Drugs, Supplements and Herbal Information -- A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html Find a Flu Shot -- This newly enhanced Flu Clinic Locator, sponsored by the American Lung Association, provides information on where to find both seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccinations. www.lungusa.org/lung-disease/influenza/flu-clinic-locator
Flu.Gov -- Flu.gov provides comprehensive government-wide information on seasonal, H1N1 (swine), H5N1 (bird) and pandemic influenza for the general public, health and emergency preparedness professionals, policy makers, government and business leaders, school systems, and local communities. flu.gov
Foundation for Health in Aging -- Seeks to build a bridge between the research and practice of geriatrics and the public, and to advocate on behalf of older adults and their special health care needs. www.healthinaging.org
H1N1 Resource Center -- This DC Department of Health website is a resource center for information on H1N1 in the District and is updated regularly. doh.dc.gov/doh/cwp/view,a,1370,q,604320.asp
Health Insurance Counseling Project -- Offers free health insurance information, education, counseling, and legal services to seniors and people with disabilities who live in the District of Columbia, and to their families and caregivers. The HICP helps to resolve unpaid medical bills, to appeal denials of medical services, and to apply for prescription discounts. Call the help-line at 202-739-0668 (TTY 202-973-1079) for information and to make an appointment. Confidential messages can be left at any time and calls will be returned during regular business hours. neighborhood.gwu.edu/discovergw/healthinsurance.cfm
Medicare -- The official U.S. government site for people with Medicare. www.medicare.gov
NIH Senior Health -- This easy-to-use website features health and wellness information for older adults from the National Institutes of Health. nihseniorhealth.gov
Sibley Senior Association - The Walking Club -- The Walking Club meets on the Metro Level of Mazza Gallerie every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 8:30 am - 9:30 am.
What You Can Do to Prevent Falls -- A Center for Disease Control and Prevention brochure with practical advice. www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/pubs/English/brochure_Eng_desktop-a.pdf Emergency Cell Phone Service -- Free recycled cell phones are available for Seniors to use for dialing 911 in an emergency; these phones cannot reach non-emergency numbers. The DC Metropolitan Police Department “Secure the Call” program, can be reached at (202) 727-0783 or you can visit the Secure the Call in DC website.