Websites For Seniors

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The following listing of resources is updated as we find new and interesting sites. Also refer to our list of websites for caregivers.

50 Plus Fitness Association   www.50plus.org
This international organization provides information about how rewarding and critical exercise and an active lifestyle can be in determining length and quality of life

AARP   www.aarp.org
The nation's largest organization of midlife and older persons which is dedicated to shaping and enriching the experience of aging.

Aging and Adult Services Administration    www.aasa.dshs.wa.gov
This site has been established to provide the information needed to access high quality long-term care in Washington State.

Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral    www.alzheimers.org
Sponsored by the National Institute on Aging (NIA). Provides press releases about current Alzheimer’s Disease Publications, about Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders. Largely research oriented; information on clinical trials; large bibliographic database. Links to sites of other federal agencies with information about Alzheimer’s Disease.

Alzheimer Society of Washington   www.alzwa.com
Provides education through an annual conference in October, a spring workshop, twice yearly 10-week support groups for those with early memory loss (call to register), and peer support groups for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Also provides an extensive lending library.

Consumer Health Links – Senior Health   www.ohsu.edu/library/consumerhealth/chsenior.shmtl
A wonderful set of evaluated and annotated health links produced by Oregon Health and Science University. A great starting place for researching medical issues

Elderhostel   www.elderhostel.org/welcome/home.asp
This popular program brings continuing education to older adults via residential programs on university campuses worldwide.

ElderWeb   www.elderweb.com
This award winning site is designed as a research site for those looking for information on long term care, legal, financial, housing, home care, and medical issues as well as policy, research and statistics

FirstGov for Seniors   www.seniors.gov
Easy access to federal information and web sites of interest to seniors and those who care for them.

Homestore.com   www.seniorhousing.net
Offers tools and search agents for locating housing available for seniors.

Infoaging.org   www.infoaging.org
Launched by AFAR in 2000, Infoaging.org is dedicated to providing the knowledge needed to live healthier, longer lives. The site delivers the latest research-based information on a wide range of age-related diseases, conditions, issues, features, and news.

King County Seniors Online   www.scn.org/people/seniors/
The Mission: "To make living in Seattle/King County and this region easier through the medium of the Internet. And to exchange ideas, opinions, experiences and knowledge to help all of us get more out of life."

Medicare Nursing Home Compare   www.medicare.gov/NHCompare/
The primary purpose of this tool is to provide detailed information about the performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country.

Medicare-Participating Physician Directory   www.medicare.gov/physician/
This directory contains names, addresses, and specialties of Medicare participating physicians who have agreed to accept assignment on all Medicare claims and covered services

Merck Manual of Geriatrics   www.merck.com/pubs/mm_geriatrics
Excellent medical encyclopedia.

National Aging Information Center (NAIC)   www.aoa.dhhs.gov/naic
Operated by the U.S. Administration on Aging (AOA), is a central source for a wide variety of program- and policy-related materials and demographic and other statistical data on the health, economic, and social status of older Americans.

National Alliance for Caregiving   www.caregiving.org
Specialized information on Alzheimer's disease, stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, ALS and other disorders and long-term care concerns. Includes online support group, online caregiver consultation, area to post questions, fact sheets, reading lists, current news and research, online workshops and presentations, interviews and public policy.

National Senior Citizens Law Center   www.nsclc.org
Includes legal issues that affect the security and welfare of older persons of limited income.

NFCA: National Family Caregivers Association   www.nfcacares.org
Created to educate, support, empower and speak up for the millions of Americans who care for chronically ill, aged or disabled loved ones. Includes caregiver tips, frequently asked questions, tips for taking care of yourself and communicating with doctors, reading lists, home care issues, bereavement program, and news releases.

Self Help: Senior Citizens -- Legal Help   www.nwjustice.org/law_center/seniors.html
Information about health care, power of attorney, estates, wills, Medicare, Medicaid, elder abuse, living wills, etc.

Senior Information and Assistance   www.nwrcwa.org/ia.html
The expressed purpose of Senior I & A is to preserve the health, independence, and dignity of Whatcom County's elderly population. It provides a link between seniors and the services appropriate to their needs. Professional caseworkers are available through phone calls, office visits, or home visits to discuss the many service agency options in Whatcom County. There is no charge for this service.

Senior.com   www.senior.com
What started as a personal challenge for President and CEO Tom Poole has become a leading site on the Internet for the 50+ market.

Senior Law Home Page   www.seniorlaw.com
Helps older persons, families, attorneys and financial planners to access information about "elder law," Medicare, Medicaid, estate planning, trusts and the rights of the elderly and disabled.

Senior Link   www.seniorlink.com
Provides access to "eldercare" professionals, programs and activities.

Senior Mag   www.seniormag.com
Health and Lifestyle Info for Seniors and Caregivers. Online resource for seniors and caregivers including health, nutrition, healthy cooking, and state.

Senior Net   www.seniornet.org
A national nonprofit organization whose mission is to build a community of computer-using seniors.

Senior Resources: WA State Dept. Of Social and Health Resources   www.wa.gov/dshs/2senior.html
Information about a wide range of services, including online publications about care giving, program information for medical and other support, help finding and evaluating long term care facilities, reporting suspected abuse of elderly, information about assistive devices for the home and more.

Senior Site   seniors-site.com
Dedicated to providing a unique, informative, interesting and entertaining internet website for: senior citizens -- adults 50+, their children, as many will be dealing with older persons, their grandchildren, as millions of older folks are not only supportive but many are raising their grandchildren, and caregivers.

Senior Services   www.seniorservices.org
Senior Information and Assistance of Seattle King County offers a free online database of community resources for older persons and their caregivers.

Third Age   www.thirdage.com
"Third Age is the home on the Web for active older adults. ThirdAge.com helps its users get the most from their active post-50 years by offering a unique blend of community, content, and services."

U.S. Social Security Administration   www.ssa.gov
Offers wide range of information on services and programs of the Social Security Administration.