American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
Website: https://www.aarp.org/
AARP, Inc. is a United States-based interest group that focuses on the elderly, especially on how they can continue to live well after retirement.
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Website: https://www.cdc.gov/
CDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same.
CDC increases the health security of our nation. As the nation’s health protection agency, CDC saves lives and protects people from health threats. To accomplish our mission, CDC conducts critical science and provides health information that protects our nation against expensive and dangerous health threats, and responds when these arise.
Dietary Supplement Fact Sheets
Website: http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/list-all/
These fact sheets are published by the National Institutes of Health and include many common dietary supplements such as vitamins, minerals, and herbs.
Drugs.com
Website: http://www.drugs.com
The Drugs.com website is one of the easiest ways to lookup drug information, identify pills, and check interactions.
The website includes the following:
- Complete Drugs A to Z listings - The biggest online drug database
- Pill Identifier - Identify any medication simply by entering an imprint, shape or color
- Interactions Checker - Provides a list of interactions that may occur when different drugs are taken at the same time or with food
- Q & A - Ask a specific question about your medication
Drugs.com has mobile applications for both Android and Apple devices.
Evidence-Based Leadership Council (EBLC)
Website: http://www.eblcprograms.org/
The mission of the EBLC is to increase delivery of multiple evidence-based programs that improve the health and wellbeing of diverse populations.
In recent years, a number of universities and nonprofit community agencies have worked independently to develop, evaluate and bring to scale evidence-based self-management and health promotion programs for older Americans. These programs address the self-management support and community components of the Chronic Care Model. Although the programs are readily available for adoption by community-based organizations (CBOs), information is often scattered across many websites, and can take a lot of time to track down. The EBLC is working to help simplify the process of selecting, adopting, implementing,and sustaining multiple evidence-based programs. This site provides a centralized hub of information and resources.
Medline Plus
Website: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
Medline Plus is a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine that includes information on a variety of health topics including prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and supplements. Clicking on drugs & supplements allows you to search for information on specific medications.
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
Website: https://www.n4a.org/
The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) is a 501c(3) membership association representing America’s national network of 622 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and providing a voice in the nation’s capital for the 256 Title VI Native American aging programs.
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Website: http://www.nia.nih.gov
The health and aging section of the National Institute on Aging's website contains helpful information organized by health topic from A to Z.
NCOA Chronic Disease Self-Management Resource Center
Website: https://www.ncoa.org/center-for-healthy-aging/cdsme-resource-center/
The National CDSME Resource Center supports the expansion and sustainability of evidence-based health promotion and disease prevention programs in the community and online through collaboration with national, state, and community partners.
NCOA Falls Prevention Resource Center
Website: https://www.ncoa.org/center-for-healthy-aging/falls-resource-center/
The National Falls Prevention Resource Center supports the implementation and dissemination of evidence-based falls prevention programs and strategies across the nation.
NIH Go4Life
Website: https://go4life.nia.nih.gov/
Go4Life, an exercise and physical activity campaign from the National Institute on Aging at NIH, is designed to help you fit exercise and physical activity into your daily life.
NIH Senior Health
Website: http://nihseniorhealth.gov
Senior Health is a website by the National Institutes of Health that includes health and wellness information by topic, including helpful videos. The health topic "taking medicines" contains a great amount of useful information in the frequently asked questions sections.
Osteoarthritis Action Alliance (OAA)
Website: https://oaaction.unc.edu/
The Osteoarthritis (OA) Action Alliance is a national coalition of concerned organizations mobilized by the Arthritis Foundation and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
This coalition is committed to elevating OA as a national health priority and promoting effective policy solutions that aim to address the individual and national toll of OA. In addition, the OA Action Alliance, with the public health community, is working to ensure people with OA have the access, skills and capacity to benefit from effective and proven interventions.
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Website: https://www.pparx.org
The PPA links patients with assistance programs to help you pay for medications, as well as clinics that offer free health care. The website is sponsored by bio-pharmaceutical research companies but includes information for those with Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, or no insurance.
Poison Help
Website: http://www.poisonhelp.hrsa.gov
Phone: 1 (800) 222-1222
Poisons are all around us and can affect anyone, anywhere at any time of life. Protect yourself and others from being poisoned by learning what a poison is, who is at risk, and how to prevent a poisoning from happening
Call Poison Help to speak with an expert in your area 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This number connects you to your local poison center.
RX Assist
Website: http://www.rxassist.org/patients
Rx Assist is a medication assistance resource center founded through funding by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Their website includes information on prescription savings programs based on the specific medications that you take. Simply type in your medication name into the search bar and learn more about ways to save on your prescriptions.