Resource Directory
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Health and Wellness (35)
AARP: Health
http://www.aarp.org/health/
AARP’s home page, click on “Health” to access information about a variety of health conditions.
Access Living
http://www.accessliving.org/
Nonresidential Center for Independent Living for people with disabilities.
AGS Foundation for Health in Aging: Falls
http://www.healthinaging.org/public_education/falls_index.php
Cause, evaluation and treatment of falls. Includes fact sheets, balance problems, bone weakness, and mobility problems.
Alzheimer’s Association: Carefinder
http://www.alz.org/carefinder/index.asp
The Alzheimer’s Association’s Carefinder offers an interactive care planning tool for dementia caregivers.
American Lung Association
Benefits CheckUp
http://www.benefitscheckup.org/
Guides users through a series of questions to determine eligibility for assistance with paying for prescription drugs, health care, utilities and other necessities
CDC National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
http://www.cdc.gov/injury/index.html
Statistics and information on avoiding falls and fractures. Bibliography of medical and academic journal articles on this topic.
CDC National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
http://www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/Falls/adultfalls.html__
Information on avoiding falls and statistics relating to falls and hip fractures in older adults. Additional listing of publications and resources.
City of Chicago’s Resources for Seniors and Caregivers
http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/fss/provdrs/senior/svcs/caregiving_assistanceservices.html
City of Chicago programs and web-based resources including information on elder abuse, domestic violence, grandparents raising grandchildren, health, and finances.
CJE SeniorLife
http://www.cje.net/
For more than 40 years CJE SeniorLife (CJE) has provided quality programs and services to older adults, their families and caregivers throughout metropolitan Chicago and its suburbs. Resources range from healthy aging programs to care management, residences, and Parkinson's Disease Services, all of which address the issues that often accompany aging.
Depression and Dementia
http://alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=139
How to distinguish between depression and possible dementia
Drug Digest
http://www.drugdigest.org/
Information about specific drugs and drug interactions, as well as recent news on drugs
Evaluating Medical Resources on the Web
http://nccam.nih.gov/health/webresources
This site provides a short guide of important questions you should consider as you look for health information online.
Fall Prevention Center of Excellence
http://stopfalls.org/index.shtml
Information on books, websites, fact sheets and services available to those wanting to know more about preventing falls.
Family Alliance, Inc.
http://www.familyallianceinc.org/
Offers adults and their families in McHenry County a range of programming and services, such as adult day, case management, support groups, counseling and transportation assistance.
Geriatric Mental Health Foundation
http://www.gmhfonline.org/gmhf/
Mental health information for older adults and their families, locate a geriatric psychiatrist, programs and events, and more
Healthfinder
http://www.healthfinder.gov/
Links to health information web sites provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources
HelpGuide.org
http://www.helpguide.org/
This site has a section on “Seniors and Aging: which provides information on a variety of health and caregiving issues.
Hospice Directory
http://www.Hospicedirectory.org/
Consumer database of for North America and the U.S.
Illinois Department of Public Health
http://www.idph.state.il.us/
Comprehensive information on variety of health issues and programs in Illinois.
Medicaid: Official Government Site
http://www.cms.gov/home/medicaid.asp
Comprehensive information on Medicaid program.
Medicare Rights Center’s Home Health Care Information
http://www.MedicareRights.org/
Independent source of health care information and assistance regarding Medicare benefits and rights. Hotline. Spanish available.
Medicare: The Official Government Site
http://www.medicare.gov/
Comprehensive information on Medicare programs. Includes prescription drug program planner and drug finder.
My Family Health Portrait
https://familyhistory.hhs.gov/
U.S. Surgeon General’s secure tool to enter your family health history, create drawings of your family health history to share with family or health care worker and use the health history of your family to create your own.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Association
http://www.nhpco.org/
Comprehensive information on hospice and palliative care.
National Library of Medicine
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/
This National Institutes of Health web site provides tips on finding health information and links to reliable health information for the public.
National Mental Health Association
NeedyMeds
http://www.needymeds.org/
Information on medicine and healthcare assistance programs. It is not a patient assistance program, and does not supply medicine or financial assistance.
RX Assist
http://www.rxassist.org/
Database of patient assistance programs, as well as practical tools, news, and articles
RxCompare
http://www.maprx.info/
Medicare tool to help understand eligibility and benefits for prescription drug plans
Senior Citizen Medical ID Program
http://www.chicityclerk.com/seniors/index.html
City Clerk of Chicago’s site provides detailed information regarding enrollment.
Senior Health Insurance Programs (SHIP)
https://www.shiptalk.org/
Various agencies provide SHIP health insurance counseling, as well as advocacy assistance. These agencies are trained by SHIP to offer unbiased information and assistance regarding senior’s health insurance needs. Call the 800 number for a referral to the location closest to you.
Surviving Your Spouse’s Chronic Illness
http://www.amazon.com/Surviving-Your-Spouses-Chronic-Illness/dp/0805055738/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1264539267&sr=8-1
A Compassionate Guide by Chris McGonigle (New York, Henry Holt)
Talking with Your Doctor
http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/TalkingWithYourDoctor/
Order a free copy of Talking to Your Doctor: A Guide For Older People
Walgreens
http://www.walgreens.com/
Intended for use by pharmacists and provides an overview of how medications may affect geriatric patients
The listings in this resource directory are intended to help you identify national and local Illinois sources and organizations that provide information and assistance on a broad range of caregiving related topics. Location, phone number, and a link to a website are provided whenever possible.