Aging Research Guide: Seniors & Caregivers

Resources for seniors and caregivers, including information on assisted living and end-of-life planning.

Comprehensive information about Alzheimer's disease from the National Institute on Aging.

Tips on staying active from the National Institute on Aging

Created by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Try using the "myHealthfinder" tool to get personalized health advice, or browse for a topic you want to learn more about using the A-Z index. This site also has interactive tools to assess your health.

Created by the American Geriatrics Society Foundation for Health in Aging and overseen by an editorial board of experts in the field. This website has information on common diseases and disorders that affect older adults. Useful features include the "What to Ask" series that provides tips on how to talk with your doctor to create a care plan that's best for yourself or loved one, and the section on how to handle healthcare decisions and issues.

This site has written information and videos on a variety of health topics of interest to the elderly.

From the 2020 Topics & Objectives page, click on "Older Adults" to see a list of all the objectives that focus on health, function, and quality of life for seniors.

A collection of health information of interest for seniors from MedlinePlus, a website produced by the National Library of Medicine that offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.

The Division of Aging and Adult Services works to promote the independence and enhance the dignity of North Carolina's older adults, persons with disabilities and their families through a community based system of opportunities, services, benefits and protections.

NC Health Info is an online guide to web sites of quality health and medical information and local health services throughout North Carolina compiled by NC librarians.

The National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) provides grants to states and territories to fund various supports that help family and informal caregivers care for older adults in their homes for as long as possible.

Find out how health care legislation affects seniors, and learn about health insurance options. There is also a special page that addresses the concerns of people with disabilities.

Learn about Medicare and sign up for a plan here.

Recommended sites for learning about health care reform [NC Health Info Guide]

Recommended sites for learning about health insurance [NC Health Info Guide]

The Partnerships in Aging Program (PiAP) is a campus-wide program at The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. At PiAP we understand later life in the 21st century as a time for continued growth and invigoration. We want to challenge stereotypes that frame aging as an experience of diminishment and loss. By collaborating with organizations and institutions we nurture dialogue about the personal and societal meaning of having a long life, and advance civic engagement as a way to bring about a new kind of aging. PiAP provides expertise and resources to UNC faculty, students, and community partners seeking to reframe the aging experience, together.