Consumer Links

Useful Links to Resourceful Health Sites on the Web

The web is a vast oasis of useful information. Finding that information isn’t always easy, however — especially finding consumer information about medical and government resources.

To help you navigate to the most valuable sites quickly and easily, we’ve compiled the following list. When you click on a link, the associated web site will open in a new window, so that you don’t have to continually hit the back button in your browser.

Click the module to go to the website:

AARP — American Association of Retired Persons

This well-known nonprofit organization covers a broad range of concerns about money, health, politics and family, particularly as those areas relate to people over the age of 50.

American Diabetes Association

A nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy

American Health Care Association

The non-profit American Health Care Association (AHCA) advocates for quality care and services for frail, elderly and disabled Americans. The Washington, D.C.-based organization also monitors and fights for legislation that will preserve and further benefit health care for millions of elderly Americans.

American Heart Association

A national organization that provides a wealth of information about protecting your heart from disease. You'll find many links here, plus the latest news in heart research.

American Parkinson Disease Association

A national organization with many research sources and educational information about Parkinson's Disease.

Florida Department of Health

A state agency tasked with promoting and protecting the health and safety of all Florida residents. Articles, reports, and links are very comprehensive.

Health Information from the CDC for Older Adults

A wealth of information on diseases and more presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Home Health Compare

Part of the federal government's official Medicare site, Home Health Compare allows you to input specific data to learn how well home health agencies in your area care for their patients.

Medicare

The official U.S. government site for people with Medicare. You'll find links to information and forms for Medicare billing, appeals, plan choices, and much more.

Mesothelioma Group

Support and resources from a team of healthcare professionals, patient advocates, and communication specialists dedicated to supporting and encouraging mesothelioma patients and their families.

Mortgage Loan for Seniors

Offers detailed information about housing and mortgage options for seniors, with a list of related resource sites at the bottom.

My Florida.com

Official portal to all things government in the state of Florida. The site provides comprehensive links to state agencies, tourist information, businesses, and more. It includes an e-mail link to the governor.

National Cancer Institute

Federal government's principal agency for cancer research and training.

National Council on Aging

A national network of organizations and individuals dedicated to improving the health and independence of older persons and increasing their continuing contributions to communities, society and future generations.

National Institute on Aging

Learn about the latest research impacting older Americans, as presented by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

National Kidney Foundation

Voluntary health organization that works to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation.

National Weather Service

Sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, this is a quick way to learn about daily weather events across the country. You can also type in your zip code to access your local weather.

Palm Beach County

Official government page for Palm Beach County, with links to local services, agencies, and officials.

Parent Giving's Ultimate Senior Care Resource

A terrific resource for making homes safer, much through do-it-yourself methods important to an aging population.

Web MD

Popular consumer site for learning about a variety of illnesses, their symptoms, and treatment methods.

White House

Official government page for the White House. News about federal policy, politics, national security, health issues, education, the economy, and more.