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In this section we have taken the best from a wide range of resources to help you keep up with what’s happening in the LTC world. We’ll be updating this information on a timely basis, so we
hope you’ll come back and visit us again and again.
Disclaimer:
The web sites listed on the following pages, and any external links that they may contain, are not the responsibility of, or under the control of, GoldenCare USA. GoldenCare USA does not endorse any commercial products or services.
Senior Web Sites
"A study of nursing home residents in four states showed that access to computers and on-line information services
can reduce depression, enhance self-esteem and improve life satisfaction levels."
Larry Wheeler, Gannett New Service
(When you click the links below a new window will open)
A.D.A.M.
To help consumers become well-informed about their own and their families' health, this site provides a large library of health and wellness text, medical illustrations, and
medical information.
The United States Pharmacopeia
The United States Pharmacopeia promotes the public health by establishing and disseminating officially recognized standards of quality and authoritative information
for the use of medicines and other health care technologies by health professionals, patients, and consumers.
The Geroweb Virtual Library on Aging
The web and gopher servers listed in the GeroWeb Virtual Library on Aging contain
information which may be useful to those interested in gerontology, geriatrics, the process of aging, services for the elderly, or the concerns of senior citizens in general.
SeniorNet
SeniorNet's mission is to provide older adults education for and access to computer technology to enhance their lives and enable them to share their knowledge and
wisdom. The nonprofit SeniorNet teaches seniors (age 50 plus) to use computers and the Internet at over 140 Learning Centers nationwide.
The Alzheimer's Disease Web Page
A Site dedicated to the distribution of information to Investigators, Families,
Caregivers and others interested in Alzheimer's Disease.
MediaINFO
A comprehensive database of newspapers, television, magazines, radio in the USA and around the world. Read your hometown newspaper while you travel.
SeniorLink Online
A national eldercare resource, referral and consultation web site for seniors, their
families, and providers.
Seniors
The On-Line Community for Grown-Ups!
NeverForget!
A free service. Prompts you to enter up to 12 important dates and sends you reminder notes via e-mail between one and 10 days prior to the event.
Switchboard
A no-charge electronic white page listing of phone numbers and street addresses for
over 93 million people and 11 million businesses.
COMPARENET
A product-comparison web site that lets you research more that 20,000 products -- appliances, cars, electronics, etc. -- on-line. Provides side-by-side comparisons, and
detailed explanations of important features. All at no charge.
Ask The Foot Doctor
A free and easy way to seek out information about foot and ankle problems. Linked to over 50 resource and research sites that cover foot and ankle information.
National Aging Information Center
A site full of information of interest to seniors.
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