Informational Resources
Poison Control 1-800-222-1222
National Parkinson's Foundation
National Institute on Aging
(NIA)
National Institute of Health
The American Dietetic Association
(link not available at this time phone: 1-800-366-1655)
National Academy of Elder Law
Attorneys
USDA nutrient data - This user-friendly nutrient database supports Presidnet Bush's HealthierUS initiative to improve overall health for Americans through regular physical activity, proper nutrition, preventive screenings and healthy lifestyle choices
Association for Death Education and Counseling
Life Gard of America Inc. (this will link you to their email address)
Medic Alert Foundation International
The National Council on the Aging (NCOA)
American Diabetics Association
National Breast Cancer Coalition
(no link available at this time phone: 202-296-7477)
Elder Web
The Elder Web include the Eldercare Source book that has listings of
organizations and resources. The site also has information on finances,
laws, research and the latest treatments and issues for older adults.
Age Net
AgeNet is one of the largest sites that covers older adult issues. The
site includes a free long-term care newsletter, ADL Digest e-mail newsletter,
and the Age Net Bookstore. Data on legal, financial, caregiver support and
housing resources also are available on the site.
Menu Direct: Food to Fit
Your Lifestyle
MenuDirect provides recipes and services for people who need modified
diets. The Web site provides information on conditions that prevent
chewing and swallowing normally, as well as diabetes.
Resource Directory for Older People
Learn, Don't Burn-Just one bad, blistering sunburn as a child can double the chance of developing skin cancer later in life (Skin Cancer Foundation). Learn the ABC's of Sun Protection.