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Community and Web Resources
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Health Education and Information
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Health Education and Information
MEDICAL CENTER OF MCKINNEY
Support Groups
For information online for free support groups and classes go to www.medicalcenterofmckinney.com and under "Patients and Visitors" click on "Classes and Events."
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL of ALLEN
Support Groups
For information online for free support groups go to www.texashealth.org Click on" Locations" at the top right, then click "Texas Health Allen." Click on "Support Groups" in the green bar on the left.
HEALTH WEBSITES
The following Websites contain a wealth of information on medications, medical issues, and
tips for staying healthy. But please be sure to always check with your personal physician
before making any drastic lifestyle changes regarding your health.
Collin County Healthcare Services -
www.collincountytx.gov/healthcare_services
This site list numerous services offered by the Collin County Healthcare Department, plus information
on many health related issues.
Real Age - www.realage.com
Did you know your real age could be higher or lower than your chronological age? To find your real
age go to www.realage.com and take the free RealAge test. It takes about 15 minutes to fill out the
questionnaire. After completion, you will get a personalized plan with suggestions to help you take
years off of your real age. Have all your medications, including vitamins, over-the-counter, and herbal
supplements, handy when you fill out the questionnaire. This will make the process faster. While
visiting the site you can also sign up for daily or weekly emails containing tips on how to stay healthy.
The Living to 100 Life Expectancy Calculator - www.livingto100.com
Similar to the RealAge quiz listed above. Take both tests and compare the results.
WebMD - www.webmd.com
This site offers health and medical news and information. Topics include men's health, women's
health, drugs, and a symptom checker.
MDchoice - www.mdchoice.com
Shares information on many medical issues.
Health Happiness You - www.h2u.com
Shares information on prevention of disease, fitness, nutrition, and much more.
Safe Medication - www.safemedication.com
Endorsed by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists - shares important
information in order to use medications safely and effectively.
Senior Health - www.nihseniorhealth.gov
This is a website for older adults with information geared toward senior health issues.
Healthgrades - www.healthgrades.com
Curious about how actual patients rate specific doctors, hospitals, and nursing homes? Try
researching them on Healthgrades.
AARP - www.aarp.org
This site not only has information on health, but on numerous other issues. Plus there is also a section
for fun and games with puzzles, trivia questions, and Sudoka to help keep our brains active.
Red Cross - www.redcross.org
Contains information on Disaster Services, Health and Safety Issues, and various training programs.
American Heart Association - www.americanheart.org
This site has a wealth of information from a trusted association.
American Cancer Society - www.cancer.org
Contains tons of information on every type of cancer and the treatments for each. It leaves few, if any,
questions unanswered.
Alzheimer's Association - www.alz.org
Provides education and support to Alzheimer's patients, their families, and caregivers.
American Diabetes Association - www.diabetes.org
Contains information on nutrition and exercise, definitions, and facts and figures, related to diabetes.
Arthritis Foundation - www.arthritis.org
Shares news, treatment issues, and more about arthritis.
American Lung Society - www.lungusa.org
Topics include asthma, tobacco control, emphysema, asbestos, radon, ozone, and more.
Osteoporosis Online - www.osteoporosis.ca
Covers the causes, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. Some topics covered are
calcium, menopause, bone fractures, and estrogen.
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society - www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
Contains information on most diseases of the blood.
National Parkinson Foundation - www.parkinson.org
Provides information for patients and caretakers to help them fight back.
Lupus Foundation of America - www.lupus.org
Contains information on lupus and links you to an online tutorial which provides a comprehensive
overview of the disease, symptoms, health effects and treatments.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - www.nationalmssociety.org
Gives information to help each person with MS address the challenges of living with the disease.
For many other web sites on Health and Fitness visit www.wiltonlibrary.org/senior/
Support Groups
For information online for free support groups and classes go to www.medicalcenterofmckinney.com and under "Patients and Visitors" click on "Classes and Events."
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL of ALLEN
Support Groups
For information online for free support groups go to www.texashealth.org Click on" Locations" at the top right, then click "Texas Health Allen." Click on "Support Groups" in the green bar on the left.
HEALTH WEBSITES
The following Websites contain a wealth of information on medications, medical issues, and
tips for staying healthy. But please be sure to always check with your personal physician
before making any drastic lifestyle changes regarding your health.
Collin County Healthcare Services -
www.collincountytx.gov/healthcare_services
This site list numerous services offered by the Collin County Healthcare Department, plus information
on many health related issues.
Real Age - www.realage.com
Did you know your real age could be higher or lower than your chronological age? To find your real
age go to www.realage.com and take the free RealAge test. It takes about 15 minutes to fill out the
questionnaire. After completion, you will get a personalized plan with suggestions to help you take
years off of your real age. Have all your medications, including vitamins, over-the-counter, and herbal
supplements, handy when you fill out the questionnaire. This will make the process faster. While
visiting the site you can also sign up for daily or weekly emails containing tips on how to stay healthy.
The Living to 100 Life Expectancy Calculator - www.livingto100.com
Similar to the RealAge quiz listed above. Take both tests and compare the results.
WebMD - www.webmd.com
This site offers health and medical news and information. Topics include men's health, women's
health, drugs, and a symptom checker.
MDchoice - www.mdchoice.com
Shares information on many medical issues.
Health Happiness You - www.h2u.com
Shares information on prevention of disease, fitness, nutrition, and much more.
Safe Medication - www.safemedication.com
Endorsed by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists - shares important
information in order to use medications safely and effectively.
Senior Health - www.nihseniorhealth.gov
This is a website for older adults with information geared toward senior health issues.
Healthgrades - www.healthgrades.com
Curious about how actual patients rate specific doctors, hospitals, and nursing homes? Try
researching them on Healthgrades.
AARP - www.aarp.org
This site not only has information on health, but on numerous other issues. Plus there is also a section
for fun and games with puzzles, trivia questions, and Sudoka to help keep our brains active.
Red Cross - www.redcross.org
Contains information on Disaster Services, Health and Safety Issues, and various training programs.
American Heart Association - www.americanheart.org
This site has a wealth of information from a trusted association.
American Cancer Society - www.cancer.org
Contains tons of information on every type of cancer and the treatments for each. It leaves few, if any,
questions unanswered.
Alzheimer's Association - www.alz.org
Provides education and support to Alzheimer's patients, their families, and caregivers.
American Diabetes Association - www.diabetes.org
Contains information on nutrition and exercise, definitions, and facts and figures, related to diabetes.
Arthritis Foundation - www.arthritis.org
Shares news, treatment issues, and more about arthritis.
American Lung Society - www.lungusa.org
Topics include asthma, tobacco control, emphysema, asbestos, radon, ozone, and more.
Osteoporosis Online - www.osteoporosis.ca
Covers the causes, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. Some topics covered are
calcium, menopause, bone fractures, and estrogen.
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society - www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
Contains information on most diseases of the blood.
National Parkinson Foundation - www.parkinson.org
Provides information for patients and caretakers to help them fight back.
Lupus Foundation of America - www.lupus.org
Contains information on lupus and links you to an online tutorial which provides a comprehensive
overview of the disease, symptoms, health effects and treatments.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - www.nationalmssociety.org
Gives information to help each person with MS address the challenges of living with the disease.
For many other web sites on Health and Fitness visit www.wiltonlibrary.org/senior/