Health

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Guides

• Guide to Health Care for Unhoused People: A guide sharing “resources available to make positive health steps in the complicated circumstances that often accompany housing insecurity.” From The Checkup by SingleCare. 
• Dental:
  • Aging Teeth: A guide to maintaining oral hygiene as you age. From AuraGlow.
  • Dental Care for Seniors:  Common problems, tips, and treatments. From Authority Dental.
  • What Are Common Oral Health Problems for Seniors?: A guide for people 65 and up. From New Mouth. 
  • Diabetes and Oral Health: A comprehensive guide for diabetics and their families. From ZocDoc.
• Essential Tremor Reduction: An FDA-approved, non-invasive device to help reduce essential tremor. From Cala Trio.
• Eye Care:
  • Eye Conditions and Vision Symptoms:  Brief explanations of the most common eye issues with links to pages with more detailed information about each. From Vision Center.
  • Computer Vision Syndrome:  Causes of digital eye strain, tips for preventing and managing it, and information on its longterm effects on vision health. From Vision Center.
  • The Craziest Eye and Vision Facts:  A web page that presents a broad range of information about the eyes. From Vision Center.
  • Eye Care Guide for Seniors: A guide about “prevention and preservation of eye health,” as well as links to more resources. From NVision. 
  • Eye Conditions and Diseases: A detailed guide on everything from blurry vision to puffy eyes. From All About Vision. 
  • Eye Health for Seniors:  A guide to vision concerns for aging eyes. From ZooDoc.
  • Printable Eye Charts and How to Use Them:  How printable eye charts can be valuable for home vision checks. From Vision Center.
• A Senior’s Guide to Managing Chronic Pain Without Opioids: This guide “explores opioid-free pain management strategies designed to help seniors maintain their sobriety while still finding relief.” From California Behavioral Health.

Disease-related

• 12 Ways to Advocate for Yourself as a Cancer Patient: Guidance on asking questions, choosing your doctor, learning about your diagnosis, and more. From Asbestos.com. 
• American Cancer Society: A resource for expert information, support of patients, and prevention guidance.
• Managing Gout: A guide to causes, symptoms, and treatments. From The Paper Gown.
• Mesothelioma: a fatal cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos particles and usually affects older adults in their 60s and 70s.
  • Mesothelioma.com: Connects people with “free resources, current treatment information, experienced asbestos lawyers and more.”
  • Mesothelioma Cancer: Detailed information about the disease, its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, staging, and treatment from the Mesothelioma Prognosis Network.
  • Mesothelioma Support: Suggestions from Mesothelioma.net for patients, their friends, family and caregivers as they struggle to come to terms with and deal with this disease.
• Parkinson’s Disease
  • CBD Oil for Parkinson’s Disease: “The American Parkinson’s Disease Association indicates that complementary medicine such as yoga and massage can provide relief from symptoms of PD. Research is also finding that CBD oil can potentially help too.” From Drug Science.
  • Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation: The Foundation’s mission is to “transform the way people live with Parkinson’s through awareness, education, advocay, and care.”