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SENIORS ADVANTAGE - Resource Links

Links of Interest to the Mature Adult Community

Heart Health Information

Click here to learn how to quickly and easily determine if a person is suffering from a a stroke and how to respond to a heart attack if medical support is not immediately available.

For more details about heart health, visit the the American Heart Association web site.

For the Young at Heart
Here you'll find resources galore for senior citizens. Learn about all the great discounts on dining, travel and recreation, read up on healthy eating and exercise tips and find out about the premier retirement communities throughout the United States.

http://www.4seniors.com

Generation A
This site is the place for Gen-Aers to meet and share life experiences and advice with peers, including noted experts from our generation, in an inviting comfortable community offering services and information tailored to our interests.

http://www.generationa.com

Seniors Online
Visit this website to see one of the best online communities for seniors offering chat, forums, free webpages, and more

http://www.senior.com

Yahoo! Senior’s Guide
Read posted messages and share stories of your own, talk live with other seniors online, or join Yahoo! Clubs - a gathering place for older adults.

http://seniors.yahoo.com

Senior Site
Check out this warm and active Web Community for those of us who are 55 or over, young at heart and who want to stay ahead in our changing world!

http://www.seniorsite.com

Third Age
Your ThirdAge - the most exciting time of your life! Find tips, tools, and articles from ThirdAge...the web for grown-ups. (ThirdAge.com is a part of ThirdAge Inc., an online media and direct marketing company focused exclusively on serving the needs of first-wave baby boomers -- midlife adults in their 40s, 50s and 60s.  Their vision throughout the ThirdAge network of sites is to transform the voice of aging from limitation to possibility throughout the world.)

http://www.thirdage.com

Senior Net Computer Education
The nonprofit SeniorNet provides adults 50+ access to and education about computer technology and the Internet to enhance their lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom.

http://www.seniornet.org

National Association for Senior Concerns (NASCON)
The National Association for Senior Concerns (NASCON) was established in 2005 to serve those 50 and older. It's states about itself that, "For too long, a single political organization has claimed to represent all Seniors when, in fact, it has a narrow political agenda. NASCON is different. 

We believe that Seniors, like everyone else, should have a dissenting voice. All Seniors do not think alike, and those of us who disagree with intrusive government and big spending want to be heard -- not silenced by a political machine more intent on promoting itself than improving the lives of Seniors everywhere.

NASCON believes that people are best served by less government, not more, and by policies that promote individual responsibility and autonomy. We believe the tax code is too complicated and lawsuits are out of control. We also believe that tough choices are needed to strengthen Social Security for our children and grandchildren. 

A one-year membership with NASCON is only $15.00.  And, we'll be happy to add your spouse to your membership absolutely free. If you agree with these principles, we hope you'll join thousands of other Americans as a member of NASCON. Our principles transcend age, and we welcome members of all generations."

http://www.nascon.org

AARP
AARP is the nation's leading organization for people age 50 and older. It serves their needs and interests through information and education, advocacy, and community services which are provided by a network of local chapters and experienced volunteers throughout the country. The organization also offers members a wide range of special benefits and services,including Modern Maturity magazine and the monthly Bulletin.

AARP Research Center
Where you can find research results and reference information to answer your questions about a variety of subjects related to aging.

http://research.aarp.org

AARP Tax-Aide
Tax-Aide is a free, confidential service supported by friendly people in your neighborhood; available to people of all ages with middle and low income, with special attention to those age 60 and older; a service which prepares tax returns and answers tax questions; 30,000+ IRS-trained and certified volunteers.

http://www.aarp.org/taxaid

AARP Legal Services Network
The AARP Legal Services Network (LSN) is a new member benefit providing easy access to attorneys across the country who reduce their fees for AARP members and their spouses.

http://www.aarp.org/lsn

AARP Grandparents
Grandparents is a section of the AARP site that is dedicated to the needs of grandparents, including visitation and raising of grandchildren.

http://www.aarp.org/grandparents

AARP Magazine
The online site for AARP magazine.  Sign up for AARP The Magazine's biweekly email newsletter ensures that you won't miss out on the new content that' s added to this site every week.

http://www.aarpmagazine.org

FirstGov for Seniors
FirstGov for Seniors is one of several projects created at the direction of the National Partnership for Reinventing Government (NPRG).  The Social Security Administration (SSA) agreed to create, host and maintain FirstGov for Seniors as a service especially geared toward senior citizens. It's goal: Secure, Easy Access to Government Services and Benefits for Seniors

Administration on Aging (U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services)
AoA is the Federal focal point and advocate agency for older persons and their concerns.

http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/

Resource Directory for Older People
This directory is intended to serve a wide audience including older people and their families, health and legal professionals, social service providers, librarians, researchers, and others with an interest in the field of aging. The directory contains names, addresses, phone numbers, and fax numbers of organizations which provide information and other resources on matters relevant to the needs of older persons.

http://www.nia.nih.gov/rd/default.htm

Elderhostel - Adventures In Lifelong Learning
Elderhostel is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing extraordinary learning adventures for people 55 and over. From New Hampshire to New Zealand, South Africa to South Dakota, Elderhostel offers you a world of educational opportunities - at exceptional values.

http://www.elderhostel.org

Seniors Search
Search directory exclusively for the over 50 age group.

http://www.seniorssearch.com

Wired Seniors
Wiredseniors.com gives Seniors a "Web of Your Own" and serves as the main hub of the many seniors related Web sites that makes up the wiredseniors.com Web Network (including Seniors Search). They make a wide variety of seniors oriented information and programs available to their audience.

http://www.wiredseniors.com

Home Exchange
Many seniors around the country, or around the world share the same concerns about the high cost of vacations.  To facilitate this group, numerous rentals are highlighted as being “senior friendly” by Home Exchange, which helps people find a match to swap homes simultaneously or arrange to share visits in each other’s homes.  Most exchanges include cars, which provides an enormous savings on rental and insurance expenses.  Discount memberships for  AARP and CARP members.

http://www.seniorhomeexchange.com

Retirement Homes
Retirement Homes is a directory of retirement homes, retirement communities, long term care and elder care facilities in North America. Retirement Homes will assist you in learning about retirement and long term care options across North America.

http://www.retirementhomes.com

Age Venture
Another senior-friendly vacation site is Age Venture (www.demko.com), which has extensive worldwide offerings in their Travel Options-Action Adventure section.  Included are such adventures as Senior White Water Rafting Expeditions, Roman Holidays, Life Cycles through Europe, Home Stay in China, and Trips for Travelers with Disabilities.

http://www.demko.com

Senior World
Senior World Online features travel tips, accommodations, campgrounds and resources for RVers, travel guides, tours and regional events calendars.  This site features travel stories to encourage the 50+ group to experience life firsthand.

http://www.seniorworld.com

Grand Times
A unique weekly Internet magazine for savvy seniors. Controversial, entertaining and informative, Grand Times celebrates life's opportunities and examines life's challenges.

http://www.grandtimes.com

Healthtouch
A resource that brings together valuable information from trusted sources on topics such as medications, health, diseases, supplements and natural medicine.

http://www.healthtouch.com

HealthGrades
Quality of health care reports for hospitals, nursing homes and physicians.

http://www.healthgrades.com/consumer

Seniors-Site
A website for: 50+ Adults, their children, grandchildren and caregivers.  It provides content and the opportunity for these individuals to post their needs and concerns on bulletin boards, providing help, publishing ideas, creative work, opinions, and responses.

http://www.seniors-site.com

Senior Sites
Senior Sites is a comprehensive web source of non-profit housing and services for seniors. With over 5000 listed communities.

http://www.seniorsites.com

Senior Women Web
This site in an attempt to reflect women's issues and concerns. It also reflects those two most compelling relationships, that of community and connectivity; introducing authors, articles and columns that we hope will engage and stimulate. 

http://www.seniorwomen.com

Medicare
The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare.

http://www.medicare.gov

Medicare Rights Center
The national not-for-profit, consumer service organization, dedicated to ensuring that older adults and people with disabilities get good affordable health care.

http://www.medicarerights.org

Medicare Interactive
One-stop source for information about health care rights, options and benefits -- helping you escape the healthcare maze.

http://www.medicareinteractive.org

Senior Women Web
This site in an attempt to reflect women's issues and concerns. It also reflects those two most compelling relationships, that of community and connectivity; introducing authors, articles and columns that to engage and stimulate. 

http://www.seniorwomen.com

The Alzheimer's Association
This is the largest national voluntary health organization supporting Alzheimer's research and care. On this site, you'll find information about the disease, programs and services, and advocacy efforts.

http://www.alz.org

Medicare
Official government web site.  Provides detailed information and directories about everything related to Medicare, healthcare issues, long term care and facilities [for example, including Nursing Home Comparison containing the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country (over 17,000). Important Information on Nursing Home Compare and other resources, including the Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home, and Nursing Home Checklist are also available to help with nursing home choice].

http://www.medicare.gov

Hospital Compare
Moving to a new area -- or just want some intelligence on surrounding hospitals? This tool from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will help. Here you can get information on how well the hospitals in your area care for their adult patients with certain serious medical conditions. You can compare the quality of care and get the address, telephone number and other important information for all Medicare-certified hospitals in the United States.  This site shows which of the hospitals you select provide certain important care procedures for conditions such as heart attack, heart failure, or pneumonia. The tools here allow you to compare the delivery of these important procedures. All this, plus valuable check lists to help you know the things to look for when choosing a hospital for the care of important health issues.

http://www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov

The Grand's Place
For those who are raising one or more of their grandchildren, this site provides a safe and accepting environment where caregivers can join together and give each other comfort and support.

http://www.grandsplace.com

Grand Parents Again
On-line community, legal and medical information, and support group network for grandparents.

http://www.grandparentagain.com

Benefits Checkup
The BenefitsCheckUp is a national online service to screen for federal, state and some local private and public benefits for older adults (ages 55 and over). It contains over 1,100 different programs from all fifty states (including the District of Columbia). On average there are 50 to 70 programs available to individuals per state.  In addition to identifying the programs that a person may be eligible to receive, BenefitsCheckUp also provides a detailed description of the programs, local contacts for additional information (typically the addresses and phone numbers of where to apply for the programs), and materials to help successfully apply for each program.

http://www.benefitscheckup.org

A Senior's Guide to Good Nutrition
The Vegetarian Resource Group. Diet and Aging, Appetite problems, sample meal plan and recipes, plus a wealth of other issues are addressed at this site.

http://www.vrg.org/nutrition/seniors.htm

ElderWeb
Site is designed to be a research site for both professionals and family members looking for information on eldercare, long term care and retirement.  It includes links to related information on legal, financial, medical, and housing issues, as well as policy, research, and statistics.

http://www.elderweb.com

United Seniors Association
United Seniors Association is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization founded in 1991. With a 1.5 million activists network nationwide, USA is the leading group for citizen activists who want to cut taxes, safeguard the Social Security Trust Fund, and improve Social Security and Medicare for all generations.

http://www.unitedseniors.org

Wired Seniors
United Seniors Association is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization founded in 1991. With a 1.5 million activists network nationwide, USA is the leading group for citizen activists who want to cut taxes, safeguard the Social Security Trust Fund, and improve Social Security and Medicare for all generations.

http://www.wiredseniors.com

Grand Parents Again
On-line community, legal and medical information, and support group network for grandparents.

http://www.grandparentagain.com

Generations United
GENERATIONS UNITED (GU) is a national membership organization focused solely on promoting intergenerational strategies, programs, and public policies. GU represents more than 100 national, state, and local organizations representing more than 70 million Americans and is the only national organization advocating for the mutual well-being of children, youth, and older adults. GU serves as a resource for educating policymakers and the public about the economic, social, and personal imperatives of intergenerational cooperation. GU provides a forum for those working with children, youth, and the elderly to explore areas of common ground while celebrating the richness of each generation.

http://www.gu.org

National Senior Citizens Law Center
The National Senior Citizens Law Center advocates nationwide to promote the independence and well-being of low-income elderly individuals and persons with disabilities.

http://www.nsclc.org

See the Eldercare - Elder Caregiving Resources article for additional links.

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