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General
Interest
About.com’s Senior Living (http://seniorliving.about.com)
This site offers links to other sites that cover a wide range
of topics including nostalgia, active living, healthy eating,
legal issues, financial concerns, mental health, and pets.
ElderWeb (http://www.elderweb.com)
This site offers information about long-term care and eldercare,
and it includes links to policies, research, statistics, and
information on legal, financial, medical, and housing issues.
WiredSeniors.com (http://www.wiredseniors.com)
This site contains over 5,000 links to sites of broad interest
to people over 50.
Organizations
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
(http://www.aarp.org)
The AARP site offers links to member services and benefits,
plus information about computers, health and wellness, senior-related
legislative information, leisure activities, life transitions,
the AARP research center, volunteer information, and a changing
menu of current
articles.
National Senior Citizens Law Center (NSCLC)
(http://www.nsclc.org)
The NSCLC is a national advocacy group for lowincome senior
citizens. As a national support center, the NSCLC advocates
for seniors through litigation, legislative and agency representation,
and assistance to attorneys and paralegals. The Web site includes
links
and information about topics such as Social Security, Medicare,
and nursing home reform.
SeniorNet (http://www.seniornet.org)
This is the official site of the SeniorNet nonprofit organization
that provides adults over 50 with access to and education
about computer technology. The site includes online discussions,
free education resources, digital art galleries, and much
more.
Government
Agencies
Administration on Aging (http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov)
This agency is the federal focal point for older persons and
their concerns. The agency’s Web site offers senior
statistics, links to aging-related Web sites, and information
on topics such as elder abuse prevention.
Medicare (http://www.medicare.gov)
The official Medicare site provides access to many publications
on various Medicare-related topics, lists of frequently asked
questions, and information on coverage, eligibility, enrollment,
plan choices, and nursing homes.
Social Security Administration (http://www.ssa.gov)
At the Social Security site, you can access a directory of
frequently asked questions on all SSA-related topics; use
a field office locator; request a 1099 form, which show the
benefits you received during the previous year; and request
benefit verification letters.
Housing
Senior Housing Net (http://www.springstreet.com/seniors)
This site is a guide to retirement communities, assisted living
residences, Alzheimer’s facilities, and nursing homes
nationwide. It includes detailed descriptions, photographs,
floor plans, 360-degree tours, and links to onsite managers.
seniorresource.com (http://www.seniorresource.com)
This site offers information about the different housing options
available to seniors, including assisted living, age-restricted
apartments, and relocation options. It provides a list of
senior housing resources by state, a bulletin board, and financing
and insurance information.
Medicine
and Health
SeniorDrugs.com (http://www.seniordrugs.com)
This site provides information that helps address some of
the common problems and complications related to older adults
and prescription medication. It offers drug
reviews, an Ask a Pharmacist section, updated articles on
drugs, and more.
Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites (VIPPS)
(http://www.nabp.net/vipps/consumer/search.asp)
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) developed
the VIPPS program to address concerns about the legitimacy
of pharmacies that sell prescription drugs on the Web. To
be VIPPS certified, a pharmacy must comply with the licensing
and inspection requirements of its state and each state to
which it dispenses pharmaceuticals. In addition, pharmacies
displaying the VIPPS seal have demonstrated compliance with
VIPPS criteria
including patient rights to privacy, authentication and security
of prescription orders, adherence to a recognized quality
assurance policy, and provision of meaningful consultation
between patients and pharmacists. This Web page will help
you find a list of VIPPS pharmacies serving your area.
Travel
Elderhostel (http://www.elderhostel.org)
Elderhostel is a not-for-profit organization with 25 years
of experience providing educational adventures for adults
who are 55 and older. The Web site helps you learn about the
trips available and find out more about the organization.
HomeExchange.com (http://www.HomeExchange.com)
Exchanging homes is becoming a popular way for retired people
to see the world. This site helps connect people who want
to exchange homes for vacations or extended stays. You can
search the listings—from Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada,
the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and
the United States—for free.
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