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Massachusetts General Hospital, Geriatric Medicine Unit Mission is to be a model of excellence in Geriatric Primary Care, Training, Education and Research for the Partners HealthCare System and the greater medical community. Includes a list of related resources.

800-Age-InfoAgeInfo is a health benefits counseling program sponsored by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, in partnership with elder network agencies across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Its purpose is to ensure that elders have access to accurate, unbiased information regarding health insurance and health care options. You can search by location, type of service, and for local information resources. Topics range from Abuse and Protection to Food and finally Transportation.
Greater Boston Center for Healthy Communities has many educational resources on this topic. Contact the Greater Boston Center for Healthy Communities through ARCH or search the Regional Centers for Healthy Communities Resource Library Central Catalog.

Medicare. Find current information on Medicare benefits for health care and prescription drugs as well as information on staying healthy.
NAIC (National Aging Information Center)A service of the US DHHS's AoA (Administration on Aging), it includes information designed for older Americans and their families as well as those concerned about providing the opportunities and services to enrich the lives of older persons and support their independence. Links to major web resources on selected topics and issues in aging.
NIA (National Institute on Aging) Provides leadership in aging research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs relevant to aging and older people. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of older Americans through research. Links to health information and Federal web sites of interest to the aging community.
NIH Senior Health A website developed by the National Library of Medicine and the National Institute on Aging. Health information is designed to be easily found, read and understood for those over 65.
Nutrition Information for Seniors From the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition and FDA.

AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) Comprehensive site with links to all aspects of health and wellness, as well as medical news, specifically of interest to the aging community.
Center for Healthy Aging Resources for individuals healthcare providers, and communities on topics related to health promotion for older adults. Includes printable brochures and factsheets, checklists, program guides, presentation slides and more.
Aging Well From the New York State Office for the Aging. Links to sites of interest to older adults related to wellness, health, and social concerns. Not limited to New York residents.
Seniors' Health From Intelihealth, a subsidiary of Aetna U.S. Healthcare, provides information and news from such sources as Harvard Medical School and University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.