Wyoming Center on Aging
1000 E. University Ave, Dept 3415
Ross Hall, Room 411
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-2829
Fax: (307) 766-2847
Email: wycoa@uwyo.edu
On this page:
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Geriatrics: Merck Manual Professional
This chapter from the online book for health care professionals has multiple sections,
including Approach to the Geriatric Patient, Drug Therapy in the Elderly, Prevention of Disease and Disability in the Elderly,
Aging and Quality of Life, Social Issues in the Elderly, Elder Abuse, Provision of Care
for the Elderly, Falls in the Elderly, Gait Disorders in the Elderly, The Older Driver,
and Funding Health Care for the Elderly.
NIH Senior Health
Provides multiple resources on health related topics written specifically for the
senior. Topics include Bones & Joints, Cancer, Diseases & Conditions, Healthy Aging, Heart & Lungs, Memory
& Mental Health, Treatments & Therapies, and Vision & Hearing. An additional section contains short videos on 45 different health-related topics.
Health Conditions
Agingcare.com offers age-related health topics that link to tips and articles primarily
aimed towards caregivers. Topics include Alzheimer's & Dementia, Care Decisions, Burnout, and Caregiving.
Alzheimer's Disease
MedlinePlus provides information for patients and their families from government agencies
and national organizations. Topics include Overviews, Diagnosis/Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention.
Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center
From the National Institute on Aging, this page provides Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia, Causes of Alzheimer's Disease, Treatment
of Alzheimer's Disease, and Alzheimer's Caregiving. Also provided is the contact information for the Alzheimer's Disease Education and
Referral (ADEAR) Center.
Alzheimer's Foundation of America
Offers an introduction to Alzheimer's, introduction to caregiving, links to local
services, links to social workers, tips for in-home care, insight, and a blog for
caregivers.
Parkinsons:
Hospital Safety Guide (FREE) from the Parkinson’s Foundation: https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/pd-library/order-publications
Exercise Daily with the American Parkinson Disease Association: https://www.apdaparkinson.org/upcoming-events/ .
Self-Advocacy Skill Training with the Davis Phinney Foundation https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/programs/pd-self/
Weekly Education Webinars, Michael J. Fox Foundation: https://www.michaeljfox.org/webinars
Mindfulness and Parkinson’s Training with Grand Rapids Center for Mindfulness https://www.grandrapidscenterformindfulness.com/header/
Parkinson Association of the Rockies https://parkinsonrockies.org/
Parkinsons Foundation: https://www.parkinson.org/
Arthritis
MedlinePlus provides information from government agencies, the National Library of
Medicine has provided a wealth of information, including resources in Spanish and
other languages. Topics include Overview, Interactive Tutorial, Diagnosis/Symptoms, Treatment, and Disease Management.
Living with Arthritis: Easy-to-Read Information for Patients and Families
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMSD)
provides basic information on arthritis.
Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center: Patient Corner
Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center provides information for patients on topics such as
Drug Information for Patients, Educational Videos for Patients, and Managing your Disease.
Cancer in Older Adults
Cancer.Net includes a video and 36-page booklet on cancer care for older adults. Topics
include Aging and Cancer, Care Management, Cancer Treatment, Clinical Trials, Co-existing
Conditions, Caregiving Considerations , and Resources.
MAA Center: The MAAC (Esthetical + Asbestos Awareness Center) is an online resource for those who have been diagnosed with asbestos-related illnesses and those looking to learn more about it. The MAAC provides a range of information that discusses symptoms, the types of treatment that are expected and preventative measures.
Diabetes
MedlinePlus offers multiple links to information about diabetes covering topics on
Living with Diabetes, Types of Diabetes, Diagnosis and Tests, Prevention and Risk
Factors, and Treatments and Therapies.
Diabetes in Older People
The National Institute on Aging describes What is Diabetes, Types of Diabetes, What is Prediabetes, Symptoms of Diabetes, and Managing Diabetes.
"What is Diabetes?": A GoodRx guide to treatments, tradeoffs, and costs
Older Adults and Diabetes
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) highlights community programs for older adults
with diabetes. Be sure to check out the Senior Signature Series an educational program for older adults about diabetes and prediabetes and the 32-page
guide Living Healthy with Diabetes: A Guide for Adults 55 and Up.
Heart and Vascular Diseases
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute provides multiple publications and factsheets
on topics from Cholesterol to Peripheral Artery Disease. Links are also provided for heart health recipes.
Heart Disease - Educational Materials for Patients
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) offers factsheets, podcasts, and patient information
on various heart related topics.
Heart Diseases
MedlinePlus provides information from the National Library of Medicine Senior Health
site and includes multiple links to information on heart disease.
Heart Conditions
The American Heart Association provides information on various heart conditions and
support available.
Heart Failure - Unique to Older Adults
Health in Aging provides information for older adults and caregivers on heart disease
in conjunction with other diseases. This page also offers links to additional topics
in menu including heart failure topics such as Basic Facts & Information, Causes & Symptoms, Diagnosis & Tests, Care & Treatment,
and Lifestyle & Management.
High Blood Pressure
This website designed by the National Institute on Aging is specifically for older
adults.
NINDS Stroke Information Page
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) provide an overview
of stroke with topics including Definition, Treatment, Prognosis, Clinical Trials, Patient Organizations, and Publications.
Stroke
The National Institute on Aging includes topics on Know the Signs of Stroke, What is a Stroke, Lower Your Risk of Stroke, Diagnosing and Treating Stroke, and What Happens After a Stroke.
Wyoming Center on Aging
1000 E. University Ave, Dept 3415
Ross Hall, Room 411
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-2829
Fax: (307) 766-2847
Email: wycoa@uwyo.edu