Internet Sites for Senior Citizens
Please check with a librarian at the Information Desk if you need assistance with your Internet search. These sites were confirmed as active on December 19, 2001.
Administration on
Ageing
http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov
Provides many useful links through the Administration on Ageing and the
Ageing Network.
Yahoo! Seniors’
Guide Main Page
http://seniors.yahoo.com
Links to various sites of interest, as well as sections on pertinent topics.
Seniors Site
http://seniors-site.com
Website dedicated to providing a unique, informative, and entertaining site for
adults 50+, adult children of seniors, and caregivers.
Welcome to the
Elderhostel Home Page
http://www.elderhostel.org
Elderhostel is an educational adventure for older adults looking for something
different. This site offers a way to keep expanding one’s horizons with people
who are interested in similar activities.
The Retirement Net
Online
http://www.retirenet.com
Worldwide links to retirement communities, RV/resort homes, international
retirement opportunities, vacation homes and assisted facilities.
Eldercare Web
http://www.elderweb.com
Eldercare Web is filled with resources for seniors including information on
healthcare, insurance providers, living arrangements, and death and dying
legislation specific to each state.
Caregiver Survival
Resources
http://www.caregiver911.com
This is a comprehensive list of quality caregiving links on the Internet. It
includes general links in addition to those for specific chronic illnesses.
Caregiving Online:
Wellness for Caregivers of an Ageing Relative, Friend, or Neighbor
http://www.caregiving.com
An online support service sponsored by Caregiving newsletter.
Family Caregiver
Alliance
http://www.caregiver.org
FCA is a nonprofit organization that assists family caregivers of adults
suffering from chronic or progressive brain disorders, ALS, Parkinson’s,
Alzheimer’s, etc.
National Family
Caregivers Association
http://www.nfcacares.org
NFCA is the only national, charitable organization dedicated to making life
better for all of America’s family caregivers.
Alzheimer’s
Association
http://www.alz.org
Alzheimer’s Association is the oldest and largest national voluntary health
organization dedicated to research for the cause, cure, and prevention of the
disease.
http://parkinson.org
Provides links to Parkinson facts, online support groups, publications,
conferences, and related links.
South Jersey
Hospital Association
http://www.sjhs.com
Includes Bridgeton, Elmer, Millville, and Newcomb Hospitals, their history,
services, and links to health information.
American
Association of Retired Persons
http://www.aarp.com
News on helpful activities, health and families
Social Security
Administration
http://www.ssa.gov
You can apply for Social Security benefits, calculate future payments and find
the answers to all your social security questions.
Medicare Rights
Center (MRC)
http://www.medicarerights.org
A non-profit counseling group dedicated to ensuring that older adults and people
with disabilities get good, affordable health care.
Journey Woman
http://www.journeywoman.com
An online travel magazine just for women geared
to the “wanderer in all women.”
The Score
http://www.score.org
Volunteer retired business executives help fledging small businesses.
Senior Corps
http://www.seniorcorps.org
Volunteer for activities such as tutoring, fostering grandchildren, or guiding
young parents.
Geezer.com
http://www.geezer.com
Online market where seniors can sell handcrafted goods.
Art Age
Publications
http://www.seniortheatre.com
An online list of 18 senior theater groups.
SeniorNet
http://www.seniornet.org
The 220 nonprofit SeniorNet centers offer classes to people 50 and older on how
to set up and use computers.
NOLO Law
http://www.nolo.com
Advice on wills and estates from a publisher of consumer legal guides.
Insure.com
http://www.insure.com
Get help deciding whether an annuity makes sense or if you should get out of
one.
A Touch of Grey
http://www.atouchofgrey.com
One-hour radio show for seniors airs on 35 stations and can be heard live on the
Web.
Senior Journal
http://www.seniorjournal.com
A daily collection of news stories on topics of interest to seniors.
Assisted Living
Store
http://www.assistedlivingstore.com
Helping seniors to help themselves.