- American Geriatrics Society website.
This is the homepage of the American Geriatrics Society with links to journals and other pertinent sites. This site has a wealth of information about geriatric care.
http://www.americangeriatrics.org/
(Added: Fri Oct 11 2002)
- Elders and Families - Nutrition
The Administration on Aging is the principal agency designated to carry out the provisions of the Older Americans Act of 1965. It is the lead agency within HHS on all issues concerning aging.
http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/eldfam/Nutrition/Nutrition.asp
(Added: Fri Oct 11 2002)
- Food and Nutrition for the Elderly
Senior Solutions of America offers links to Meals on Wheels and other resources pertinent to nutrition and care of the elderly.
http://www.aging-parents-and-elder-care.com/Pages/Food_Nutrition.html
(Added: Tue Oct 17 2006)
- Food and Nutrition Information Center
From the USDA, this site features lots of nutrition information and guidelines for people of all ages.
http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/
(Added: Tue Mar 30 2004)
- InteliHealth
Expert editors from Aetna team up with the Harvard Medical School to "consumerize" health information to make it accessible to the widest possible audience. Sign up for their weekly Nutrition e-mail.
http://www.intelihealth.com/
(Added: Fri Oct 11 2002)
- Life in the Fast Food Lane.
The Ohio State University Extension promotes nutrition for adults on the go. The site includes sample menus, ideas, and tips.
http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5555.html
(Added: Wed Jun 12 2002)
- National Institute on Aging website.
From the NIH, this site contains links to health information and other important aspects of aging. Aging research is the focus of the institute. Choose "Healthy Aging" or "Medications and Supplements" for additional information concerning nutrition.
http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/
(Added: Fri Oct 11 2002)
- Nutrition and the Elderly: A Resource Guide for Community Educators
"This Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) Resource List is a quick guide to materials that address nutrition education for the non-institutionalized elderly. It is designed to help community educators identify background information and educat ional materials related to the above topic matter."
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/pubs/bibs/gen/nutritionelderly.html
(Added: Fri Aug 22 2003)
- Nutrition for Seniors
MedlinePlus, a service of the US National Library of Medicine and the NIH, hosts this site on nutrition for seniors. Features include news and health check tools. For additional information from this site, click on the tabs for “Health Topics” and “Drugs & Supplements.”
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/nutritionforseniors.html
(Added: Wed Jun 12 2002)
- Seniors Need Wisdom on Food Safety.
The Food Safety and Inspection Service provides guidelines for safe food handling, delivered food, and the physiological changes in the elderly that affect their nutritional needs.
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Seniors_Need_Wisdom_on_Food_Safety/index.asp
(Added: Wed Jun 12 2002)
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