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Websites
Elder abuse definitions and prevention.
http://www.crha-health.ab.ca/hlthconn/items/elder-ab.htm

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.Johns Hopkins Geriatrics Center.
http://www.jhbmc.jhu.edu/Geriat/patinfo/healthtips.html

Environmental range of radical ideas for approaching seemingly insoluble social problems concerning drugs, alcohol, and behavior for seniors.
http://www.peele.net/lib/elderly.html

Provides geriatric case management services
http://www.flahealth.com

Information and resources on elder suicide.
http://members.tripod.com/~ProviderHelper/elder.html

Health and wellness for mature adults seeking to start or maintain a healthy lifestyle. Nutrition, fitness, healing, medications, and safety.
http://agingwell.state.ny.us/

TCSG is a non-profit research, training and social policy organization dedicated to promoting the individual autonomy of older persons and advancing their well-being in society.
http://www.tcsg.org/

Personal response service that links clients with family, friends or emergency services in times of need.
http://www.safetylink.ballarat.net.au/

Convenient medication tracking. Medicine list easily folded into pocket-sized reference.
http://www.drsteiner.net/

Promoting superior mental fitness for older adults.
http://www.blsinc.com/partners/mindworks.htm

A room-by-room assessment by a physiotherapist of safety tips for the homes of senior citizens.
http://www.oursenioryears.com/homesafety.html

Training seminars to motivate the elderly to exercise to improve posture, balance, coordination and confidence to prevent falls.
http://www.geocities.com/benevolentballet

Chapter from the free online book, "How to Get the Best Medical Care - A Guide for the Intelligent Patient".
http://www.thebestmedicalcare.com/book/ch5_1.htm

Offers free timely reminders for immunizations, flu shots and important preventive medical tests and procedures via email, pager or cell phone.
http://remindexpress.com/

Conducting an assessment of driving habits and skills is one way to assemble some objective data.
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1013707220.html

Guide to government of Canada's services for seniors and their families.
http://www.communication.gc.ca/guides/seniors_aines/05e.html

FDA/CFSAN's information on preventing foodborne illness.
http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/seniorsb.html