Mississippi State Department of Health

Health for Older Adults

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Older adults have special health needs, beginning with greater protection against influenza, pneumonia and West Nile virus.

 

Health

Care

 

Adult Abuse Hotline

The Mississippi Department of Human Services is responsible for the protection of vulnerable older adults. Report abuse of older adults by calling their hotline:

844-437-6282

Resources



Links referenced on this page
Flu and Pneumonia Protection    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/14,0,199,html ok
West Nile Virus Protection    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/14,0,93,html ok
Dementia and Alzheimer's disease    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/43,0,430,1053,html ok
Preventing Falls    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/43,0,98,828,html ok
National Institute on Aging    http://www.nia.nih.gov/health
Medicare Drug Plans    http://msdh.ms.gov/page/42,3223,241.html ok
Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home    http://www.medicare.gov/Pubs/pdf/02174.pdf
Compare Nursing Homes    http://www.medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare/
Long-Term Care Alternatives    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,19373,83,779,html ok
Assistance in Caring for Older Adults    http://www.mdhs.ms.gov/adults-seniors/services-for-seniors/family-caregiver-support-program/
Services for Seniors    http://www.mdhs.ms.gov/adults-seniors/
Adult Protective Services (MS Department of Human Services)    https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/adults-seniors/adult-protective-services/
Mississippi Vital Records    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/31,0,109,html ok
Medicare.gov    http://medicare.gov/
Social Security Administration    http://www.ssa.gov
Public Employees' Retirement System    http://www.pers.ms.gov

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