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Health Concerns After 60 Resource Center
Useful Sites
Medicare Rx Benefits
About this site: This government Web site is billed as the official site for people with Medicare, and it’s an extremely helpful resource for everything from billing questions to provider information. More recent features can help you find and research Medicare-approved drug discount cards. Overall, the site’s content is well-organized, making the vast amounts of information very accessible. Publications are available in English, Spanish, and Chinese. (http://www.medicare.gov)  Pluses: The site is very user-friendly: There is a “printable version” link on every page, and the extensive (and searchable) Help section troubleshoots almost every conceivable glitch you could encounter.  Minuses: Boring design and graphics can make research tedious.  Best feature: With the site’s many search tools, you can determine your Medicare eligibility and coverage, find a participating physician, compare nursing homes in your area, even find Medicare-approved drug discount cards and compare the prices of your prescriptions. |
Awakenings: Parkinson's Disease
About this site: The European Parkinson's Disease Association strives to build a forum for everyone in which patients, relatives, caregivers, and physicians can find and offer both information and emotional support. (http://www.parkinsonsdisease.com/) Pluses: The frequently asked questions section covers causes, treatments, and implications in terms everyone can understand. Minuses: Several months often pass before news articles are updated. Best feature: The "giving care" section of Living With Parkinson's offers great tips on caring for someone who has Parkinson's disease. |
Alzheimer's Association
About this site: In addition to the basic facts and figures on this devastating disease, the Alzheimer's Association Web site has resources for people living with Alzheimer's, their caregivers, and professionals who want to keep up with the latest medical advances. You can also find out how to ensure a proper diagnosis and learn more about current and future treatment options. (http://www.alz.org/) Pluses: The section on treatment options includes information on drugs under development and in clinical trials. There's also a helpful list of things to consider before enrolling in a drug trial. Minuses: News is confusingly organized on three separate archive pages, and some information is extremely old. Best feature: Locate your local chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, which can be an additional source of information and assistance. |
AgeNet Geriatric Drug Review
About this site: Seniors often face a complicated regimen of potentially dangerous drugs. AgeNet's Geriatric Drug Review, compiled by a registered pharmacist, reviews over 250 of the drugs most commonly prescribed drugs to seniors. Each profile covers background information, common dosage, side effects, possible interactions, and safety alerts. (http://agenet.agenet.com/Category_Pages/document_display.asp?Id=216) Pluses: The list includes herbs and vitamins. Minuses: The language is very clinical. Best feature: You can browse the list of drugs by name or by disease they're used to treat. |
Prostate Health
About this site: Get the latest information on prostate cancer symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment options from the American Foundation for Urological Disease (AFUD). The site also offers links to other resources and a worldwide registry where you can discuss treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). (http://www.prostatehealth.com/) Pluses: Can e-mail questions about treatments and concerns to doctors on AFUD's editorial board. Minuses: No information on what makes a patient a good candidate for different treatments. Best feature: An article outlining the pros and cons of taking a PSA(prostate specific antigen) test to diagnose prostate cancer. |
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