Health/Medical/Medicines

AARP's Discount Mail Order Program - Shopping for prescriptions, products and vital health information.

AARP's Internet Resource Page - AARP information specialists have trolled the Web for authoritative, informational sites that focus on topics of interest not only to people 50 and older and their families but also researchers and professionals in the field of aging. The site includes appropriate chat rooms.

American Geriatrics Society - This professional organization of health care providers is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all older adults.

American Tai Chi Association - A website funded by federal government with free and reliable health information for senior citizens.

Benefits Check Up - The BenefitsCheckUp is a comprehensive online service to screen for federal, state and some local private and public benefits for older adults (ages 55 and over).

Canadian Prescription Drug Reimportation Program - The Minnesota Senior Federation state office accepts at-large memberships from persons living outside Minnesota.

Coachville - Nuggets of Information - If you like small amounts of information to inspire you, check out this web site, especially the Top Ten. Much to choose from.

Council on Family Health - The Council on Family Health, a nonprofit organization established in 1966, is dedicated to educating consumers about the proper use of nonprescription and prescription medicines, dietary supplements, home safety and personal health.
Destination RX - Discount buying service. Includes prescription buying.

Discount Mail Order Programs - Many discount mail order programs with links.

Doctor Location and information about Indiana physicians - Look on Doctor Details to locate a doctor in your area of Indiana. Doctor Details is a physician referral service offered by the ISMA.

DrugDigest - DrugDigest is a noncommercial, evidence-based, consumer health and drug information site dedicated to empowering consumers to make informed choices about drugs and treatment options. There is a special section just for seniors.

Evaluating Health Information on the Web - An online brochure to help with the evaluation of health information on the web. The SPRY Foundation conducts research and education that helps ALL Americans to age successfully.

Glaucoma Foundation - Learn about glaucoma and how to live with it. Sign up here for a free newsletter.

Health Finder - Healthfinder® is an award-winning Federal Web site, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services together with other Federal agencies.

Helping Patients - HelpingPatients.org, an interactive Web site by PhRMA and 48 of its member companies.

Hoosier RX - This program is designed to lower the prescription costs for low-income seniors in Indiana.

Indiana Health Care Association - This site includes education, consumer information and hot topics.

Indiana Health Connections - INHealthConnect offers access to web sites of local health services, providers and programs serving residents of Indiana.

Lilly Answers - This program is designed to provide Eli Lilly products to eligible patients at a special co-pay. It is also restricted to seniors who are covered by Medicare.

Mayo Clinic web page - Mayo's mission is to empower people to manage their health. They do this by providing useful and up-to-date information and tools that reflect the expertise and standard of excellence of Mayo Clinic.

Medical Mail Box - This site provides periodic updates on medical conditions delivered to your E-mail box.

Medline Plus - Site gives information on 5,000 health topics.

National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities - Licensed Canadian pharmacies are listed.

National Diabetes Education Program - The National Diabetes Education Program is a federally funded program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and includes over 200 partners at the federal, state, and local levels to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with diabetes.

Needy Meds - This site is designed to provide information about patient assistance programs which provide no cost prescription medications to eligible participants.

NIH Senior Health - This senior friendly site focuses on health issues and is part of National Institutes of Health.

Patient Assistance Program Applications - Many patient assistance programs will accept copies of their applications. Here you'll find a list of all the applications received. The information is updated regularly.

Pfizer Share Card - This program is designed to provide Pfizer products to eligible patients at a special co-pay. It is also restricted to seniors who are covered by Medicare.

RX Assistance Programs - A general link to programs that provide assistance for medicine discounts.

RX Discount cards - Links and searches for state programs, discount cards and medicine discounts.

Senior Health Insurance Information Program - Free counseling program by Indiana Department of Insurance for Indiana Medicare beneficiaries.

Simon Foundation for Continence - The Simon Foundation for Continence helps individuals with incontinence, their families, and the health professionals who provide their care.

The Caregivers Marketplace - The web site is for family caregivers to obtain savings and discounts, learn about products and services and find caregiving skill and education information.

Together RX - This is a combination card that covers medications from a variety of manufacturers. Patients must be at least 65 years of age and Medicare eligible.

United Health Alliance - Assistance with prescriptions from Canada.

University of Maryland Medicine Medical Glossary - Definitions for the most common medical terms.

Your RX Plan - Enrollment plan for medicine discounts.

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