This comprehensive site from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides information on men's health, with topics ranging from alcohol to safety.
Men's Health - healthfinder.gov
The U.S. Department of Health and Human services created this webpage with links to reliable consumer health sites on men's health.
This health-topic page from MedlinePlus is specifically geared to health problems facing by men.
Men's Health at MayoClinic.com
The Mayo Clinic provides general health information for men, including information on diet, exercise, screening and sexual health.
Go Red for Women - Fight Heart Disease in Women
Go Red for Women encourages awareness of the issue of women and heart disease, as well as action to save more lives.
This nationally recognized site for women features the latest health information, including news, updates, health tips, resources, and extensive coverage on hundreds of health topics.
This site includes a health topic pages relevant to women.
Patient Education pamphlets from ACOG
This site provides patient-level educational pamphlets on women's health (with many featured in Spanish) from the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - Office on Women's Health
The Office on Women's Health provides national leadership and coordination to improve the health of women and girls through policy, education, and innovative programs.
Women's Wellness Connection is a program that helps women who live in Colorado get free breast and cervical cancer screenings.
Adult Services - Mesa County Department of Human Services
This county agency provides a comprehensive package of community services to seniors.
Numerous articles are available on various aspects of healthy aging on this site.
Find local resources for Mesa County seniors and their families here.
Developed by the National Council on Aging, BenefitsCheckUp is the nation's most comprehensive web-based service for benefits programs for seniors with limited income and resources.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
This federal agency administers Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Health Insurance Marketplace.
EyeCare America, the public service program of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, provides eye care at no out-of-pocket cost to those who qualify.
This website, from the National Institute of Aging, features exercises, motivational tips, and free resources for physical activity for older adults.
This section of the Mayo Clinic website is devoted to topics on aging.
Medicare Matters - National Council on Aging
This website is designed to make it easier for people with Medicare (and those turning 65) to make informed and confident choices about their health coverage.
The Medicare Rights Center is a national, nonprofit consumer service organization that works to ensure access to affordable health care for older adults and people with disabilities through counseling and advocacy, educational programs, and public policy initiatives.
This nonprofit agency is dedicated to improving the lives of older adults, especially the disadvantaged and vulnerable. Their focus is on working with other agencies to help seniors find jobs and benefits, improve their health, and live independently.
National Institutes of Aging - Health Information
Basic health and wellness information is available for older adults on this site from the National Institutes of Health.
Older People's Health Issues from the Merck Manual
This site features an online full-text version of the print edition of the Merck manual, with the ability to enlarge text.
Senior Daybreak is a safe and stimulating daycare program for seniors affected by dementia, Alzheimer's, and other medical frailties.
Seniors' Health from MedlinePlus
This site, made available by MedlinePlus, focuses on senior health and related issues.
SHIP Program - State Health Insurance Assistance Program
The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) offers free counseling for anyone in need of information and/or assistance with their Medicare Health Insurance. The Mesa County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) administers SHIP services and can be accessed by calling 970-243-9839.
This library database features legal forms for various healthcare-related issues, such as advance directives, living wills, powers of attorney, wills, and an elder law handbook. See the sample searches at the bottom of the opening page of the database for easier linking.
The Legal Information Reference Center contains hundreds of full-text publications and thousands of legal forms. The full-text legal reference books are provided through Nolo, the nation's oldest and most respected provider of legal information for consumers and small businesses.
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