Long Term Care Products

Long-term Care Books: available from Amazon.com or your local library.

Ann Morris Enterprises: dedicated to people with vision loss.

Folding Travel Cane - Visit Silver Age Surfers, the best source for getting mobility aids for disabled people. Buy folding travel cane and accessories online at affordable rates!

Full Life Products: for the hearing and visually impaired.

Beyond Sight: the super store for the blind and visually impaired.

MONS: Quality low-vision products and services.

Independent Living Products: Innovative products for everyday life.

Life With Ease: Self care products for Fitness, Self Reliance, and more.

The Guide to Good Care - is a simple, step-by-step system for managing healthcare records of one or more individuals

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"Virtual" Nursing Center - Martindale's Health Science Guide
The "Virtual" Nursing Center contains links to numerous related nursing/medical sites.

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Pharmacy

OptimizeRX
A website that allows you to link to drug companies that offer coupons for prescriptions you might be taking.

eMedTV
Look up drugs, their use and other information.

Mental Health

Alzheimer's Association
is the largest national voluntary health organization supporting Alzheimer's research and care. Find a local chapter here.

Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center of the National Institute on Aging
The U.S. Congress created the Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center in 1990 to "compile, archive, and disseminate information concerning Alzheimer's disease" for health professionals, people with AD and their families, and the public.

National Cell Repository for Alzheimer's Disease
A study on genetic factors in Alzheimer's is recruiting 1,000 families with at least two living siblings with late onset Alzheimer's disease.

Leeza's Place: The Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation
a community-based oasis for caregivers and the newly diagnosed.

Center for Mental Health Services
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Dyslexia: The Gift
Information and Resources for Dyslexia

Dyslexia Online
Provides a selection of articles on dyslexia. Learn about the symptoms, possible causes, and ways to prevent this learning disorder.

Links for Social Workers
Links for information and careers.

National Institute of Mental Health
(NIMH), is a joint project of the Information Resources and Inquiries Branch, Office of Scientific Information at NIMH headquarters, and the Research Services Branch in the NIMH Intramural Research Program.

Newspage!
Newspage headlines articles about Mental health

Psychiatry Online
The International Journal of Psychiatry

The Mental Health Info Source
News, continuing education, resources, etc.

Libraries

Databases and Bibliographies
An extensive index of databases for medical libraries.

Library of Congress Marvel
Marvel contains congressional information, census data, White House documents, crime statistics, State Department reports, the Global Electronic Library, and U.S. Federal Government Information.

Library Resource List: Library Sites.
A great resource page that includes sites that list libraries on the Net.

The National Library of Medicine
The National Library of Medicine home page with links to many of the NLM on-line databases, history collections, and other medical information resources.

Welch Medical Library
The John Hopkins University. This gopher contains unique tasks oriented biomedical information gopher.

WI Division for Libraries...: Library Resource List.
The Library Resource List is primarily a meta-listing of about 400 Internet resources that will be of interest to the library community. Table of Contents includes Reference resources, New sites and search engines, Government resources, Library sites, Libraries, and Professional information.

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Personal Growth

A Course In Miracles
The Avitar Course
The Landmark Forum

 

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Medical Education

Medical Career Training in San Jose, CA
Imededu offers medical career training and medical assisting in LVN courses, lab technician & MRI technology courses, medical assisting training, physical therapy aid training etc.

SavvySenior Newswire
Your weekly link to national (50-plus) news and information from newspaper and magazine publications, news organizations and web resources nationwide!

48 HOURS Medical News
A medical news service to alert you to health-related news that has broken in the last 48 hours.

Cancer News on the Net
An Internet publication dedicated to bringing patients and their families the latest information on cancer diagnosis and treatment. We have links to most of the major cancer and AIDS resources on the Net. In addition, we feature a growing list of articles on various forms of cancer.

CancerNet
National Cancer Institute web site.

Yahoo Health
Yahoo's Health page.

Online Journals and Journals Online

Psychiatry Online
The International Journal of Psychiatry

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Medical Testing Information

Echocardiogram

"Fast" CT Scan

A1-C

Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)

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Useful Web Sites

AgeNet
is an information and referral network designed to "Bridge the Distance" between aging parents and adult children

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Consumers & Patients Page - AHRQ Mission - To improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for all Americans.

Alliance for Aging Research
The nation's leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and accelerating the pace of medical discoveries to vastly improve the universal human experience of aging and health.

Annals of Long Term Care
American Geriatrics Society

"Bearable Times"
The Kids' Hospital Network

California LTC - Resources for Californians looking for information about long term care.

California Partnership LTC Insurance - LTC insurance with asset protection for California residents.

CarePages - provides free, easy-to-use Web pages that help family and friends communicate when a loved one is receiving care.

CarePathways.com was created and is maintained by RNs dedicated to providing seniors and their families access to quality information, products and services. On-line access to extensive care facilities database and personal care, mobility, safety, and comfort products.

CaringBridge.org is a nonprofit web service that connects family and friends during a critical illness, treatment or recovery.

The Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) - is leading the charge to expedite the development, evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies that can improve the aging experience.

The Center for Integrative Medicine University of Maryland School of Medicine - Patient Care, Research, Education, Informatics.

National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information - developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to provide information and resources to help you and your family plan for future long-term care (LTC) needs.

Coalition to Prevent DVT - deep-vein thrombosis
To help reduce the immediate and long term dangers of DVT - deep-vein thrombosis and its complication, pulmonary embolism - one of the leading causes of death.

Crohn's & Colitis
Foundation of America.

ClinicalTrials.gov
From the National Livrry of Medicine you will find information on many clinical trials.

Complete Home Medical Guide
This is a complete online home medical guide, from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Divided into six parts and 34 sections, the database provides information on everything from basic nutrition to cancer, allergies and the proper use of medications. Four appendices cover commonly prescribed drugs, regional poison control centers and health organizations across the US.

DrugWatch.com - has information about thousands of different medications and drugs currently on the market or previously available worldwide

Dr. Weil.com - an invaluable resource for integrative medicine.

ElderSafety.org
Help Californians remain safely mobile in their communities and are able to successfully age in place .

Elder Web
This site offers excellent topics on all aspects of eldercare.

Harvard Medical Web
World Wide Web sites on health and medicine, including electronic publications.

Health Care Coach
is packed with facts and do-it-yourself tips on everything from health insurance to patient care - to help you help yourself.

Health A to Z
your family health site.

Home Care Planning
In the even of needing long term care more and more people are planning for care in their homes.

Human Anatomy Online
Here's the place to find lots about human anatomy on the Web. There are over one hundred illustrations of the human body, accompanied by animation's and thousands of descriptive links. You'll need a Web browser that supports Java to get the most from this site.

In Search of the Secrets of Aging
This is an excellent site from the National Institute on Aging that looks at the factors that have a positive and negative impact on aging. It is a must read for all LTC agents.

Long Term Care Insurance Choices
What choices there are for insurance.

Long Term Insurance California
Californian's have three main options for LTC insurance.

Lotsa Helping Hands
provides a password-protected website where you can coordinate volunteers such as family and friends to help you through your challenging time whether having a new baby or a life-threatening illness.

LTC Free Quotes
Free Long Term Care Insurance Quotes - The Best Rates With The Best Companies

LTC Insurance Quote
Basic information on why long term care insurance is important and links to getting online quotes.

LTCFinancialAdvisors.com
If you are a financial professional and need training or products to protect your clients from the high-cost of long term care we are here to help you.

Medical Scrubs
Whether you like prints or solids for your tops, bottoms, dresses, lab coats etc.. you can always find the best selection at the lowest prices.

MedSeek - Internet Directory to Physicians and Service
The Internet directory to Physicians and Medical services. Form this home page, searches can be done by Specialties, Geographical areas, Names, and Portfolios.

MedWeb: Biomedical Internet Resources
MedWeb contains links to all areas of medicine and healthcare. Contains a subject-oriented Table of Contents.

Mesothelioma Center
The Center's goal is to raise awareness about mesothelioma cancer

Michael J. Fox Foundation
is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease within the decade through an aggressively funded research agenda and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson's today.

National Osteoporosis Foundation
Has a mission to prevent osteoporosis, to promote lifelong bone health, to help improve the lives of those affected by osteoporosis and related fractures, and to find a cure.

The National Institute on Aging
This site has both information for the consumers and health professionals.

New LifeStyles: "The Source for Seniors", providing comprehensive, quality information on senior residences and care options. Provides a free magazine for your area, either call 1-800-820-3013 or go online to request a copy.

Nursing Home Compare tool on the Medicare Web site

Best Nursing Homes.- U.S. News & World Report

ONCOLINK
Home page for Current Cancer information and resources with links to other related sites.

Physician Report
Hospital ratings and physician information.

Quackwatch
Your Guide to Health Fraud, Quackery, and Intelligent Decisionmaking

QualityCheck
A comprehensive guide to the nearly 15,000 Joint Commission-accredited health care organizations and programs throughout the United States.

Rare Share
is a unique social hub building communities for patients, families, and healthcare professionals affected by rare disorders.

SavvySenior
A national information service devoted to older Americans and the families who support them.

Seek Wellness
Support our goal of providing the best information and encouragement to health care consumers (through our huge website), and our mission of helping everyone take steps toward wellness.

Self Improvement from SelfGrowth.com- - SelfGrowth.com is the most complete guide to information about Self Improvement on the Internet.

Seniors-Site
This site offers an extensive list of senior topics that can be accessed off of a single page.  

Senior Net
This site offers excellent resources for social and educational aspects of senior living.

Wellness Coaching
Wellness coaching can help you reach personal and professional goals you never thought were possible.

World Health Organization
Creating health worldwide

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More links:

American Council of the Blind

American Foundation for the Blind

American Health and Assistance Foundation

American Printing House for the Blind

Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA)

Association for Educational & Rehab of the Blind & Visually Impaired

Blinded Veterans Association

Boomer Retirement Planning

California Partnership for Long Term Care

California Department on Aging

Center for Health Care Strategies

CMSA - Case Management Society of America

Custom Braille and Recording at VISION Community Services

Dementia Care Central

Disabled American Veterans

Enabling Devices

Federation of State Medical Boards

Foundation Fighting Blindness

Guide Dog Users

Great Places

Healthandage.com

Healthfinders.com

Helen Keller National Center for Dear-Blind Youths & Adults

Helen Keller Worldwide

Helping Hands for the Blind

In Search of the Secrets of Aging

Lab Values Explained

Lighthouse International

Medical Abbreviations

Medical Conditions and Drug Information

National Federation of the Blind

National Association for Visually Handicapped

National Association of Area Agency on Aging

National Association of Parents of the Visually Impaired

National Braille Association

National Clearninghouse for Long Term Care

National Eye Institute

National Industires for the Blind

National Nursing Home Survey (CDC/HHC)

National Senior Citizens Law Center

Prescription Access Litigation (PAL) Project

Prevent Blindness America

Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic

Seedlings Braille Books for Children

Senior Care Providers Links

Social Workers Links

The Clovernook Center

The Guide Dog Foundation

The Hadley School

The Savvy Senior

The Senior's Choice

The Stroke Center

US Association for Blind Athletes

US Blind Golf Association

US Braille Chess Association

Vision World Wide

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