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Senior Health
Administration on Aging Elders and Families page
Subject:
Health
Category:
Senior Health
Description:
Elders and Families is designed to assist older persons and their caregivers quickly obtain information and resources on a variety of aging-related topics.
CDC's Healthy Aging Section
Subject:
Health
Category:
Senior Health
Description:
This site provides information on chronic and infectious diseases, immunization information and and provides links to in-depth Medicare information.
Merck Manual of Geriatrics
Subject:
Health
Category:
Senior Health
Description:
A free full-text geriatric care manual, this 3rd edition (Fall 2000) includes information ranging from health care funding and quality of life to injuries, diseases and care issues as they particularly effect seniors. Chapters on diseases typically cover symptoms and diagnostic tests, causes and treatment choices and complications.
NIH SeniorHealth
Subject:
Health
Category:
Senior Health
Description:
From the National institutes of Health.
Nursing Home Compare
Subject:
Health
Category:
Senior Health
Description:
Compare data on nursing homes in Connecticut and elsewhere. Search either by using the drop down menu or by zip code. Comparative data on size, bed occupancy, ownership, services available, Medicare and Medicaid participation, and other categories.
Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging Benefits Checkup
Subject:
Health
Category:
Senior Health
Description:
Fill out an online form to see what assistance is available to you based on your personal profile.