Spokane Regional Health District
Walla Walla County Health Department
Washington State Local Health Departments/Districts
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LOAN
Are you in need of crutches, walkers or other medical equipment? The local organizations below have equipment loan services available:
Eagles -- call 382-2112
The Senior Center -- number forthcoming
Aging and Long Term Care -- 382-4787
FITNESS
Exercise for Seniors -- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
The American Heart Association promotes walking to lower risk of stroke and heart attack.
For the Young At Heart: Exercise Tips for Seniors
Senior Journal Fitness and Exercise
GENERAL INFORMATION
American Cancer Society (Also available in Spanish)
American Physical Therapy Association
American Podiatric Medical Association
Assisted Living Facility Directory -- Washington
Get information on an extensive list of conditions involving chronic pain. Then, check out the even more extensive list of links to other Web sites. Find local pain treatment facilities.
This commercial site features many chat groups. Check out the "60-Something Plus" section under the Family tab. Explore the links in "Resources for Caregivers." Take a health quiz on over 30 diseases. You'' find a lot of interesting stuff here.
Created by the U. S. government, this consumer health gateway site provides links to reliable health information sources, including online publications, Web sites, support groups, government agencies and non-profit organizations. Also available in Spanish.
Helpguide.org
How to Spot Health Fraud
A 1999 article that still has merit.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
National Osteoporosis Foundation
National Parkinson Foundation, Inc.
A website based on the latest research on aging and computer use. Has accessiblility options for users (audio, text size adjustment, text contrast).
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