United States Department of Veterans Affairs
United States Department of Veterans Affairs

National Center for Health Promotion & Disease Prevention (NCP)

Resources for Veterans and the Public - Aging

Federal Government Resources
By following these links, you will be leaving the VA website.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources
National Institute on Aging - Arthritis Advice  
Learn about the many kinds of arthritis, each with different symptoms and treatments.

National Institutes of Health
Senior Health.gov  
A website for older adults and was developed by the Department of Health and Human Services National Institute on Aging and the National Library of Medicine, both part of the National Institutes of Health.  It contains content on a wide variety of topics.

Senior Health.gov-Arthritis  
This site includes the following topics: causes and risk factors, symptoms and diagnosis, treatment and research, and frequently asked questions.

Senior health.gov-Osteoporosis  
Find information on the risk factors, prevention, warning signs, diagnosis and treatments of osteoporosis. 

Non Federal Government Resources
By following these links, you will be leaving the VA website.  VA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of any of the links listed below. 

Fifty - Plus Fitness Association    
Fifty-Plus's simple mission is to provide a longer and more independent lifestyle for mid-life and older adults by expanding awareness of and involvement in health and fitness activities.

American Psychological Association - Elder Abuse and Neglect: In Search of Solutions
Information from the American Psychological Association's Office on Aging.

National Center on Elder Abuse
The source of information, resources and assistance on elder
abuse, neglect, and exploitation

General

Aging
Alcohol use

Arthritis

Cancer

Cholesterol

Dental health

Depression

Diabetes

Flu

Healthy eating

Heart disease

Hepatitis

High blood pressure

HIV/AIDS

Immunizations/Vaccines

Men’s health

Osteoporosis

Physical activity

Safety

Sexually transmitted diseases

Tobacco use
Weight

Women’s health