Useful Links « Harmony Magazine

Here are some useful sites for silvers. If you come upon a site that you think other visitors will enjoy, email it to contact.us@harmonyindia.org

Happy surfing!

Advice
www.lifegoeson.in
www.elderwisdomcircle.org
www.silverinnings.com
Causes and risk factors for falls in older adults at NIHSeniorHealth.gov
Sarcopenia: 10 keys to keep your muscle mass up as you age
Tips for choosing a therapy pet for seniors (cats, dogs and more)
The senior’s guide to staying safe online and on social media

Careers
www.seniorexperts.org

Caregiving
www.elderweb.com
www.caregiver.org
www.ElderLivingSource.com
www.newlifestyles.com
www.aging-parents-and-elder-care.com
www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com
The best and worst bathroom flooring for aging in place safely
25 Tips to make home safe for seniors (especially those living independently)
Dementia care dos and don’ts: Dealing with Dementia behavior problems
25 Tips to make home safe for seniors
www.alarms.org/guides-medical-alert-system
backgroundchecks.org/home-security/medical-alert-systems
A home safety checklist for wheelchair users

Chats, forums and pen pals
www.writeseniors.com

Cooking
www.fatfree.com
www.tarladalal.com/TotalHealthRecipes.asp
www.clevelandseniors.com/home/cooking.htm
www.mediterrasian.com/delicious_recipes.htm
www.asiafood.org/recipe_home.cfm

Diagnostic calculators
www.realage.com

Entertainment and brain training
www.happy-neuron.com
www.brainbuilder.com

General
www.helpageindia.org
www.seniorindian.com
www.dignityfoundation.com
www.aarp.org
www.thirdage.com
www.seniorsnetwork.co.uk
www.50plus.org
www.grandtimes.com
www.suddenlysenior.com
seniorliving.about.com
www.seniorworld.com
www.50plus.com
Tips to better understand your aging parents
www.mobilehelp.com/stress-management-for-seniors

Grandparenting
www.grandloving.com

Health and beauty
www.medindia.net
www.bbc.co.uk/health
www.doctorndtv.com/home/default.asp
www.healthandage.com
www.home-remedies-for-you.com
www.elixirnews.com
www.senior-health-news.com
www.seniormag.com/index.html
www.thenaturallook.co.uk
www.healthinaging.org
www.healthopedia.com
www.rxlist.com
Exercise & physical activity: Your everyday guide from the National Institute on Aging
Exercise tips to get fit and stay fit in midlife and beyond

Helplines

BENGALURU
HelpAge India: 1800-180-1253
Nightingale Helpline: 1090
Dignity Helpline: 080 – 41511307

BHOPAL
HelpAge India: 1800-233-1253

BHUBANESWAR
HelpAge India: 1800-345-1253

CHANDIGARH
Chandigarh Police’s Helpline for Senior Citizens: 1090
HelpAge India: 1800-180-1253

CHENNAI & CUDDALORE
HelpAge India: 1800-180-1253
Dignity Helpline: 044 – 24330363

DELHI
Delhi Police’s Senior Citizens’ Helpline: 1291
Senior Citizens’ Security Cell: 23490010, 23494336, 23490233
HelpAge India: 1800-180-1253
Agewell Foundation: 29836486, 29840484

HYDERABAD
HelpAge India: 1800-180-1253
Heritage Trust Helpline: 23390000

KOLKATA
Senior Citizens’ Helpline: 9830088884
Dignity Helpline: 033 – 30690999

MANGALORE
Nightingale Helpline: 1090

MUMBAI
Mumbai Police’s Elder Line: 1090, 103
Dignity Helpline: 022 – 61381100
HelpAge India: 1800-180-1253
Senior Citizens’ Helpline: 23898078, 23898079

PUNE
Shweta Association for Vitiligo: 09923709210 [Dr Maya Tulpule]
Pune Police’s Senior Citizens’ Helpline: 1091
Dignity Helpline: 020 – 30439190

AHMEDABAD
HelpAge India: 1800-180-1253

DEHARADUN
HelpAge India: 1800-180-1253

ELURU
HelpAge India: 1800-180-1253

GUWAHATI
HelpAge India: 1800-345-1253

JAIPUR
HelpAge India: 1800-180-1253

JAMMU
HelpAge India: 1800-180-1253

KOLKATA
HelpAge India: 800-345-1253

LUCKNOW
HelpAge India: 1800-180-1253

GOA
HelpAge India: 1800-180-1253

PATNA
HelpAge India: 1800-345-1253

PUDUCHERRY
HelpAge India: 1800-180-1253

SHIMLA
HelpAge India: 1800-180-1253