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Medical Conditions Commonly Faced by SeniorsHeart Diseases, by MedlinePlus, a service of the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Explains that heart disease is “the number one killer in the U.S.,” and also “a major . . . → Read More: Heart Diseases – MedLinePlus Heart Health, Website of U.S. Food and Drug Administration Contains links to updated Consumer Information on various potential treatments for heart diseases, including links to information, and the ability to subscribe to updates on: Dietary Supplements Drugs Food Medical . . . → Read More: Heart Health, Website of U.S. Food and Drug Administration Eat for a Healthy Heart, U.S. Food & Drug Administration. Website of U.S Food & Drug Administration contains good information on eating for a healthy heart, including: Food Label and Nutrition Facts Nutrient Highs and Lows Health Claims, and . . . → Read More: Eat For a Healthy Heart Heart Disease Prevention, Website by the Centers For Disease Control & Prevention. Information on: What You can Do, and Guidelines & Recommendations View Info » Heart Health and High Blood Pressure, U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The website of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration provides Links to other websites with information and resources on heart disease, heart health and high blood pressure provided . . . → Read More: Heart Health and High Blood Pressure, U.S. Food and Drug Administration Blood, Heart and Circulation Topics, MedlinePlus, a service of the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Contains comprehensive links to information on all topics related to the heart, blood, veins . . . → Read More: Blood, Heart and Circulation Topics, MedlinePlus Types of Cardiovascular Disease, by the World Health Organization. A skeletal diagram, mapping an overview of the various types of cardiovascular disease, and a graph showing the worldwide incidence of the various types of cardiovascular disease by age. View . . . → Read More: Types & Incidence of Cardiovascular Disease Global Burden of Coronary Heart Disease, by the World Health Organization. A Map and graphs illustrating the “healthy years of life lost” to coronary heart disease in the different regions of the world. Cardiovascular disease accounts for 10% of . . . → Read More: Statistics on Global Burden of Coronary Heart Disease About Heart Disease, Website of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Contains extensive information about heart disease: facts and statistics, signs and symptoms, prevention, CDC funded public health programs to address heart . . . → Read More: About Heart Disease, Website of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Heart Disease, Website of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Contains extensive information about heart disease: facts and statistics, signs and symptoms, prevention, CDC funded public health programs to address heart disease, . . . → Read More: Heart Disease, Website of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Information on Different Types of Coronary Disease from the National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteInformation on Different Types of Coronary Disease from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. For each of many heart and vascular conditions, includes medical information explaining what . . . → Read More: Information on Different Types of Coronary Disease from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Cardiovascular disease 101: Understanding heart and blood vessel conditions, MayoClinic.com View Info… In Brief: Your Guide to a Healthy Heart, by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Health Information Center, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Overview of heart disease, its risk factors, prevention, and . . . → Read More: In Brief: Your Guide to a Healthy Heart Disorders of the Heart and Circulatory System, Basic information provided by Aging in the Know, a website of the American Geriatric Society’s Foundation for Health in Aging. Covers coronary artery disease and heart attacks, heart failure, heart valve problems, . . . → Read More: Disorders of the Heart and Circulatory System Depression risk high for heart patients, San Francisco Chronicle. More than 80 million people suffer from heart disease in the United States. It is the top cause of death in this country. A recent study found that people who . . . → Read More: Depression risk high for heart patients Heart Disease & Stroke, a website by FamilyDoctor.org. Contains information on the basics of heart attacks, stroke, and various kinds of heart disease, as well as information on reducing your risk, treatment, and recovery. View Info… Public Health and Aging: Hospitalizations for Stroke Among Adults Aged >65 Years, Report of the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, on the results of a study of . . . → Read More: Public Health and Aging: Hospitalizations for Stroke Among Adults Aged >65 Years Stroke, website by Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, National Institutes of Health. Contains information about stroke, its medical aspects, risk factors, signs and symptoms, and prevention, as well as links to other resources on stroke. Read More… Senior Health: Stroke, a Tutorial by the National Institutes of Health about stroke in seniors. Includes discussions of medical aspects, warning signs and risk factors, prevention and diagnosis, treatment and research, frequently asked questions, and links to further resources. . . . → Read More: Senior Health: Stroke Stroke, MedlinePlus, a service of the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Contains comprehensive links to information on all topics related to stroke. View Info… AgePage: Stroke, A four page brochure with basic information on stroke, by the National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health. View Info: AgePage – Stroke Global Burden of Stroke, by the World Health Organization. Map and graphs illustrating the healthy years of life lost to stroke throughout the different regions of the world. High blood pressure and smoking are cited as the two most . . . → Read More: Global Burden of Stroke Atlas of Stroke Hospitalizations – Introduction, Statistics on the incidence of stroke in the U.S., by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. View Info: Atlas of Stroke Hospitalizations – Introduction The Heart Truth for Women: If You Have Heart Disease (Fact Sheet), by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Health Information Center, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Four page pamphlet, which includes . . . → Read More: The Heart Truth for Women: If You Have Heart Disease (Fact Sheet) Act in Time to Heart Attack Signs, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. A 95 page Small Group Lesson Plan, teaching the warning signs of a heart attack, . . . → Read More: Act in Time to Heart Attack Signs – A 95 Page Lesson Plan 10-year Cardiovascular Risk Calculator, A Risk Assessment Tool for Estimating Your 10-year Risk of Having a Heart Attack- by the National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health. View Info… Act in Time to Heart Attack Signs, A 6 page brochure by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. View Brochure: Act in Time to Heart Attack . . . → Read More: Act in Time to Heart Attack Signs Know the Signs & Symptoms of a Heart Attack, by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. A website and brochure listing the major signs of a heart . . . → Read More: Know the Signs & Symptoms of a Heart Attack Act in Time to Heart Attack Signs Action Plan, A two-page Action Plan to complete and keep available, a Form provided by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human . . . → Read More: Act in Time to Heart Attack Signs Action Plan Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease, by the World Health Organization. Charts and graphs showing the leading risk factors for cardiovascular disease, worldwide. View Info: Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease Various Diagnostic Procedures for Heart Disease, from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, including: »What Is Cardiac Catheterization? »What Is Cardiac CT? o »What Is Cardiac MRI? . . . → Read More: Various Diagnostic Procedures for Heart Disease Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis, Heart Health Online, by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Links to detailed information on the many different diagnostic tests used to detect heart disease. »View Info The Heart Truth: Questions to Ask Your Doctor (a Wallet card), by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. »View Info (pdf) Heart Disease Tests, by labtestsonline.org. Information on laboratory blood tests used in the detection of heart disease. »View Info Diagnostic Tests and Procedures, Heart Information Center, Texas Heart Institute. Information on the various diagnostic tests and procedures used to diagnose heart and vascular disease. »View Info Coronary Angiography and Possible Angioplasty, MedlinePlus, Patient Education, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health. A tutorial and pdf document explaining the diagnostic procedure called an angiogram through which doctors look at the blood vessels of the heart. . . . → Read More: Coronary Angiography and Possible Angioplasty Computer Imaging / Tomography, American Heart Association. Explanation of several types of scans and X-ray computed tomography diagnostic tools used in the diagnosis of heart disease. »View Info Heart Tests & Procedures, Cleveland Clinic »View Info Invasive Testing for Heart Disease – Cleveland Clinic »View Info As reported in the New York Times, several lawsuits are now being pursued against drug companies, alleging that continued use of bone-loss drugs, such as Fosamax and others, caused jawbone disintegration, thigh fractures, and other serious problems. An Advisory . . . → Read More: Fosamax Lawsuits Question Wide Use of Osteoporosis Drugs ABCs of Preventing Heart Disease, Stroke and Heart Attack, American Heart Association, Inc. Information on preventive actions you can take, including most importantly, avoid tobacco, be more active, and choose good nutrition. Read More… Heart Disease Risk Questionnaire – from Washington University School of Medicine. An interactive questionnaire to help you assess your risk or your elderly loved one’s risk of heart disease. View Info… Heart Diseases – Prevention, MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health. Links to extensive information on heart disease prevention. View Info… Heart Health Online; Healthy Lifestyles, U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Website dedicated to heart health, includes section on healthy lifestyles, including advice on diet, weight, exercise, quitting smoking, and minimizing stress. View Info… Your Guide to a Healthy Heart, A 95 page comprehensive guide to prevention of heart disease by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Includes discussion of the . . . → Read More: Your Guide to a Healthy Heart Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease for Women: A Special Case, by The World Health Organization. Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease for Women – A Special Case The Heart Truth for Women, A 6 page brochure on prevention of heart disease for women by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. View Info: The Heart . . . → Read More: The Heart Truth for Women The Healthy Heart Handbook for Women, A 127 page comprehensive guide to prevention of heart disease for women by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Discusses major . . . → Read More: The Healthy Heart Handbook for Women The Heart Truth for Latinas: An Action Plan, Factsheet on prevention of heart disease for Latinas, By the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. The Heart Truth for . . . → Read More: The Heart Truth for Latinas: An Action Plan, Factsheet on prevention of heart disease for Latinas Facts About Menopausal Hormone Therapy (now known to increase risks of heart attack and stroke), A 24 page booklet by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Discusses . . . → Read More: Facts About Menopausal Hormone Therapy (now known to increase risks of heart attack and stroke) Cut Down on Fat – Not on Taste! Pamphlet in Spanish and English by National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health. Learn about how to eat for heart health. Cut Down on Fat – Not on . . . → Read More: Cut Down on Fat – Not on Taste! Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: Personal Choices and Actions, by the World Health Organization. Lists 5 personal choices in lifestyle and behavior and 7 personal actions for safeguarding cardiovascular health. View Info: Cardiovascular Disease Prevention – Personal Choices and Actions When Delicious Meets Nutritious: Recipes For Heart Health, by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. View Info: When Delicious Meets Nutritious – Recipes For Heart Health Your Guide to Physical Activity and Your Heart, A 52 page guide by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Read More: Your Guide to Physical Activity and . . . → Read More: Your Guide to Physical Activity and Your Heart Keep The Beat: Heart Healthy Recipes From the National Hart, Lung & Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. 156 page recipe book of heart healthy recipes. Read More: Keep The Beat – . . . → Read More: Keep The Beat: Heart Healthy Recipes Your Guide to Lowering Your Cholesterol With Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC), An 85 page guide by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Read More: Your Guide to . . . → Read More: Your Guide to Lowering Your Cholesterol With Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) Protect Your Heart: Lower Your Blood Cholesterol, An 8 page brochure in both English and Spanish by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Read More: Protect Your . . . → Read More: Protect Your Heart: Lower Your Blood Cholesterol Learn Your Cholesterol Number, An 8 page pamphlet in both Spanish and English by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Read More: Learn Your Cholesteral Number (in . . . → Read More: Learn Your Cholesterol Number High Blood Cholesterol: What You Need to Know A 6 page pamphlet by the National Cholesterol Education Program, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Read More… High Blood Cholesterol; What You Need To Know High Blood Cholesterol, An online tutorial presenting basic information on high blood cholesterol, provided by the National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Heath (NIH). Read More… Facts on Cholesterol, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Map with statistics on the percentage of people who had their blood tested for cholesterol by state. >> Read More Facts on Cholesterol According to a study for the Council on Science and Public Health, American Medical Association: “Across populations, the level of blood pressure, the incremental rise in blood pressure with age, and the prevalence of hypertension are directly related to . . . → Read More: AMA urges immediate FDA action to reduce excess salt in food from FightForMore.com, a website started by Lonnie Ali, wife of Muhammad Ali, based on their experiences in fighting his Parkinson’s Disease. >>View Info Cleveland Clinic. Tips for caregivers of patients with Parskinson’s Disease, offered by the Cleveland Clinic. >>View Info FightForMore.com, a website started by Lonnie Ali, wife and caregiver to Muhammad Ali, who in conjunction with Parkinson’s Unity Walk and Valeant Pharmaceuticals, founded the Fight For MORE campaign. The campaign is championing the important fight for more resources . . . → Read More: Fight For More Campaign for Parkinson’s Disease Patients and their Caregivers Cholesterol, Website of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Contains information on cholesterol, facts and statistics, and prevention of heart disease. Read More…  Comments are closed  Heart Disease/ Stroke - Prevention: Classic Sources, Physical Wellness: Diet & Nutrition PatientsLikeMe.com. An online community in which parkinson’s disease patients and their caregivers share detailed medical information about their symptoms, treatments, and experiences, learning from each other. >>View Info Website of the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, which includes helpful information on all aspects of parkinson’s, including this page on caregiving and family support. >>View Info Facts About Healthy Weight, A 4 page pamphlet by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. View Info: Facts About Healthy Weight Educational Supplement # 4 by the American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. Tips and advice for the caregiver of the parkinson’s disease patient. >>View Info Educational Supplement # 9 by the American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. >>View Info Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. Pamphlet with tips on how to cope and manage life with parkinson’s for those with parkinson’s and their caregivers, called a “care partnership” because this progressive and so far uncurable disease so profoundly affects the lives . . . → Read More: The PD Partnership: Tips for People with PD andTheir Care Partners The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Tips and suggestions from patient authors to help caregivers in dealing with the emotional, social, and basic medical issues of caregiving for parkinson’s patients. >>View Info Cleveland Clinic. Discussion of the important and extensive role of the family caregiver for parkinson’s patients, tips and guidance on how to maintain and improve your caregiving relationship, and some of the unique challenges of caregiving for patients with . . . → Read More: The Role of the Caregiver in Parkinson’s Disease National Parkinson Foundation. Comprehensive discussion of available treatment options, including a list of commonly prescribed medications and their side effects, protective treatments, experimental treatments, links to organizations and their websites that provide information on ongoing clinical trials and research, . . . → Read More: About Parkinson’s Disease: Treatment Options National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, U.S. National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Contains a good detailed discussion of the treatments of parkinson’s disease, including the several different medications, surgery, and complementary and . . . → Read More: Parkinson’s Disease: Hope Through Research Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. Discussion of the several medications used in the treatment of parkinson’s disease – including both prescription medications and over the counter medications. Includes charts showing for each listed medication, the available doses, initial dosing, side effects, . . . → Read More: Medications National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health. Detailed description of a surgical procedure used to treat a variety of disabling neurological symptoms—most commonly the debilitating symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD), such as tremor, rigidity, stiffness, . . . → Read More: NINDS Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease Information Page WeMove.org. Summary of nonpharmacologic treatments used to treat symptoms of parkinson’s disease, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, PD-specific voice training programs and training in swallowing, a good diet and bowel regimen to reduce constipation, and others. >>View . . . → Read More: Nonpharmacologic Treatments National Parkinson Foundation. Discussion of alternative therapies sometimes used, in combination with medications or surgery, the traditional treatments. Alternatives sometimes tried include diet, antioxidants, Ayurveda (an Indian healing practice), yoga, Tai Chi, acupuncture, herbal medicine, message therapy, and others. . . . → Read More: Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Parkinson Disease Cleveland Clinic. There is yet no cure for parkinson’s disease, but the symptoms can be managed, and usually are managed primarily through medications. This discussion provides an overview of treatment options, including a list of the health care professionals . . . → Read More: Parkinson’s Disease Treatment MayoClinic.com. Overview of parkinson’s disease, including its symptoms, causes, risk factors, when to seek medical help, tests and diagnosis, and complications, and including a good overall discussion of treatment options for parkinson’s symptoms. These include medications, physical therapy, surgery, . . . → Read More: Parkinson’s Disease National Parkinson Foundation. A 48 page booklet, providing useful advice and tips on how to handle activities of daily living in a way to allow the parkinson’s patient to remain as independent as possible for as long as possible. . . . → Read More: Activities of Daily Living; Practical Pointers for Parkinson’s Disease American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. 36 page booklet providing information on the principles of good nutrition for patients with parkinson’s disease. >>View Info Parkinson’s Disease Foundation website. Discusses the most important points about proper diet and parkinson’s, including: eat a balanced diet, maintain bone health, maintain bowel regularity, balance medications and food, and adjust nutritional priorities for your situation and stage of . . . → Read More: Nutrition and Parkinson’s; What Matters Most? 48 page booklet by the American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. >>View Info 40 page booklet by the American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. Suggestions for useful equipment for the home and for getting in and out of cars. >>View Info Speaking Effectively; A Strategic Guide for Speaking and Swallowing for Parkinson’s Disease Patients40 page booklet by the American Parkinson’s Disease Association, Inc. Provides information on the speech, voice and swallowing function related to parkinson’s disease, along with strategies and tools to communicate and swallow effectively and to cope with the speech . . . → Read More: Speaking Effectively; A Strategic Guide for Speaking and Swallowing for Parkinson’s Disease Patients Parkinson’s Disease foundation, Inc. Website with links to additional information on how to cope with Parkinson’s, starting upon diagnosis. Strategies include managing nutrition and medications, participating in daily activities that benefit the symptoms, getting involved in advocacy, clinical trials, . . . → Read More: Living with Parkinson’s; Strategies for Living Well by The Dan Aaron Parkinson’s Rehab Center, Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center at Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. 48 page booklet covering the foundation for fitness, putting it all together, balance, falls and posture, helpful therapies, care partner assisted . . . → Read More: Living with Parkinson’s: Fitness Counts The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Advice from patients who are actually living with parkinson’s disease (PD), on such topics as questions you and your doctor may not have discussed, the emotional aspects of a PD diagnosis: . . . → Read More: Guide for the Newly Diagnosed Website of the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. Describes the four primary motor symptoms of parkinson’s disease: • resting tremor, • bradykinesia (slow movement), • rigidity, and • impaired balance and coordination. Also provides information on the several secondary motor symptoms . . . → Read More: Understanding Parkinson’s: Symptoms WeMove.org, Worldwide Education and Awareness for Movement Disorders. Website provides information on parkinson’s disease, including its diagnosis. Diagnosis is made by a physician and technically depends on the presence of at least two of the three major signs: tremor . . . → Read More: Parkinson’s Disease: Diagnosis HealthCommunities.com, Neurology Channel. Provides information on the signs and symptoms and diagnosis of parkinson’s disease, with links to other information on this disease. >>View Info Movement Disorder Virtual University. Detailed listing of symptoms of parkinson’s disease, grouped by categories as motor, sensory, cognitive, or autonomic, together with links to extensive medical information on parkinson’s written for medical professionals. >>View Info National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, U.S. National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Contains a good detailed discussion of the symptoms of parkinson’s disease and how parkinson’s disease is diagnosed. >> View . . . → Read More: Parkinson’s Disease: Hope Through Research Johns Hopkins Medicine, Health Information Library. Overall discussion of parkinson’s disease, including its symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, when to call your doctor, and prognosis. >>View Info Movement Disorders Program, Department of Neurology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA. Abstract of a scientific study finding sleep disorders common in two thirds of parkinson’s patients, and reporting that dopamine plays an important role in maintaining wakefulness. This . . . → Read More: Sleep disorders associated with Parkinson’s disease: role of dopamine, epidemiology, and clinical scales of assessment ScienceDaily, January 9, 2008. Doctors know that an impaired sense of smell is an early indicator of Parkinson’s Disease. This article reports on a study underway to determine whether a smell test can determine early if people with no . . . → Read More: Can A Smell Test Predict Parkinson’s Disease? |
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