Seniors and Caregivers

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Today a majority of Americans can look forward to leading healthy, active lives well into their 70s, 80s and beyond. The following resources are available to assist seniors and their caregivers in managing the aging process.

10 Tips for Aging Successfully
Advice for leading a happy, healthy life after retirement

NIHSeniorHealth
Older Americans are increasingly turning to the Internet for health information. The National Institute on Aging in collaboration with the National Library of Medicine has designed a Web site with these older adults in mind. NIHSeniorHealth features short, easy-to-read segments of information that can be accessed in a variety of formats, including various large-print type sizes, open-captioned videos and an audio version. Topics include sleep and aging; taste and smell; eye diseases; stroke, osteoporosis and more.

Central Missouri Area Agency on Aging
Information for assisting seniors, their families and their communities through programs tailored to help older adults live as independently as possible

Alzheimer's Association Care with Confidence
Resources for Alzheimer's victims and their families

Articles from Center Fellows

Facilitating Aging in Place: Senior Care
Karen Marek, PhD, RN

Increasing Aging Adults’ Physical Activity
Vicki S. Conn, PhD, RN

A Joint Project – Care of People with Osteoarthritis
Kathryn Burks, PhD, RN