| Seniors
General:
Center for Retirement Research
http://crr.bc.edu
A wealth of information about Social Security, health, savings, pensions, and retirement.
ElderWeb
http://www.elderweb.com/home
"Hundreds of reviewed links" about health, housing, money matters, regional contacts, news, law, and more.
Go60.com
http://www.go60.com
"Helping seniors improve with age." Articles, links, tips, and news.
Grand Times Seniors' Site
http://www.grandtimes.com/index.html
An online magazine with articles about topics such as grandparenting, cooking, finance, health, law, relationships, and travel.
Institute of Gerontology
http://www.iog.wayne.edu
Sponsored by the Institute of Gerontology at Wayne State University, this site covers subjects like grants, grief/dying, daycare, housing, lifestyles,
insurance, mental health, recreation, religion, statistics, and women’s issues.
New Jersey Division of Aging and Community Services
http://www.state.nj.us/health/senior/index.shtml
State services and programs, with a directory of offices and a toll-free telephone hotline number.
Senior Citizens News and Information Daily on the Web
http://www.seniorjournal.com
Issues and events relevant to seniors. Topics include health and fitness, government, enjoying life, elderly issues, and money matters.
USAGov for Seniors
http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors.shtml
"The website for seniors to conduct business with and get information from the [U.S.] government." Locate resources about benefits, consumer protection, education, health, jobs, taxes, travel, and leisure.
Care, housing, and safety:
AgeNet Eldercare Network
http://www.agenet.com
Resources concerning housing, insurance, health, and more. Offers caregiver tools and an eldercare locator.
Assisted Living Federation of America
http://www.alfa.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3278
Information for seniors, families, and information seekers. Search for an assisted living residence, locate
links to additional resources, and an assisted living checklist.
Assistive Technology
http://tinyurl.com/yt8r9y
Websites selected from the Open Directory Project, modified by Google, providing information on products, devices and services for those with disabilities.
Children of Aging Parents
http://caps4caregivers.org
Offers a caregiver guide and many helpful links to related online resources.
Consumer Consortium on Assisted Living
http://ccal.org
Refer to the consumers and caregivers section for frequently asked questions and links to state-specific information.
Also offers a page of links to other organizations.
Eldercare Search
http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare/Public/Home.asp
From the U.S. Administration on Aging, find resources for either yourself or for a friend or
relative. Select from prescription assistance, legal assistance, health insurance counseling, Medicare, and more.
Follow the steps to locate contact information in your area. Select "resources" at the top of the homepage
for a glossary, caregiver resources, and articles.
Extended Care Information Network
http://www.extendedcare.com
Assess your needs, learn how to select a facility (and how to afford a stay), and gain knowledge about geriatric health. Then consult the directory of 40,000 U.S. providers.
Family Caregiver Alliance
http://caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/home.jsp
Extensive resources can be located here, such as discussion groups, newsletters, information and advice, public
policy and research, and factsheets. Some information is also provided in Spanish and Chinese.
Family Caregiving 101
http://familycaregiving101.org
"If you're caring for a loved one who is ill or disabled, this site was created for you. It's a great
place to find assistance, answers, new ideas and helpful advice — for you and your loved one." Provides
information about the stages of caregiving, a training manual, and more.
Helpguide.org
http://www.helpguide.org/elder/adult_day_care_centers.htm
Information about adult day care options along with links to related online resources.
LongTermCareLiving.com
http://www.longtermcareliving.com
From the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living, "
a guide to planning, preparing, and paying for long term care - for yourself or for a loved one."
NAELA--National Academy of Elder Attorneys, Inc.
http://www.naela.com
Information about elder law and links to additional resources and reading material. A "Questions
and Answers" provides issues to consider when looking for an elder care attorney.
NASW Help Starts Here
http://www.helpstartshere.org
Click on the "Seniors & Aging" section to locate information about long-term care, advanced
care planning, vital aging, and other topics.
National Association for Home Care & Hospice
http://nahc.org
The "consumer info" tab offers a NAHC agency locator, information about billing and payment practices, how
to select a suitable home care provider, every patient's rights, and other resources.
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
http://caremanager.org
If you need to find an elder care professional, check here. Search by location or search for a member of the
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers by last name or company name to find contact information
for elder care professionals.
National Center on Elder Abuse
http://www.ncea.aoa.gov/ncearoot/Main_Site/index.aspx
Assistance, publications, research, and advice, including toll-free numbers for reporting abuse.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
http://tinyurl.com/yte653
Using this national directory, find a hospice by geographical location or by name.
New Jersey Licensed Adult Day Health Care Providers
http://web.doh.state.nj.us/apps2/healthfacilities/fsSearch.aspx
Addresses and telephone numbers for facilities. Search by county, city, or by name
of facility.
National Senior Citizens Law Center
http://www.nsclc.org
Offers a consumer guide to important topics in asssisted living and information about paying for assisted living.
Senior Citizen Driving
http://www.helpguide.org/elder/senior_citizen_driving.htm
Describes risk factors for the senior citizen driver, warning signs that someone should stop driving, safety tips, and alternatives to driving. Includes related links.
Senior Housing and Care
http://www.seniorhousingnet.com/seniors
Detailed directories of independent, assisted, and continuing care living situations, nursing homes, and Alzheimer’s care facilities. Links, when available, are provided for each institution or business. Part of the Move.com website.
SeniorSites
http://www.seniorsites.com
Directory of nonprofit organizations providing housing for older people.
Health:
50Plus Fitness Association
http://www.50plus.org
Workouts, events, news, products, health studies, and more at the site with the motto "Our Bodies Are Made to Move."
Aging Well
http://agingwell.state.ny.us
From the New York State Office for the Aging and Department of Health, information about fitness, eating
well, safety, and self care.
Alzheimer’s Association
http://www.alz.org/index.asp
Resources for people living with the ailment and for those who care about them.
BenefitsCheckUp
http://benefitscheckup.org
"Developed and maintained by The National Council on Aging (NCOA), BenefitsCheckUp is the nation's most
comprehensive Web-based service to screen for benefits programs for seniors with limited income and resources.
BenefitsCheckUp includes more than 1,550 public and private benefits programs from all 50 states and the District
of Columbia."
GovBenefits.gov
http://www.govbenefits.gov/govbenefits_en.portal
"GovBenefits.gov is the official benefits website of the U.S. government, with information on
over 1,000 benefit and assistance programs." Either select benefit areas from the homepage or take
an anonymous questionnaire to retrieve a list of programs for which you may be eligible.
Health and Aging Organizations
http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/ResourceDirectory.htm
This searchable database lists more than 250 national organizations that provide help to older people.
Healthfinder.gov
http://healthfinder.gov/justforyou/justforyou.asp?KeyWordID=172&branch=1
From the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, find information by entering a search term(s) or
browse from the list of available topics.
Infoaging.org
http://tinyurl.com/24edwt
News in aging research, information about diseases, ask an expert, and more. Created by the American Federation
for Aging Research.
MayoClinic.com Senior
Health Center
http://tinyurl.com/2m6b6s
Articles, select slide shows, and frequently asked questions on diseases and medical conditions.
MedlinePlus: Seniors' Health
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/seniorshealth.html
Links to articles and other online resources on a variety of health topics. From the U.S. National Library
of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.
Merck Manual of Geriatrics
http://www.merck.com/mkgr/mmg/contents.jsp
A vast, easy to search compendium of health information for senior citizens.
Needy Meds
http://www.needymeds.com
A directory for people trying to find assistance getting and paying for their medications.
NIH Senior Health Information
http://nihseniorhealth.gov
Designed for seniors with short,informative articles on topics such as Alzheimer's disease, depression,
osteoporosis, and more.
Interactive and recreational:
a2z WordFinder
http://www.a2zwordfinder.com
An online dictionary for crossword puzzles. Look up partial letters, solve jumbles, and consult wordfinders
for Scrabble® and crosswords.
Access-able Travel Source
http://www.access-able.com
"Access-Able Travel Source is dedicated to aiding travelers with disabilities and the mature traveler."
Read other people's travel experiences and find detailed information about world destinations.
Computers and Technology
http://www.aarp.org/learntech/computers
From the AARP, find tips on purchasing a new computer, how to improve internet searching skills,
ways to avoid becoming a victim of phishing scams, software reviews, and more.
Computers Made Easy for Senior Citizens
http://www.csuchico.edu/~rsheridan/seniors/computing2.html
"...a site...developed with a grant from the Butte College Foundation. It has a variety of links to many free Internet tutorials and other instructional sites along with information about seniors organizations, advanced Internet search techniques, fun things to do on the Internet and other resources."
Computer Training Made Easy
http://www.livineasy.com/computer-training
A wealth of computer-related information especially for seniors.
The CoolGrandma.com
http://www.coolgrandma.com
"The CoolGrandma.com website is for people of all ages, seniors, parents, their children, and anyone else who is inspired by the boundless limits of the web. Our mission is to empower the online senior community and have fun doing it!" Online articles, discussion forums, a learning center, and a website directory can be found here.
Elderhostel
http://www.elderhostel.org
Adults aged 55 and over are invited to join this nonprofit organization and experience educational adventures around the world. "African Americans in American Music," "Alaska Women of Adventure," and "Heart of Mexico: Silver, Culture, and Revolution" are just a few examples of the group tours.
Games and Puzzles
http://www.aarp.org/fun/puzzles
From the AARP, sudoku, jumble, trivia, jigsaw, and rootonym. Some games are available in Spanish.
National Senior Games Association
http://www.nsga.com/DesktopDefault.aspx
The National Senior Games Association hosts the Summer National Senior Games and some Winter Games. Prospective
participants must qualify before they can participate.
SeniorNet
http://www.seniornet.org/php/default.php
A computer education site especially for elders--with lessons about technology and directories of learning centers and programs. (Don’t forget about the Newark Public Library’s free classes either--for listings visit http://www.huntcal.com/cgi/calview.cgi/npl/ttc .)
Senior.com
http://www.senior.com
With a diversity of information, including online magazines and a directory of doctors, Senior.com strives to be "the best online community for seniors" interested in computers, entertainment, health, money, relationships, and religion. Offered too are free email accounts.
Seniors-Site.com
http://www.seniors-site.com
Over thirty regularly changing categories--like reverse mortgages and pet guardianship--all determined by users. Ask a question--or answer one.
Third Age
http://thirdage.com
Featuring interactivity with other seniors and geriatric specialists, Third Age supplies know-how about computers, travel, nutrition, lifestyle, and money management. The "Value" section suggests sources for free products and discounts for older Americans.
Travel Tips for Older Americans
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/state/olderamericans.html
How to prepare for a trip, safety precautions, shopping information, and more.
Web Sudoku
http://www.websudoku.com
"Billions of sudoku puzzles." Play online or offline.
Money matters:
Financial Planning and Retirement
http://www.aarp.org/money/financial_planning
An overview of budgeting, investing, retirement planning, and more from the AARP.
IRS Seniors & Retirees
http://www.irs.gov/individuals/retirees
From the Internal Revenue Service, tax preparation tips, frequently asked questions, information about
tax scams, and more.
Medicare
http://www.medicare.gov
Frequently asked questions on eligibility, enrollment, Medigap insurance, etc. along with contacts, publications, and guidance on avoiding fraud.
Reverse Mortgages: Get the Facts
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/homes/rea13.shtm
From the Federal Trade Commission, this site explains the three types of reverse mortgages, loan features, and alternatives.
Social Security Online
http://www.ssa.gov
How Social Security works, calculating benefits, services for businesses, data, and articles. Online forms are posted too.
United Seniors Health Council
http://www.unitedseniorshealth.org
Accurate, unbiased health insurance counseling, financial resources, and other information.
Organizations:
AARP Webplace
http://www.aarp.org
The American Association of Retired Persons’ official site with volunteer opportunities, an Internet guide, material on health and legal concerns, independent living tips, consumer information, employment counseling, and plenty more.
Alliance for Retired Americans
http://www.retiredamericans.org
Advocacy for retirees in areas such as social security, adding prescription drug benefits to the Medicare program, affordable housing, and long-term health care.
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
http://www.aahsa.org
Provides links to publications, online communities for members, and consumer information such as planning and how to
select care services.
Gray Panthers
http://graypanthers.org
"Our issues include universal health care, jobs with a living wage and the right to organize, preservation of Social Security, affordable housing, access to quality education, economic justice, environment, peace and challenging ageism, sexism, racism."
The Seniors Coalition
http://www.senior.org
News, legislative isssues, health, and insurance information.
Research on aging:
Administration on Aging
http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov
Along with agency press releases, an events calendar, and statistics--find links to sites about caregiving, elder abuse, health and safety, insurance, retirement, and other information of interest to older people, their friends, and their families.
Administration on Aging Resource Directory for Older People
http://tinyurl.com/i1l0
Names and contact information for nearly 250 organizations and agencies that assist elders.
Ageline
http://www.aarp.org/research/ageline
Click on "Search Ageline" for aging-related research. To view freely available material, select "
Retrieve only items with links to free full text" below the search box.
American Society on Aging
http://www.asaging.org
"Professionals working with and on behalf of older people": news, networks, meetings, and links to relevant sites about subjects such as multicultural issues, business, and mental health.
Gerontological Society of America
http://geron.org
Membership information, reports, news, publications, and links to "promote the scientific study of aging."
National Council on the Aging
http://www.ncoa.org
"NCOA is the nation's first association of organizations and professionals dedicated to promoting the dignity, self-determination, well being, and contributions of older persons."
Women:
National Center on Women and Aging
http://iasp.brandeis.edu/womenandaging/index.html
Especially interesting for its newsletter and links to relevant sites.
OWL--National Older Women’s League
http://www.owl-national.org/Welcome.html
Information about health, insurance, and Social Security from an outstanding political organization.
Senior Women Web
http://www.seniorwomen.com
"We don’t deny it (being over 50); we want to make the most of it." Look here for a diversity of interests: arts, the Internet, family matters, travel, and, naturally, women’s concerns.
Wiser Women
http://www.wiserwomen.org/portal
From the Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement, information about widowhood, retirement plans, health care, and
much more.
Last updated 3/6/08 | 
