There is an extensive index, a dictionary of medical words and names of diseases, separate index of herbal and alternative remedies, and information in Spanish. All material is written and reviewed by physicians and patient education professionals. Topics include arthritis, cancer, nutrition, food safety, osteoporosis, and women's health.
Some articles are available in Spanish.
There are also links to other organizations with information for older adults. This is an interactive quiz developed by the New England Centenarian Study to highlight how our living habits can affect our life expectancy. You answer questions about your health history and health habits and the calculator gives you an estimate of how long you will live. This could be used in a literacy or health education class to practice filling out forms, and to discuss healthy habits. Click on the link above to see a description of the available hard copy.