Columbia Health Care Consortium -Seniors

We hope we can offer many informative sites that talk about health issues that affect senior's. Not just physiologically, but behaviorally and psychologically, too.

The series of articles available from this page deal with things that affect you and your community. There's some pretty helpful links, too. So go ahead and click on whichever topic interests you.

If you have specific questions, e-mail us and we'll try to get you an answer. Don't forget to give us your e-mail address so we can send you back information.

WEB LINKS:

The National Council on the Aging
Founded in 1950, NCOA is the nation's first association of organizations and professionals dedicated to promoting the dignity, self-determination, well being, and contributions of older persons.
www.ncoa.org/

Medicare
Once you reach age 65 you probably will have Medicare -- basic health insurance for older Americans. Medicare is the first payer of health care costs for most older people and for many disabled people. What is Medicare? Who is Eligible for Medicare? What are Your Medicare Choices? How to Prevent Fraud and Abuse?
www.medicare.gov

NYS Office for the Aging
Get the New York State Senior Citizen Resource Guide--On-Line
www.aging.ny.gov

Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration
Information about these devastating eye diseases.
Glaucoma: www.ahaf.org/glaucoma/
Macular Degeneration: www.ahaf.org/macular/

Alzheimer's Disease Research
Information about this devastating neurological disease.
www.ahaf.org/alzdis/

Partners Against Pain
Information on pain control.
www.partnersagainstpain.com

FirstGov for Seniors
Information on senior issues.
www.seniors.gov

Mayo Clinic Health Oasis
Covers a variety of therapeutic areas and topical health issues.
www.mayohealth.org/

US Dept of Health & Human Services
Categorized subjects for the specific age group, including Hot Topics, News, Smart Choices, Tools and Links to the Community of related sites.
www.healthfinder.gov

Senior Benefits Check Up
BenefitsCheckUp is a free, confidential, online service that contains from 40 to 60 different programs for each state that seniors may be eligible for. After filling out a simple, straightforward questionnaire * a process that rarely takes more than 15 minutes -- seniors get a report detailing the programs for which they may qualify. The report also contains information on where and how to apply for those benefits. The service is fast, confidential, comprehensive and free. The NCOA brought together several corporations and foundations including AOL Time Warner, Inc., New York Life, Lucent Technologies, the Merck Company Foundation and the Archstone Foundation to make BenefitsCheckUp available as a free service to the public. www.benefitscheckup.org
Senior Living in New YorkSeniors for Living is a free service that helps individuals and families research, evaluate, contact, and compare Senior Housing options.www.seniorsforliving.com

National Eye Care Project^TM
If you are 65 or older and can't afford an eye exam or treatment, you may be eligible for a free consultation with a licensed ophthalmologist. Call the NECP Helpline 1-800-222-E_Y_E_S or visit their web site to find out more. Sponsored by the National Eye Care Project^TM and The Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
www.eyenet.org