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Administration on Aging http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/ -- A division of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services that administers programs and services for older Americans. Includes the Profile of Older Americans: 1998 and Factors Affecting the Growth of Assisted Living.Health Care Financing Administration: http://www.hcfa.govThe Health Care Financing Administration is the federal agency that administers the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Information is available on regulations, meetings and statistics. Healthfinder: http://www.healthfinder.govArticles and links about health topics for all ages. Medicare www.medicare.govInformation about services, contacts and benefits of Medicare. Medline: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/databases/freemedl.htmlThis site, available free from the National Library of Medicine, provides links to articles on clinical and administrative issues. National Institute on Aging http://www.nih.gov/nia/Information and articles about heath issues that are important to the aging population and their families. Social Security Administration http://www.ssa.gov/Provides current and comprehensive information on all aspects of Social Security. Includes the reports, Social Security Programs in the United States - 1997 and Social Security Programs Throughout the World - 1999. U. S. Department of Labor Pensions and Welfare Benefits Administration http://www.dol.gov/dol/pwba/This agency oversees the federal laws regulating pensions and other job benefit plans offered by private companies and unions. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Disability, Aging and Long-Term Care Policyhttp://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/daltcp/home.htm Includes information about a National Study of Assisted Living for the Frail Elderly and State Assisted Living Policy: 1998 General Health and Aging Issues AARP http://www.aarp.org/ -- Provides a wide range of resources on aging-related issues from the leading advocacy group for older Americans, the American Association of Retired Persons.Aging AmericA http://www.demko.com/aging America - aging education- Mature Market newsletter Better Health and Longevity http://www.longevitysource.com/index.htmThis site contains articles and health information for seniors. DeathNet http://www.islandnet.com/~deathnet/Right-to-die materials and information about Dr. Kavorkian. A great source for students. Eldersfirst http://www.eldersfirst.com/Issues and interests concerning seniors and the aging process. GeroWeb Virtual Library on Aging http://www.iog.wayne.edu/GeroWebd/GeroWeb.htmlInformation which may be useful to those interested in gerontology, geriatrics, the process of aging, services for the elderly, or the concerns of senior citizens in general. MedWeb Plus http://www.medwebplus.com/Links to many issues related to the study of aging. Minnesota Attorney General's Consumer Connection Senior Page http://www.ag.state.mn.us/home/consumer/seniors/default.shtmlProvides information on senior's legal rights and tips on how to fight fraud . National Council of Senior Citizens http://www.ncscinc.org/Current information about the major issues surrounding social security and medicare via links to related web sites. National Council on the Aging Home Page http://www.ncoa.org/Articles and web links to information about and for older adults, including health, employment, advocacy and legal issues. Novartis Foundation for gerontological research http://www.healthandage.comInformation about health issues for seniors. Nutrition for the Elderly http://trochim.human.cornell.edu/gallery/lee/lee.htmLinks and articles about nutrition information specific for the elderly. RXLIST: http://www.rxlist.comRXLIST includes a list of the top 200 drugs sold each year and gives the searcher the ability to find information on drug actions and interactions. Senior Sites http://www.seniorsites.com/A national listing of nonprofit providers of senior housing, healthcare and services. SeniorLaw http://www.seniorlaw.com/index.htmFind information about Medicare, Medicaid, estate planning, trusts, and the rights of the elderly and disabled provided by a law firm specializing in elder law. Senior's Health http://www.patient.org.uk/seniors_health.htmThis site contains information from the UK about support and issues for the elderly and their families. It also contains health information. Seniors Site http://seniors-site.com/A listing of various articles that are of interest to seniors and their families. The Seniors Health Center http://thedailyapple.com/public/condition/center/index.jhtml?center=seniorSite contains articles relating to heath issues of the elderly. Alzheimer's Association http://www.alz.org/Includes medical information, news, and a fact sheet on the disease. Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center http://www.alzheimers.orgThis site, a service of the National Institute on Aging, offers information and referral services, news and research on Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimers.com: http://www.alzheimers.comThis site contains a community bulletin board, access to Medline, and information on other dementias. Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center Cancer: http://oncolink.upenn.eduInformation about treatments and the disease, also stories from real people who have dealt with cancer. Parkinson's Disease: http://www.parkinson.orgResearch, patient and caregiver information, and information to improve the quality of life of persons with Parkinson's disease.
For Families and Professionals Eldercare Web http://www.elderweb.comA collection of articles and links to information related to the care of the elderly. Families USA http://www.familiesusa.org/A nonprofit group that works on issues relating to health and long term care for American consumers. Includes full text reports on Medicare and Medicaid, nursing home costs and other issues of concern to America's seniors. Gerontological Society of America http://www.geron.org/Multidisciplinary society for professionals in the field of aging The Interactive Aging Network http://www.ianet.org/A resource guide and organizational tool for aging service professionals using the Internet. American Society on Aging, http://www.asaging.org/at/at-19-4/fha.htmlAssisted Living Trends, Friendly4Seniors Web Sites http://www.friendly4seniors.com/Searches the Internet to find useful sites for Seniors and their loved ones such as Housing Options Assisted Living, Golf Communities, Nursing Homes, Resorts Community. Library of Internet Sites for Seniors http://www.emaseniorcare.org/hotlist.htmA non-profit organization providing quality programs and services to older persons specializing in nursing, geriatrics, assisted living, Home continuing care, retirement, independent living for the aging, elderly, and retired. National Hospice Organization http://www.nho.org/Information about and state searches for hospice care for the terminally ill and their family. Senior Services Guide http://www.seniorservicesguide.com/A listing of Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, Retirement Communities, and Home Health. SeniorSites.com http://www.seniorsites.com/A listing by state for various elderly housing facilities. ThirdAge.com http://www.thirdage.comThirdAge.com offers advice and information on topics such as retirement housing and estate management GrandmaBetty.Com http://www.grandmabetty.com/A site to help active seniors sort through the information on the internet. Has listings for various sites of interest to seniors and their families. Sassy Seniors.com http://www.sassyseniors.com/Personals, dating, romance, and pen pals for single seniors and babyboomers. Senior Stop's Website for Seniors http://www.seniorstop.com/A site to help Seniors get acquainted with the Internet, Understand E-mail, use the Navigator Bar and the Menu Bar. SeniorCom: http://www.senior.comStarted ten years ago as a personal challenge for CEO Tom Poole, Senior Com provides a place for seniors to find information, read online magazines dedicated to seniors, and participate in chat sessions. SeniorNet: http://www.seniornet.orgWorking to build a community of seniors who are computer literate,includes message boards and chat rooms. SeniorNet conducts research on the uses of technology by older adults. Too old for Computers? http://odin.cc.pdx.edu/~psu01435/tooold.html#PhobiaAn article about seniors and their computer usage. Web Bound http://www.webbound.com/links/seniors.htmlA listing of websites for seniors about seniors. Elderhostel http://www.elderhostel.org/Elderhostel is a nonprofit organization providing educational adventures all over the world to adults aged 55 and over. Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement (LCPR) http://www.commissions.leg.state.mn.us/lcpr/lcprmain.htmAdvises the legislature and provides basic information on pension and retirement plans in Minnesota. World of Knowledge Tours http://www.knowledgetours.com/Exciting travel opportunities for active seniors 50+ years young. |
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