(Compiled by, and many thanks to the Sharp Grossmont Senior Resource Center)

HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS

www.sharp.com                                          Sharp HealthCare

www.securehorizons.com                   Secure Horizons

www.arthritis.org                                      Arthritis Foundation

www.mayoclinic.com                            Mayo Clinic

www.lungusa.org                                       American Lung Association
  
www.diabetes.org                                      American Diabetes Association

www.americanheart.org                      American Heart Association

www.cdc.gov                                                Center for Disease Control

www.healthinaging.org                       American Geriatrics Society

www.nhpco.org                                         National Hospice Organization

www.lighthouse.org                              Vision Information & Services (Lighthouse Int.)

www.alz.org                                                  Alzheimer’s Association

www.painconnection.org                   National Pain Foundation

www.nof.org                                                 National Osteoporosis Foundation

www.nmha.org                                           National Mental Health Association

www.sdcms.org                                          San Diego County Medical Society

www.mbc.ca.gov                                       Medical Board of California

www.sdchip.org                                         Community Health Improvement Partners, S.D.

www.nei.nih.gov                                       National Eye Institute

www.niddk.nih.gov                                National  Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Disease
  
www.nih.gov                                               National Institute of Health

www.nihseniorhealth.gov                National Institute of Health – Senior Information

www.nia.nih.gov                                      National Institute on Aging (Age Page)

www.nhlbi.nih.gov                                 National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute

www.clinicaltrials.gov                         NIH Sponsored Clinical Trials

www.hopkinsmedicine.org              Johns Hopkins Medicine

 

CAREGIVER SITES

www.sandiegoeldercare.com          San Diego Eldercare Directory Online

www.caregiver.org                                 Family Caregiver Alliance

www.caregiver.com                              Caregiver Resources and Links

www.nfcacares.org                                National Family Caregivers Association

www.caregivercenter.org                 Southern Caregiver Resource Center

www.californiacrc.org                        California Caregiver Resource Center

www.link2care.net                                Caregiver Resource Center Site for Caregivers

www.ec-online.net                                ElderCare

www.naela.com                                       Legal Information, Elder Law Attorney Locator

www.atyourhomefamilycare.com/learning.html  Online Caregiver Education Classes

www.caregivingtoday.com                 Caregiver magazine


SENIOR (GENERAL INFO)

www.aarp.org                                              AARP Website

www.agenet.com                                      Senior Resources, Caregiver Information

www.cyberseniors.org                         Computer Education for Seniors

www.GrandmaBetty.com                  Links to Many Websites for Seniors 

www.seniornet.org                                 Senior Computer Classes

www.thirdage.com                                 Senior Lifestyle Resources

www.seniors.com                                   Senior Services and Resources

www.benefitscheckup.org                Benefits Available for Seniors

www.networkofcare.org                     References for Seniors, Caregivers, Providers

www.elderweb.com                               Housing, Law, Finance, Long Term Care 

www.eldercare.gov                                Eldercare Locator-Connects with Aging Agencies

http://www.adaride.com                   Apply for ADA Transportation Certification on line


LOCAL SITES

www.lungsandiego.org                       San Diego Lung Assoc. & Better Breathers

www.seniorlaw-sd.org                        Elder Law & Advocacy

www.sanalz.org                                       San Diego Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association

www.meals-on-wheels.org             Meals on Wheels Greater San Diego

www.pdasd.org                                        Parkinson’s Disease Assoc. of  San Diego    

www.mypillbox.org                             Sharp MD Designed Site for Medication Managemet

www.jfssd.org                                           Jewish Family Services of San Diego

www.elderhelpofsandiego.org      Elderhelp of San Diego

www.stridesd.org                                   Transportation Options in San Diego County

www.dcsofsd.org                                    Deaf Community Services of San Diego, Inc.

 

CANCER SITES

www.cancer.org                                       American Cancer Society

www.cancernavigator.org                San Diego County Cancer Navigator

www.gillettecancerconnect.org   Support for Women

www.canceradvocacy.org                 National Coalition on Cancer Survivorship

www.cancereducation.com             Educational Programs on Oncology Related Topics

www.acor.org                                              Extensive Cancer Information and Links

www.cancersource.com                     Cancer Information and Services

 

GOVERNMENT SITES

www.ssa.gov                                               Social Security Administration

www.disabilityinfo.gov                      Resources for Americans with Disabilities

www.cms.hhs.gov                                  Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov    Comparison of Quality Outcomes for Hospitals

www.healthfinder.gov                         Health & Human Services - Links to Health Resources

www.medicare.gov                                 Information on Medicare

www.usa.gov                                               Official Federal, State & Local Government info

www.aoa.dhhs.gov                                 Administration on Aging

www.ca.gov                                                  State of California

www.co.san-diego.ca.us                     County of San Diego

www.sannet.gov                                      City of San Diego

www.fda.gov                                               Federal Drug Administration

www.dhs.ca.gov                                       California Dept of Health Services

www.cslb.ca.gov                                     California State Labor Board (Licensed Contractors)

www.aging.ca.gov                                 California Department on Aging

 

FITNESS

www.fitnessonline.com                Offers Training Tips, Equipment and Nutrition News

www.acsm.org                                      American College of Sports Medicine           

www.acefitness.org                          American Council on Exercise

www.letsmovetogether.org       Arthritis Foundation

www.justkeepmoving.com        Tylenol

www.agingwell.state.ny.us/fitness/motion/ Offers Joint Mobility Exercises

http://www.ncpad.org/                    National Center on Activity and Disability

www.sitandbefit.org                           Exercise Videos, CDs etc.

http://www.dads.state.tx.us          Exercise Handbook from State of Texas
 

NUTRITION

www.eatright.org                                American Dietetic Association

www.nutrition.gov                            Link to Nutrition Sites

www.mypyramid.gov                      Government’s New Food Pyramid

www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov      CDC & NIH sponsored site

 

EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES

www.sdge.com                                   SDG&E Community Center Information - Discounts on Rates

www.ddtp.org                                     California Telephone Access Program

www.comfortbath.com               One Step Bathing Products

www.abledata.com                         Adaptive Aids & Equipment

www.youcantoocan.com           Adaptive Aids & Equipment

www.alzstore.com                           Products for Alzheimer’s Patients

www.agelessdesign.com             Products for Alzheimer’s Patients

www.lifelinesystems.com         Personal Emergency Response System

www.responselink.com               Personal Emergency Response System

www.zoombak.com                        Personal GPS System

 

MEDICAL

www.pdrhealth.com                       Physician Desk Reference – Drug Information

www.intelihealth.com                  Information on Diseases, Medication and Wellness

www.rxassist.org                               Public & Private Resources to Assist Buying Medications

www.needymeds.com                   Companies that offer Drug Purchase Programs

www.medlineplus.com                 National Library of Medicine

www.disabilityresources.org    Disability Related Programs and Information 

www.familydoctor.org                   American Academy of Family Physicians

www.ama-assn.org                            American Medical Association

www.ada.org                                          American Dental Association

www.nmha.org                                    National Mental Health Association

www.webmd.com                              Information on Diseases, Medication and Wellness

www.yourdiseaserisk.harvard.edu     Risk Assessments for Various Illnesses

www.calhospitalcompare.org   Comparisons of California Hospitals

www.lumetra.com                             Agency that reviews Quality of Hospital Care and More

www.pparx.org                                      Partnership for Prescription Assistance


HOUSING 

www.NewLifeStyles.com                  Guide to Senior Residences and Care Options

www.seniorresource.com                Senior Housing Options, Retirement, Finances, etc.

www.calregistry.com                          Housing Options for Older Adults

www.calnhs.org                                       California Nursing Home Search

www.medicare.gov                               Nursing Home Information & Inspection Results

www.nursinghomeguide.org        Nursing home checklist

www.sdhcd.org                                       County of San Diego Department of Housing & Community Development

www.sdhc.org                                          City of Sand Diego Housing Commission

www.sandiego.gov/housing          City of  San Diego Affordable Housing Information

www.hud.gov/apps/section8/step2.cfm?cfm?state=CA%2CCalifornia                (HUD) U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Dev.

www.housingcollaborative.org    How to Apply for Section 8 & HUD housing

 http://bit.ly/Nqq9iI  Article on Making the Best Decision regrading Senior Housing and Safety

FRAUD/HOAXES

www.urbanlegends.about.com           Urban Legends & Folklore

www.hoaxbusters.org                                Hoax Busters

www.vmyths.com                                         Specializes in Information on Hoax Emails

www.bbb.org                                                      Better Business Bureau

www.annualcreditreport.com             Free Annual Credit Report from 3 Reporting Agencies

  

INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMS

www.gu.org                                                         Generations United Program

http://www.ccfc.ca.gov/                            First Five Commission

www.elderssharethearts.org                 Elders Share the Arts-New York

www.creativeaging.org                              Resources to Foster Creativity

http://www2.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programservices.asp?ProgramID=2                Aging and Independence Services

http://www.gt.pitt.edu/                               Generations Together Program

http://www.temple.edu/CIL/TrainingICSP.html        Temple University IP Planning Information 

 

INFO FOR PROFESSIONALS

www.asaging.org                                                American Society on Aging

www.safeaging.org                                            Fall Prevention Information & Links

http://www.stopfalls.org/advocacy/    Fall Info & Tool Kit

http://www.miahonline.org/tools/falls/index.html      Merck Institute Fall Prevention Kit

http://www.fallprevention.ri.gov/           Rhode Island Prevention Program

http://www.healthyagingprograms.org/          National Council on Aging Program

www.healthfinder.gov/nho/                            National Health Observances

http://www.dorotusa.org                                Caregiving & Intergenerational Resources