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The safety and wellness of your loved one is always a concern. The links below offer useful tips on how to keep seniors healthy, safe, and actively engaged in the community.
- Healthy Aging for Older Adults
- This site, managed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), provides an overview of health issues and concerns for older Americans.
- Safe Haven-For Older Adults (PDF)
- This document focuses on the leading causes of home injury for seniors, and offers recommendations on how to make your senior's home even safer.
- Emergency Preparedness for Seniors
- This website, hosted by Ready America, provides basic information on preparing your senior for potential disasters.
- The Health Benefits of Volunteering (PDF)
- This research paper abstract gives an overview of the direct correlation between good health and volunteerism in seniors.
- Data and Statistics on Older Americans
- This site provides data, statistics and resources on the health of older Americans; it is managed by the CDC.
- Staying Healthy by AARP
- This site offers tips on staying well, healthy eating and personal care for seniors.
- HealthWorld Newsletter Archive
- This page offers links to past issues of HealthWorld; the American Society on Aging's monthly newsletter.