Additional Resources
The following website links are merely a partial listing of the many, many available resources available on the web.
The AARP Guide to Internet Resources Related to Aging
Provides information about resources on the Internet related to aging. It lists and describes Web sites concerned with aging-related issues, including researchers, policy makers, service providers, caregivers and students. It has an alphabetical index and a list of contents where sites are listed by topic.
http://www.aarp.org
Aging Parents & Elder Care
This web site includes a wealth of information -- articles, comprehensive checklists and links to key resources -- designed to make it easier for people caring for an aging parent or elderly spouse. It enables them to quickly find the information they need and avoid missing things that are important in the care they provide for their loved one.
http://www.aging-parents-and-elder-care.com
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) is a national association of not-for-profit organizations dedicated to providing high quality health care, housing and home and community-based services primarily to the elderly. It offers a number of publications and has a Web site listing its members and their facilities, as well as links to a wide range of other useful sites.
http://www.aahsa.org/
American Health Assistance Foundation
The American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF) funds research seeking cures for Alzheimer's disease and other age-related and degenerative diseases, and provides the public with information about risk factors, preventative lifestyles, available treatments and coping strategies.
http://www.ahaf.org
Assisted Living Federation of America
The Assisted Living Federation of America is a national nonprofit membership organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in assisted living residences and promoting the interests of the assisted living industry.
http://www.alfa.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3278
Assistive Technology News Portal
News, articles, product reviews, market trends, plus product and vendor information relating to vision, hearing, mobility, learning and communications is available on this site from a firm called Axistive. The company is the world's leading news portal for assistive technology. In addition to providing free, accessible and objective information on assistive technology products, the company's goal is to stimulate global innovation of easy access technologies.
http://www.axistive.com
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
This site has eight major locations for information related to Medicare and Medicaid services. Key topics include Medicare; Medicaid; the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP); information about the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS); information on CMS regulations & program guidance; information on CMS research, statistics, data & systems; information on CMS program outreach & education, and tools and resources.
People with Medicare, family members, and caregivers should visit Medicare.gov, the official U.S. Government site for people with Medicare, for the latest information on Medicare enrollment, benefits, and other helpful tools.
http://www.cms.hhs.gov
Disability Information
This is a U. S. government web site designed for people with disabilities. Called DisabilityInfo.Gov, it is part the President's New Freedom initiative that provides one-stop access to information and programs that facilitate day-to-day living. It is a multi-agency initiative with information on civil rights, education, employment, housing and transportation.
http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=500
Go60.com
Site provides leading edge information about research on aging, and how society is adjusting or not adjusting to the explosion of an aging population.
http://www.go60.com/
Healthfinder
This site is a gateway to consumer health and human services information from the U.S. government. It can lead you to publications, clearinghouses, databases, Web sites, and support and self-help groups, as well as government agencies and not-for-profit organizations that produce reliable information for the public.
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International Council on Active Aging
The International Council on Aging is dedicated to changing the way people age by uniting and working with professionals in the retirement, assisted living, fitness, rehabilitation, and wellness fields. Its primary focus is to changing society's perceptions of aging and improving the quality of life for aging baby boomers and older adults with the six dimensions of wellness. It publishes The Journal on Active Aging, a bimonthly magazine, a weekly newsletter, ICAA In the News, and operates a web site with helpful research, information and tools.
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The Internet Retirement Alliance
This site is billed as the place to come for direction and information about retirement planning. It has information about IRAs, pensions, insurance, Social Security, and a particularly useful news archives section.
http://www.ira.com/
Maturity Works
The National Council on the Aging operates a Workforce Development Division which provides leadership and training for workforce professionals nationwide. It also sponsors the Senior Community Service Employment Program (with Federal money) to help older workers find part-time jobs and receive training in transferable skills. Also under the NCOA umbrella is the National Association of Older Worker Employment Services, an organization for employment service professionals.
http://www.maturityworks.co.uk/content/index.asp
Medicare.gov
This is the official U.S. Government site for people with Medicare. It is loaded with links and search tools to help you find important information. Topics include the prescription drug plan, Medicare billing, Medicare appeals, Long-term care, plan choices, preventive services, enrollment information, and the ombudsman center. It also includes tools enabling you to compare Medicare prescription drug plans, hospitals in your area, health plans and Medigap polices, nursing homes, and much more. It also has the latest information on Medicare enrollment and benefits.
http://www.medicare.gov/Default.asp
The Merck Manual of Geriatrics
The Merck Manual of Geriatrics focuses on the medical problems of the elderly, providing clinical information to physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other health professionals involved in the care of elderly patients.
http://www.merck.com/mkgr/mmg/home.jsp
Military Officers Association of America
The Military Officers Association of America, formerly TROA, is an independent, nonprofit organization that serves active duty and retired uniformed services members, their families and survivors. With nearly 400,000 members in 426 U.S. and overseas chapters, MOAA plays an active role in military personnel matters, especially proposed legislation affecting the career force. Its web site offers a wide range of information for active duty and retired officers, including how to join, membership benefits, a weekly update on Congressional lobbying activities, military news, information on health issues and finances, and much more.
http://www.moaa.org
My.Medicare.gov
This is the official U.S. Government site for people with Medicare. It is loaded with links and search tools to help you find important information. Topics include the prescription drug plan, Medicare billing, Medicare appeals, Long-term care, plan choices, preventive services, enrollment information, and the ombudsman center. It also includes tools enabling you to compare Medicare prescription drug plans, hospitals in your area, health plans and Medigap polices, nursing homes, and much more. It also has the latest information on Medicare enrollment and benefits.
http://my.medicare.gov
National Council on the Aging
The National Council on the Aging, Inc., a private, non-profit association, is a center of leadership and nationwide expertise on the issue of aging.
http://www.ncoa.org
National Family Caregivers Association
The National Family Caregivers Association educates, supports, empowers and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for loved ones with a chronic illness or disability or the frailties of old age. NFCA reaches across the boundaries of diagnoses, relationships and life stages to address the common needs and concerns of all family caregivers.
http://www.nfcacares.org
PubMed
With this site, consumers have free access to Medline, the medical database managed by the National Institutes of Health's National Library of Medicine. The database contains over 9 million summaries and abstracts from 3,800 medical journals. Its primary audience in physicians and researchers though consumers will find it helpful.
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov
RetirementJobs.com
As a leading career Web site for job-seekers aged 50+, RetirementJobs.com provides opportunities, inspiration, community and counsel to people over 50 seeking work to match their lifestyle. Their job board connects experienced workers with tens of thousands of job listings from "Age-Friendly certified employers. The company has partnered with Franchise Solutions and set up a Franchise Center that will have access to hundreds of the world's leading franchises and business opportunities. The data base can be searched by industry, investment range, and various categories that are important to individuals seeking self-employment, such as opportunities to work from a home office.
http://www.retirementjobs.com/
RxList
An Internet drug index which allows visitors to look up a drug by either generic or brand name, find out about side effects, read about new drugs and learn the results of clinical studies.
http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/hp.asp
SeniorWomenWeb
This site is for women over age 50 and has content consisting of reviews, essays, articles, letters, links and sightings. Its focus is on keeping women informed about issues and includes news of concern and interest.
http://www.seniorwomen.com/
Today's Seniors
Whether you are retired, preparing for retirement, or just thinking about it, Today's Seniors offers advice, tips and articles about retirement, personal finances, Medicare benefits, health and fitness, and more -- all aimed at helping people to simplify their lives and get the most out of their retirement.
http://www.todaysseniors.com
U.S. DHHS Administration on Aging
A wide-ranging Web site with information designed for older Americans and their families as well as those concerned about providing opportunities and services to enrich the lives of older persons and support their independence. It includes many Web site links to government and non-government resources.
http://www.aoa.gov
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
This is the primary site for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and provides access to a vast array of health and medical programs offered by its 12 agencies. It is organized as a consumer guide to the more than 300 programs it administers. Included is a special section for seniors as well as resource information on nursing homes, Medicare, health issues, long term care, Eldercare Locator, elder abuse, coping and caring, and a resource directory for older people.
http://www.hhs.gov
USA.gov
If you need information from the U.S. government, you find a good part of it on USA.gov. It is loaded with online information, services, and resources. Included is a special section call HYPERLINK "http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Seniors.shtml"Senior Citizens' Resources which covers a wide range of Web links that can be very helpful. It includes such topics as: consumer Protection for Seniors; Education, Jobs, and Volunteerism for Seniors; End-of-Life Issues; Federal and State Agencies for Seniors; Health for Seniors; Housing for Seniors; Laws and Regulations Concerning Seniors; Mondey and Taxes for Seniors; Retirement; and Travel and Recreation for Seniors.
http://www.usa.gov
