- Abuse of the Elderly - http://www.crha-health.ab.ca/hlthconn/items/elder-ab.htm
Elder abuse definitions and prevention.
- Health & Safety Tips - http://www.jhbmc.jhu.edu/Geriat/patinfo/healthtips.html
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.Johns Hopkins Geriatrics Center.
- Peele - http://www.peele.net/lib/elderly.html
Environmental range of radical ideas for approaching seemingly insoluble social problems concerning drugs, alcohol, and behavior for seniors.
- Elder Suicide - http://members.tripod.com/~ProviderHelper/elder.html
Information and resources on elder suicide.
- Aging Well Village - http://agingwell.state.ny.us/
Health and wellness for mature adults seeking to start or maintain a healthy lifestyle. Nutrition, fitness, healing, medications, and safety.
- The Center for Social Gerontology - http://www.tcsg.org/
TCSG is a non-profit research, training and social policy organization dedicated to promoting the individual autonomy of older persons and advancing their well-being in society.
- Safety Link - http://www.safetylink.ballarat.net.au/
Personal response service that links clients with family, friends or emergency services in times of need.
- Mind Works - http://www.blsinc.com/partners/mindworks.htm
Promoting superior mental fitness for older adults.
- Making your Home Safe for Seniors - http://www.oursenioryears.com/homesafety.html
A room-by-room assessment by a physiotherapist of safety tips for the homes of senior citizens.
- Senior Drivers - http://www.seniordrivers.org/
Offers a driving refresher and fitness tips for seniors using streaming video. Includes travel hints, latest traffic safety news, links, and quizzes.
- Benevolent Ballet - http://www.geocities.com/benevolentballet
Training seminars to motivate the elderly to exercise to improve posture, balance, coordination and confidence to prevent falls.
- Lifeline Systems - http://www.lifelinesys.com/
Provider of emergency response systems and medical alarms for the at home elderly, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Growing Old, But Keeping Fit - http://www.thebestmedicalcare.com/book/ch5_1.htm
Chapter from the free online book, "How to Get the Best Medical Care - A Guide for the Intelligent Patient".
- RemindeXpress - http://remindexpress.com/
Offers free timely reminders for immunizations, flu shots and important preventive medical tests and procedures via email, pager or cell phone.
- Safe Driving for Older Adults - http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1013707220.html
Conducting an assessment of driving habits and skills is one way to assemble some objective data.
- Senior's Health Canada - http://www.communication.gc.ca/guides/seniors_aines/05e.html
Guide to government of Canada's services for seniors and their families.
- Seniors And Food Safety - http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/seniorsb.html
FDA/CFSAN's information on preventing foodborne illness.
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