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MEDLINE
Collection of over 13 million references to journal articles on health topics going as far back as the 1960's. The MEDLINE family of databases is provided via PubMed from the National Library of Medicine, the world's largest medical library. Details
Funded by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
Health & Wellness Resource Center
Magazines, journals, newspapers, definitions, directories, and information on health and wellness topics. The material contained in this Resource Center is intended for informational purposes only. Details
Subscription purchased by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA), with funding from state and federal tax revenues.
PsycFIRST
Indexes and abstracts journal articles, books, dissertations and reports on psychology and related fields. Details
Subscription purchased with funding from Hennepin County property taxes.
Professional Collection
Full text for 300 education journals across a variety of fields such as child and adolescent psychology, drug and alcohol abuse, learning disabilities, sports/athletic training etc. Updated daily. Details
Subscription purchased by Electronic Library for Minnesota (ELM) with a state appropriation to the MINITEX Library Information Network.
Alt HealthWatch
Full text articles from over 180 international journals on complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness. Details
Subscription purchased with funding from Hennepin County property taxes.
Salem Health
Up-to-date info on diseases (especially cancer), anatomy, mental health, prevention, and treatment. Details
Subscription purchased with funding from Hennepin County property taxes.
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National Women's Health Information Center
Service of the Office of Women's Health in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Offers a wide arr...more
GirlsHealth.gov
Created to help girls (ages 10-16) learn about health, growing up, and issues they may face. It focuses on hea...more
Children's Health
Dedicated to children's health resources.
Family Caregiver Alliance
Information and support for families and caregivers of individuals with chronic, disabling health conditions.
Senior Linkage Line
Connect to community services with free telephone information and assistance service for seniors and thei...more
KidsHealth
Doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. Has separate areas fo...more
MedlinePlus Seniors' Health Issues
Excellent compendium of health topics and resources for seniors. Compiled by the National Library of Medicine.
Healthy Aging for Older Adults
Information on healthy aging for older adults, health statistics and research, and organizations that research...more
NIH Senior Health
"Talking" Web site includes information on many senior health issues. Users can listen to or read information ...more
Metro Mobility
Door to door public transportation for people with disabilities.
Care Options Network
Referral resource for senior care professionals in the Twin Cities area. Publishes the SeniorCare Guideb...more
ABLEDATA
Provides objective information on assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment available from do...more
Mayo Clinic Healthy Aging
Reviewed by Mayo Clinic medical editorial staff. Numerous articles related to aging, retirement and dependent ...more
National Stroke Association
The National Stroke Association reaches out to people who want to learn more about stroke, have survived a str...more
Minnesota Adult Day Care Services
MADSA supports adult day programs that help keep people in their communities without social isolation while pr...more
Nursing Home Report Card
Includes information about the 382 nursing homes in Minnesota that are certified to participate in the Medical...more
Savvy Senior Weekly
New column every Monday covers variety of topics for older adults. Written by Jim Miller, Contributor to...more
Health and Age : Live Well, Live Longer
Addresses health issues for those over 50. The articles are written by medical professionals. &...more
Caregivers' Resources
Official information and services from the U.S. Government. Find help providing care, government benefit...more
Vital Aging Network
Resources that link people to opportunities for meaningful and productive activities.
The Merck Manual of Health & Aging
Information on aging and the care of older people for the lay public.
Medicare Rights Center
Largest independent source of health care information and assistance in the U.S. for people with Medicare.&nbs...more
HousingLink
Affordable rental housing information for people living in the seven-county Twin Cities area and selected regi...more
American Geriatrics Society Foundation For Health in Aging
Offers information on the health and care of older adults. Includes four subtopics: Aging in the Know, E...more
CDC Healthy Aging
Serves as the focal point for older adult health at Centers for Disease Control.
USA.gov Senior Citizens' Resources
Official information and services from the U.S. government. Includes caregivers' resources, consumer pro...more
Medicare Resources for Caregivers
Information on navigating through Medicare, health care services, links to partner organizations that assist c...more
Home Safety Council Older Adults
Dedicated to preventing home related injuries. Offers a wealth of resources to support home safety. ...more
Living At Home
Volunteers and health professionals team up to help older neighbors stay in their homes.
Benefits CheckUp
Complete online questionnaires to identify federal and state assistance programs. Free, confidential ser...more
Minnesota Homecare Association
Resource to find and choose homecare services in Minnesota.
Alzheimer's Association - Minnesota
Programs and information for those diagnosed with or caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease. 24/7 H...more
Eldercare Partners
Calendar of metro area caregiver support and education groups. Sortable by county.
AgeLine Database
Bibliographic database produced by AARP. Focuses on aging, middle-aged and older adults. Addresses the s...more
Meals on Wheels
Information on ordering meals and volunteering.
Administration On Aging Elders & Families
Provides links to resources to connect older persons, caregivers and professionals to federal, national and, a...more
Geriatric Mental Health Foundation
The Geriatric Mental Health Foundation was established by the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry to...more
Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home
Information to help individuals, family members, caregivers, and those who assist them find and compare nursin...more
CaregiverMN
Multiple resources for family caregivers. Includes culturally specific information for Spanish speakers and Hm...more
Long Term Care Choices
Step-by-step tool to help you decide what you need to live well and age well. Identifies community resources. ...more
Eldercare Locator : Connecting You to Community Services
Access home and community-based services like transportation, meals, home care, and caregiver support services...more
Senior Transportation
Available to residents of Delano, North Lake Minnetonka area including the cities of Long Lake, Medina, Orono,...more
Senior Housing Options
Select and search specific Minnesota areas for assisted living facilities, independent living, and subsidized ...more
Raising Grandchildren
Minnesota Kinship Caregivers Association (MKCA) advocates for, supports, and provides information and resource...more
Medicare Nursing Homes
Identify and compare every nursing home that accepts Medicare and Medicaid, by state, city, and zip code.
Hennepin County Services
Helps individuals and families develop a plan of care. Access to information on specialized housing and ...more
Nursing Home Compare
Detailed information about every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country. Also avail...more
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