Health Care Links

The organizations and resources listed here are related to healthcare, living options and other interests to the elderly and those who care for them.

This links page is provided as an informational resource only. The Woodlands Assisted Living Elder Care Services is not affiliated with any of these sites, and cannot assist you with these sites. For information about these sites, please contact the site owners.

Kindly contact us if any links do not work properly.

• ACHOO

  Internet Healthcare Directory

• AOA.DHHS

  US Gov. Dept. of Health and Human Services Administration on Aging

• The Policy Action Network

  Electronic Newsletter on health, education, families, welfare, etc.

• Health Care Financing Administration

  HCFA runs the Medicare & Medicaid programs

• Healthfinder

  US Gov. DHHS Internet gateway to consumer health and human services

• American Association of Retired People

  A nonprofit organization dedicated to helping older Americans

• Seniors Search

  Search Directory for those over 50

• National Institute of Aging

  Promotes healthy aging by through biomedical, social, behavioral research & public education.

• National Institutes of Health

  Includes resources such as CancerNet, AIDS information, Clinical Alerts & the Women's Health Initiative

• World Health Organization
• Intellihealth

  Intellihealth professional network

• Agesmart

  A forum for exchanging ideas and information on approaches toaging for those who are at least fifty.

• Guide to Retirement Living Online

  A mid-atlantic regional publication for seniors. Features listing of residential & long-term care facilities.

• New Lifestyles

  Directory of nursing centers, retirement communities and residential care facilities for seniors.

• Elderpage

  Administration on Aging Information

• The American Geriatrics Society

  Health care resources & information about our rapidly aging population.

• Medicare

  US Gov. Medicare program information for consumers and beneficiaries

• Eldercare Locator Network

  Public service directory to locate local support resources for aging Americans

• The US Dept. of Veterans Affairs

  Information on VA programs, veterans benefits, VA facilities

• Senior News Network

  News and events for seniors

• Age of Reason

  Popular seniors' site

• Alzheimer's Association

  Dedicated to cause, cure, and prevention research, education, and support for patients, families and caregivers.

• Pharmweb

  Medication information

• Healthcare A to Z

  Search engine forall matters related to health care.

• The SPRY Foundation

  Conducts research and develops education programs to help older adults plan for a healthy and financially secure future.

• Third Age

  A nice place to learn about issues & activities affecting the over fifty age group.

• Emotional Support Guide

  Internet resources for people who are experiencing physical loss, chronic illness,and bereavement.