abroad - RetireGuide.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
Make Your Home Safe for Aging in Place - From HouseMethod.com
"Granny Pod" Guide for Senior Living
Home Modifications & Accommodations for Seniors
Gardening Resources for Seniors - From Insteading.com
Guide to Downsizing and Decluttering - From KeensBuildings.com
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
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
A Fall-Proof Guide For Landlords and Tenants - TurboTenant.com
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
How Diet and Mental Health Are Linked - Rider University
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
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
Canine Caregivers for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients
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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