Helpful Resources for Boomers and Seniors

Here’s a blogroll of helpful resources about Boomer aging and health issues that you can visit. These links are for information purposes only and JewishSacredAging.com makes no representation about the value or efficacy of any resource listed here.

• Age in Place | The National Aging in Place Council - NAIPC® wants to be your primary informational resource so that you remain active and healthy throughout your retirement years.
• Aging In Place - National Council for Aging Care - Elder Abuse Resource Guide - A guide to recognizing Elder Abuse. Aging in Place is a resource hub for seniors and their families to learn more about the specific aspects of aging in place. You can visit our one stop shop for expert know-how.
• Care Management | National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
• Different with Dignity - We empower students and professionals to promote diversity and unity throughout the world. This includes providing digital resources to educate people about the disabled.
• Exercise for Seniors
• Geriatric Mental Health Foundation
• Guide to Addiction Prevention for Seniors
• Healthy Living - Whatever your age, health limitations, or fitness levels, you can find fun and rewarding ways to improve your lifestyle. The articles here explore different aspects of healthy living and the role they play in supporting your health and overall well-being
• Home Accommodation Cost Guide for People with Physical Disabilities
• Jewish Hospice Care in South NJ - Sukkat Shalom, Samaritan’s Jewish Hospice program in South NJ provides a very special kind of care and support for all Jewish people living with serious illness when a cure is not possible.
• Life Data Forms for “the Conversation” about End of Life Decisions - A PDF document you can download to use in preparing for end-of-life discussions
• Medicare Cost Overview
• Mesothelioma Guide - Mesothelioma Guide aims to provide easy to understand information to patients and their families about treatment options, mesothelioma specialists, and support groups.
• Monitor FDA drugs, recalls and interactions - monitors FDA drugs, recalls, interactions, etc
• Nursing Home Abuse Center - Nursing Home Abuse Center (NHAC) is a free online resource with information about senior and elder dangers and safety options. The information provided by NursingHomeAbuseCenter.com is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
• Outline of an Ethical Will - The rise in interest in one's legacy has led to greater awareness in the traditional idea of writing an Ethical Will. From the volume A Time to Prepare, here is a brief outline of the ethical will.
• Planning Your Doctor Visit
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) - RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization.
• Rehabs America Drug Prevention Guide - For The Elderly - Rehabs America is a resource intended to help fight the growing problem of addiction in our country. There are many different types of facilities listed on our website. We are always here to assist you in finding a treatment facility.
• Reviews.com Research on Medical Alert Systems - A comprehensive guide featuring product comparisons and tips to help families and seniors choose the right medical alert system.
• Seniors' Guide to Aging at Home Safely and with Dignity
• Sh'ma Now - Each month, Sh’ma Now curates a distilled “conversation” in print and online, bringing to­gether several voices around a single theme. These voices cross the spectrum of Judaism — secular and religious, communal and non-partisan, engaged and striving. Rea
• spiritual guidance for families dealing with dementia/Alzheimer's
• Swimming and Osteoporosis
• The Simple Dollar - Resources for people who have become or already living with disabilities. Helping people make truly better decisions by clearly laying out their options with content topics spearheaded by leading industry professionals.
• Your Guide to Medicare Preventative Services and Screenings
• ZocDoc Search: Geriatric Care Physicians