Other Health & Wellness Links for Seniors

Coping with Vision Loss - Adults new to vision loss can take heart. There are ways to stay self-reliant and manage the challenges that come with vision problems by getting support and making changes at home. Independence and quality of life need not lessen. View Coping with Vision Loss.

Reducing the Risk of a Life-Changing Fall - Each year, more than 1.6 million older adults go to emergency rooms for fall-related injuries. In fact, falls are the number one cause of hospital admissions for trauma and injury-related deaths among adults over 65. But falls can be prevented. Taking the right steps now is the best way to avoid the problems falls can cause in the future. Find more helpful hints.

Benefits of Being Active - Did you know that being physically active on a regular basis is one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself? Do you know the difference between exercise and physical activity? Did you know that even moderate exercise and physical activity can improve the health of people who are frail or who have diseases that accompany aging? View more information about benefits of being active.

Healthy Aging in the MetroWest - The MetroWest area is on the verge of unprecedented growth in its older adult population. The number of MetroWest residents 65 and older is projected to grow by 75% in the next twenty years. And, the 75 and older population is projected to grow by 44% over the same time period. This rapid growth will result in new demands for health and wellness services, and test the ability of our existing elder care system to adequately respond to those in need. View more information from MetroWest.

800 AGE INFO - A service for elders and their families, provided by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Mass Home Care Association, 800 AGE INFO provides a wide range of resources for seniors and individuals with disabilities. The services provided range from basic assessments and nutrition advice, to more complex services such as home care, employment, education/training, and housing. Getting in touch is as easy as picking up the phone and calling 1-800-AGE-INFO 800-243-4636). Additional information and links to services/programs is also available on their website.

NIH Senior Health - Developed by the National Institute of Health, this website makes aging-related health information easily accessible for family members and friends seeking reliable, easy to understand online health information. Health topics include general background information, open-captioned videos, quizzes and frequently asked questions (FAQs). New topics are added to the site on a regular basis. Please find more information from the NIH.

AARP Health and Well-being for Massachusetts - News and information important to Bay State residents ages 50+. Please view more information from AARP.