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And don't forget to check out the Book Bunch, a book club at the Senior Center in Oreland. |
Helpful Sites for Seniors
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These links were put together in November 2002 by the Library Task Force on Library Services to Older Adults.
Agencies
- AARP (http://www.aarp.org) : AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people 50 and over. AARP provides information and resources; advocates on legislative, consumer, and legal issues; assists members to serve their communities; and offers a wide range of unique benefits, special products and services for its members.
- Administration on Aging (http://www.aoa.gov) : AoA is the federal focal point and advocate agency for older persons and their concerns.
- Aging~PA (http://agingpa.psu.edu/index.htm) : An online resource of aging information.
- Area Agencies on Aging (http://www.aging.state.pa.us) : The local representatives of the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, who implement the various programs for older Pennsylvanians.
- National Council on Disability (http://www.ncd.gov) : NCD's overall purpose is to promote policies, programs, practices, and procedures that guarantee equal opportunity for all individuals with disabilities, regardless of the nature or severity of the disability; and to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve self-sufficiency, independent living, and inclusion and integration into all aspects of society.
- National Council on the Aging (http://www.ncoa.org) : Organizations and professionals promoting the dignity, self-determination and well-being of older persons.
- National Institute on Aging (http://www.nia.nih.gov) : Part of the National Institutes of Health, the NIA leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. This agency has been designated as the primary federal agency on Alzheimer's disease research.
- NISC: The National Institute on Senior Centers (http://www.ncoa.org/content.cfm?sectionID=44 ) : A dynamic network of professionals who represent the senior center field, which serves nearly 10 million older Americans each year through community-based senior centers nationwide.
- Pennsylvania Senior Centers (http://www.paseniorcenters.org) : This web site provides Pennsylvania's senior community centers with opportunities to exchange information and ideas on topics of vital interest. It is also designed to provide senior community center participants with timely and useful information.
- PANPHA: Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Homes for the Aging (http://www.panpha.org) : The mission of the Pennsylvania Association of Non-Profit Homes for the Aging is to promote the interests of nonprofit organizations that primarily serve the elderly by providing housing, health care and community services.
- The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (http://www.aging.state.pa.us) : The Pennsylvania Department of Aging is an advocate for the interests of older Pennsylvanians at all levels of government. This department oversees many services and benefits to older Pennsylvanians provided through the 52 Areas Agencies on Aging.
- Social Security Online (http://www.ssa.gov) : The official web site of the Social Security Administration.
Caregiving/Long Term Care
- CARIE: The Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly (http://www.carie.org) : A nonprofit organization, based in Philadelphia, dedicated to improving the quality of life for older people.
- Caregivers Sites (http://www.ala.org/ala/rusa/rusaourassoc/rusasections/rss/rsssection/ rsscomm/libraryservage/sitescaregivers.htm) : A listing of web sites to aid caregivers of the elderly.
- Eldercare at Home (http://www.healthinaging.org/public_education/eldercare) : A comprehensive online guide for family caregivers.
- Eldercare Locator (http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare/Public/Home.asp) : A nationwide toll-free service to assist older adults and their caregivers in finding local services.
- Eldercare Online (http://www.ec-online.net) : An online community for caregivers where supportive peers and professionals help to improve the quality of life for caregivers and their loved ones.
- ElderWeb (http://www.elderweb.com) : A research site for professionals and family members, with thousands of on-site and off-site articles about eldercare and long term care, including legal, financial, medical, housing, policy, etc.
- Extendedcare.com (http://www.extendedcare.com) : The Extended Care Information Network (ECIN) is designed to provide a comprehensive database and extended resources to consumers, care providers and hospitals.
- Family Caregiver Alliance (http://www.caregiver.org) : A community-based, nonprofit organization that addresses the needs of families and friends providing long-term care at home.
- Find a Hospice Program (http://www.nhpco.org/Directory/) : Search the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Database.
Health Care and Health Care Insurance
- 50Plus (http://www.50plus.org) : The Fifty-Plus Fitness Association is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote an active lifestyle for older people.
- Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center (www.alzheimers.org) : A service of the National Institute on Aging.
- BenefitsCheckUp (http://www.benefitscheckup.org) : The BenefitsCheckUp, a service of the National Council on the Aging, assists people in finding programs for seniors that may help pay some of the costs for prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other essential items and services.
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (http://cms.hhs.gov) : The official Agency web site of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
- Food Safety for Seniors (http://www.foodsafety.gov/~fsg/sr2.html)
- Growing Older: Eating Better (http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/food/grow_old/grow_old.htm)
- Health and Age Centers (http://www.healthandage.com)
- Late-Life Depression Evaluation and Treatment Center (http://www.wpic.pitt.edu/research/depr/ ) : Provides information about treatment for depression, anxiety disorders, and insomnia in older Americans.
- Long Term Care Insurance Buyer's Advocate Service (http://www.prepsmart.com/) : A consumer education outreach sponsored by The National Advisory Council for Long Term Care Insurance, the Council is an industry watchdog acting as a private clearinghouse for long term care insurance consumer education.
- Medicare: The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare (http://www.medicare.gov)
- MEDLINEplus (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus) : Health information from the National Library of Medicine.
- MEDLINEplus (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/seniorshealthgeneral.html) : Seniors' health.
- Merck Manual of Geriatrics (http://www.merck.com/pubs/mm_geriatrics/contents.htm)
- PHCA: Pennsylvania Health Care Association (http://www.phca.org) : A professional trade organization representing the long term care community in Pennsylvania, and providing information to families and individuals in need of long term care.
- Seniors Wellness (http://www.seniorswellness.com) : Important, useful and up-to-date health and wellness information for seniors and their caregivers.
Intergenerational Resources
- Center for Intergenerational Learning (http://www.templecil.org/) : The Center for Intergenerational Learning at Temple University is dedicated to strengthening communities by bringing generations together to meet the needs of individuals and families throughout the life cycle.
- Generations United (http://www.gu.org) : The premier national organization that focuses on promoting intergenerational strategies, programs and policies.
- Generations Together: An Intergenerational Studies Program (http://www.gt.pitt.edu/) : An international center for intergenerational studies at the University of Pittsburgh, GT furthers program development, education and training, research and dissemination and technical support for professionals.
Law
- Estate Planning Links.com (http://www.estateplanninglinks.com) : For consumers and estate planning professionals, this site contains time-saving links to Estate Planning, Elder Law, Tax and related web sites.
- National Center on Elder Abuse (http://www.elderabusecenter.org)
- National Senior Citizens Law Center (http://www.nsclc.org) : A nonprofit organization with nationwide advocates to promote the independence and well being of low-income elderly individuals, as well as persons with disabilities, with particular emphasis on women and racial and ethnic minorities.
- NOLO - Law for All (http://www.nolo.com)
Travel
- Access-Able Travel Source (http://www.access-able.com) : Aids travelers with disabilities and the mature traveler.
- Elderhostel (http://www.elderhostel.org) : Elderhostel is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing extraordinary learning adventures for people 55 and over.
- ElderTreks Travel (http://www.eldertreks.com) : This travel company offers active, small group adventures for people aged 50 and over.
Other Useful Sites
- AgeNet (http:/www.agenet.com) : AgeNet, Inc. operates a comprehensive, national eldercare network to meet the specific needs of the fast-growing aging population and their adult caregiving children.
- Beyond Fifty: A Report to the Nation on Economic Security (http://www.aarp.org/beyond50/) : Many in the U.S. are not prepared for retirement.
- FDA Information for Seniors (http://www.fda.gov/oc/seniors/)
- FirstGov for Seniors (http://www.seniors.gov) : Created, hosted and maintained by the Social Security Administration, FirstGov assists older people in obtaining valuable health and security information and services at one location.
- Fighting Fraud Against Older Consumers (http://www.fraud.org/elderfraud)
- Jobs for Seniors (http://seniorliving.about.com/od/workandcareers/a/jobsforseniors.htm)
- Our Aging Population: Promoting Empowerment, Preventing Victimization, and Implementing Coordinated Interventions (http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/docs/ncj_186256.pdf) : Promising multi-disciplinary approaches to reducing and preventing crimes against older people.
- SeniorNet (http://www.seniornet.org) : SeniorNet is a nonprofit organization of computer-using adults, age 50 and older.
- Senior Corps! (http://www.seniorcorps.org) : A network of programs that taps the experience, skills, and talents of older citizens to meet community challenges, such as Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, and RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program).
- Senior Sites (http://www.seniorsites.com) : A source for nonprofit housing and services for seniors.
- Seniors-Site.com (http://www.seniors-site.com) : A site dedicated to providing unique, informative, interesting, and entertaining information for senior citizens, their children, grandchildren, and caregivers.
- Social Security for Women (http://www.ssa.gov/women) : Provides basic Social Security program information on retirement, survivors, disability, and SSI benefits.
- What You Need to Know When You Get Retirement or Survivors Benefits (http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10077.html)
- WidowNet (http://www.widownet.org/) : An information and self-help resource for, and by, widows and widowers.
- U.S. Consumer Gateway (http://www.consumer.gov) : Your resource for consumer information from the federal government.
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