Elder Living Resources (01)

Medicare Information and Updates for Seniors
Have questions regarding Medicare? This is an easy-to-use website that has information updated regularly from real people about using and benefiting from Medicare. Topics include using Medicare and Medicaid and understanding your Medicare options. It also allows you to compare your Medicare plan options and find information on the Medicare prescription drug benefit. Stay on top of important Medicare changes that may affect your coverage—subscribe to the free e-newsletters that can help you stay informed about health care benefits and options. Learn about discount prescription drugs and discount prescription drug programs for seniors.

Safety Tips for the Elderly
Seniors can take very simple steps to make sure they are safe at all times. Topics include building an accessible bathroom for the elderly or disabled, safety tips for seniors walking in the winter, preventing falls for elders and exercise tips. The site discusses topics such as memory loss, housing and care management, caregiving, nutrition, health and wellness, finances, government resources and egal issues. More topics include a home safety checklist for seniors, how-to home safety tips, security tips, Alzheimer’s care and more.

Senior Health Database: News and Information
MDAdvice.com includes an elder health section packed with information on Alzheimer’s disease, benign prostate hypertrophy, breast cancer, erectile dysfunction, heart attacks, strokes, sleep disorders, medical tests, sports injuries for seniors, vitamins for seniors, heart failure, hypertension, menopause, elder sexual health and more. Check out the medical news section to stay updated on the latest research and discoveries pertaining to seniors, and cheat with others in an interactive community where you can share concerns and views with others. Message boards allow you to communicate with others about senior health, and there is an entire health database full of information on elder health-related issues.

Finding Housing for the Elderly
Senior Housing is non-profit online service of Senior Alternatives Inc (SAI). It helps elders and their caregivers choose appropriate housing and care management. The group works with national and local service providers and healthcare organizations. It features a database where you can find elder housing and also includes resources for senior health support services. A news section keeps seniors and their caregivers informed of the latest improvements and news items related to housing. Topics include Medicaid basics, elder law and retirement planning. There are also links to sites that will let you compare nursing homes, find Alzheimer’s disease care and much more.