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Medline
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Coverage of all areas of medicine. Produced by the National Library of Medicine. Remote link to MedlinePassword Required
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Medline Plus

Consumer health information from the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. Free Web site

Health and Aging Reference Collection

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Gale

Over 330 encyclopedias and specialized reference sources. Includes reference works related to health and aging.

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Free Web sites

AARP Social Security Center - Social Security information for peopled age 50 and over.

Administration on Aging - Provides support for older persons and their caregivers

Benefits CheckUp From the National Council on the Aging - Information on private and government programs that assist with healthcare costs for seniors.

Des Plaines Community and Frisbie Senior Centers - Information on events, activities and services.

Eldercare Locator - Links seniors and their caregivers with state and local agencies that serve them.

Elderhostel - Group travel adventures for people age 55 and over.

Firstgov for Seniors -The U.S. Government’s official web portal to government information and services for seniors.

Medicare - The official U.S. Government Medicare site.

Medicare Nursing Home Compare - Information on nursing homes that are Medicare or Medicaid certified.

Medline Plus - Consumer health information from the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

NIH Senior Health – Aging-related information from the National Institutes of Health.

Social Security Online - Social Security information from the United States Government.

 
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