Health and Well Being
50-Plus Fitness Association promotes active lifestyles
for older people through newletters, books, videos and sponsorship
of activities such as “fun runs” for seniors. www.50plus.org 650-843-1750.
Access-Able Travel Source offers details for people
who love to travel but may have physical limitations. It has details
on accommodations, attractions, transportation, equipment rental/repair,
and travel agents and tour operators accommodating people with mobility
limitations. www.access-able.com
Alzheimer’s Association (AA). www.alz.org 800-272-3900
and local southern California chapter at 323-938-3379.
American Chronic Pain Association offers research
and treatment information for those suffering from chronic pain. www.theacpa.org 800-533-3231.
American Federation of Aging Research (AFAR). Biomedical
research articles that promote healthier aging appear here. www.afar.org 888-582-2327
or 212-703-9977.
Arthritis Foundation (AF) informs the public about
more than 100 types of arthritis through advocacy, programs, services
and research. Local chapters are generally available in metropolitan
areas. www.arthritis.org 800-568-4045
and southern California chapter 800-954-2873.
Backdoorjobs offers unique seasonal jobs or volunteer
opportunities, including those in the outdoors, artistic and learning
adventures, heartfelt work and more to retirees or those on sabbatical
searching for an exciting change of pace. www.backdoorjobs.com.
De Baggio, T (2002). Losing My Mind --- An Intimate
Look at Life with Alzheimer’s. New
York: The Free Press.
Life Appreciation Training is a website which helps
individuals plan their own funeral in advance. www.funeralceremony.com 800-877-8905.
National Institute on Aging (NIA) follows the efforts
of the government in researching issues on aging. They also provide
extensive consumer information that includes federal and state agencies,
resource centers, professional societies, private groups, and volunteer
programs. www.nia.nih.gov 301-496-1752.
National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is a key
resource for up-to-date, medically sound information on the causes,
prevention, detection and treatment of osteoporosis. Provides free
single copies of patient/public education publications. www.nof.org 202-223-2226.
Powell, LS, Courtice, K (1998). Alzheimer’s Disease:
A Guide for Families. New York: Addison-Wesley
Publishing Company.
United States Department of Health and Human Services.
Numerous articles appear on this site, including ones on diseases
and conditions, aging, and resource locators for senior housing. www.hhs.gov 877-696-6755
and 202-619-0257.
Widow Net is a website filled with information
and self-help resources for and by widows and widowers. www.widownet.org
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