As we get older, our bodies and minds change. As Americans are living longer than ever before, and more older adults are leading active lives, it becomes even more important to stay healthy.
- Alzheimer’s Caregivers (MedlinePlus)
- Caregiving (National Institute on Aging)
- Caregiver Action Network
- Eldercare Locator (US Administration for Community Living and US Administration on Aging)
- Guidebooks for Caregivers (National Alliance for Caregiving)
- Long Distance Caregiving (National Institute on Aging)
- Resources: Help for Caregivers (National Alliance for Caregiving)
- Aging And Your Eyes (National Institute on Aging)
- Aging Changes in the Senses (MedlinePlus)
- Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Dementias (National Institute on Aging)
- Safety (National Institute on Aging, NIH)
- Falls (MedlinePlus)
- Falls Prevention (NC Health Info)
- Financial Planning and Protection (National Institute on Aging, NIH)
- Hearing Loss: A Common Problem for Older Adults (National Institute on Aging)
- Home Safety Tips for Older Adults (HealthinAging.org)
- Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults (American Red Cross)
- Sage National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging
- Talking with Your Doctor: A Guide for Older Adults (National Institute on Aging)
- Safe Driving for Older Adults (National Institute on Aging, NIH)
- Driving Safety and Alzheimer’s Disease (National Institute on Aging, NIH)
- NC Medicaid (NC Department of Health and Human Services)
- Get started with Medicare (Medicare.gov)
- Basics of Medicare – Parts A, B, C, D (NCDOI)
- Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D): (NC Department of Insurance)
- NC Department of Insurance’s Medicare and Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)
- Welcome to Medicare (Medicare.gov)
- Advance Health Care Directives: North Carolina Secretary of State
- Aging and Adult Services (North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, includes Long Term Care Omsbuds service)
- Basics of Medicare – Parts A, B, C, D (NC Department of Insurance)
- Housing Resources for Seniors (HUD – US Department of Housing and Urban Development)
- Medicare and Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) (North Carolina Department of Insurance)
- NC211: Information & Referral Service (United Way of America)
- North Carolina Partnership for Compassionate Care (includes end-of-life care choices)
- Senior Law Project (Legal Aid of North Carolina for Seniors), free civil legal help for North Carolinians 60 years of age or older)
- Seniors: Know Your Rights in Nursing Homes (Legal Aid of North Carolina)
- Transportation Services for Older Adults (North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services)
These sites allow patients to discuss their experiences with illnesses, treatments, and other health matters. Any information or opinions posted are those of the forum users themselves and are not a substitute for professional medical advice.
Mobile apps and tools can provide you with easy-to-use information and resources that can serve as one part of your overall strategy to become and stay healthy. For tips on selecting additional apps for exercise and physical activity, please review How to Choose a Good Health App by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Resources selected by Barbara Renner, Health Sciences Library, UNC-Chapel Hill,
Last reviewed July 25, 2023