Helpful Links
We Provide Links To Resources On A Variety Of Health Topics
Below you can find links to websites that we find helpful.
While we believe these sites provide useful, respected information, we do not own, control or take responsibility for their content.
We are providing these links for your convenience and information only. Always consult with your physician regarding information for medical conditions and treatments.
General
- Elder Care Link Elder Link is a referral service that provides resources for local senior care services and providers that match the needs of an aging family member.
- National Fire Prevention Association Public education materials designed to reduce fire deaths, injury, and property loss, from the National Fire Protection Association.
- Fox Rehab An excellent physical and occupational therapy organization dedicated to providing home- based therapy covered by Medicare.
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration site provides information and resources on highway safety.
- Drugs.com Drugs.com provides independent information on prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and natural products; includes a pill identifier and interactions checklist.
Health Info
- PubMed Pubmed is the definitive listing of all medical research published in the world. It is designed for medical professionals, however, it can be particularly useful for patients with rare conditions who are trying to find the doctor or medical center doing the most research on a particular disease.
- WebMD WebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support.
- AARP A national organization for senior citizens that provides resources and invaluable information on all aging issues.
- FDA for Seniors The U. S. Food and Drug Administration website provides information for older people on arthritis, cancer, and nutrition.
- National Institute on Aging The National Institute on Aging site provides links to publications, clinical trials, Alzheimer's disease information, and aging organizations.
- Administration on Aging The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Aging website provides information for elders and their families
- Quit Smoking The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services provides support and cessation recommendations for smokers.
- Alzheimer's Foundation of America Alzheimer's Foundation of America's website provides information on care and services to individuals confronting dementia, and to their caregivers and families.
- American Cancer Society The American Cancer Society provides information to cancer patients and those who care for them.
- American College of Physicians The American College of Physicians provides information about diseases and conditions.
- Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic website provides information on diseases and tips for a healthy lifestyle.
- National Cancer Institute- Ovarian Information about ovarian cancer, including risks, screening, and prevention, from The National Cancer Institute.
- NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bones Diseases National Resource Center The National Institute of Health's Osteoporosis and Related Bone Disease website provides information on osteoporosis and bone related disorders.
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website provides a wealth of information about many health topics.
- Healthy Women Named top women's health website by Good Housekeeping magazine; gives women the latest health information, including news updates, health tips, resources, and extensive coverage of hundreds of health topics.
- National Cancer Institute- Breast Cancer The National Cancer Institute offers information about breast cancer, including treatment, prevention, genetics, clinical trials, screening and testing, and related information.
Nutrition And Fitness
- USDA My Plate Interactive tools from the U.S. Department of Agriculture help teach parents and children about nutrition and healthy food choices.
- US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) FDA site provides information on food safety, nutrition, and cosmetics.
Safety
- American Association of Poision Control Centers Offers important information for poison safety and education.
Travel
- CDC Traveler's Health Check this site before traveling abroad for important information on health-related topics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
