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Health & Wellness
Interdisciplinary
research, education and clinical services.
HIV, AIDS, and Older Adults
http://www.aoa.gov/eldfam//Healthy_Lifestyles/HIV/HIV.asp
The number of older people with HIV/AIDS is on the rise.
About 10% of all people diagnosed with AIDS in the United
States - some 75,000 Americans - are age 50 and older. Because
older people don't get tested for HIV/AIDS on a regular
basis, there may be even more cases than we know. How has
this happened? Because older Americans know less about HIV?AIDS
than younger age groups: how it is spread; the importance
of using condoms and not sharing needles; the importance
of getting tested; the importance of talking to a doctor.
What To Do About Flu
http://niapublications.org/engagepages/flu.asp
Each winter, millions of people suffer from the flu, a highly
contagious infection. The flu can be life threatening in
older adults and in people of any age who have chronic illness
such as diabetes, heart, lung, or kidney disease.
Sexuality in Later Life
http://niapublications.org/engagepages/sexuality.asp
Most older people want and are able to enjoy an active,
satisfying sex life. Regular sexual activity helps maintain
sexual ability. However, over time everyone may notice a
slowing response. This is part of the normal aging process.
Prostate Problems
http://niapublications.org/engagepages/prostate.asp
Prostate problems are common in men 50 and older. Most can
be treated successfully without harming sexual function.
A urologist (a specialist in diseases of the urinary system)
is the kind of doctor most qualified to diagnose and treat
many prostate problems.
Exercise
http://www.aoa.gov/eldfam/Healthy_Lifestyles/Phy_Act_Nut/Phy_Act_Nut.asp
Adults young and old can help put and end to a major public
health enemy: lack of physical activity. The crime: adding
to disease and disability.
Elder Rights and Resources
http://www.aoa.gov/eldfam/Elder_Rights/Elder_Rights.asp
The resource directory is intended to serve a wide audience
including older people and their families, health and legal
professionals, social service providers, librarians, researchers,
and others with an interest in the field of aging. The directory
contains names, addresses, phone numbers, and fax numbers
of organizations which provide information and other resources
on matters relating to the needs of older persons. Inclusion
in the directory does not imply an endorsement or recommendation
by NIA or AoA.
New York State Association of Area
Agencies on Aging
http://www.nysaaaa.org
Provides a collective forum for leadership that creates
an environment enabling New York State's aging population
to determine its own destiny in a positive and productive
manor.
New York State Office of Aging
http://aging.state.ny.us
This website provides information for Older New Yorkers
and their families and those interested in providing services
and opportunities in order to enrich the lives of older
adults.
New York State Partnership for Long-Term
Care
http://www.nyspltc.org
New York State Partnership for Long-Term Care is a unique
program that combines private long-term insurance and Medicaid
to help New Yorkers prepare financially for the possibility
of needing nursing home or home care. The program allows
New Yorkers to protect their assets while remaining eligible
for Medicaid if their long-term care needs exceed the period
covered by their private insurance policy.
School Tax Relief (STAR)
http://www.orps.state.ny.us/star/index.cfm
STAR, was originally enacted in 1997, provides seniors who
have incomes of $60,000 or less with enhanced exemption
of at least $50,000 from full value of their primary residence
for school tax purposes. Other homeowners are eligible for
a basic STAR exemption which started with $10,000 in 1999-00,
grew to $20,000 in 2000-01 and reaches $30,000 in 2001-02.
Senior Citizen Hotlines
http://aging.state.ny.us/findhelp/index.htm
Toll Free: 1-800-342-9871. This number provides information
on programs and services for elderly New Yorkers. It also
provides the address to your local Office of the Aging of
local Social Service Office.
State Society on Aging
http://aging.state.ny.us/explore/#oaslinks
The Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance
Coverage (EPIC) Program
http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/epic/faq.htm
EPIC Is a New York State sponsored prescription plan for
senior citizens who need help paying for their prescriptions.
Over 230,000 seniors already belong and are saving over
half the cost of their medicines. Toll Free: 1-800-332-3742.
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