Following are just a few Web sites we've found useful in the world of health care:
www.mediguard.org
This site is handy for learning about medications,
drug interactions, and common medical conditions.
www.n-of-one.com
This site
focuses on helping cancer patients navigate the incredibly confusing
world of cancer and its treatments.
www.agingwithdignity.org
Among other services, this organization publishes the "Five Wishes" document. This
is a living will-type document in which you can describe how you
wish to be treated if you become seriously ill. This
document can be ordered
from the Aging with Dignity Web site.
www.eldercare.gov
This site
contains numerous useful links, articles, and brochures for people
dealing with eldercare issues.
www.caremanager.org
Need
help finding care for an elderly parent, relative, or friend? The
National Association of Geriatric Care Managers can help.
Everything
to Know for Family Caregivers Guide from MoneyGeek.com
This guide is a good resource for those considering
to the logistical aspects about how to provide care to a loved one.
A Guide to Staying Safely at Home from MoneyGeek.com
Need to create a safe for your loved one to age in place
at home? Here are some things to consider.
How to Easily Transition to Assisted Living Guide from MoneyGeek.com
Contemplating
a move to assisted living? Here are some resources to help.
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
This is an excellent site for obtaining basic information about
health conditions and drugs.
www.webmd.com
This is another excellent site for obtaining information about health conditions,
drugs, and health in general.
www.fitness.gov
This site is
from the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition and
contains tips on nutrition and fitness.