Resources for Empowering Patients
This is a dynamic and evolving part of our site that includes helpful organizations, resources, and articles that will assist you in assuming a proactive role in your health care.
Our goal is to connect you with the latest, most credible information so you can gain access to the best care available. These resources will be updated regularly and we hope you will take the time to alert us to websites and organizations that you have found helpful.
Health Information
Advocacy Groups
Online Patient Communities
Electronic Health Records
Healthcare Ratings + Rankings
Online Communication Tools - Patient-Orientated
Online Communication Tools - Video Sharing Sites
Health Management Tools
Government Health Agencies (US)
Helpful Articles
Care Partners
How Mindfulness Can Prevent a Caregiver Burnout
Long Distance Caregiving, When to Move
The Toll of Caring for Someone With Dementia
A Closer Look at In-Home Senior Care
Caregiving Tips From the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy
Study Reveals Toll of Dementia Care on Caregivers
Expected Increase in Demand for Remote Health Monitoring
How to Balance Care Between Aging Parents and Grandchildren
Healthy Living
Cancer and Sleep: What Is The Relationship?
41 Sneaky Ways To Eat More Vegetables (With Recipes!)
The Ultimate Guide to Turning Your Home’s Yard into a Community Garden
Exercise and Heart Disease Statistics
The 7 Pieces of Home Equipment You Really Need in Your Home Gym
The Importance of Fitness for Recovering Addicts
Other Resources
Senior Guidance – An organization dedicated to providing senior living assistance to the elderly. Senior Guidance provides a number of helpful resources and articles on aging, senior care, mental health, caregiving and more. In addition, they enable seniors and caregivers to search and find 50,000+ long-term care facilities across every city, town and county in the United States.
2018 Smart Home Technology for Seniors – A list of smart home technology and devices that can add ease and convenience to your everyday life.
Substance Abuse Prevention in Cancer Patients – Online with information for cancer patients to help minimize the risk of drug misuse and abuse
Addiction Resource – Free resources to help people better understand their addiction and motivate them to make the first step in seeking support
Recall Report – Reports the latest information on dangerous drugs and products
Consumer Safety Guide – A resource created to educate the public and ensure that consumers are informed about defective medical products, dangerous drugs, and high-risk consumer products.