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Healthy Aging
Get information on senior living, exercise for seniors, staying active and enjoying this time of life.
http://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) provides government-funded information on staying active as we age.
http://www.nia.nih.gov/health/publication/exercise-and-physical-activity-getting-fit-life
Receive all the latest health topics and wellness tips from AARP for adults age 50 and over.
http://www.aarp.org/health/
Diet and Nutrition
Find tips and research on dieting and nutrition, diet plans, recipes, fad diets, supplements and healthy weight-loss techniques.
http://www.webmd.com/diet/
Get practical tips from AARP on healthy snacking.
http://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-12-2011/smart-snacking-tips.html
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) provides a guide for making wise decisions about what you eat as you age.
http://www.nia.nih.gov/health/publication/whats-your-plate-smart-food-choices-healthy-aging
Alzheimer’s Disease
The MN/ND chapter of the Alzheimer’s Associations provides services, information, and advocacy to people with dementia, their families and health care providers.
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) offers insight on the causes, symptoms and treatments for Alzheimer’s and dementia.
http://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers
Caregiving
This site features information on programs at national, state and local levels that support and sustain caregivers.
http://www.caregiver.org
This site features publications and resources for caregivers, including the Family Care Resource Connection, where you can find reviews and ratings of more than 1,000 books, videos, websites and other materials on caregiving.
http://www.caregiving.org
Affiliations
LeadingAge is an association of 6,000 not-for-profit organizations dedicated to making America a better place to grow older. http://leadingage.org
AHCA represents the long term care community to the nation at large – to government, business leaders, and the general public, serving as a force for change, providing information, education, and administrative tools that enhance quality at every level. http://ahca.org
Leading Age Minnesota (formerly Aging Services of MN) is the largest association of organizations serving Minnesota seniors. http://www.leadingagemn.org
North Dakota Long Term Care Association (NDLTCA) is a professional and advocacy organization representing assisted living, basic care, and nursing facilities in North Dakota. http://ndltca.org