Health

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Guides

• Guide to Health Care for Unhoused People: A guide sharing “resources available to make positive health steps in the complicated circumstances that often accompany housing insecurity.” From The Checkup by SingleCare. 
• Dental:
  • Affordable Dental Care: A guide for seniors and their families. From DentiMax.
  • Aging Teeth: A guide to maintaining oral hygiene as you age. From AuraGlow.
  • Comprehensive Guide on Dental Health and Care for Seniors:  “Based on official ADA recommendations and other reputable sources.” From Authority Dental.
  • Dental Care Basics for Seniors: A guide for people 65 and up. From New Mouth. 
  • Diabetes and Oral Health: A comprehensive guide for diabetics and their families. From ZocDoc.
• Essential Tremor Reduction: An FDA-approved, non-invasive device to help reduce essential tremor. From Cala Trio.
• Eye Care:
  • Common Eye Conditions:  Brief explanations of the most common eye issues with links to pages with more detailed information about each. From Vision Center.
  • Computer Vision Syndrome:  Causes of digital eye strain, tips for preventing and managing it, and information on its longterm effects on vision health. From Vision Center.
  • The Craziest Eye and Vision Facts:  A web page that presents a broad range of information about the eyes. From Vision Center.
  • Eye Care Guide for Seniors: A guide about “prevention and preservation of eye health,” as well as links to more resources. From NVision. 
  • Eye Conditions and Diseases: A detailed guide on everything from blurry vision to puffy eyes. From All About Vision. 
  • Eye Health for Seniors:  A guide to vision concerns for aging eyes. From ZooDoc.
  • Printable Eye Charts and How to Use Them:  How printable eye charts can be valuable for home vision checks. From Vision Center.
• How Seniors Can Access Care from Home: A guide to remote healthcare options. From WorkWave. 

Disease-related

• 12 Ways to Advocate for Yourself as a Cancer Patient: Guidance on asking questions, choosing your doctor, learning about your diagnosis, and more. From Asbestos.com. 
• American Cancer Society: A resource for expert information, support of patients, and prevention guidance.
• CBD Oil for Parkinson’s Disease: “The American Parkinson’s Disease Association indicates that complementary medicine such as yoga and massage can provide relief from symptoms of PD. Research is also finding that CBD oil can potentially help too.” From Drug Science.
• Managing Gout: A guide to causes, symptoms, and treatments. From The Paper Gown.
• Mesothelioma Resources: Mesothelioma is a fatal cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos particles and usually affects older adults in their 60’s and 70’s.
  • Mesothelioma.com: Connects people with “free resources, current treatment information, experienced asbestos lawyers and more.”
  • Mesothelioma Alliance: An alliance of mesothelioma survivors offering insights so “you can learn about aspects of this cancer that spell hope.”
  • Mesothelioma Cancer: Detailed information about the disease, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, staging, and treatment from the Mesothelioma Prognosis Network.
  • Mesothelioma Support: Suggestions from Mesothelioma.net for patients, their friends, family and caregivers as they struggle to come to terms with and deal with this disease.
  • Mesothelioma Veterans Center: Because of the prevalence of asbestos use in the military in the past, 1/3 of all mesothelioma patients are veterans. This organization helps spread awareness to veterans and their families.
• Parkinson’s Disease
  • CBD Oil for Parkinson’s Disease: “The American Parkinson’s Disease Association indicates that complementary medicine such as yoga and massage can provide relief from symptoms of PD. Research is also finding that CBD oil can potentially help too.” From Drug Science.
  • Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation: The Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life of people in the Parkinson’s Disease community, with the goal of bridging the gap between diagnosis and cure with the best evidence-based programming available at no or low cost.
  • Parkinson’s Disease: Causes, symptoms, stages, and treatments. From Pacific Medical Training. 
• Seniors’ Health Resources: A wide-ranging listing of resources compiled by the NIH’s National Library of Medicine and presented by MedlinePlus.