Health Care & Wellness

Health Care Information and Resources to Help You Maintain Health and Wellness at Home

Medicare
1-800-MEDICARE ▪ www.medicare.gov
General Medicare information, Medicare booklets, and information about health plans are available at the above number 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. English and Spanish-speaking customer service representatives at this number can answer questions about the Original Medicare Health Plan and provide up-to-date information regarding the health plans available in your area.

Health and Age
www.healthandage.com
HAF is a nonprofit corporation providing web-based, interactive health care information for people as they move towards their senior years, and for those who take care of them. The website, HealthandAge.org, is written and edited by medical professionals; it presents accurate, credible, and reliable health information online, which empowers people of all ages to identify, understand, prevent, treat, and communicate effectively with their health professionals about a wide variety of medical conditions.

NIA (National Institute on Aging)
1-800-222-2225 ▪ www.nia.nih.gov
NIA provides leadership in aging research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs relevant to aging and older people. Among other information, this website contains tips on healthy aging, care giving, medications, dietary supplements, and diseases.

NIH Senior Health
nihseniorhealth.gov
Developed by the National Institute on Aging and the National Library of Medicine, the website has health information for older adults.

National Council on Aging
202-479-1200 ▪ www.ncoa.org
Founded in 1950, The National Council on the Aging is a national network of organizations and individuals dedicated to improving the health and independence of older persons; increasing their continuing contributions to communities, society and future generations; and building caring communities.

American Geriatrics Society Foundation for Health In Aging (FHA)
(212) 308-1414 x 329 ▪ www.healthinaging.org
Making it even easier for older adults, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers to find reliable, up-to-date, comprehensive and easy-to-read consumer information on aging and health, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Foundation for Health in Aging (FHA) has completely redesigned, updated and expanded its website. The FHA provides a wide variety of public education materials for older people and their caregivers through its website.

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
National Institute of Health
Phone: 301-495-4484 or 877-22-NIAMS (toll free) ▪ E-Mail: niamsinfo@mail.nih.gov ▪ www.niams.nih.gov
The NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center provides patients, health professionals, and the public with an important link to resources and information on metabolic bone diseases. The mission of NIH ORBD~NRC is to expand awareness and enhance knowledge and understanding of the prevention, early detection, and treatment of these diseases as well as strategies for coping with them. The NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center is supported by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.

Alzheimer’s Association
1-800-272-3900 ▪ e-mail: info@alz.org ▪ www.alz.org
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. The Association’s mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center (ADEAR)
1-800-438-4380 ▪ www.nia.nih.gov/Alzheimers
The Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center website will help you find current, comprehensive Alzheimer's disease (AD) information.

Arthritis Foundation
1-800-283-7800 ▪ www.arthritis.org
The Foundation provides information and makes referrals to local chapters that sponsor support groups, events, and classes.

American Diabetes Association
1-800 342-2383 ▪ www.diabetes.org
Information on diabetes treatment and referrals to local support groups and associations.

National Osteoporosis Foundation
202- 223-2226 or 1-800-231-4222 ▪ www.nof.org
Provides information for preventing osteoporosis, promoting lifelong bone health and to help improve the lives of those affected by osteoporosis and related fractures.

American Cancer Society (ACS)
1-800-227-2345 or Seattle 206-283-1152 ▪ www.cancer.org
With chartered divisions throughout the country and over 3,400 local offices, the American Cancer Society (ACS) is committed to fighting cancer through balanced programs of research, education, patient service, advocacy, and rehabilitation. For patients, survivors, family and friends in particular, the “Site Index” provides information about cancer, cancer treatment, support groups and services, and the special health needs of patients and survivors.

National Cancer Institute
1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) ▪ Email: cancergovstaff@mail.nih.gov ▪ www.cancer.gov
Cancer information specialists have access to comprehensive, accurate information on a range of cancer topics, including the most recent advances in cancer treatment. This site gives referrals to local organizations, cancer centers, and support groups.

American Parkinson Disease Association
1-800 223-2732 ▪ www.apdaparkinson.org
Information on Parkinson’s disease and local resources.

Web MD
www.webmd.com
Very comprehensive and well-regarded website with access to 1,000s of articles on virtually every medical topic.