Being physically active and eating well may help you stay fit and feel fabulous over the years. If you are overweight or inactive, you may have a higher risk for diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, or certain forms of…
Guía de MedlinePlus para una búsqueda saludable en Internet
¿Qué debo buscar cuando evalúe la calidad de la información de salud que ofrecen los portales de Internet? Aquí hay algunas sugerencias basadas en nuestra experiencia. Helpful? Yes No…
Evaluating Internet Health Information: A Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine
This tutorial from the National Library of Medicine teaches you how to evaluate the health information that you find on the Web. It is about 16 minutes long. Helpful? Yes No…
Age Page: Cancer Facts For People Over 50
Cancer strikes people of all ages, but persons are more likely to get cancer as they get older, even if no one in their family has previously had cancer. This fact sheet discusses cancer symptoms to watch for; recommended cancer…
Trends in Medicaid Reform (Aging in America Conference)
A presentation slide deck reviewing the basics of Medicaid and the evaluation of the home and community based services system, and examining the drivers of reform and key trends in the coming years. Helpful? Yes No…
On the Verge: The Transformation of Long-Term Services and Supports
Several documents are available, describing the findings of six state surveys, highlighting state LTSS transformations, budget cuts and increased demand, staffing changes and reductions and the uncertainty of the Affordable Care Act. Helpful? Yes No…
Check for Safety: A Home Fall Prevention Checklist for Older Adults
Falls are often due to hazards that are easy to overlook but easy to fix. This checklist will help you find and fix those hazards in your home. Helpful? Yes No…
Food Code 2013
The Food Code is a model for safeguarding public health and ensuring food is unadulterated and honestly presented when offered to the consumer. It represents FDA’s best advice for a uniform system of provisions that address the safety and protection…
Profile of Older Americans (2011)
The electronic version of the popular brochure with the latest key statistics on older Americans in key subject areas. It includes both narrative and statistical charts. Helpful? Yes No…
Código de Alimentario 2009
El Código de alimentos es un modelo para resguardar la salud pública y garantizar que los alimentos no se adulteren y se presenten de forma honesta al consumidor. Representa la mejor recomendación de la Administración de Medicamentos y Alimentos (FDA,…
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