Following are just a few Web sites we've found useful in the world of health care:
www.healthcare.gov
This site exists to explain the Affordable Care Act, including a full copy of the act that can
be downloaded from the site.
www.mediguard.org
This site is handy for learning about medications,
drug interactions, and common medical conditions.
www.n-of-one.com
This site
focuses on helping cancer patients navigate the incredibly confusing
world of cancer and its treatments.
www.agingwithdignity.org
Among other services, this organization publishes the "Five Wishes" document. This
is a living will-type document in which you can describe how you
wish to be treated if you become seriously ill. This
document can be ordered
from the Aging with Dignity Web site.
www.eldercare.gov
This site
contains numerous useful links, articles, and brochures for people
dealing with eldercare issues.
www.caremanager.org
Need
help finding care for an elderly parent, relative, or friend? The
National Association of Geriatric Care Managers can help.
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
This is an excellent site for obtaining basic information about
health conditions and drugs.
www.webmd.com
This is another excellent site for obtaining information about health conditions,
drugs, and health in general.
www.fitness.gov
This site is
from the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition and
contains tips on nutrition and fitness.