Seniors
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
The agency that administers Medicare and Medicaid offers comprehensive information on both programs.
FirstGov for Seniors
Pulls together many federal and state online resources and features great information under the headings Consumer Protection, Education, Jobs, Volunteerism, Federal and State Agencies, Health, Laws & Regulations, Retirement and Money, Taxes, Travel and Lesiure.
 Senior Action Network
The Senior Action Network consists of Thurston, Mason, and Lewis Counties businesses dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors through business development and services. SAN members meet monthly for educational speakers, networking opportunities and senior community service. SAN sponsors several events including Annual Caregiver's Recognition Dinner, Yard Clean-up, Seniors in the Park and more.
Senior Services for South Sound
Senior Services for South Sound is for residents of Thurston and Mason counties. Whether it's taking a class, finding respite from care giving, volunteering, taking a trip, receiving meals at home, or inquiring about community resources, their staff and volunteers can help you rediscover and preserve your independence, self-esteem, and joy for life.
SeniorClix
Information and resource pool for seniors and caregivers: a community bulletin board with senior events, aging services, information sources, on-line senior services, eldercare directories, a collection of articles, brochures and senior web sites and free forms for selecting services and making decisions.
Social Security Online
Official Web site of the Social Security Administration
State Agencies on Aging
Includes hyperlinks where available.
Administration on Aging
Nation-wide network of state & area Agencies on Aging and Tribal Organizations. Offers information on programs to older persons and their families, to professionals working with the elderly, and to researchers and students about aging
Money Matters
The U.S. Administration on Aging provides links to booklets, brochures, financial planning calculators, and other financial information.
Retirement Planner
Information for retirement planning from the Social Security. Includes retirement calculators.
Agenet
Solutions for better aging including health, drugs, insurance, legal, financial, caregiver, housing and shopping.
Elders & Families
Information for older persons and families, from the Administration on Aging.
InfoAging.com
American Federation for Aging Research provides research-based information on a wide range of age-related diseases, conditions, issues, features and news.
MayoClinic.com
Health information from the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.
MEDLINEPlus for Seniors
General/overviews, clinical trials, nutrition, specific conditions/ aspects, prevention/screening, research, directories, statistics and more.
Senior Health
Broad coverage of diseases, conditions, prescription drugs, health-related articles, agencies, and support groups.
AARP Webplace
Offers a broad range of information: financial, travel, cooking, health, workplace, Congressional updates, book recommendations, and Web access to Modern Maturity & the AARP Bulletin
Consumer Protection, Seniors' Issues
Easy to use Federal Trade Commision site; Spanish links included.
Elder Web
Sources for professionals and family caregivers about medical issues, housing, finance and law and regional information.
Grand Times
Unique weekly Internet magazine aiming to be controversial, informative, and entertaining.
GrandmaBetty
A real life grandmother named Betty dedicates herself to providing quality sites for active seniors 50+.
Senior Sites
Contains a listing of nonprofit providers of senior housing, health care, and services.
SeniorCom
An online community providing free e-mail, chat, member discounts on products, and information on senior issues and concerns.
Seniornet
Provides access to and education about computer technology and the Internet. Meant to enable seniors to share their wisdom and knowledge.
The Geezer Brigade
Launched by a retiree "for and by seniors with an attitude." Mottos are "empowerment through humor" and "do not go gentle into that good night."
Third Age
Award winning site for baby boomers who are changing careers, going to school, retiring or pursuing myriad interests.
WidowNet
Information and self-help site for and by widows and widowers. Helpful for people of all ages, religious backgrounds, and sexual orientations whose spouse or life partner has died.
National Senior Citizens Law Center
Staff maintains expertise in public programs that affect low income persons. Provides assistance concerning age discrimination, guardianships, pension rights, etc.
Senior Law Home Page
Created by a New York law firm to allow seniors access to information about elder law, trusts, estate planning, etc.
Elderhostel
A site for those 55 and over who wish to travel and learn. Explore their catalogs & select an adventure.
Senior Center's Airline Bargain Fairs
Recommended by AARP's Modern Maturity as the place "to look for the best travel bargains" in America.
Travel Tips for Older Americans
Thorough, practical review of preparations for senior adventurers for international travel, from the U.S. State Department. Contact phone numbers and Web sites are provided.
U.S. State Department Passport Services & Information
Lists documents required to obtain a passport, locations of offices nationwide, access to online passport applications, visa & foreign entry requirements, safety warnings, and travel tips.
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3/27/2008
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