Senior Citizens are one of the fastest growing groups of new internet users. Below is a small list of helpful links and resources for Senior Citizens and their family and friends.
Online resources and useful links for senior citizens:
CrimeVictims.gov – (from the site) Every day, people from every walk of life become the victims of crime. And every day, the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is there to help them rebuild their lives
SeniorDiscounts.com – over 125,000 discounts for people over 50
What Happens Now – share, learn, live through and prepare for life’s changes and challenges
SeniorWomen.com – a connectivity and community site for Senior Women
Home Well Senior Care – hourly live in caregivers
Benefits, advocacy and information on aging for people age 50 and over from AARP
SeniorNet – bringing wisdom to the information age
Benefits Check Up – a service of the National Council on Aging (NCOA) – for people 55 or over – helps thousands of people every day to connect to private or government programs that help them pay for prescription drugs, health care, utilities and other needs
Medicare.gov – The Official U.S. Government site for people with Medicare
Medicare Rights Center – Your Guide Through the Medicare Maze
Wired Seniors – gives Seniors “a web of your own” and serves as the main hub of many Seniors related web sites
SeniorResource.com – a comprehensive source of information and services for seniors and their caregivers
Independent Life Resources – unlimited resources and support for persons with disabilities, senior citizens and those who care
Senior2Senior.org – Senior Citizens’ resources
SeniorJournal.com – Senior Citizens news and information daily on the web
Becoming aware of elder abuse – a post I made in this blog in December 2006 with links and information about elder abuse
SeniorLaw home page – a site where senior citizens, their families, attorneys, social workers, and financial planners can access information about elder law, Medicare, Medicaid, guardianship, estate planning, trusts and the rights of the elderly and disabled
SeniorMag.com – Senior home care, home healthcare, assisted living, caregiver support services
SeniorJobBank – jobs for the over 50 talent pool (plus numerous other links and resources too)
Directory of resources for Senior Citizens from MyNewOffice.com
eMedical Assistans – a site that helps those who want to pursue a medical assisting career – Authored by Health Care Providers
Senior Resources from American Advisors Group (AAG) – resources and links to useful information for Senior Citizens
Mesothelioma Prognosis Network – helping families find hope – lots of support and information for Mesothelioma (a rare cancer that affects protective membranes surrounding lungs, heart and abdominal cavity mainly caused by asbestos exposure) survivors and their families
Disability Modification for the Home: Cost Guide from Home Advisor
Driving When You have Parkinson’s Disease from the US Department of Transportation
The Guide to Keeping Your Home Through Debilitating Disease from Mortgage Calculator
Elder Impact – Empowering seniors against ageism by making handy the information they need to keep controlling their own lives
Seniors’ Health: Resource Library from the National Library of Medicine
22 Senior Health Risk Calculators for Healthy Aging information from Calculators.org
Mental and Behavioral Health and Older Americans from American Psychological Association
The Guide to Overcoming Holiday Depression for the Elderly and their Caretakers from American Medical Resource Institute
Caring for an Aging Parent information from Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
How to Deal with Your Aging Parents: A Caring Guide from Home Advisor
Independent Living for Seniors information from Helpguide.org
Easing the Transition to Assisted Living information from Everyday Health
Medicare and Nursing Home Care information from Medicare Consumer Guide
Depression is Not a Normal Part of Growing Older information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Elderly Depression and Care for the Elderly from A Place For Mom
Addiction Prevention Guide for Seniors from New Beginnings
Depression Treatment: Therapy, Medication and Lifestyle Changes from Help Guide
Public Health Corps – Putting the public back into Public Health – Promoting Support for our Disabled Population
Medicare & Social Security: Benefits for Disabled Individuals from Plan Prescriber
Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs from the Official Social Security Website
Buying a Home help and information from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Guide to Moving for the Disabled from Closetbox
Lots of information for People with Disabilities – being prepared means planning ahead – from the American Red Cross
Fire Safety & Disabilities Guide from Improvenet
Home Accommodation Cost Guide for the Disabled from Home Advisor
Free senior care referral service for Senior citizens – help with finding senior living communities and home care agencies plus review of eldercare providers from real residents and families of residents plus lots of useful information and support
Housing options for people with disabilities information from Hurford Salvi Carr blog
Senior Care Links – links to a lot of state Medicaid cash and counseling link for Senior citizens from Care In Homes
A Guide for Disabled Homebuyers – information and resources for disabled people on owning a home from Redfin.com
Increasing Physical Activity among Adults with Disabilities – resources on keeping disabled people physically active for anyone involved in the care of someone with disabilities from the CDC
Stay Active with a Disability: Quick Tips – information for staying active with a disability from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
What You Can Do to Avoid Investment Fraud from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Preventing Home Improvement Fraud information from Home Advisor
A Helpful Dental Care Guide for Seniors from CareFree Dental
Aging in place – a relatively new idea that can help you or your loved ones continue living a full life in the home of your choice, with a focus on quality of life and independence
Health for Seniors – health resources for Seniors from the U.S. government
A Caregiver’s Guide to the Benefits of Cooking with Alzheimer’s from Culinary Schools.org
Rehab & Medicare: the ultimate guide to addiction treatment for Seniors with Medicare from Discovery Place
A Family Guide to Safety in Illinois Nursing Homes from Salvi Law
Retail Savings Guide for People with Disabilities information from Coupon Chief
Understanding Nursing Home Abuse and other information for protecting our Senior Citizens from Nursing Home Abuse Center
Senior Discounts: A guide to saving money for Seniors from Deal Hack
USAGov’s Guide for Seniors article from USA.gov – lots of useful information and resources for Seniors
A Senior Sleep Guide on Sleep and Aging – with all kinds of resources from Tuck
How to Downsize For a Full-Time RV Lifestyle – how to live the RV life for those that want to from Your RV Lifestyle
Elderly Care: A Guide for Families New to Caring – offers plenty of valuable information such as: Getting started on finding care, understanding different and varied care options available, as well as costs and legal considerations when planning for elderly care, Home modifications and assistive technologies that can improve the daily living of elderly family members, Support networks and charities that offer help and support for both people in need of elderly care and their families, and other helpful resources and tools to help family members begin to find the best possible care option for their elderly – from SuperCareers.com
Suddenly Senior – a senior advocacy organization that caters to senior citizens – senior topics include Health, Travel, Entertainment, Finance / Retirement, and Art (Stories / Poetry)
Home Safety For People With Disabilities – a lot of useful information and help for people with disabilities from Basement Guides
Senior Living: Housing Information, Resources, and Programs information from Maryville University – an overview of how aging is impacting the United States, along with information and resources for seniors and their caregivers plus a look at housing options available to seniors
Assisted Living Facilities – a guide to assessing assisted living costs and other useful information
Home Improvement Resources for The Elderly & Disabled: Renovations and Grants from RTA Cabinet Store
Consumer Safety Guide – some good information on the risks some products, devices and drugs have on consumers
A guide for handling cough and colds in the elderly – resources for handling illness in the elderly from Covonia
The Definitive Guide to Accessible & Responsive Street Furniture for the Disabled from Kings Wood Structures
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