Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality
www.ahrq.gov
The Consumer Health section of this government site provides a wealth of useful information. Topics include how to prevent medication errors, what to ask your doctor before you have surgery and how to get the most from your health insurance. You can also access numerous articles about health after age 50.

Assisted Living Federation of America
www.alfa.org
The site lists housing, service and health care resources designed to meet the needs of people who need help with daily living activities. Information about how to choose a nursing home, manage finances and negotiate a care-facility admissions agreement also is provided.

National Foundation for Depressive Illness
www.depression.org
Easy-to-understand information on the causes, symptoms and treatments for depression is available at this site. Visitors can learn the warning signs of depression, review various drug and psychological treatments and find out where to get help for depression.