RESOURCES FROM NEED TO KNOW
CITATION LINKS
INTRODUCTION
1. Threat to National Security Link
2. Funding/Financial Planning for Healthcare at 65
The Money Smart For Older Adults Consumer Education Program (DC Office Of Aging)
Chapter 1 – What If I Told Your There Was a WAR
1. Casualties of War Chart (American Lives Lost from Vietnam to Current)
Casualties Of War Chart (va.gov)
2. National Security Strategy of The United States of America
3. Congressional Budget Office LinkS
Federal Spending: Where Does the Money Go (nationalpriorities.org)
Chapter 2 – Casualties of War
1. Protecting Your Health Information LinkS
Cyber Tips For Older Americans (cisa.gov)
2. Disparities NPR Article Link
3. SMOKING CESSATION MATERIALS LINK
Smoking Cessation (cdc.gov)
4. Obesity Prevention Link
Obesity Prevention (cdc.gov)
Chapter 3 – Another Enemy: The Healthcare System
1. Operation Eagle Claw Link
Operation Eagle Claw (gwu.edu)
2. Flexner Report Link
Flexner Report (carnegiefoundation.org)
Chapter 4 – Nutrition: You Are What You Eat
1. National Council on Aging, Health Eating Tips for Seniors
National Council On Aging Health Eating (ncoa.org)
2. Choosing Healthy Meals as You Get Older
3. 6 WAYS TO EAT WELL AS YOU GET OLDER
6 Ways To Eat Well As You Get Older (ncoa.org)
4. TRANS FATS LINK
Trans Fats To Be Illegal (theatlantic.com)
Chapter 5 – Movement: Don’t Gum Up the Works
1. Master Fitness Trainer Course (MFTC) Link
Master Fitness Trainer Course (army.mil)
2. 23andMe Link
23AndMe (23andme.com)
3. TeloYears Link
Teloyears (teloyears.com)
4. Exercise Programs for Senior Fitness LINK
5. EXERCISE PROGRAMS LINKS
Go4Life Set Your Goals (nia.nih.gov)
Exercise and Physical Activity (nia.nih.gov)
6. GOAL SETTING WORKSHEET LINK
Goal Setting Worksheet (nia.nih.gov)
7. exercise and physical activity plan link
Write an Exercise and Physical Activity Plan (nia.nih.gov)
8. FIND YOUR STARTING POINT LINK
Find Your Starting Point (nia.nih.gov)
9. Track Your Activities LINK
Track Your Activities Daily Record (nia.nih.gov)
10. Monthly Progress Test LINK
Monthly Progress Test (nia.nih.gov)
Chapter 6 – Mindset: You Can Worry Yourself Sick
1. Happiness & Hacking Happiness STUDY
Positive Psychology, “Harnessing the power of happiness, mindfulness, and inner strength.” (health.harvard.edu)
2. Healthy People 2020 LINK
About Healthy People 2020 (healthypeople.gov)
3. HEALTHY PEOPLE COORDINATOR LINK
Healthy People Coordinator Link (healthypeople.gov)
4. SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH LINK
Social Determinants Of Health Link (healthypeople.gov)
5. GRIEF: RESOURCES TO HELP WITH THE GRIEVING PROCESS
Mourning And Grief (nia.nih.gov)
Getting Help With Your Grief (nia.nih.gov)
Bereavement (nia.nih.gov)
6. Depression LINK
Older Adults And Depression (nimh.nih.gov)
7. Suicide Prevention LINK
Suicide Prevention (nimh.nih.gov)
Chapter 7 – What’s Working Well Right Now
1. Star Rating System
PROVIDERS
Medicare Physician Compare (medicare.gov)
How to Prepare for a Doctor's Appointment (nia.nih.gov)
NIH Senior Health YouTube Channel (youtube.com)
Why Being Able To Talk To Your Doctor Matters (nia.nih.gov)
Talking With Your Doctor: A Guide For Older People (nia.nih.gov)
Talking With Your Doctor Presentation Toolkit (nia.nih.gov)
HOSPITALS
Hospital Compare Overall Rating (medicare.gov)
Hospital Compare Search (medicare.gov)
Health Plans
Plan Rating Help (cms.gov)
Plan Quality and Performance Ratings (cms.gov)
NURSING HOME
Five Star Quality Rating System (cms.gov)
Find A Nursing Home (medicare.gov)
MEDICARE AND YOU HANDBOOK LINK
Medicare And You 2021 Handbook (medicare.gov)
Chapter 8 – TECHNOLOGY
Nanotechnology at NIH (nih.gov)
The Medical Futurist (medicalfuturist.com)
American Telemedicine Association (americantelemed.org)
Chapter 9 – Healthcare Model for the Future
1. Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes Programs and Initiatives (cdc.gov)
Are You At Risk For Type 2 Diabetes? (diabetes.org)
2. Slips and Falls
Evidence-Based Fall Protection Programs (ncoa.org)
STEADI - Older Adult Fall Prevention (cdc.gov)
Checklist Links
Check for Safety: A Home Fall Prevention Checklist for Older Adults (cdc.gov)
What You Can Do: A Brochure (cdc.gov)
Stay Independent: A Brochure (cdc.gov)
Protect Your Loved Ones From Falling (cdc.gov)
Resources For Older Adults And Caregivers (ncoa.org)
3. End of Life Issues
Advance Care Planning: Healthcare Directives (nia.nih.gov)
Selecting Your Healthcare Proxy (nia.nih.gov)
Links to State-Specific Advance Directive Forms (americanbar.org)
End Of Life: Helping With Comfort And Care (nia.nih.gov)
Chapter 10 – Stakeholders Working Together Promote Efficiencies
Getting Bin Laden (The New Yorker)
